Booster Compressors

Pressures to 650 psig

Capacities to 685 cfm
Why use a booster?
Compressed air systems in industrial and commercial facilities
are generally designed for pressures of 90 to 125 psig. However,
some special applications such as plastics molding, printing,
and leak testing require higher pressures. In these cases it is
often effective and economical to take a portion of the existing
plant air and apply a booster compressor sized specifically for Pipeline Testing
the special need to achieve the desired pressure and flow. The
alternatives of either installing a stand-alone, high pressure
compressor or operating the whole plant at high pressure are
costly and wasteful.

Turbine Testing

PET Bottle Production

High Pressure Systems from High quality components
With over 85 years of
Kaeser experience machining
quality components,
Kaeser designs and
In addition to our complete line of where only a small to moderate amount
builds its own pistons,
industrial rotary screw compressors and of high pressure air is needed.
cylinders, valves and
accessories, Kaeser offers reciprocating Kaeser has the technology and the
other components to exacting specifications.
booster compressors to increase air ability to design a complete compressed Completed boosters are factory-tested to our
system pressure as high as 650 psig. air system to meet both your plant air rigorous quality standards.
These reliable units are compact, quiet, and high pressure requirements. We
and offer an excellent alternative for high offer a full line of accessories including
pressure. Simply install a Kaeser
Advanced cylinder technology
high pressure dryers, filters and drain
Booster to increase the pressure of the Kaeser industrial
traps to achieve the high production
booster cylinders are
existing plant compressed air where it is quality you demand.
bored with super
needed.
precision and finished
With high volumetric efficiency, the
by a special process
booster compresses air from the main
that ensures minimum
plant air system up to the desired
oil consumption and negligible wear for great
pressure. This two-stage method is ideal durability.
and economical for many applications

Gas compression
Special models for
nitrogen and helium
are available.

Schematic of Plant Air System with Booster

Main Plant Air System
Pressure (e.g. 100 psig) High Pressure System

Users

Pre-filter

High
Pressure
Filter

Booster Compressor High Pressure High Pressure Air Dryer

Storage
NOTE: All components must be properly pressure-rated. Schematic does not show recommended accessories such as system controllers, drains,
flow controller, or condensate management system.
 N 60-G and N 153-G Booster
Durable high pressure pumps N 60-G and N 153-G booster compres- fastenings. High efficiency TEFC motors

These single cylinder

sors are well suited to applications provide energy savings and extend
pumps feature lower needing modest air volumes at equipment life. Aluminum cylinder heads
rotational speeds to pressures to 580 psig. Mounted on and finned copper cooling pipes
promote extended heavy-gauge baseplates with anti-vibra- promote efficient aftercooling for longer
operational life and tion pads, Kaeser boosters eliminate the duty cycles.
consistent efficiency. need for reinforced foundations and floor

Effective cooling
The rugged aftercooler
in our two-cylinder
machines is efficient
and maintenance free,
achieving low
compressed air outlet
temperatures (∆t < 27°F).

