Pfeiffer DuoVane 18 SD XP, Explosion Proof Motor, Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump
Prepared for Hydrocarbon Oil, Set to 115 VAC, Class I, Group D, Class II, Group F & G, Division I, 215SDMLAM-XP, NEMA.
These Pfeiffer DuoVane 18 SD XP explosion proof rotary vane vacuum pumps include an explosion proof motor and are specially prepared for operation with standard hydrocarbon vacuum pump oil. These vacuum pumps are recommended when pumping air, nitrogen, water vapor, or other inert or non-reactive gases. These Pfeiffer DuoVane 18 hydrocarbon oil prepared rotary vane vacuum pumps have an excellent ultimate pressure down to 1x10
-3 Torr and are commonly used for backing turbomolecular pumps, backing diffusion pumps, backing roots pumps, refrigeration system evacuation, epoxy degassing, backing mass spectrometers, freeze drying, vacuum centrifugal applications, space research, and other vacuum processes. These Pfeiffer DuoVane 18 vacuum pumps have a high pumping speed displacement of 10.6 CFM and require 1-Phase 110/230 VAC 60 Hz input power.
These Pfeiffer DuoVane 18 vacuum pumps can be fitted with a variety of optional accessories. These include oil mist filters and traps. These explosion proof vacuum pumps are new, typically stocked in inventory, and ship with the manufacturer's 1-year factory direct warranty. Parts, oil, and all optional accessories for these pumps are located for easy purchase on this website. The complete operating and instructions manual can be downloaded in PDF format below.
Pfeiffer Part Number: 215SDMLAM-XP
Explosion Proof Motor Specifications (XP Class, Group, & Division)
- Class I, Group D
- Class II, Group F & G
- Division I
Typical Customer Applications That Are In Class I Environments (Flammable Gases & Vapors) Include:
- Spray painting and finishing areas
- Utility gas plants
- Petroleum refining plants
- Petroleum dispensing locations
- Dry cleaning facilities
- Dip tanks containing combustible or flammable fluids
- Plant facilities extracting solvents
- Inhalation anesthetic areas
- Process facilities manufacturing or using nitro-cellulose (Class II as well)
- Aircraft hangars and fuel servicing areas
- Gas stations
Typical Customer Applications That Are In Class II Environments (Combustible Dust) Include:
- Flour mills
- Feed mills
- Grain elevators and grain handling facilities
- Firework plants and storage areas
- Aluminum manufacturing and storage areas
- Magnesium manufacturing and storage areas
- Coal preparation and handling facilities
- Starch manufacturing and storage areas
- Confectionery plants
- Pulverized sugar and cocoa manufacturing, packaging, and storage plants
- Spice grinding and storage plants
These explosion proof rotary vane vacuum pumps include an electrically sealed explosion proof motor. These explosion proof motors are designed to limit the chance a spark from inside the motor could travel outward to ignite airborne flammable vapors or materials in the laboratory where the pump is operating. Explosion proof vacuum pumps are typically needed in applications where flammable materials may accidentally leak into the room air where these pumps are used. Explosion proof vacuum pumps are
NOT designed to evacuate vapors and gas mixtures which are explosive if ignited.
When the vacuum pump is used to pump flammable gases you must keep a closed air-tight system by:
- Not opening the gas ballast, as opening the gas ballast could cause air (O2) to enter the pump.
- Ensuring the foreline inlet and exhaust outlet are leak tight to avoid flammable gas leakage into the atmosphere or air (O2) from entering the pump housing.
- Using only an inert gas like nitrogen (N2) at the gas ballast to purge or dilute harmful gases being pumped.
