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Operating Vacuum




   Ultimate Operating Vacuum:
 
     Vacuum or pressure is often measured in torr, or mm Hg referenced above absolute zero pressure. Sometimes the following reference terms are used:

1 torr and above: Rough Vacuum
0.001 to 1.0 torr: Medium Vacuum
Below 0.001 torr: High Vacuum

There are other terms and standards used such as medium vacuum and ultra high vacuum; consult supplier for application specifications.
 
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Pumping Speed




   Pumping Speed:
 
     Air volume capacity of the vacuum pump.  Vacuum pumps are flow rated according to the volume of air exhausted with no pressure differential across the pump.
 
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Vacuum Pump Type




   Configuration       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Individual Vacuum Pump
 
     Individual vacuum pump, typically for insertion into or use with a larger system or process.
 
   Combination / Multi-Technology Pump
 
     A vacuum pumping unit consiting of two or more pumps or stages using different technology, which are coupled or stacked together to increase capacity or take advantage of the features of each type.
 
   Vacuum Pump System / Station
 
     Vacuum systems can include multiple pumps and associated piping, valves, controls, receivers, etc.  Can also indicate centralized vacuum source for manufacturing or automation cells or plants.
 
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   Mechanical Pump Type:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Axial Blower
 
     Multiple-blade rotor imparts axial velocity which is converted to pressure; very high flow rates.
 
   Centrifugal Blower
 
     High-speed impeller produces radial air flow; velocity converted to pressure energy.  Evacuated air flows radially outward against blower wall as opposed to axially through tube in axial blowers.
 
   Circumferential Piston
 
     Multiple-rotor configuration in which two rotors, each with two "wings" that trap air against the outside wall during rotation and compress it in their rotary stroke toward the outlet. The wings of the two rotors alternate in compression strokes.
 
   Claw
 
     Claw or rotary claw pumps use precision-designed intermeshing hooked claws with very tight tolerances and clearances for highly efficient internal compression.  They are typically noncontact, minimizing or eliminating friction and wear.
 
   Diaphragm
 
     Diaphragm oscillation driven by a reciprocating or eccentric "rocking" rod; no sliding seals or parts.  This design isolates the pumped fluid from any contact with the pumping mechanism.  Diaphragm pumps exhibit a much lower compression ration than piston pumps, but frequently offer quiet, economical performance.
 
   Gear Pump
 
     Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps used to transport high pressure and high volume flows.  They use the meshing of gear teeth to reduce volume and move air to evacuate the vacuum chamber.
 
   Linear
 
     Stroke of sliding piston compression is generated with electromagnetic oscillation; clean and quiet.
 
   Liquid Ring
 
     Eccentrically mounted rotor and vanes utilize liquid ring on inside of chamber to compress air.  The liquid also absorbs compression heat and entrained particles in the air.
 
   Lobed Rotor
 
     Air is trapped and compressed by the diminishing volume caused by the meshing of oppositely rotating lobes.
 
   Reciprocating Piston
 
     Piston mechanically reduces air volume inside cylinder.  These pumps may have one or several pistons being driven by a motor.  The vacuum levels produced by this pump style are somewhat higher than for other types of mechanical pumps.
 
   Regenerative Blower
 
     Similar to centrifugal with airflow chamber designed to generate higher pressure.  Air flows radially outward along blade to housing wall, whereupon it flows down to the root of the next blade gap and repeats the cycle.  The airflow thus creates several "stages" of compression.
 
   Rocking Piston
 
     Similar to reciprocating piston but is not articulated; "rocks" with eccentric motion of drive.
 
   Rotary Piston
 
     Rotary piston or cam is rotating eccentrically; evacuates air through check valve on the "compression" or evacuation stroke while air from the vacuum application fills in behind it.
 
   Rotary Vane
 
     Eccentrically mounted rotor and sliding vanes compress air in diminishing volume compartments.
 
   Rotary Screw
 
     Two or more spindles with intermeshing screws rotate oppositely, creating axially progressing "chambers," moving the air from suction to discharge. Larger pumps often have double suction, where air is let in from both ends to a central discharge port.

Rotary screw pumps often offer good vacuum levels with pulse-free operation.
 
   Scroll
 
     Air is moved as intake air is compressed between the surfaces of mating involute spirals, one of which is moving to progressively push the evacuated air out to the exhaust.
 
   Other Mechanical Type
 
     Unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mechanical vacuum technology.
 
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   High / Ultrahigh Vacuum Type:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Turbomolecular
 
     Turbomolecular pumps use a series of high-speed rotors (25,000 to 75,000 rpm) and flow stabilizing, stationary stators to impart a preferential motion to gas molecules and create molecular flow through the pump.  They are often described as "molecular bats."  They are also known as axial flow turbines.
 
   Molecular Drag
 
     Molecular drag pump are similar to turbomolecular pumps except a rotor drum with a ridged surface and cylindrical stator are used in place of stator and rotor blades to impart a preferential motion to gas molecules and create molecular flow through the pump.  Hybrid pumps are available that use combinations of blades and ridged drums.
 
   Diffusion / Vapor
 
     Diffusion pumps use jets of diffusion oil vapor to impart momentum and sweep gas molecules from the system. Diffusion pumps have no moving parts and provide the highest pumping speed for lighter gases like helium and hydrogen. Diffusion pump oil can wander or backstream into the system causing process contamination.
 
