Chemistry Diaphragm Pumps & Pumping Systems

Typical applications for chemistry diaphragm pumps include evacuating chemically aggressive gases and vapors from such equipment as rotary evaporators, vacuum drying cabinets and centrifugal concentrators. Chemistry diaphragm pumps from VACUUBRAND feature uncompromising chemistry designs. Their construction with fluoropolymers makes them very resistant to chemical vapors from inlet to exhaust and very tolerant to condensates. Our two-, three- and four-stage pumps also have a gas ballast valve that provides continuous purge with minimal impact on ultimate vacuum when working with condensable vapors. Pumping chambers are hermetically separated from the drive system ensuring long lifetimes of mechanical parts. Most importantly, diaphragm pumps are oil-free, for vastly reduced service demands compared with oil-sealed pumps. They eliminate the cost of water and its contamination well-known from water-jet aspirators, and the waste-oil disposal of rotary vane pumps.

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  • PTFE sandwich diaphragm and valves made of perfluro elastomer or PTFE
  • Internal tubing and fittings made of PTFE /  ETFE / ECTFE compounds
  • Exceptional diaphgram lifetimes with ultra-durable PFTE sandwich design
  • Headcover and clamping disc made of fluoro compounds with stability core for unsurpassed long-term performance
  • Very long service internals for low lifetime cost-of-ownership
  • Patent new drive system for extra quiet, ultra-low-vibration operation (NT)
  • Patented new valve mounting system to simplify service access (NT)
  • Smooth surfaces for easy cleaning (NT)
  • New sealing system provides reduced leakage rates for improved ultimate vacuum (VT)

ATEX - Pumps

When intended for use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres, European Community Directive 2014/34/EC (ATEX) requires equipment in conformity with ATEX standards. VACUUBRAND offers Category 2 chemistry diaphragm pumps and vacuum systems in conformity with ATEX (for use in zones where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur). These chemistry diaphragm pumps are appropriate for such locations because they are highly resistant to chemicals, oil-free, have no sliding surfaces, and the expansion chamber is hermetically sealed against the drive zone. ATEX chemistry vacuum systems with solvent recovery provide safe, convenient vacuum while protecting the environment.

ATEX chemistry diaphragm pumps and vacuum systems are now available with variable speed motor for vacuum control as VARIO®-version.​

The VACUUBRAND range of ATEX chemistry diaphragm pumps is supplemented by an ATEX vacuum gauge with excellent corrosion resistance and long-term stability. (Note: Compliance with EC Directive 2014/34/EC does not ensure compliance with similar codes in countries outside of the EC. These pumps are not available in every location. Contact your local VACUUBRAND representative for availability.)​

ATEX-Pumps

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Chemistry-HYBRID-pumps

The RC 6 chemistry-HYBRID pump is a combination of a two-stage rotary vane pump and a two-stage chemistry diaphragm pump for optimized corrosion resistance. The diaphragm pump maintains the oil reservoir under vacuum in order to keep the partial pressures of solvent vapors at levels below their condensation points and to reduce largely the concentration of oxygen and corrosive gases. Therefore the RC 6 chemistry-HYBRID pump has a much higher solvent vapor pumping capability and resistance to aggressive gases than conventional rotary vane pumps.

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Thermodynamic functional principle of the chemistry hybrid pump

Chemistry-HYBRID pumps