Pharmaceutical / Sanitary Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems
Description
Pharmaceutical and sanitary rotary vane vacuum pumps are designed to create a vacuum by removing gas molecules from a sealed volume. These pumps are essential in processes where maintaining a clean and controlled environment is crucial, such as in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sanitary applications.
Working Principle
Rotary vane vacuum pumps operate by using a rotor with vanes that rotate inside a cavity. As the rotor turns, the vanes slide in and out, creating a series of expanding and contracting chambers. Gas enters the pump through the inlet as the chamber expands, and is then compressed as the chamber contracts, pushing the gas out through the outlet. This mechanism allows the pump to achieve high vacuum levels, making it useful for applications requiring precise control of atmospheric conditions.
Applications
In the pharmaceutical industry, rotary vane vacuum pumps are used in processes such as freeze-drying, where they help remove moisture from pharmaceutical products without compromising their integrity. They are also employed in vacuum filtration and vacuum impregnation processes. In sanitary applications, these pumps are used in meat packing and materials handling, where maintaining a clean and controlled environment is essential.
Advantages over other Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems
Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps offer several advantages, including the ability to achieve high vacuum levels and robustness in handling acid vapors and monomers. They are also known for their reliability and ease of servicing, making them a preferred choice in environments where these factors are critical .
Limitations
One of the main limitations of oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps is the need for proper treatment or disposal of operating fluids. This requirement can add complexity and cost to their operation, particularly in applications where environmental regulations are stringent .
Considerations
When selecting a rotary vane vacuum pump for pharmaceutical or sanitary applications, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can be lower compared to other vacuum technologies, but operating expenses may vary depending on the need for fluid treatment and disposal. Durability and reliability are generally high, but regular maintenance is necessary to ensure optimal performance. The accuracy of vacuum levels achieved is typically sufficient for most applications, but specific requirements should be evaluated based on the intended use. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored into the overall cost of ownership .
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The Agilent MS-101 is a high capacity, single stage, oil-lubricated rotary vane pump. The MS-101 features an oil recirculation system, an antibackstream valve that prevents system contamination, and carbon composite vanes for extended pump life. Thanks to its low vibration and its air cooling system... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 107
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0750
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The Agilent MS-301 is a high capacity, single stage, oil-lubricated rotary vane pump. The MS-301 features an oil recirculation system, an antibackstream valve that prevents system contamination, and carbon composite vanes for extended pump life. Thanks to its low vibration and its air cooling system... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 290
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0600
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The Agilent MS-631 is a high capacity, single stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pump. The MS-631 features an oil recirculation system, an antibackstream valve which prevents system contamination, and carbon composite vanes for extended pump life. Thanks to its low vibration and its air cooling system... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary
- Pumping Speed: 679
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0600
- Pump Stages: Single 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 Edwards Vacuum
Edwards E2M175 series two stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps are renowned for their high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speeds, quiet operation and ability to handle water vapour. These direct drive rotary vane pumps are inherently compact and vibration free, and with their finger-proof fan... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary; Vacuum Metallurgy, Thin Film Coating
- Pumping Speed: 105 to 126
- Ultimate Vacuum: 7.70E-4 to 0.0054
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from FLSmidth
High-efficiency bearing design. Longer lasting blade material for reduced downtime. Water-cooled for maximum efficiency. Forged steel rotor reduces maintenance [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Food; Manufacturing; Pharm/Sanitary; Plastic, Foundries, Mining
- Mounting: Portable
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
- Lubrication Style: Oil-flooded
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 Tuthill Corporation / Vacuum & Blower Systems
Kinney oil-flooded, multi-vane vacuum pumps are single stage, air cooled and direct driven. This simple design ensures the reliability and durability that is required in the vacuum industry. Applications: Vacuum Packaging. Meat Packing. Vacuum Chucking & Holding. Central Vacuum Systems. [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Food; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Semiconductor
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.5000
- Mounting: Benchtop
from HullVac Pump Corporation
Quiet operation, low vibration, easy to install [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Medical / Laboratory; Packaging; Pharm/Sanitary; Research, Drying
- Pumping Speed: 10
- Ultimate Vacuum: 1.00E-4
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
from Edwards Vacuum
Edwards E2M175 series two stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps are renowned for their high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speeds, quiet operation and ability to handle water vapour. These direct drive rotary vane pumps are inherently compact and vibration free, and with their finger-proof fan... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary; Vacuum Metallurgy, Thin Film Coating
- Pumping Speed: 105 to 126
- Ultimate Vacuum: 7.70E-4 to 0.0054
- Pump Stages: Two 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
Edwards E2M275 series two stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps are renowned for their high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speeds, quiet operation and ability to handle water vapour. These direct drive rotary vane pumps are inherently compact and vibration free, and with their finger-proof fan... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary; Vacuum Metallurgy, Thin Film Coating
- Pumping Speed: 172 to 206
- Ultimate Vacuum: 7.70E-4 to 0.0038
- Pump Stages: Two 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
Edwards E2M275 series two stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps are renowned for their high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speeds, quiet operation and ability to handle water vapour. These direct drive rotary vane pumps are inherently compact and vibration free, and with their finger-proof fan... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary; Vacuum Metallurgy, Thin Film Coating
- Pumping Speed: 172 to 206
- Ultimate Vacuum: 7.70E-4 to 0.0038
- Pump Stages: Two 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
Edwards E2M40 series two stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps are renowned for their high ultimate vacuum, rapid pumping speeds, quiet operation and ability to handle water vapour. These direct drive rotary vane pumps are inherently compact and vibration free, and with their finger-proof fan... [See More]
- Application: Industrial; Chemical; Manufacturing; Medical / Laboratory; Pharm/Sanitary; Vacuum Metallurgy, Thin Film Coating
- Pumping Speed: 24.99 to 29.69
- Ultimate Vacuum: 7.70E-4 to 0.0054
- Pump Stages: Two Stage