Compression / Pressure Service Vacuum Pumps and Vacuum Generators
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Compression/Pressure Service Vacuum Pumps and Vacuum Generators are devices designed to create and maintain a vacuum by removing gas molecules from a sealed volume. They are essential in various industrial processes where maintaining a specific pressure level is crucial.
Working Principle
These vacuum pumps operate on the principle of positive displacement, where gas is mechanically pushed through a fixed volume chamber. For example, claw pumps use precision-designed intermeshing hooked claws to achieve efficient internal compression with minimal friction and wear . In oil-lubricated vacuum pumps, the compression process involves a one-way valve to prevent backflow, and an oil mist separator ensures clean operation by capturing oil particles .
Applications
Compression/Pressure Service Vacuum Pumps and Vacuum Generators are used in a variety of specific applications. For instance, they are employed in semiconductor processing, where maintaining a high vacuum level is critical . They are also used in vacuum packaging, where certain screw vacuum pumps are suitable due to their ability to achieve low ultimate pressures .
Advantages over other Vacuum Pumps and Vacuum Generators
One of the advantages of claw pumps is their ability to operate efficiently in harsh industrial environments, such as those with high water vapor content, due to their non-contact design that minimizes friction and wear . Additionally, oil-lubricated vacuum pumps reduce oil emissions to the ambient air to an absolute minimum, ensuring cleaner operation .
Limitations
A limitation of screw vacuum pumps is that operating at high speeds can negatively affect their service life, and their major advantages, such as minimal maintenance and high energy efficiency, may no longer apply under certain modifications .
Considerations
When considering the use of Compression/Pressure Service Vacuum Pumps and Vacuum Generators, it is important to evaluate initial costs, operating expenses, and maintenance requirements. For example, the material compatibility of the pump and its lubricants with the fluids they handle is crucial to prevent wear or corrosion and ensure safe operation . Additionally, the type and consistency of gas being handled can affect the pump's performance, as different gases are pumped at different speeds .
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Application oriented: ideal for paper handling in printing presses and post press processing machines. Dry-running: self-lubricating long life high performance vanes, no oil to fill, drain, change or discard. Easy maintenance: lifetime-lubricated bearings, service kit on-site, standard tools. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Paper Handling
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 14.7 to 28.3
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos series regenerative blowers deliver superior performance in a compact, lightweight design. Suitable for either vacuum or pressure operation, these energy-efficient blowers are available in sizes to 968 CFM, with a variety of accessories available to ensure optimal blower reliability. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Food; Manufacturing; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 29.4 to 147
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos series regenerative blowers deliver superior performance in a compact, lightweight design. Suitable for either vacuum or pressure operation, these energy-efficient blowers are available in sizes to 968 CFM, with a variety of accessories available to ensure optimal blower reliability. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Food; Manufacturing; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 49.98 to 159
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos series regenerative blowers deliver superior performance in a compact, lightweight design. Suitable for either vacuum or pressure operation, these energy-efficient blowers are available in sizes to 968 CFM, with a variety of accessories available to ensure optimal blower reliability. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Food; Manufacturing; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 412 to 968
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos series regenerative blowers deliver superior performance in a compact, lightweight design. Suitable for either vacuum or pressure operation, these energy-efficient blowers are available in sizes to 968 CFM, with a variety of accessories available to ensure optimal blower reliability. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Food; Manufacturing; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 185 to 365
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos SI regenerative blowers are designed for either pressure or vacuum. They are available in single and two stage models so they can operate over a wide range of flow and differential pressure. Samos low maintenance features include: rugged construction, sealed-for-life bearings, a fan... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Packaging; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 353 to 848
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos SI regenerative blowers are designed for either pressure or vacuum. They are available in single and two stage models so they can operate over a wide range of flow and differential pressure. Samos low maintenance features include: rugged construction, sealed-for-life bearings, a fan... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Packaging; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 882 to 1554
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos series regenerative blowers deliver superior performance in a compact, lightweight design. Suitable for either vacuum or pressure operation, these energy-efficient blowers are available in sizes to 968 CFM, with a variety of accessories available to ensure optimal blower reliability. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Food; Manufacturing; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 188 to 789
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos SI regenerative blowers are designed for either pressure or vacuum. They are available in single and two stage models so they can operate over a wide range of flow and differential pressure. Samos low maintenance features include: rugged construction, sealed-for-life bearings, a fan... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Packaging; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 47.04 to 141
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Busch Samos SI regenerative blowers are designed for either pressure or vacuum. They are available in single and two stage models so they can operate over a wide range of flow and differential pressure. Samos low maintenance features include: rugged construction, sealed-for-life bearings, a fan... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Packaging; Woodworking
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 194 to 848
from ANVER Corporation
Compressed Air Powered Vacuum Station -- AP-10G30 [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 9.25
from VACUUBRAND, Inc.
