High-quality, energy-efficient, quiet and much more must be Vacuum pump for industrial applications today. Intelligently controlled, it is also ideally suited for use in Industry 4.0. We present you here New developments before, including a new speed-controlled screw vacuum pump from Atlas Copco, which can be intelligently networked.

Atlas Copco vacuum pumps

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Network vacuum pump and process for Industry 4.0

Atlas Copco vacuum pump24.06.2022/1402/2002 | The new GHS XNUMX-XNUMX VSD+ vacuum pump from Atlas Copco is based on the speed-controlled screw vacuum pump with oil injection GHS VSD+. the vacuum The new design pump is more powerful and offers optimal oil separation, a 15% smaller footprint, longer maintenance intervals and the new Industry 4.0-capable control.

The speed-controlled screw pump are available in three pumping speed classes. In rough vacuum use, the oil-injected compressors deliver a continuously high pumping speed from atmospheric pressure to final pressure.

"The GHS 1402-2002 VSD+ features Atlas Copco's new oil-injected screw element. Its innovative valves for optimizing the compression enable a high pumping speed with a rough vacuum", comments Yuri Vanderveken, Product Manager at Atlas Copco. This makes them ideal for use in central vacuum systems, for vacuum cooling, for the production of Foodpackaging and thermoformed plastic components as well as in a vacuum chamber space simulation.

Equipped with the Vacuum Controller Hex@tm the new vacuum pump is also suitable for Industry 4.0 applications. With this steering users of the speed-controlled vacuum pump are equipped for the comprehensive digitization of industrial processes. The GHS VSD+ screw pump saves significant energy thanks to the combination of the Neos converter with setpoint control. The vacuum pump thus supplies the exact pumping speed for the respective process. An energy recovery system recovers up to 80% of the energy in the form of hot water. 

High efficiency and intelligent functions

The higher efficiency is also due to the new permanent magnet motor generated. In efficiency class IE5, it offers high levels of efficiency and an increase in efficiency of around 2% over the entire speed range. "This new technology ensures greater efficiency at all speeds compared to classic ones Engines. The new engines are oil-cooled and have oil-lubricated bearings, which ensure optimal cooling at any speed," explains Mr. Vanderveken.


High vacuum, ultra high vacuum and extremely high vacuum


The Oil Cooling ensures the optimum engine temperature at all speeds. The engine bearings are also oil-lubricated; regular relubrication is not required. Because you could do without an additional fan, energy consumption and noise levels have also been reduced. The IP 66 motor is very resistant, especially in harsh and dusty environments.

The new Atlas Copco Hex@tm controllers offer high vacuum performance and are user-friendly with a configurable user interface. Visible information can be adapted to your own needs and priorities. Parameters of the vacuum pump can be visualized and set from any device via a web browser, regardless of location. Other smart functionalities range from intelligent scheduling and pumping optimization to leak detection.

Energy-efficient vacuum pump, suction cups, sensors & Co.

Gimatic vacuum pump

 

25.02.2021 | Gimatic, a member of the Barnes Group, has expanded its mechatronics product range to include a range of vacuum technology such as Vacuum pump, suckers, Sensors and accessories expanded. The newcomers are energy efficient, high quality and food safe. There are many applications for them in a wide variety of industries.

Vacuum pump, cartridge, release system, vacuum switch, vacuum filter, suction cups, suspensions with and without Brake as well as angle joints move into the Gimatic product portfolio. The VG range includes an estimated 900 products.

Vacuum technology made from high quality material

Gimatic vacuum gripperThe new components offer Energy Efficiency and are made of high quality Materials manufactured like Polyurethane in two degrees of hardness, hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR), nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and silicone. Silicone versions are available in FDA-compliant versions for direct processing of unpackaged food. The synthetic cartridges do not contain any paint wetting impairment substances (LABS). They can therefore be used in applications in which contamination of the material can be ruled out.