   Ion
 
     Ion pumps utilize a sputtering process to ionize then entrain gas molecules and embed them into the anode or cathode wall.  The entrainment process can utilize a getter such as titanium to bind and bury the molecules.  They can operate in the ultra high vacuum range and eliminate contamination by organic molecules.
 
   Cryogenic / Cryosorption
 
     Cryogenic pumps utilize extremely cold (liquid N2 and He temperatures) surfaces and absorption surfaces freeze or trap molecules. Cryogenic pumps can operate with relatively high fore or exhaust pressures. Cryogenic pumps must be periodically generated to purge the frozen or trapped gases.

Cryosorption pumps evacuate gas molecules from a volume by adsorbing them on the chilled surface of a molecular sieve. These molecular sieves are designed to have a large surface area-to-volume ratio to maximize the adsorbing area.
 
   Getter / TSP / NEG Sorption
 
     Getter or titanium sublimation pumps (TSP) entrain gas molecules in a getter, or material that is vaporized in order to absorb or capture the molecules, and embed them on the cold outer wall of the chamber.  These can also use "non-evaporating Gettering sorption" techniques by using a large-surface-area porous matrix for entrainment.
 
   Other High / Ultrahigh Type
 
     Unlisted, specialized, or proprietary high vacuum pump.
 
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   Venturi Jet Type:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Venturi Air Jet
 
     Vacuum is "drawn" by entrainment of air by a flow of compressed air used as the motive fluid.  This technology is used in a wide range of vacuum applications, from very small sampling uses to large industrial vacuum systems.  They are usually used to create vacuum for air or gas systems and are often unsuitable for liquid vacuum uses.
 
   Steam Ejector
 
     Steam is used as the primary motive fluid.  These are very reliable systems that are used widely in industrial vacuum systems.
 
   Liquid Eductor / Ejector
 
     Liquid such as oil or water is used as the motive fluid to provide vacuum; typically used for creating vacuum in liquid systems.
 
   Other Venturi Jet Type
 
     Unlisted or specialized Venturi type vacuum generator.
 
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   Integral Backing Pump?
 
     High vacuum pump system that includes a mechanical, sorption, or other backing pump to provide preliminary vacuum level for the high vacuum stage of the pump.
 
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   Other Type Of Vacuum Pump
 
      
 
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   Compression / Pressure Service
 
     Some vacuum pumps may be used for compression of air or other gases.
 
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Applications




   Applications       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   General Purpose / Industrial
 
     Covers a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications.
 
   Analytical / Scientific
 
     Designed for use in scientific applications such as electron microscopes, analytical spectrometers, or physics experimentation.
 
   Chemical / Corrosive Gas
 
     Designed for use with chemicals and/or corrosive gases and vapors.
 
   Food Processing
 
     Food processing applications include freeze drying, conveying, and sanitary packaging.
 
   Manufacturing Processing
 
     Vacuum pumps designed for use in manufacturing applications such as plastics vacuum forming, degassing, vacuum sintering and casting, etc.
 
   Medical / Laboratory
 
     Specialized for use in highly specialized medical or biomedical laboratory applications.
 
   Packaging
 
     Vacuum packaging applications include shrink-wrapping and packaging of food, candy, electronic and medical devices and components.
 
   Power Generation
 
     Applications such as condenser venting and vapor recovery in power generation systems such as hydroelectric, nuclear, or fossil fuel power generation.
 
   Pharmaceutical / Sanitary
 
     Sanitary applications such as pharmaceutical or food and beverage processing require features such as sterilizeability, nonabsorbent seals, and other clean components.
 
   Semiconductor Manufacturing
 
     Designed specifically for the demands of semiconductor, chip or board manufacturing applications.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary application.
 
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More Specs




   Lubrication Style:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Dry / Oil-less
 
     Permanently sealed bearings or other isolation technology eliminate oil in the fluid train.
 
   Splash Lubrication
 
     Oil splashes onto components from bath.
 
   Oil-flooded
 
     Sometimes used in rotary vane and other mechanical pump styles; heavy application of oil for the lubrication of moving parts.
 
   Positive Pressure
 
     Oil pressure maintained for highest level of lubrication.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized lubrication technique.
 
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   Mounting       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Benchtop
 
     Small enough to mount or be placed on a bench or table; may included portability.
 
   Cart / Portable
 
     Wheels, casters, or easily movable frame for frequent relocation.
 
   Floor / Skid
 
     Rests on floor or on a skid; typically for larger vacuum pumps.
 
   Permanent Installation
 
     Very large systems or stations that are installed permanently in one place.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mounting style.
 
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   OEM Controller / Control Panel?
 
     Vacuum pump or vacuum system has an integral OEM controller or control panel consisting of adjustment controls more than a simple regulator knob.
 
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   Valve Sequencing Control?
 
     Sequence control of valve opening is critical, especially in a high vacuum system.  This option denotes pumps with valve control.
 
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   Vacuum Gauge?
 
     Dial, numeric, or other readout of pressure.
 
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   Integral Trap(s)?
 
     Traps are used to prevent backstreaming and resultant contamination from roughing pumps in a high vacuum or sanitary applications.  There are various trap types or technologies designed for the prevention of chamber entry by oil or water vapor, hydrocarbons, etc.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Gas Ballast?
 
     Atmospheric air allowed into the compression chamber to minimize condensate in the oil and prevent corrosion.
 
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   Magnetic Bearing?
 
     Vacuum pump utilizing magnetic bearing where the rotor is lifted using magnetic levitation.  Magnetic levitation in magnetic bearings eliminates contact and contact friction between the two surfaces.
 
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