This one-stage diaphragm pump works simultaneously as a vacuum generator and as compressor. All parts in contact with pumped media are made of aluminum and selected plastics (PTFE diaphragms and valves). They enable a wide range of applications for non-corrosive gases. The inlet and outlet... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Semiconductor
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 2.23
from Becker Pumps Corporation
Combined vacuum & pressure pump, separate inlet filters [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 11
from Senior Aerospace Metal Bellows
Senior Aerospace Metal Bellows ’ compressors and vacuum pumps utilize our unique welded metal bellows technology as the pumping chamber. This bellows design allows for features that are not available with conventional vacuum pumps and compressors. These products are suitable for use in extreme... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Ultimate Vacuum: 201 to 760
from Gast Group
These rugged compressors offer oil-less operation to ensure the discharge air remains free of contamination from lubricants. They produce minimal noise and offer high flow, pulse free air - making it ideal for dry sprinkler systems. Wear items are easy to replace, which allows for a long service... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Mechanical: Reciprocating Piston; Compression / Pressure Service
from Clark Solutions
Used with a pressure or vacuum standard, these pumps are ideal sources for pressure or vacuum to test and calibrate instruments and to adjust setpoints on pressure switches. They are compact and light weight. The plastic case materials are easy to grip and the material prevents heat transfer from... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Mechanical: Compression / Pressure Service
from Elmo Rietschle Gardner Denver Hanover, Inc.
Pressure-vacuum pumps C-KLR. Volume flow. 80 to 140 m ³hr. 47.1 to 82.4 cfm. High efficiency, dry and contact-free compression claw pressure vacuum pumps with capacities ranging from 80 to 140 m ³/hr (47.1 to 82.4 cfm). Vacuum up to - 0.6 bar and pressure up to + 1.0 bar. Low maintenance,... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Pumping Speed: 47.1 to 82.4
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Mechanical: Claw; Compression / Pressure Service
from ANVER Corporation
Compressed Air Powered Vacuum Station -- AP-20G30 [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 9.25
from Gast Group
Claw pumps contain contactless rotors that are synchronized by gears without any lubricant present. This provides them the benefit of avoiding any residue generated by friction or rubbing during rotation. The lack of friction between the rotors also leads to lower maintenance and long lasting... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical; Claw
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Ultimate Vacuum: 112 to 150
from Clark Solutions
Used with a pressure or vacuum standard, these pumps are ideal sources for pressure or vacuum to test and calibrate instruments and to adjust setpoints on pressure switches. They are compact and light weight. The plastic case materials are easy to grip and the material prevents heat transfer from... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Mechanical: Compression / Pressure Service
from Elmo Rietschle Gardner Denver Hanover, Inc.
Pressure-vacuum pumps V-KTA. Dry running. Volume flow. 55 to 90 m ³/hr. 32.3 to 52.9 cfm. Dry running rotary vane pressure vacuum pumps with bearings on both sides of the rotor. Capacities from 55 to 90 m ³/hr (32.3 to 52.9 cfm). Vacuum up to - 0.6 bar and pressure up to + 0.7 bar. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Pumping Speed: 9.2 to 94.1
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Mechanical: Rotary Vane; Compression / Pressure Service
from ANVER Corporation
Compressed Air Powered Vacuum Station -- AP-30G30 [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 9.25
from Gast Group
Gast diaphragm units require no lubrication making these units ideal for critical applications found in medical facilities, laboratory equipment, air sampling devices, portable gas detectors and dental equipment. Outstanding performance, durability and flexibility make Gast oil-less diaphragm air... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical; Diaphragm
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Ultimate Vacuum: 23.4 to 481
from Clark Solutions
The DC motor driven Boxer 3000 diaphragm pump is ideal for pressure or vacuum applications where low current and reliability are the prime requirements. Boxer 3000 diaphragm pumps are manufactured in non-corrosive materials. The wetted path is metal free. Silicone diaphragm and valves allow... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.5297
from ANVER Corporation
Electric Vac-Pack -- VPE24 [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 24
from Gast Group
Gast piston air compressors and vacuum pumps are built to withstand the most rugged operating conditions with corrosion-resistant materials used for critical internal parts. Ring design provides consistent flows throughout the service life of the unit. All models are oilless and come in... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Mechanical: Reciprocating Piston; Compression / Pressure Service
from Clark Solutions
These rotary vane pumps are an excellent pressure/vacuum source for gas analyzers, medical devices, process samplers and other analytical instrument applications. They are also useful for material handling and many general automation applications. The pumps are quiet, reliable and mount in any... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.0989
from ANVER Corporation
