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Vacuums For Every Occasion

Vacuum pumps are found in many different industries, and have a wide range of varieties. A traditional vacuum pump uses some sort of liquid to seal the moving parts. These oil-sealed vacuums are used when high intensity vacuums are needed. The oil used provides a seal between the moving parts, allowing the vacuum pump to do its job more effectively. Because of the oil used, it is important that the enclosure and the exhaust areas are not contaminated with oil. Manufacturers are constantly under pressure to find new ways to increase the profitability of their business production without compromising safety or quality.

In some cases, a different style of vacuum pump would more accurately and effectively carry out your desired tasks. Oilless vacuum pumps get their name because, unlike other vacuum models, they do not require a steady level of liquid or lubrication in order to work properly. Dry vacuum pumps are considered to be more environmentally friendly than their other varieties because they have no oil and no water in contact with the process vapors. Most varieties also have the ability to handle corrosive vapors. Corrosives are essentially handled by keeping them as vapors and not allowing them to condense. Dry vacuums are known to be “clean” vacuums, and their efficiency of operation makes them a first choice for some manufacturers.

Because of the precision and cleanliness they can provide, dry vacuum pumps are often used in industries that involve high tech processes. They are used in common industries such as the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, laboratory vacuum degassing and evaporation. They can also be useful in slightly more unusual industries such as a chemical processing environment and are used commonly in the aircraft industry, where the long term and failure free performance of the dry vacuum pump is admired.