Benchtop Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems
Description
Benchtop rotary vane vacuum pumps and systems are compact devices designed to create and maintain vacuum conditions. They are typically used to achieve a vacuum by removing gas molecules from a sealed volume, thereby reducing the pressure within that space.
Working Principle
The working principle of rotary vane vacuum pumps involves a rotor with vanes mounted inside a cavity. As the rotor turns, the vanes slide in and out, maintaining contact with the pump housing. This action divides the working chamber into two separate spaces with variable volumes. Gas enters the enlarging suction chamber and is then sealed off by the second vane. The enclosed gas is compressed until the outlet valve opens against atmospheric pressure, allowing the gas to be expelled. This mechanism is effective for creating a vacuum and is particularly useful for applications requiring high displacement capacity and deep ultimate vacuum levels .
Applications
Rotary vane vacuum pumps are versatile and used in a variety of applications. They are commonly employed in freeze-drying processes, vacuum filtering, vacuum impregnation, materials handling, and meat packing. These pumps are also used in "house" vacuum systems, which do not require tight tolerances .
Advantages over other Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems
Benchtop rotary vane vacuum pumps offer several advantages. They have a lower up-front cost and are smaller in size compared to other types of vacuum pumps. They are capable of reaching deep ultimate vacuum levels and have a high displacement capacity, making them suitable for handling aqueous samples and solvents with high boiling points .
Limitations
One of the limitations of 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 .
Considerations
When considering benchtop rotary vane vacuum pumps, it is important to evaluate initial costs, operating expenses, and maintenance requirements. These pumps are generally robust and reliable, but the need for regular servicing and the treatment of operating fluids should be factored into the overall cost of ownership. Additionally, the durability and accuracy of the pump should be assessed based on the specific requirements of the intended application .
from Agilent Technologies - Vacuum Products
The Agilent MS45 is a single stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pump designed to deliver reliable roughing performance for today's most demanding laboratory applications. Equipped with an energy efficient inverter-driven motor, the MS45 provides high gas throughput operation below 10 Torr,... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 18.82 to 26.46
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0375
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
The KB range of R 5 rotary vane vacuum pumps are compact in design, high in efficiency and are available in a variety of sizes. These pumps are ideal for use in applications and machines where space is at a premium. The KB is a reliable pump because of its sturdy design, proven rotary vane principle... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 5.9 to 11.2
- Ultimate Vacuum: 1.5
- Lubrication Style: Oil-flooded
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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 14.7 to 28.3
- Ultimate Vacuum: 310
- Lubrication Style: Dry or Oil-less
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Compact, reliable and extremely powerful – these are some of the features of our Seco dry running rotary vane vacuum pumps. Due to their lubricant-free vacuum generation, they can be used in many industrial applications where quick and reliable vacuum is required. Application-oriented. [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 1.77 to 4
- Ultimate Vacuum: 112
- Lubrication Style: Dry or Oil-less
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Compact, reliable and extremely powerful – these are some of the features of our Seco dry running rotary vane vacuum pumps. Due to their lubricant-free vacuum generation, they can be used in many industrial applications where quick and reliable vacuum is required. With the Seco SV 1008 C,... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 4.3 to 5
- Ultimate Vacuum: 112
- Lubrication Style: Dry or Oil-less
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
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. Economical: low energy consumption, cost-effective maintenance, long life high performance vanes. Compact:... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 5.9 to 28.3
- Ultimate Vacuum: 90 to 112
- Lubrication Style: Dry or Oil-less
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
Dry-running: self-lubricating vanes, no oil to fill, drain, change or discard. Easy maintenance: service kit on-site, standard tools. Economical: low energy consumption, cost-effective maintenance. Seco SV dry-running rotary vane vacuum pumps are compact, reliable and extremely powerful vacuum... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 37.04 to 98.78
- Ultimate Vacuum: 75.01
- Lubrication Style: Dry or Oil-less
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
R 5 0010/0016 C vacuum pumps impress with their compact design, variable pivoted inlet flange and the proven rotary vane principle with its high quality standard. A wide range of accessories allows for adaptation to varying applications. Reliable operation. These pumps are direct-driven by a... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 5.9 to 11.2
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.3750
- Lubrication Style: Oil-flooded
from Busch Vacuum Solutions
The PB range consists of very compact and highly efficient rotary vane vacuum pumps of the proven R 5 series. These pumps are ideal for use in applications and machines where space is limited. Reliable. With a sturdy design and non-corrosive construction, the well-proven rotary vane principle and... [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 2.4 to 5.7
- Ultimate Vacuum: 1.5
- Lubrication Style: Oil-flooded
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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 1.71 to 11.88
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0050
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 1.9 to 2.6
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0760
- Pump Stages: Two 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop; Floor or Skid-Mounted
- Pumping Speed: 3.47
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015
- Pump Stages: 4
from HullVac Pump Corporation
Portable, small footprint, easy to install, quiet operation, low vibration [See More]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 6
- Ultimate Vacuum: 1.00E-4
- Pump Stages: Two Stage
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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pump Stages: Single Stage
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.5000
- Lubrication Style: Oil-flooded
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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 0.0989
- Ultimate Vacuum: 693
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 10 to 14.7
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0220 to 0.4800
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 1.35
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.2251
- Pump Stages: Single 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 0.0530
- Ultimate Vacuum: 670
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 0.8000 to 1.3
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0023 to 0.1900
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 3.35
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0750
- Pump Stages: Single 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 0.2472
- Ultimate Vacuum: 190
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 10 to 14.7
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0220 to 0.4800
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 5.23
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0750
- Pump Stages: Single 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- 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]
- Mounting: Benchtop
- Pumping Speed: 5 to 6.9
- Ultimate Vacuum: 0.0015 to 0.0460
- Pump Stages: Two Stage