LYNDHURST, NJ — NAVAC Vacuum, the
world’s largest rotary vane pump manufacturer with a three-decade history of
vacuum technology advancements, introduced a series of dual-stage,
oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps equipped with a high-efficiency Brushless
DC (BLDC) motor at the Pittcon Conference & Exposition, February 24-28 in
San Diego. The company showcased its EcoDrive Vacuum Pump series, so
named for an energy-conserving “Eco Mode” that enhances sustainability while
also tamping down operating noise. Durable and reliable, NAVAC Vacuum’s EcoDrive series provides highly reliable
performance for applications where eco-friendliness is emphasized. The pump’s
highlights include an adjustable gas ballast valve, a forced oil circulation
system, and an anti-suckback design. The series’ signature model, the ED16, delivers a 16 m3/h
flowrate and an ultimate vacuum down to 4x10-3 mbar. A key feature for the EcoDrive series is the application of BLDC motor
and control. In addition to its higher efficiency vs. conventional AC motors, BLDC
is an inverter-driven DC motor, which can run at variable speeds, and its Eco
Mode significantly reduces speed thus conserving energy while maintaining vacuum
level. Taking ED16 as an example, when the Eco Mode is activated, the motor speed
will be reduced by a third, therefore reducing power consumption. As a result
of this new technology, operators can also expect a significant reduction in
noise level.