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Swing-Piston Pump Comes In Compressor Or Vacuum Pump Models
KNF announced its newest addition to its OEM swing-piston pump line, the NPK04. The NPK04 is ideal for use as a transfer pump, is available in compressor or vacuum pump models and can be operated in any position. Its sealed, swing piston moves media oil-free and without adding contamination. Despite its size, it features 3.3 liters per minute of free flow, and is available in an optimized version for vacuum (max. 21.6 in. Hg) or pressure (max 31 psig) generation. Two motor options include standard DC or an economical brushless-dc motor.
The BLDC model is only 2.5 in. long, is available with optional logic speed control interface and features low EMI/RFI. The pump is maintenance-free, very quiet, and exhibits low vibration, low current and power consumption, making it ideal for mobile, battery-powered applications. All standard KNF pumps can be customized to meet specific OEM performance requirements. It is suitable for use in medical and analytical instruments, ink-jet printers, and pneumatic supply functions for prosthetic devices and ergonomic furniture.
Compact Vacuum Pumps Suit Single & Multiple Filtrations
Vacuum filtration is one of the most common applications used for sample preparation in chemistry, microbiology, waste water control and other analytical processes. The new VACUUBRAND ME1 and ME1C diaphragm pumps offer a compact, high performance and easy to-use solution which is perfect for both single and multiple filtrations. These new pumps deliver pumping speeds of 14lpm and ultimate vacuum of 100mbar. They provide a well-proven and extraordinary long diaphragm life (10,000-15,000 operating hours), whisper quiet operation and low vibration. The functional, space saving and innovative design with readily accessible top mounted power switch ensures convenient and quick operation.
Both models feature robust PTFE diaphragms and valves for optimal chemical resistance. The ME1C features a full fluoropolymer flowpath, for a complete chemistry-design pump. An optional vent control valve with dial gauge enables variable fine adjustment of the pumping speed.
Diaphragm Vacuum Pump Is Compact & Cool-Running
KNF N860 Series diaphragm vacuum pumps introduced solutions to sample, transfer, or evacuate air and gases. These compact and cool-running pumps have a patented structured diaphragm promoting optimized pneumatic performance and long service life. The pumps can suit a wide variety of process, laboratory, or OEM applications ranging from large-scale rotary evaporators and continuous/manifold filtration systems to process control sampling. Customization capabilities expand their application potential to many other areas.
These pumps feature as standard specially engineered multi-port valves to tolerate condensation without damage, perform oil-free transfer with uncontaminated flow and minimal maintenance, and run quietly with low vibration. They can achieve enhanced gas tightness with leak rates as low as 6 x 10-3 mbar L/s, deep vacuum potential of 2 mbar, and flows as high as 110 L/min.
Their modular design and available options enable easy customization to tailor pump to application. Pumps can be equipped with standard AC motors or explosion-proof AC versions for compliance with Class 1, Division 1, Groups C & D hazardous locations. Single- or doubled-headed pump options can also be specified. Wetted material choices range from economical aluminum heads and EPDM diaphragms to solid glass-filled PTFE heads and PTFE diaphragms, which offer higher resistance to corrosion and chemicals.
All N860 Series pumps are engineered to start reliably against vacuum, mount and operate in any installed position, and can be easily serviced in the field.
High Cycle Vacuum Valve Suited For 10 Million Cycles
MKS Instruments Inc. introduced the High Cycle Valve, a small, light and durable vacuum valve for demanding applications where the cycle life is critical. Rated for 10,000,000 cycles, the compact valve greatly increases system uptime and minimizes maintenance costs. A new formed stainless steel bellows prevents outgassing, virtual leaks and particle entrapment, ensuring easy maintenance and extending the cycle life of the valve.
The High Cycle Valve is available in angle, inline and internal-only configurations, for ease of integration into new tool designs. High flow port sizes, including NW25, NW40 and NW50, use maximum internal diameters for greater conductance. Internal configurations can be used to integrate directly into the product, such as a load lock chamber, reducing the footprint of new tools. The TIG fusion welded vacuum grade body creates fewer entrapment areas, resulting in less contamination build-up.