The suction cups ensure one secure hold even on uneven surfaces. They are used, for example, on the packaging of snacks or welded bars. There are 18 product families available for even the most demanding applications such as those in packaging technology, Food industry, Pharmaceutical sector, Plastic manufacturing or the manufacturing industry such as sheet metal, wood, glass and Automotive can be found.

Cartridge and pump - compact and light

The EJ series from cartridge and vacuum pump comprises around 150 different items from eight product families. The cartridges are available in three sizes, three versions each. Thanks to their extremely efficient, compact and lightweight design, they can be integrated into the machine where the vacuum is needed.

The operators benefit from the higher performance of the Vacuum gripper with lower energy consumption. The vacuum pump area includes distributors made of aluminum or POM, with which further functions can be embedded in the operational process. The object being processed can e.g. B. are automatically released without solenoid valves. Suspension, ball joint and actuator, release system, switch or filter complete the new product range.

Vacuum technology for the packaging line

Compact, oil-free scroll pump with low noise emissions

Preiffer Vacuum Scroll Pump

23.07.2020 | The new scroll pump of the Hiscroll vacuum pump series from Pfeiffer Vacuum offer a high nominal suction capacity of 6 to 20 m³/h. The compact design of the oil-free, hermetically sealed vacuum pumps and their low-vibration, quiet operation are particularly advantageous. The scroll pump offers a high level of water vapor tolerance and condensation in the vacuum pump is avoided. The two-stage gas ballast valve is used to individually address the user's processes.

With these features, the scroll pumps cover many applications in analytics, biomedicine, Pharma industry and Research and Development from. They are used in electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, surface analysis or in the Semiconductor Technology, in accelerators and in the laboratory as well as for coating or gas recovery.

The adaptive fan control The Hiccroll scroll pump ensures optimal cooling in different operating states. This ensures the lowest possible noise level. In operation, this is less than 47 dB[A], in standby mode it is less than 42 dB[A]

Scroll pump with RS 485 and Profinet interfaces

Pfeiffer Vacuum spiral scroll pump"We are proud that our new scroll pumps have the lowest noise emissions in their class," comments Jurgen Keller, Head of the Analytics Market Segment at Pfeiffer Vacuum. “These dry pumps can also be very easily connected to other Pfeiffer Vacuum products such as the RS 485 or Profinet interface Turbo pumps connect or with a parent steering operate. We drive sustainable solutions and with our new engine concept we help to relieve our environment and the CO2-Footprint to reduce."

With the intelligent interface, specific pressure ranges or a speed setting mode can be implemented and the scroll pump can be optimally adapted to the application. So will the Reduced wear and the Maintenance cycles extended.

The powerful Motor offers one up to 15% higher efficiency compared to conventional drives. Highest performance at low temperatures thus results in easier cooling of systems and plants.

Insight into the scroll pump

  

Intelligent liquid ring vacuum pump for harsh environments

Edwards liquid ring vacuum pump07.02.2020 | Edward's Vacuum presents the new liquid ring vacuum pump "Elri" for wet, humid and corrosive applications in the industrial and rough vacuum sector. The technical features of this new development are of central importance. The impeller, end plates, liquid reservoir and the heat exchanger made of stainless steel make this pump very resistant to corrosion and rough process gas. Internal injection channels reduce the risk of leaks.

The horizontal arrangement of the motor flanges reduces valuable maintenance time. The use of Mechanical seals prevents leaks and extends maintenance intervals. The modern technologies are located under a compact, robust soundproof hood. This protects the electronic components and extends their service life.

The Elri liquid ring vacuum pump is speed-controlled with two VSD drives fitted. While the first VSD adjusts the speed of the vacuum pumps to the vacuum level, the second regulates the water flow through the centrifugal pump according to the operating conditions. This avoids the risk of cavitation. The patented algorithm continuously synchronizes the two VSDs, always ensuring optimal performance. Elri is also protected against automatic downtimes. Users therefore do not need to worry about the vacuum pumps failing after a long period of inactivity.


