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Reliable, consistent, cost-effective helium supply—and superior service
 

For preform deposition, consolidation, holding ovens and fiber draw, helium is key to helping you maximize productivity in manufacturing optical fibers. Air Products understands your requirements for reliable and cost-effective supply of this finite and irreplaceable molecule, and we can meet your needs just about anywhere. That's why we are the helium supplier of choice for so many fiber optics customers around the globe.

Whether you need high-purity helium supply for preform production or a means to control the costs of helium for the draw tower without disrupting production or compromising fiber quality, count on Air Products to respond with the right solution at the right time.

We offer a full range of helium grades to meet all your needs.

Bulk
He

99.999%
HP
Liquid He

99.999996%
Purified
gaseous He

99.999999%
Electronic
grade He

99.9999%
MegaBIP
He

99.9999%
with built-in
purifier
UP
grade He

99.9995%
Preform deposition

X

X

X

X

X

X

Consolidation

X

X

X

X

X

X

Holding ovens

X

X

X

X

X

X

Fiber draw

X

X

X

X

X

X

As the largest international supplier of helium, Air Products provides:
  • Access to greatest production capacity of any helium supplier in the world
  • A range of helium delivery options to meet your needs  

Helium Recovery and Recycle System:
Control helium costs without disrupting draw tower processes

In the face of growing helium demand, conservation is an important element in cost control. Air Products' patented Helium Recovery and Recycle System is designed for highly stable performance to help improve process efficiency and reduce helium requirements during fiber optics production.

  • Patented technology doesn't damage fibers or disrupt fiber production process
  • Recovery rates >90 percent 
  • Recovery purities > 99.99 percent
  • Modular, portable on-site trial unit to demonstrate compatibility with your manufacturing operation

Helium Recovery Questionnaire