Leybold has further expanded its TURBOVAC i/iX pump family especially for industrial, coating and research applications that require a higher pumping speed. The new sizes 1350 and 1450 and their variants have been specially developed to maximize pumping speed. With these two turbomolecular pumps, the TURBOVAC i/iX series is now complete with eight models ranging from 90 to 1450 l/s.
Fast cycle times, high throughputs, low costs
With light gases (H2, He), the pumping speed of the TURBOVAC 1350 i I/s is 3 to 5 percent higher than that of industry reference products. For heavier gases (Ar), the pumping speed of the TURBOVAC 1450 i is 10 percent higher than that of comparable vacuum pumps. With industrial customers in mind, both pumps offer a high throughput and at the same time tolerate high fore-vacuum pressures of up to 4 mbar. With a choice of DN 200 and DN 250 flange sizes, the models are optimized for maximum conductance. There is a lifetime-lubricated ceramic ball bearing on the fore-vacuum side, which users can replace themselves with the aid of a service kit. The benefits for the user: faster cycle times, higher process throughput and lower operating costs.
Greater resistance to particles
One of the main advantages of the TURBOVAC design is its insensitivity to mechanical shocks and sudden venting, which can occur in many industrial applications. "This feature prevents process downtime and gives our customers peace of mind," emphasizes Product Manager Cormac Kerins.
While the TURBOVAC i/iX pumps previously had protection class IP40 as standard, the new sizes (850 i to 1450 i) now offer protection class IP54 as an option. This makes the models even more suitable for use in particularly harsh environments. Thanks to improved sealing of the connections and components, they are also more resistant to the ingress of water and dust.
Simple commissioning
Maintenance of the TURBOVAC 850 i to 1450 i has also been simplified by intelligent systems that check the condition of the mechanical bearings and signal to users when a service is due. The TURBOVAC pumps can also be operated in any orientation. To achieve this with the larger 1350 i and 1450 i, Leybold has launched two variants: The "U" versions of the larger pumps are installed upside down to a horizontal orientation. The standard versions can be implemented with the inlet facing upwards in the horizontal orientation.
Leybold's intelligent interfaces; new intuitive software platform
All TURBOVAC models can also be easily controlled, configured and monitored using the next generation software, Leyassist. "With Leyassist, we now offer a modern, intuitive software platform that is free to use for all our customers," says Product Manager Cormac Kerins.
The intelligent TURBOVAC iX simplifies integration into systems as it can control the backing pump and up to two sensors or measuring devices. For specific applications in industrial and coating markets, the TURBOVAC range also offers the full spectrum of fieldbus support: the universal connection called Anybus enables communication via Profibus, Ethernet IP, ProfiNET and EtherCAT through selectable modules, all of which are available in the IP54 version of the TURBOVAC 850-1450 i range.
