Analytical / Scientific Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems
Description
Analytical/Scientific Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems are designed to create and maintain vacuum conditions necessary for various scientific and analytical processes. These pumps are integral components in systems that require controlled environments by removing air and other gases from a sealed volume, thereby achieving a vacuum state.
Working Principle
Rotary vane vacuum pumps operate on the principle of positive displacement. They consist of a rotor mounted eccentrically within a cylindrical housing. As the rotor turns, sliding vanes extend from the rotor to maintain contact with the housing, creating a series of variable volume chambers. Gas enters the pump through the inlet as the chamber expands, and as the rotor continues to turn, the chamber decreases in volume, compressing the gas. This compressed gas is then expelled through the outlet. This mechanism is effective for achieving low to medium vacuum levels, making these pumps versatile for various applications.
Applications
Rotary vane vacuum pumps are widely used in applications that require different vacuum levels. Specific examples include freeze drying, where they help in the sublimation process by maintaining low pressure; vacuum filtering, which requires a controlled vacuum to separate solids from liquids; and vacuum impregnation, used in materials handling to fill porous materials with resin. They are also employed in meat packing and "house" vacuum systems, which do not demand tight tolerances but require reliable vacuum conditions.
Advantages over other Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems
One of the key advantages of rotary vane vacuum pumps is their ability to achieve high vacuum levels while being robust and reliable. They are particularly well-suited for handling acid vapors and monomers, which can lead to polymerization when other vacuum technologies are used. Additionally, rotary vane pumps are known for their ease of servicing, making them a practical choice for many industrial and scientific applications.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, rotary vane vacuum pumps have certain limitations. The operating fluids used in these pumps must be treated or disposed of correctly, which can add to the operational complexity and cost. Furthermore, while they are effective for a range of vacuum levels, their performance may not be optimal outside their specified working range, necessitating careful selection based on the specific requirements of the application.
Considerations
When selecting rotary vane vacuum pumps, several factors should be considered. Initial costs are generally lower compared to other vacuum technologies, making them an attractive option for budget-conscious projects. However, operating expenses can vary depending on the need for fluid treatment and disposal. Durability is a strong point, as these pumps are designed to be robust and reliable. Accuracy in maintaining vacuum levels is generally high, but regular maintenance is essential to ensure optimal performance. Replacement and maintenance costs should be factored into the overall cost of ownership, as these can impact long-term operational budgets.
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The DS-102 is a dual-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump that delivers a pumping speed of 5.0 m3/hr at 50 Hz, or 3.5 CFM at 60 Hz, with a base pressure of < 2 x 10-3 mbar. The DS-102 has a 'universal-voltage' single-phase electric motor rated for < 0.55 kW, with integral power switch. An inlet... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Semiconductor
- Pumping Speed: 3.47
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Efficient. Reliable: robust construction, proven technology, reliable operation. High Performance: stable pumping speed even in low pressure range. Quiet Operation. Easy servicing. Zebra two-stage rotary vane vacuum pumps have been designed to suit the requirements of a wide range of applications,... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 1.71 to 11.88
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0050
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The DS-202 is a dual-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump that delivers a pumping speed of 8.3 m3/hr at 50 Hz, or 5.8 CFM at 60 Hz, and a base pressure of < 2 x 10-3 mbar. The DS-102 has a low sound pressure, and has a 'universal-voltage' single-phase electric motor rated for < 0.55 kW, with... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Semiconductor
- Pumping Speed: 5.82
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Efficient. Reliable: robust construction, proven technology, reliable operation. High Performance: stable pumping speed even in low pressure range. Quiet Operation. Easy Servicing. Zebra two-stage rotary vane vacuum pumps have been designed to suit the requirements of a wide range of applications,... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 17.05 to 55.86
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0050
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The DS-302 is a dual-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump that delivers a pumping speed of 11.6 m3/hr at 50 Hz, or 8.2 CFM at 60 Hz, and a base pressure of < 2 x 10-3 mbar. The DS-302 operates at a very quiet sound pressure, with a 'universal-voltage' single-phase electric motor, rated for < 0.55... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Semiconductor
- Pumping Speed: 8.17
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The DS-402 is a dual-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump that delivers a pumping speed of 17.4 m3/hr / 12.3 CFM, and a base pressure of < 2 x 10-3 mbar. The DS-is available with a 'universal-voltage' single-phase motor rated for < 0.9 kW, with integral power switch a 3 Ф motor is also... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Semiconductor
- Pumping Speed: 12.29
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The Agilent DS40M 2 m3/hr rotary vane pump is a compact and quiet system. The pump delivers a pumping speed of 1.8 m3/hr at 50 Hz, or 1.3 CFM at 60 Hz, with a base pressure of < 7 x 10-3 mbar, while operating as low as 45 dBa. The 0.1 kW, single-phase motor is magnetically coupled to the pump... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 1.29
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0050 to 0.7553
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The DS-602 is a dual-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pump that delivers a pumping speed of 25.0 L/min / 17.6 CFM, and a base pressure of < 2 x 10-3 mbar. The DS-602 operates at a very quiet sound pressure, and is available with either a 'universal-voltage' single-phase 0.9 kW motor, with integral... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Semiconductor
- Pumping Speed: 17.58
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
MS120 is the roughing (foreline) pump of choice for LC/MS instruments, designed for high pumping speed, low power consumption, and high stability in the 10-2 mbar pressure range. Due to the outstanding performance of this roughing pump, there is no need for multiple roughing pumps operating in... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 70.56
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0525
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The MS40+ is the roughing (foreline) pump of choice for LC/MS and ICP-MS instruments. The MS40+ single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pump that provides a high pumping speed in a pump with reduced dimensions is equipped with an integral exhaust /oil filtration system featuring replaceable exhaust... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Chemical; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 29.4
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0375
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from VACUUBRAND, Inc.