Leybold vacuumVacuum equipment for simulation and testing of space applications


The integrated Air logic control The Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps enables monitoring of important characteristics and parameters of the pump. In addition, the control offers the option of setpoint control. In this way, the vacuum pump can be adjusted exactly to the process requirements and it saves energy in the process. Several Elri pumps can be connected and controlled with the Econtrol Box. The Icon Box allows intelligent monitoring and remote control for optimal maintenance and maximum pump uptime. At the same time, water consumption is reduced because the separator is only filled when required.

The Elri series of liquid ring vacuum pumps is available with a Conveying capacity from 750 to 1050 m3/h. It covers a wide range of applications in the areas of central vacuum, plastics, material handling, and pharmacy groceries off. The heavy-duty range is designed so that all parts that come into contact with the process are made of stainless steel. All liquid ring vacuum pumps also come standard with spray nozzles, which are particularly useful in applications with high vapor loads. They promote increased gas capacity. In addition, the manual and automatic flushing modes ensure operation even in the dirtiest applications with minimal downtime.

Rotary vane vacuum pump for food packaging

Becker rotary vane vacuum pump


20.05.2019 | Brothers Becker expands the range of rotary vane vacuum pumps of the O5 series with the compact sizes O5.10, O5.16 and O5.21. These pumps have been specially developed for applications in the food packaging industry. The devices deliver a maximum volume flow of 10 to 23,5 m3/h.

All three pumps reach a height of only 160 mm. This opens up for the manufacturers in particular of tabletop packaging machines the possibility of building machines with smaller dimensions and achieving better ergonomics. The almost identical dimensions also allow a modular machine design: All three pumps can optionally be integrated in the same machine. This gives the machine builder flexibility and the user additional options when selecting the machine.

The rotary vane pump can be equipped with small or large oil tank and motors with different power. From the point of view of the machine manufacturer, this results in e.g. B. the option, in addition to a compact basic version with smaller oil tank one Premium version with a higher oil reservoir and a correspondingly larger air/oil separator, which, in addition to longer maintenance intervals, also offers increased water vapor tolerance. The oil reservoirs can be divided – this enables easy cleaning without leaving any residue.

There are various options for the position of Oil filler opening, oil drain and oil sight glass to disposal. The innovative and patented rotary lock of the air/oil separator ensures quick replacement and high service-friendliness. Neither low ambient temperatures nor contamination in the oil nor frequent start-stop cycles without a long lead time affect the service life of the low-noise pumps. This makes them suitable, for example, for the vacuum packaging of fresh or perishable products (meat, fish, sausage, cheese).

Pilot users of the O5 series include the VAMA Maschinenbau GmbH in Wilpoldsried, supplier of vacuum chamber machines for the food industry, among others. Managing Director Kurt Hörburger: "We need pumps that offer compact dimensions, smooth running, low-noise operation and high reliability, and the rotary vane pumps from Becker fulfill all of this."

Oil-free, air-cooled vacuum pump for harsh environments

Leybold vacuum pump


18.06.2018/XNUMX/XNUMX | For efficient industrial vacuum processes Leybold designed the oil-free, air-cooled "Varodry" vacuum pump range. It ensures the required operating pressure, a short cycle time and, ultimately, high system availability and robustness - especially in damp or dusty processes.

In addition, it is easy to install and connect. Due to its compact design and the Reduction to the essentials the vacuum pump can be easily integrated into new or existing systems. Equipped with full air cooling, the pump completely eliminates the need for water cooling.

In their construction, the developers were guided by the idea of ​​using fewer, proven machine parts and components. Not least because of this, the Varodry only causes one low maintenance and offers emission-free ventilation as well as minimal operating noise in average everyday operation. In addition, it is absolutely dry and clean. This prevents oil and particle emissions or oil leakage as well as oil migration in the vacuum chamber or in the products and processes.

