Haskel Model AG-50 Air-Driven Gas Booster

Haskel Model AG-50 Air-Driven Gas Booster

Single-Acting, Single-Stage High-Ratio Gas Booster (50:1)

The Haskel AG-50 is a compact, air-driven, single-acting, single-stage gas booster designed to deliver high-pressure gas output with exceptional reliability and efficiency. Featuring a nominal pressure ratio of 50:1, this booster is capable of generating outlet pressures up to 7500 psig, making it ideal for demanding industrial, testing, and charging applications. With no electrical requirements and minimal maintenance needs, the AG-50 offers a safe, robust, and cost-effective solution for high-pressure gas boosting.

Features & Benefits

• High reliability and easy maintenance due to a simple and proven design.

• Compact and robust construction suitable for industrial environments.

• No heat, flame, or spark risk, ensuring safe operation in hazardous locations.

• Infinitely variable cycling speed and output, allowing precise pressure control.

• Pneumatic-driven operation eliminates the need for electrical power.

• Compatible with automatic control systems for enhanced process integration.

• No limitations on continuous or stop/start duty—ideal for intermittent or 24/7 use.

• Long-life seal system engineered for extended service intervals.

• No air-line lubricator required, reducing maintenance and contamination risk.

• Hydrocarbon-free operation with complete separation between air and gas sections.

• Built-in cooling system available on most models to enhance reliability.

• Suitable for use with most industrial gases.

• Capable of stalling at a predetermined pressure and maintaining it without consuming energy or generating heat.

Technical Specifications

General Performance

• Pressure Ratio: 50:1

• Maximum Gas Outlet Pressure: 7500 psig

• Minimum Gas Supply Pressure: 100 psi

• Maximum Gas Supply Pressure: 7500 psi

• Static Outlet Stall Pressure: 50 × Pa

  • (Pa = air drive pressure)

Air Drive Requirements

• Minimum Air Drive Pressure: 20 psi

• Maximum Air Drive Pressure: 150 psi

Sample Performance Characteristics

Using 35 SCFM Air @ 90 psig supply pressure, the AG-50 is capable of:

• Boosting 1.7 SCFM gas from 500 psi → 4000 psi

• Boosting 3 SCFM gas from 900 psi → 4000 psi

• Boosting 4.5 SCFM gas from 1300 psi → 4000 psi

• Boosting 6 SCFM gas from 1700 psi → 4000 psi

Physical Characteristics

• Unit Weight: 27 lbs

• Displacement per Cycle: 1.96 in³

• Maximum Cycle Rate: 60 cycles/min

• Gas Inlet/Outlet Connections:

  • Interchangeable 3/8" SAE or 1/4" HP

• Air Drive Inlet Port: 1/2" FNPT