The High Cycle Valve is available with an air solenoid for electro-pneumatic control of the valve and a limit switch assembly for remote indication in the open or closed position. In the event of power loss, the valve will automatically close. For leak tight operation, elastomer seals are available in Viton® for typical vacuum operating conditions, or Kalrez or Chemraz for higher temperature conditions and increased chemical resistance.
Vacuum Pump System Controler Has Touchscreen
The VacTrac(TM) Series 24/128 Controller features enhanced graphics and control of up to 24 vacuum conveying pumps, 128 loading stations and 128 purge valves. The 24/128 controller utilizes a DeviceNet distributed I/O network, with standard features that include an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controller with 10″ color touch-screen operator interface.
Easy to follow graphical touch-screens provide total navigational control of the central vacuum system. The setup screen, for example, allows for the naming of loading stations, pumps, purge valves and material sources so you know exactly what is in each hopper and where it is located.
Manifold sharing capabilities allow the 24/128 to reduce the cost for tubing and purge valves and can stage and sequence six vacuum pumps per manifold line. The 24/128 can assign each loading station to any of the pumps connected to the same manifold. When a loader senses demand, the controller triggers the assigned pump to convey. If more than one loader on the manifold needs material simultaneously from different pumps, the controller’s manifold sharing function will then stage the pumps so that they can use the same manifold. The first pump will begin, and when its demand is filled, the next pump will be triggered. The result is a flexible system with minimal tubing and purge valves.
The touchscreen display provides an icon based platform for easy maintenance, operation and troubleshooting. Easy to read diagnostics, operation and installation instructions as well as spare parts information are all available from the touch screen.
Ozone-Resistant Vacuum Valve For Harsh Semiconductor & Solar Processes
MKS Instruments, Inc., has introduced a series of Corrosion and Ozone Resistant Valves, designed for longer life in extremely harsh semiconductor or solar processes. The valves feature patented technology that completely seals off the valve bellows, keeping reactive and corrosive gases such as O3, NF3 and CL2 from contacting and collecting on the bellows surface when the valve is open. Extremely durable and dependable, the Corrosion and Ozone Resistant Valve has a small profile and is low in cost. The bellows-sealed poppet valve ensures high cycle life and easy maintenance.
The Corrosion Resistant Valve is available in angle and inline configurations, for ease of integration into new tool designs. High flow port sizes, including NW40 and NW50, use maximum internal diameters for greater conductance. For leak tight operation, elastomer seals are available in Viton® for typical vacuum operating conditions, or Kalrez®, Chemraz® or Perlast® for higher temperature conditions and increased chemical resistance. The Corrosion and Ozone Resistant Valve is available in 6061 aluminum, and 304 and 316 stainless steel materials, to minimize corrosion. The TIG fusion welded vacuum grade body creates fewer entrapment areas, resulting in less contamination build-up.
The Corrosion Resistant Valve is available with an air solenoid for electro-pneumatic control of the valve and a limit switch assembly for remote indication in the open or closed position. In the event of power loss, the valve will automatically close.
Dry Screw Vacuum Pump Incures Low Cost Of Ownership
Edwards, a leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, has launched a new range of dry pumps which delivers high vacuum performance and enables full process integration. The compact GXS pump features unique screw technology and enables users to optimize their processes resulting in a low cost of ownership and a reduced footprint.
The GXS is robust and reliable. It has a long pump service life of up to five years and is virtually maintenance free, even in harsh applications. The pump mechanism can be cleaned easily using the high flow purge and solvent flush accessory, which removes the need to partially strip the pump. This also decreases costly downtime associated with using alternative products that require manual cleaning.
The pump provides faster pump down compared to competitive products and gives ultimate vacuum down to 1×10-3 mbar (7.5×10-4 Torr). This results in optimum performance in a variety of applications from light duty through to load-lock and harsh process.
The pump design incorporates a number of innovative features which contribute to its smooth quiet running, excellent vacuum performance and low running cost. The shafts on the GXS are supported at both ends for increased rigidity, resulting in improved dust handling, reduced vibration and noise levels below 64 dB(A).
The GXS pump enables users to minimize their environmental impact as it has reduced gas and power consumption. The motor is matched to the inverter to give up to 15 per cent efficiency improvement compared to current designs, which further reduces the cost of ownership. All pumps are fitted with a controller as standard, providing users with reduced installation cost and enhanced control features including stand-by for reduced utility consumption, pressure control and start-up and shutdown routines. GXS pumps may be linked to customers dedicated process controllers for full system integration.