Vacuum pumps and compressors for powder and bulk material technology

Garnder Denver Claw Vacuum Pump16.02.2016 | Gardner Denver offers vacuum pumps, side channel compressors and liquid ring pumps under the Elmo Rietschle Klauen brand. Support innovations in the portfolio automation solutions in powder and bulk material technology. The main exhibits include the "Zephyr C-VLR" series of claw pumps frequency converter.

The optimized claw profile of the non-contact, dry-running pumps creates the conditions for a significantly reduced noise level: through targeted sound engineering the sound pressure level could be reduced by more than 50% compared to conventional claw pumps. The speed-controlled drive, together with the flow-optimized geometry, creates the conditions for a needs-based, energy-saving mode of operation of the pump, which is used, among other things, for pneumatic conveying in the plastics processing industry.

The side channel blowers of the Velocis series on the other hand, offer reduced life cycle costs and high reliability. A bearing change, for example, is only necessary after 40.000 operating hours. The compressors are extremely quiet in operation and can be used worldwide thanks to UL/CSA and IEC/EN certification. Ex versions according to Atex are also part of the program.


Durrer vacuum coolingVacuum cooling as the fastest cooling method for baked goods


The side channel compressor of the G-BH8 series are also often used in pneumatic conveyor systems. The stepless power control ensures energy-efficient operation, the housing is designed for maximum flexibility when integrating into customer systems. This series also offers a significantly reduced noise level and compact, easy-to-install dimensions.

As the fourth series, the liquid ring pumps of the L-SV series via standardized circulation units. They ensure that all or part of the operating liquid discharged on the pressure side is returned to the pump. Several variants (open/closed circuit) are possible here, the selection of which depends, among other things, on the temperature level of the medium.

Dry-running claw vacuum pump with optimized profile

Elmo Rietschle claw vacuum pump01.09.2015 | Elmo Rietschle shows the new "Zephyr C-VLR/C-DLR" claw pump series for use in the Plastics industry. In five sizes, this has been constructively improved in an application-oriented manner. The optimized claw profile of the non-contact, dry-running pumps creates the conditions for a significantly reduced noise level: Targeted sound engineering has enabled the noise pressure level to be reduced by more than 50% compared to conventional claw pumps.

In addition, the intervals for maintenance and changing the transmission oil have been increased 20.000 operating hours elevated. All components used are designed for a long service life. As a result, the pumps achieve extremely long service lives with minimal downtime and minimal maintenance costs. However, the energy costs account for the largest share in the life cycle cost analysis of Klauen pumps. Here, too, the optimized flow geometries make a contribution, as does the use of IE3 motors in the models from 7,5 kW power.

The compact pumps work even more efficiently - provided they are not in continuous operation with a constant volume flow - when they are combined with the optional speed-controlled pumps drives are equipped. the variable control enables an exact adjustment of the pump output to the respective requirement. The sizes C-VLR 251, 301, 501 and 1000 of the series are claw vacuum pumps with a pumping speed of 255 m3/ h at a final vacuum of 150 or 200 mbar in continuous operation. The fifth new model is the claw compactor C-DLR 301. It generates a maximum volume flow of 290 m3/ h at an overpressure of 2,0 bar.

Frequently asked questions

What is a scroll pump?

The scroll pump is one after the other Displacement principle working vacuum pump. Their functional structure consists of two interlocking Spirals. One of them is fixed, the other moves in a circle via an eccentric drive. This creates small, closed cavities between the two spirals, the volume of which is continuously reduced by the movement. The gas is sucked in from the outside, compressed in the pump and ejected again via a connection of the.

Source: This article is based on information from the following companies: Atlas-Copco, Becker, Edwards, Elmo-Rietschle, Gardner-Denver, Gimatic, Leybold, Pfeiffer Vacuum.

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Angela Struck is editor-in-chief of the development scout and freelance journalist as well as managing director of Presse Service Büro GbR in Ried.