GIB 22 E3 CNG

Bauer GIB 22 E3 CNG is a four-stage natural-gas compressor in Bauer’s GIB family producing approximately 92 SCFM at up to 3,600 PSI on a 30 HP (22 kW) electric drive, designed for compressed-natural-gas fueling stations and on-site CNG refueling for vehicle fleets. The architecture is fundamentally different from a breathing-air compressor: gas-tight crankcase with double-lip shaft seals to prevent natural gas leakage, explosion-proof electric motor (ATEX Zone 2 certified), specialized cylinder-head packing rated for hydrocarbon service, intercoolers between every stage, and Bauer’s CNG-specific lubricant. The B-CONTROL CNG controller manages compressor sequencing, methane-detection interlocks, dispenser handshake, and storage-cascade priority filling. Best fit is a private-fleet CNG fueling station (waste hauler, transit, school bus) or a small public CNG site, where the GIB 22 supports roughly 8-12 typical light-duty CNG vehicles per hour. Bauer is the largest non-China CNG compressor manufacturer globally with installations in transit, military, and consumer markets. Pricing is dealer-quote and turnkey-station pricing typically dwarfs the compressor itself.