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Sauer Compressors (Germany)

WP Series

Sauer Compressors (ehem. J.P. Sauer & Sohn) ist ein Kieler Kompressor-Hersteller, gegründet 1884, seit 2016 Teil der Elettra Group. Die WP-Serie mit ihrer charakteristischen W-Zylinderanordnung ist neben Sperre HV2 der meistverbreitete marine Startluft-Kompressor. Besonders auf deutschen, niederländischen und asiatischen Neubauten spezifiziert. Sauer bietet auch 40-bar-Varianten für spezielle Startluft-Anforderungen.

Sauer Compressors (Germany) WP Series
60-480 m³/h FAD
Capacity
Compressed Air (Starting Air / Service Air / Control Air)
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type 2-Stage / 3-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor
variant count approx 6
period start year 1995
drive type Electric
construction Cast iron, water-cooled, trunk piston, W-arrangement

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Common failures & inspection points

●Valve plate fatigue after 4,000-6,000 hrs (shorter life on 40 bar models)
●LP piston ring wear from oil mist carry-over
●Intercooler gasket leakage from thermal cycling
●Motor coupling element deterioration from vibration

Service & Maintenance

Valve overhaul every 3,000-5,000 hrs. Piston ring replacement every 6,000-10,000 hrs. Complete overhaul 16,000-20,000 hrs. Oil analysis every 250 hrs recommended.

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Replacement Parts

Sauer Compressors service network worldwide (Germany, Singapore, Houston, Shanghai, Mumbai). Keep onboard: 2 sets valve plates, piston rings, gasket kit. Lead time: 1-3 weeks.
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