Which Industries Benefit Most from Vacuum Pumps?
With expertise in vacuum pumps and a history of supplying organizations with industrial vacuum pump solutions, Northwest Flow Technologies offers quality vacuum pumps that can service various industries.
Our vacuum pump models are made for power and precision and have several use cases, such as removing air from packaging, keeping areas clean, and maintaining pressure. Below is information on the industries and applications that can benefit most from vacuum pumps supplied by Northwest Flow Technologies.
Food and Beverage Industry
In the food and beverage industry, vacuum pumps are used in packaging, sealing, meat processing, vacuum packaging, vacuum cooling, pick-and-place, and bottling.
Benefits in the industry include greater food quality, increased safety, and extended shelf life. With dairy, vacuum pumps can provide efficiency and cleanliness in the milking process.
Our liquid rings, rotary vane, dry screw, rotary piston pump, claw pump, and vacuum booster models are fit for the food and beverage industry.
Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry
Vacuum pumps have several applications in the pharmaceutical and medical industry. Applications include sterilization, freeze drying, bottling, pouch sealing, and distillation.
In the pharmaceutical and medical industry, vacuum pumps can help manufacture drugs and extend vaccine shelf life. Also, vacuum pumps are important components of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machines and aid in delivering medical gases such as anesthesia, among other uses.
The benefits of using vacuum pumps include precise control and contamination-free processing.
When considering vacuum pump selection for use in the pharmaceutical and medical industry, consider vacuum level requirements, contamination control, and regulatory requirements.
In this industry, key vacuum pumps are the rotary vane, liquid ring, dry screw, and vacuum booster models.
Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Used for distillation, degassing, crystallization, solvent recovery, vapor recovery, vacuum drying, and gas cylinder evacuation, vacuum pumps have several purposes in the chemical and petrochemical industry. Benefits of vacuum pumping in the industry include improved efficiency, enhanced product purity, and safety.
We can service the chemical and petrochemical industry with effective vacuum pump solutions brought through the power of the rotary vane, liquid ring, rotary piston pump, dry screw, and vacuum booster pumps.
Power Generation Industry
Vacuum pumps can help ensure efficient energy transfer and system performance. Uses include transformer oil purification and transformer drying.
In condenser/exhauster systems, vacuum pumps are valuable for maintaining vacuum levels by removing air and non-condensable gases. Vacuum pumps can improve the efficiency of steam turbines and can improve solar and energy system performance.
Benefits for turbine operation include backpressure reduction, prevention of air leakage problems, and startup and shutdown support.
Vacuum pumps for this industry are rotary vane, liquid ring, rotary piston pump, dry screw, and vacuum booster models.
Pulp and Paper Industry
The uses of pump vacuums are numerous in the pulp and paper industry, with lamination, CNC cutting and routing, loading and unloading, sheet forming, and press section processes all in line with benefits pump vacuums can provide.
Pump vacuum use in the pulp and paper industry can increase productivity and reduce downtime.
The rotary vane, liquid ring, and claw pump models apply to the pulp and paper industry.
Packaging Industry
In the packaging industry, pump vacuuming is essential for vacuum forming, sealing, and material handling.
Pump vacuuming can create airtight seals to help preserve quality, and the consistent performance the vacuums provide allows for high-volume production. Benefits also include packaging durability and precision.
Application type is a major consideration in selecting a vacuum pump for use in the packaging industry. It is important to align project specifications with the appropriate vacuum pump model, as vacuum sealing, modified atmosphere packaging, and vacuum skin packaging may involve different requirements. Vacuum level and pump speed are also important considerations.
We provide rotary vane, claw pump, liquid ring, rotary piston pump, and dry screw models that can benefit organizations in the packaging industry.
Aerospace Industry
Used in vacuum metallurgy heat treatment, flight simulation, and other applications, pump vacuuming can benefit the aerospace industry.
Vacuum pumps help ensure alloy purity and component performance quality in vacuum metallurgy heat treatments. Pump vacuuming can also be used to create quality carbon brake pads.
Benefits specific to the area of flight simulation include creating environments for testing component reliability and the support of wind tunnel testing that can help determine aerodynamic accuracy.
In the aerospace industry, top considerations for vacuum pump selection include vacuum level requirements and material compatibility. Thermal management and system configuration are also factors to consider.
Vacuum pumps with uses fit for the aerospace industry are the rotary vane, liquid ring, rotary piston pump, dry screw, and vacuum booster models.
Plastics Industry
In the plastics industry, vacuum pumps have several important functions. Pumps are used for degassing, thermoforming, injection molding, material handling, extruder degassing, plastic resin manufacturing, and compound manufacturing.
Considerations for selecting a vacuum pump to be used for plastics applications include material compatibility, the required vacuum level, energy efficiency, and noise levels.
Consider rotary vane, liquid ring, or claw pump options for use within the plastics industry.
Vacuum Furnace Industry
As vacuum furnaces heat materials such as metals and ceramics, vacuum pump applications for vacuum furnaces include heat treating, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), hardening, sintering, degassing, and oil quenching.
Gas handling, pump speed, and energy efficiency are all considerations when choosing a vacuum pump for vacuum furnace applications.
Rotary piston, dry screw, and vacuum booster pump types can benefit this industry.
Why Choose Vacuum Pumps from Northwest Flow Technologies
Vacuum pumps from Northwest Flow Technologies are engineered for performance, durability, and efficiency. We offer various models and can create custom vacuum systems for specific applications.
Our offerings include pump maintenance and troubleshooting. We also offer repair services for vacuum pumps, rotary positive displacement blowers, and other equipment. Focus is given to quality work, honest pricing, and quick turnaround times.
Our approach to repair services includes offering a base pricing quote and, following initial work, providing a firm quote before work continues. Internal equipment clearances are set to OEM factory specifications. For all vacuum pump repairs, a 60-minute test run is conducted using Northwest Industrial Repair software. Following a break-in period and helium leak check, the equipment is palletized for shipment.
Contact Northwest Flow Technologies for Vacuum Pumps
For quality vacuum pumps, trust Northwest Flow Technologies. We have pumps to serve metallurgy applications and the food and beverage, vacuum furnace, plastics, chemical, power generation, and other industries.
Contact us to learn about the options and benefits of our tailored and professional vacuum pump solutions.