Overview
Edwards RV pumps have become the industry standard for scientific primary pumping applications. RV pumps are uniquely capable of delivering high or low throughputs with high ultimate vacuum. This, combined with ultra-low noise levels, makes them ideal for a wide range of applications including GCMS and other small bench top type applications.
All pumps are approved to UL standards by an external test house. Edwards has a global network, providing world-wide support for product applications and service.
Supplied with: 1 litre of Ultragrade 19 oil, inlet filter and O-ring. Fomblin® must be purchased separately for PFPE RV pumps.
Technology
All our RV pumps are significantly quieter – noise levels of 48 dBA 50Hz are typically half the noise of a conventional pump and have been achieved by extensive work on the drive train and motor.
The pumps have the unique ability to deliver excellent ultimate vacuum in both high vacuum and high throughput modes with or without gas ballast. This gives the user an unrivalled opportunity to select the optimum pumping performance without compromising the application.
In its high vacuum mode, the RV pump is ideal for analytical instruments, electron microscopes, physics research, backing turbo pumps, TV tube pumping and leak detection applications. Configure the same pump in the high throughput mode, and it becomes suitable for mass spectrometer inlet systems, distillation, laboratory furnaces, backing vapor pumps, solvent concentration, freeze drying and other drying applications.
The simple to use mode selector and accessible, three-position gas ballast control allow the pump to be reconfigured at any time, even when the pump is running.
Features and Benefits
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48 dB(A) and intrusive frequencies minimised.
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Dual mode. Suitable for high throughput and high vacuum applications.
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Easy-to-use gas ballast.
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Fast acting inlet valve for system protection.
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High torque, dual voltage/dual frequency motor, electronic start relay.
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Efficient high pressure lubrication.
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Oil-tight with printed gaskets, effective shaft seals.
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Clamped-in sight glass.
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Oil box well contains filling spills.
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Hi-tech polymer blades, large diameter, easy-clean oil passages.
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Consistent, built-in quality, cast bar construction.
- One year warranty, as well as technical support from Edwards
Applications
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Analytical instruments
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Centrifuges, ultra-high speed
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Coating
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Degassing/curing - oil, epoxy resin
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Distillation/extraction/filtration
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Freeze drying
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Furnaces
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Gas bottle filling/emptying
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Gel drying
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Glove boxes, ovens
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Laboratory bench top vacuum
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Leak detectors, Helium
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Load locks and transfer chambers
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Refrigeration manufacture
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Research and development
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Rotary, centirfugal evaporators
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Scanning electron microscopes - SEM
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SEM/FIB (ion beam repair)
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Solvent recovery
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Surface science instruments
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Turbomolecuar backing pumps
Specifications
| Model | RV8 |
| Vacuum pump type | Dual stage rotary vane |
| Power | 110V 50/60Hz 1-PH 5A or 220V 50/60Hz 1-PH 2.1A |
| Power connection | US standard 3-prong plug (NEMA 5-15P) |
| Motor power at 50Hz | 450 watts |
| Motor power at 60Hz | 550 watts |
| Peak pumping speed | 6.9 CFM at 60Hz |
| Ultimate vacuum without gas ballast | 1.5 micron/millitorr |
| Ultimate vacuum with gas ballast | 60 micron/millitorr |
| Unit dimensions (WxDxH) | 18.5 x 6.2 x 8.9" |
| Shipping dimensions (WxDxH) | 31 x 11.5 x 19" |
| Max water vapor inlet pressure | 28.5 torr (38 mbar) |
| Max allowed pressure at outlet | 0.2 bar gauge/2.8 psig |
| Operating temperature range | 54°F to 104°F (12°C to 40°C) |
| Oil capacity | Minimum 0.48 quart (0.45 L), maximum 0.8 quart (0.75 L) |
| Oil type | Ultragrade 19 |
| Nominal rotation speed at 50/60Hz | 1500/1800 rpm |
| Noise level | 48 dB(A) |
| Inlet connection | NW25/KF25 |
| Outlet connection | NW25/KF25 |
| Unit weight | 57 Lbs |
| Shipping weight | 70 Lbs |
| Certification | CE, UL |