Develops and manufactures mobile SF6 gas recovery, conditioning, and filling systems for the electrical industry.
Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid
Schlieren (CH)New on Amplifa
About Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid
Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid, based in Schlieren near Zurich, specializes in machinery and equipment for the service of SF6 gas (Sulfur Hexafluoride). The company continues the engineering tradition of MICAFIL AG, which developed concepts for SF6 recovery systems since the 1970s. The product range includes mobile SF6 gas recovery and conditioning plants (GTRU types), filling and evacuation devices (GRC filling trucks), measuring instruments for pressure, vacuum, and gas humidity, gas detectors, protective sets for decomposed gas, vacuum pumps, and spare parts. The GTRU plants dry, filter, and liquefy SF6 gas using fully dry-running compressors and vacuum pumps and are manufactured at the Swiss site using Swiss and European components. In addition to equipment sales, the company offers consultancy on SF6 gas handling, electrical components, and insulating materials, as well as training and telephone support. The systems are designed for electricity generation, power transmission and distribution, and for operators of high-voltage switchgear.
- Site
- CH-8952 Schlieren
- Processes
- SF6 gas recovery and conditioning (recover, purify, refill; Drying, Filtering, Liquefying), SF6 gas refilling and evacuation devices (SF6-gas refilling & evacuation devices), Manufacturing of mobile SF6 gas recovery and conditioning systems (GTRU types, production at, Measurement of pressure & vacuum, percentage, and humidity (Measuring devices, SF6 Analyzer, Digital, Gas leak detection (Gas leakage detectors), Consultancy on SF6 gas handling, electrical components, accessories, and insulating materials, Training on SF6 gas handling, Consultancy on SF6 Handling and Electrical Components
- Materials
- SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride), SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride), CAS 2551-62-4, UN 1080
- Certificates
- EC 305/2008
- Industries
- Electricity Generation, Power Transmission and Distribution, High-Voltage Switchgear (GIS), Linear Accelerators, High-Voltage Transformers, Capacitors
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Engineering and Design
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Manufacturing at Swiss Site
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Assembly of GTRU Systems
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Consultancy and Training
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Telephone Support and Spare Parts
Materials & Processes
SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride), CAS 2551-62-4, UN 1080
Insulating and extinguishing gas for high-voltage switchgear, transformers, capacitors, and gas-insulated lines, which is recovered, dried, filtered, and liquefied using the GTRU systems.
Locations
Schlieren
CHHeadquarters, Manufacturing, Sales, and Support
- Materials
- SF6
- GTRU-020 (MINI) SF6 Conditioning Unit
- GTRU-040 (MIDI) SF6 Conditioning Unit
- GTRU-060 (MAXI) SF6 Conditioning Unit
- GRC-250-R01/R02 Filling Trucks
- GRC-400-R01/R02 Filling Trucks
- Digital Vacuum Gauge
- SF6 Analyzer
- Gasrefilling Device
- Distributor
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF6 gas recovery and conditioning (recover, purify, refill; Drying, Filtering, Liquefying)Engineering | – | – | – | – | SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) |
| SF6 gas refilling and evacuation devices (SF6-gas refilling & evacuation devices)Engineering | – | – | – | – | SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) |
| Manufacturing of mobile SF6 gas recovery and conditioning systems (GTRU types, production atAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement of pressure & vacuum, percentage, and humidity (Measuring devices, SF6 Analyzer, DigitalTesting | – | – | – | – | SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) |
| Gas leak detection (Gas leakage detectors)Testing | – | – | – | – | SF6 (Sulfur Hexafluoride) |
| Consultancy on SF6 gas handling, electrical components, accessories, and insulating materialsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training on SF6 gas handlingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF6 gas conditioning and recovery unit (compact, fully automatic/manual) | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid GTRU-020 (MINI) | – | End pressure compressor 50 bar; Suction pump final vacuum < 5 mbar; Vacuum pump for air < 1 mbar; | – | Schlieren, Switzerland |
| SF6 gas conditioning and recovery unit | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid GTRU-040 (MIDI) | – | Internal tank 25 kg; End pressure compressor 50 bar; Final vacuum < 1 mbar; Purification ≤ 1 | – | Schlieren, Switzerland |
| SF6 gas conditioning and recovery unit | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid GTRU-060 (MAXI) | – | Internal tank 330 kg or 630 kg; End pressure compressor 50 bar; Final vacuum < 1 mbar; Purification | – | Schlieren, Switzerland |
| SF6 filling truck (Refilling cart) | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid GRC-250-R01, R02 | – | Wheel diameter Ø 250 mm; incl. manometer and safety valve | – | Schlieren, Switzerland |
| SF6 filling truck (Refilling cart) | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid GRC-400-R01, R02 | – | Wheel diameter Ø 400 mm; incl. manometer and safety valve | – | Schlieren, Switzerland |
| Digital Vacuum Gauge | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid | – | – | – | – |
| SF6 Analyzer | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid | – | – | – | – |
| Gasrefilling device | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid | – | – | – | – |
| Distributor | Gasbanor (Switzerland) GmbH, Micafluid | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
The devices are certified according to EC 305/2008; the plants operate with purity grades of ≤ 1 Micron and gas humidity ≤ 10 ppm, as well as a final vacuum below 1 mbar.
| Evidence | Schlieren |
|---|---|
| EC 305/2008 |
History
- 1970er
Start of MICAFIL AG's engineering tradition for SF6 gas service machines; first concepts for SF6 recovery systems
Development of a new compact and robust product line of mobile SF6 gas recovery systems under the umbrella of MICAFIL AG (approx. 40 years of SF6 experience)