Electric Vac-Pack -- VPE48 [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 50
from Gast Group
Requiring no lubrication and virtually no maintenance, the Gast full line of Regenerative Blowers for high volume vacuum or compressed air applications offers both motor-mounted and separate drive models. With a rugged construction that ’s suitable for demanding applications, the R Series... [See More]
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Ultimate Vacuum: 517 to 710
- Application: Industrial
- Mechanical: Regenerative Blower; Compression / Pressure Service
from Clark Solutions
These rotary vane pumps are an excellent pressure/vacuum source for gas analyzers, medical devices, process samplers and other analytical instrument applications. They are also useful for material handling and many general automation applications. The pumps are quiet, reliable and mount in any... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.0530
from ANVER Corporation
Electric Vac-Pack -- VPE75 [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 75
from Gast Group
The outstanding performance and flexibility of Gast oilless Rocking Piston air compressors and vacuum pumps, available in standard, twin, and miniature styles, make them the perfect choice for hundreds of applications. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Ultimate Vacuum: 10.7 to 328
from Clark Solutions
These rotary vane pumps are an excellent pressure/vacuum source for gas analyzers, medical devices, process samplers and other analytical instrument applications. They are also useful for material handling and many general automation applications. The pumps are quiet, reliable and mount in any... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.2472
from Gast Group
Rotary Vane air compressors and vacuum pumps are used in thousands of applications worldwide. Available in oilless, lubricated, motor-mounted, and separate drive styles, they offer a wide choice of capabilities. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.5400 to 252
from Clark Solutions
These rotary vane pumps are an excellent pressure/vacuum source for gas analyzers, medical devices, process samplers and other analytical instrument applications. They are also useful for material handling and many general automation applications. The pumps are quiet, reliable and mount in any... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.2472
from Gast Group
Rotary Vane air compressors and vacuum pumps are used in thousands of applications worldwide. Available in oilless, lubricated, motor-mounted, and separate drive styles, they offer a wide choice of capabilities. [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Ultimate Vacuum: 48.8 to 252
from Clark Solutions
These rotary vane pumps are an excellent pressure/vacuum source for gas analyzers, medical devices, process samplers and other analytical instrument applications. They are also useful for material handling and many general automation applications. The pumps are quiet, reliable and mount in any... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.0565
from Gast Group
Tanks systems that can be designed to make small pumps do big jobs are a natural extension of the Gast line. Offers oil-less operation to ensure the discharge air remains free of contamination from lubricants. They produce minimal noise and offer high flow, pulse free air - making them ideal for dry... [See More]
- Configuration: Vacuum Pump System or Station
- Mechanical: Reciprocating Piston; Compression / Pressure Service
- Application: Industrial
from Clark Solutions
Model 011 miniature pump is a excellent pressure/vacuum source for gas analyzers, medical devices, process samplers and other analytical instrument applications. The pump is quiet, reliable and mounts in any position. The unit operates oil free and the available wetted materials offer excellent... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.0441
from Gast Group
Tanks systems that can be designed to make small pumps do big jobs are a natural extension of the Gast line. Offers oil-less operation to ensure the discharge air remains free of contamination from lubricants. They produce minimal noise, which makes them well suited for noise sensitive environments... [See More]
- Configuration: Vacuum Pump System or Station
- Mechanical: Reciprocating Piston; Compression / Pressure Service
- Application: Industrial
from Clark Solutions
Model 015 LC miniature pump is an economical pressure/vacuum source for gas analyzers, medical devices, process samplers and other analytical instrument applications. The pump is quiet, reliable and mounts in any position. The unit operates oil free and the available wetted materials offer excellent... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.0388
from Gast Group
For those vacuum applications where a regular vacuum pump may not be preferred, Gast Vacuum Generators provide an excellent alternative. Gast vacuum generators require minimal maintenance and operate very quietly. In addition, their innovative Gast multi-venturi design uses less compressed air, yet... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Venturi
- Application: Industrial
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Mechanical: Compression / Pressure Service
from Clark Solutions
The AC range of the Series VIB vibrating armature gas pumps has been specifically developed for applications which require high and constant performance over long periods of time. The VIB boxer pumps are used in medical equipment, gas analyzers and other instrumentation where reliability under... [See More]
- Vacuum Pump Type: Mechanical
- Application: Scientific; Medical / Laboratory; Instrumentation
- Configuration: Individual Vacuum Pump
- Pumping Speed: 0.0883