Manual belt tensioning

A simple slide based
v-belt tensioner makes N 60-G
it easy to adjust belt
tension and avoid
misalignment. Additional features Standard Starter Panel
These units include a high pressure dis-
charge hose with check valve for flexible
connection to the system. Inlet filters
Electric motor with automatic drain traps remove
Our high-efficiency, contaminants to protect the booster and
TEFC motors have class improve compressed air quality. All
F insulation and are components are arranged for both safety
EPAct compliant.
and easy service.
Standard 3-phase,
60 Hz in 230, 460 or
575 V.
Kaeser offers an enhanced starter
control panel to monitor and regulate
Low Vibration booster operation. Units from 3 to 25 hp
Our boosters are built are 230/460 V with direct on-line start.
on durable steel base Units 30 hp and larger are 460 V with
frames with anti-vibra- wye-delta start (consult factory for other
tion mounts for quiet, voltages). The starter is designed to be
smooth operation. wall-mounted.
Durable high pressure pumps N 253-G to N 2001-G
Our high pressure
pumps feature lower Extra Pressure Boosters
rotational speeds to
promote extended For larger volumes of air, Kaeser’s High efficiency TEFC motors offer ener-
operational life and Extra Pressure (EP) models offer a gy savings and long equipment service
consistent efficiency. combination of higher flows and life. The automatic drive belt tensioning
increased discharge pressures to system ensures consistently efficient
Low discharge temperatures 650 psig.* Mounted on heavy-gauge power transmission and prolonged belt
steel bases with vibration isolators, EP life. Other features, such as controls and
A generously
proportioned aftercooler
units offer smooth, quiet operation and coolers have been enhanced to meet
keeps the compressed eliminate the need for reinforced founda- the demands of larger applications.
air outlet temperatures tions and floor fastenings.
*N 2001-G max outlet pressure is 360 psig
comfortably low on air- All Kaeser EP boosters feature
cooled models. precision manufactured pumps with
high quality cylinders.

Water-cooled aftercooler
A water-cooled
aftercooler is offered
on models N 753-G
and larger to achieve
discharge approach
temperatures as low as
11°F.

Automatic belt tensioning

V-belt drive with an
easily accessible
automatic tensioning
device provides N 753-G shown air-cooled with
optimum power transfer a two-speed, fan-powered aftercooler
and long belt life.

Forced lubrication
A forced lubrication sys-
tem provides increased
reliability and service
life of the pump. Full-
flow filtration extends
the oil change interval.

Instrument panel
Our standard instrument
panel contains gauges
for air temperature, oil
pressure, inlet air
pressure, and discharge N 2001-G shown air-cooled
with water-cooled aftercooler
air pressure.
Booster compressors with maximum discharge pressures up to 580 psig*
Com- Max. Installed Free air delivery in cfm at
Displace- Inlet various discharge pressures Max. Dimensions Maximum
pressor Discharge Motor
Model Cylinders ment Pressure LxWxH Weight
Speed Pressure Horsepower 215 290 360 500 580
(cfm) (psig) (in.) (lb.)
(rpm) (psig) (hp) psig psig psig psig psig
75 360 3 10.2 9.9 9.9 — —
110 500 3 15.2 14.8 14.1 13.8 —
N 60-G 1 2.12 1040 51 x 36 1/4 x 21 121
145 500 3 — 19.8 19.1 18.4 —
190 500 3 — 25.8 25.1 24.4 —
75 215 3
24.4 18.7 16.2 — —
75 360 5
110 215 3
38.1 32.1 28.6 24.0 —
N 153-G 2 5.3 660 110 500 5 551/8 x 28 x 311/2 441
145 215 3
49.4 45.9 42.4 35.3 32.8
145 580 5
190 580 5 — 63.6 56.5 49.4 45.9

* Except N 60-G (max. 500 psig)