The pump and booster combinations can be configured for optimum performance in a wide variety of applications including crystal pulling, lamination, coating, metallurgy, pharmaceutical and food process freeze drying, packaging, plasma sterilization, vacuum chamber evacuation and high purity gas cylinder filling.
Mounted Vacuum Designed For Marine Environment
Vector Technologies introduced the electric Titan M-721, the latest addition to the VecLoader Titan M Marine Vacuum Series. The Titan M-721 features the massive power of 3,700 CFM, 28″ Hg and 200 Hp, all in a compact package specifically designed for the difficult marine environment. In addition to recovery of blast media, the Titan M-721 provides high-performance vacuuming of most flowable bulk materials and liquids.
When combined with a vacuum bottle or vacuum box, the Titan M-721 has the ability to vacuum all day while never needing to leave the job site for dumping. VecLoader Titan Vacuums are manufactured and serviced by Vector Technologies, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For over 30 years, Vector has provided Abrasive Blasters and shipyards with Titan high CFM/high vacuum systems for blast media recovery.
The Titan M-721s 28″ Hg vacuum allows great job flexibility when conveying longer distances or dense waste streams such as steel grit. Utilizing a five or six-inch diameter hose or multiple smaller diameter hoses, the Titan M-721 can vacuum steel grit and other abrasives at distances up to 1,200 feet with productivity to 20 tons per hour. The VecLoader Titan M-721 features a 54″ self-pulsing baghouse with 37 filter bags, allowing for continuous operation without the need for periodic shutdown for filter cleaning. The VecLoader filtration system has been validated by numerous safety, environmental and hygienic personnel, insuring the highest level of safety and environmental compliance.
The Titan M-721 is easily maintained, simple to use, and without complicated set-up. The Titan M-721 has standard fork-lift pockets and certified lifting eyes as an integral part of the design. Units are available with optional sound attenuation panels and premium grade silencers; providing powerful, yet quiet operation with sound levels to below 85 dBA where beneficial.
Vacuum Switch from SUCO Technologies
May 26, 2010 by kremington
Filed under Air Preparation, Equipment, Industry News, Vacuums
SUCO Technologies’ 0150 Vacuum switch can be easily wired with the included DIN connector. It can be mounted two ways, either manifold or direct thread.
The vacuum switch can handle up to 290psi overpressure. The switch also offers:
–snap-action micro switch with silver contacts
–field adjustable pressure range 3″…29″Hg
–differential typically 1.5″..3″Hg
–overpressure safe up to 290psi
–incl. DIN connector
–aluminum body
–max. 250V
–diaphragm: ECO
SUCO Technologies
www.suco-tech.com
Vacuum Gripper System Reduces Energy Consumption
PIAB ann0unced the VGS(TM)3040 vacuum gripper system. The VGS(TM) series of products allows users to increase productivity and lower operating costs. The units offer flexible material handling solutions that reduce energy consumption, have faster response times and improve reliability. Ideal for a variety of industries, the VGS(TM)3040 is ideal for applications throughout the production line like high-speed pick-and-place, packaging, palletizing, fixture holding, woodworking handling, glass handling and automobile part and body assembly.
Each system utilizes an integrated COAX® cartridge, designed to position vacuum power precisely where it’s needed, making maximum use of energy and increasing speed by eliminating line losses and inefficiencies. Vacuum flow levels are dependent on the size of the cartridge integrated in the system. Vacuum power levels are determined by the type of cartridge used, as there are three types to fit most applications.
The VGS(TM) series can be utilized in each step of the manufacturing process to improve efficiency. With advantages such as excellent pick-up and system speed, energy efficiency, high degree of safety, easy dimensioning and reduced risk for leakage, the VGS(TM)3040 offers even more benefits. The combination Vacustat and AQR 02 (atmospheric quick release) can save up to 99% air consumption in a non-porous application. An integrated blow-off check valve makes it possible to get a very reliable positive pressure blow-off system, even in large decentralized vacuum systems. The AQR 02 is the world’s fastest automatic quick release function for a decentralized vacuum ejector pump. Fast release is quite important as quick vacuum response is needed in high speed applications.
