25. August 2025
Celeroton proudly introduces the CT-3010-He, a groundbreaking gas bearing turbo compressor designed specifically for helium recirculation in demanding applications. Combining optimized aerodynamic design, cutting-edge gas bearing technology and highest efficiency, this compressor sets a new benchmark for high-speed, oil-, contamination- and vibration-free helium circulation.
Compact, high performance design
With a maximum speed of 60,000 rpm, the CT-3010-He delivers a maximum mass flow of 160 g/s at a pressure ratio of 1.014, while maintaining an overall isentropic efficiency of up to 68 %. Despite its high performance, the compressor weighs only 35.5 kg and fits into a footprint of 446.5 x 323 x 272 mm—making it one of the most compact solutions available for helium gas circulation and compression at inlet pressures above 10 bara.
Oil-free, reliable operation
The heart of the CT-3010-He lies in its proprietary high-speed gas bearing technology, ensuring oil- and maintenance-free operation. This eliminates contamination risks, a decisive factor for processes with stringent purity requirements. Integrated temperature monitoring adds an additional safeguard against overload, enhancing long-term reliability.
Engineered for high-pressure applications
Building on years of expertise, Celeroton has extended its design know-how for high-pressure environments. Key innovations include:
- Advanced gas bearing models for vibration-free operation at elevated inlet pressures.
- Encapsulation of sensitive components, such as the stator, ensuring durability under demanding conditions.
- Reinforced housing concepts, offering both helium-tightness and structural integrity for safe operation up to several hundred bar inlet pressure.
Tested and proven reliability
To guarantee maximum performance and safety, the CT-3010-He has been validated on Celeroton’s state-of-the-art high-pressure test infrastructure. Comprehensive testing ensures efficiency and helium-tight operation even under fluctuating loads and demanding process conditions.
Opening new possibilities
Helium is a finite and valuable resource that should not be released into the atmosphere. Wherever possible, it must be recovered and reintegrated into the process. The CT-3010-He enables industries to optimize processes by recirculating helium instead of venting it, ensuring both cost efficiency and sustainability. Typical application areas include cooling systems for scientific instruments, helium as a carrier gas in analytical instruments, plasma etching, wafer cooling, leak detection, capture of used helium, noble gas processes, and other high-purity or high-pressure applications.
With the CT-3010-He, Celeroton redefines helium compression and recirculation technology. Compact, efficient, oil-free, and robustly engineered—this is the next generation of turbo compressors for advanced industrial processes.