H H

L W
W
L
N 60-G and N 153-G, air-cooled
N 253-G
up to N 502-G, air-cooled

H H

L
W L
W
N 753-G N 753-G
up to N 2001-G, air-cooled up to N 2001-G, air-cooled with water-cooled aftercooler
EP booster compressors with maximum discharge pressures up to 650 psig*
Max.
Displace- Compressor Inlet Installed Free Air Delivery in cfm Max. Dimensions Max.
Model Cylinders Discharge
ment Speed Pressure Motor at Various Discharge Pressures LxWxH Weight
Pressure
(cfm) (rpm) (psig) (psig) (hp) 290 psig 360 psig 500 psig 580 psig 650 psig (in.) (lb.)
75 360 10 41 37 — — —
290 10
110 55 51 50 — —
500 15
N 253-G** 2 9 1120 290 10 air-cooled aftercooler 530
145 85 81 75 72 68
650 15 551/8 x 28 x 311/2
290 10
190 112 107 100 100 96
650 15
75 360 15 58 55 — — —
360 15
110 91 88 83 — —
500 20
N 351-G** 2 12 910 360 15 air-cooled aftercooler 529
145 129 125 116 113 106
650 20 55 x 28 x 311/2
360 15
190 177 173 155 152 148
650 20
75 360 15 77 71 — — —
360 15
110 119 114 103 — —
500 20
air-cooled aftercooler
N 502-G** 2 18 970 360 15 1014
145 162 156 145 140 134 611/2 x 341/4 x 391/2
650 20
360 15
190 216 201 191 185 180
650 25
37 1300 75 360 30 180 167 — — —
37 1300 290 30
35 1230 110 360 30 278 252 212 245 —
37 1080 500 40
37 1300 290 30
water-cooled aftercooler
33 1170 360 30 2094
78 x 401/4 x 401/4
35 1250 145 500 40 378 328 329 297 270
N 753-G 3
33 1170 580 40
air-cooled aftercooler
31 1100 650 40 2205
1093/4 x 393/4 x 41
37 1300 290 30
37 1300 360 40
34 1210 190 500 40 487 466 431 378 345
31 1100 580 40
29 1040 650 40
53 1300 75 360 40 259 241 — — —
53 1300 290 40
53 1300 110 360 50 401 380 327 — —
46 1140 500 50
53 1300 290 40
water-cooled aftercooler
53 1300 360 50 2094
781/3 x 39 x 401/4
42 1040 145 500 50 533 524 400 371 340
N 1100-G 3
40 990 580 50
air-cooled aftercooler
38 940 650 50 3645
1091/2 x 401/4 x 393/4
53 1300 290 40
44 1100 360 50
42 1030 190 500 50 652 580 527 437 428
35 870 580 50
35 870 650 50
53 1300 110 500 — — 373 — —
53 1300 500 water-cooled aftercooler
2425
47 1170 145 580 — — 501 438 412 783/4 x 39 x 401/4
N 1400-G 3 46 1140 650 60
51 1250 500 air-cooled aftercooler
2866
44 1100 190 580 — 685 640 553 506 1091/2 x 401/4 x 393/4
42 1030 650
76 1040 290
75 371 319 — — —
67 920 360
water-cooled aftercooler
64 870 290 2205
110 473 392 — — — 78 x 381/4 x 41
53 720 360
N 2001-G 3 50
64 870 290
145 632 544 — — — air-cooled aftercooler
53 720 360 2491
1093/4 x 393/4 x 41
56 760 290
190 731 682 — — —
53 720 360
* Except N 2001-G (max. 360 psig)
** Not available with water-cooled aftercoolers
All EP models are available with air-cooled aftercoolers (fan-powered for N 753-G to N 2001-G). Please consult factory for performance,
dimensional drawings, and other technical data.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
 The Air Systems
Specialist
With over 85 years of experience,
Kaeser is the air systems specialist.
Our extensive 100,000 square foot
facility allows us to provide
unequaled product availability. With
Kaeser’s U.S. headquarters in Fredericksburg, Virginia
service centers nationwide and our
24-hour emergency parts
Mission Statement
guarantee, Kaeser customers can
We strive to earn our customer’s trust by supplying high quality Kaeser air rely on the best after-sales support
compressors, related compressed air equipment and premium blower systems. Our in the industry. Kaeser stands
products are designed for reliable performance, easy maintenance, and energy committed to providing the highest
efficiency. Prompt and dependable customer service, quality assurance, training, and quality air system for your specific
engineering support contribute to the value our customers have come to expect from compressed air needs.
Kaeser. Our employees are committed to implementing and maintaining the highest
standards of quality to merit customer satisfaction. We aim for excellence in
everything we do.
Our engineers continue to refine manufacturing techniques and take full
advantage of the newest machining innovations. Extensive commitment to research
and development keeps our products on the leading edge of technology to benefit our
customers.

Corporate Headquarters:
P.O. Box 946
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22404
Phone 540-898-5500
Fax 540-898-5520
www.kaeser.com

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