Burckhardt Compression

🇨🇭 Switzerland Industrial Components

Reciprocating compressor systems, compressor technologies and lifecycle services for gas compression applications.

Burckhardt Compression AG is a Swiss compressor technology company headquartered in Winterthur. Founded in 1844 as a mechanical workshop in Basel, the company has developed into one of the global leaders in reciprocating compressor systems. Burckhardt Compression should not be presented as generic compressors or pneumatics. Its strongest profile is high-performance reciprocating compressor technology and services for demanding gas-compression applications.

Products and applications

Burckhardt Compression offers reciprocating compressor systems, labyrinth piston compressors, process gas compressors, hyper compressors, Laby compressors, compressor valves, rings and packings, monitoring, diagnostics, service, spare parts, upgrades, revamps and lifecycle support. Its systems are used in hydrogen, petrochemicals, chemicals, industrial gases, gas transport and storage, refining, marine, energy transition applications and industrial processes where reliable gas compression is mission-critical.

Product Categories

Diaphragm Compressors

Laby Compressors

Compressor Valves

Piston Rings & Packings

Product Lines & Series

Process Gas Compressors
Laby-GI (Gas Injection)
API 618 Compressors
Diaphragm Compressors
Prognost (Monitoring)

Products & Components

API 618 process compressorsHydrogen compressorsCO2 compressorsEthylene/polyethylene compressorsNatural gas compressorsLaby compressors (labyrinth piston)Diaphragm compressors (ultra-pure)Hyper compressors (3500 bar)Compressor valvesPiston ringsRod packingsCondition monitoring (Prognost)

Solutions & Applications

Hydrogen compression for mobilityRefinery gas compressionChemical plant gas handlingLNG/LPG fuel gas systemsCO2 capture and storageCompressor fleet management

Industries Served

Chemical & PetrochemicalRefiningIndustrial GasesLNG/Marine Fuel

Technologies & Expertise

Labyrinth piston sealing (Laby)Active valve managementDigital twin for compressorsCondition-based monitoring (Prognost)High-pressure diaphragm technology

Company facts

Headquarters: Winterthur, Switzerland
Founded: 1844
Employees: 500-2000

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Last reviewed: April 2026

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