The RC 6 chemistry-HYBRIDTM pump is a combination of a two-stage rotary vane pump and a two-stage chemistry diaphragm pump providing 10-3 mbar vacuum with optimized corrosion resistance. The diaphragm pump keeps the oil reservoir under vacuum to continuously distill solvent vapors from the pump oil... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Chemical; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 3.47
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015
- Pump Stages: 4
from Edwards Vacuum
The E-LAB 2 pump includes all the components needed for laboratory applications such as wet chemistry and sample preparation. Based on Edwards proven past experience with vacuum pumps and developments in accessories, the E-LAB 2 pump allows continuous running, even in the presence of water and... [See More]
- Application: Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 1.9 to 2.6
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0760
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Terra Universal, Inc.
Two-stage rotary vane high vacuum pumps for quicker and more efficient vacuum pumpdowns. Belt driven oil-seal design lowers RPM and maintenance. Welch DuoSeal Vacuum Pumps rugged design makes them long lasting and durable even under harsh operation conditions. The Model 1397 and 1374 vacuums have a... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific
- Pumping Speed: 23
- Ultimate Vacuum: 9.75E-5
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
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]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 0.0989
- Ultimate Vacuum: 693
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from VACUUBRAND, Inc.
The one-stage pumps RE 2.5 are high-performance rotary vane pumps with low weight and an extra compact design about one-third that of belt-drive alternatives of comparable capacity. They are the ideal solution for a wide range of laboratory and process applications that require low ultimate vacuum... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 1.35
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.2251
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
The EM range of oil-sealed rotary pumps - renowned for its high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speed, quiet operation and ability to handle vapor - has become the industry standard for laboratory applications. The E1M18 pump is a one-stage, direct drive, sliding vane pump. The pump is oil sealed and... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 10 to 14.7
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0220 to 0.4800
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Terra Universal, Inc.
Two stage rotary vane pump. High water vapor tolerance (60 mbar for P6Z and 35 mbar for P12Z). Max. leak rate of inlet valve 7x10-5 mbar l/sec. Integrated oil control glass. High temperature heat dissipation. Easy to service and clean. The P-Z series rotary vane pumps have a high water vapor... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific
- Pumping Speed: 6.46 to 7.77
- Ultimate Vacuum: 1.13E-4
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
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]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 0.0530
- Ultimate Vacuum: 670
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from VACUUBRAND, Inc.
These powerful rotary vane vacuum pumps feature an unusually compact design and low weight for pumps of this capacity. They are the ideal solution for a wide range of laboratory and process applications that require low ultimate vacuum at medium to increased gas flow rate. Vacuum to 10-1 mbar. [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 3.35
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0750
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
This two stage pump features an alternative inlet connection position at the side of the pump so that overall installation height can be reduced to a minimum when required. The interstage version features an additional pumping port to provide a rough vacuum for auxiliary duties. Supplied with:... [See More]
- Application: Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 0.8000 to 1.3
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0023 to 0.1900
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
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]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 0.2472
- Ultimate Vacuum: 190
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from VACUUBRAND, Inc.
The powerful mid-size one-stage RE 9 rotary vane vacuum pumps are the ideal solution for a wide range of laboratory and process applications that require high pumping speed. Vacuum to 10-1 mbar. [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 5.23
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0750
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
The EM range of oil-sealed rotary pumps - renowned for its high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speed, quiet operation and ability to handle vapor - has become the industry standard for laboratory applications. The E2M18 pump is a two-stage, direct drive, sliding vane pump. The pump is oil sealed and... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 10 to 14.7
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0220 to 0.4800
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
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]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 0.2472
- Ultimate Vacuum: 175
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
The EM range of oil-sealed rotary pumps - renowned for its high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speed, quiet operation and ability to handle vapor - has become the industry standard for industry and laboratory applications. The E2M28 pump is a two-stage, direct drive, sliding vane pump. The pump is... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 16.2 to 22.3
- Ultimate Vacuum: 7.50E-4 to 0.0110
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
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]
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 0.0565
- Ultimate Vacuum: 685
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
The E2M0.7 features a very low sound level of only 43 dB(A), compact dimensions, low energy consumption and low operating temperature. It will appeal to scientific instrument manufacturers and laboratory users for backing small turbomolecular or diffusion pumps as well as general laboratory... [See More]
- Application: Scientific; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 0.4000 to 0.6000
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0023 to 0.1500
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
Edwards RV pumps have become the industry standard for scientific primary pumping applications. RV pumps are uniquely capable of delivering high or low throughputs with high ultimate vacuum. This, combined with ultra-low noise levels, makes them ideal for a wide range of applications and... [See More]
- Application: Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 7.1 to 10
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0020 to 0.0460
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
Edwards RV pumps have become the industry standard for scientific primary pumping applications. RV pumps are uniquely capable of delivering high or low throughputs with high ultimate vacuum. This, combined with ultra-low noise levels, makes them ideal for a wide range of applications and... [See More]
- Application: Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 2 to 2.6
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015 to 0.0910
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
Edwards RV pumps have become the industry standard for scientific primary pumping applications. RV pumps are uniquely capable of delivering high or low throughputs with high ultimate vacuum. This, combined with ultra-low noise levels, makes them ideal for a wide range of applications and... [See More]
- Application: Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 3 to 4.1
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0020 to 0.0910
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
Edwards RV pumps have become the industry standard for scientific primary pumping applications. RV pumps are uniquely capable of delivering high or low throughputs with high ultimate vacuum. This, combined with ultra-low noise levels, makes them ideal for a wide range of applications and... [See More]
- Application: Scientific; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory
- Pumping Speed: 5 to 6.9
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015 to 0.0460
- Pump Stages: Two Stage