How to maximize the life of your pump To maximize your investment and produce repeatable high-quality process results, it is mandatory to institute a thorough pump preventative maintenance program. In a pump’s normal operating life, nearly all unexpected vacuum pump failures can be prevented, and when carefully maintained, a vacuum pump will provide years of…
Vacuum Pump Oil: The “Circulatory System” of the Vacuum Pump
Introduction One of the most critical parts of a vacuum system is the pump oil. Just as vacuum pumps can be considered the heart of a vacuum distillation, so too can the oil be thought of as its circulatory system. The selection and properties of the oil are critical to proper pump operation. Pump oil…