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Types of vacuum boosters

PANDA / PUMA vacuum boosters from Busch increase the pumping speed and ultimate pressure of vacuum pumps. They can boost the performance of vacuum systems by up to a factor of ten.

Product series
Mechanical features
Nominal pumping speed
Type
PANDA WV
Bypass valve
250 m³/h – 4,500 m³/h
industry
PANDA WZ
Bypass valve
500 m³/h – 3,600 m³/h
gas-tight
PUMA WP
No bypass valve
260 m³/h – 4,500 m³/
industry
PUMA WY
No bypass valve
500 m³/h – 8,000 m³/h
gas-tight

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Applications

Vacuum boosters are used in various industries, always in combination with a backing pump. PANDA / PUMA are perfectly suited for all applications that require high pumping speeds at a defined working pressure. They are suitable for applications ranging from packaging to space simulation.

Each industry and application has different needs. To find out which vacuum solution fits your needs best, get in touch with our Busch experts.

Find out more about how vacuum booster technology is used in different applications.

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Booster vacuum pumps are perfectly suited for the use in vacuum systems. They can boost the performance of a vacuum pump by up to a factor of ten.

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FAQ

What is a booster vacuum pump?

A booster vacuum pump is used to enhance the performance of a backing pump. It can increase the performance of a vacuum system by up to a factor of ten. Two lobes rotate synchronously within a housing. During the rotation of the lobes, the pumped medium is transported between the lobes and the housing into the backing pump. The lobes do not come in contact with each other or the housing. Thus, no lubricants or operating fluids are required in the process chamber. A pair of gear wheels maintains precise synchronous rotor timing.

Vacuum boosters help the backing pump overcome limitations, enabling it to handle larger amounts of the pumped medium and improving overall system performance. They are used in various applications, ranging from the solar power industry to packaging.

How does a vacuum booster work?

Vacuum boosters increase the pumping speed and ultimate pressure of vacuum pumps. They can boost the performance of a vacuum pump, the so-called backing pump, by up to a factor of ten.

Vacuum boosters operate according to the proven Roots principle: Within the housing of vacuum boosters, two lobes rotate synchronously. They do not come in contact with each other or the housing. Thus, no lubricants or operating fluids are required in the compression chamber.

During the rotation of the lobes, the pumped medium is transported between the lobes and the housing into the backing pump.

The two lobes are driven by a pair of gear wheels located on the shaft ends of the gearbox and separated from the compression chamber. This maintains precise synchronous rotor timing.

Vacuum boosters work with or without a mechanical bypass valve. Without a mechanical bypass, care must be taken that the maximum permissible differential pressure between the inlet and the outlet is kept during operation.

In vacuum boosters with a bypass valve a portion of the pumped medium is diverted. Thus, the differential pressure between inlet and outlet is automatically restricted and the booster is protected against overloading.

Vacuum generation of vacuum booster pumps explained in three steps

1. Inlet

  • The pumped medium enters via the inlet.
  • Two lobes rotate synchronously within the housing.

2. Compression

  • During the rotation of the lobes, the pumped medium is trapped and transported between the lobes and the cylindrical housing.
  • No lubricants or operating fluids are needed, as the lobes do not come in contact with each other or the housing.

3. Outlet

  • The pumped medium is released into the downstream backing pump.
  • Pumping speed and ultimate pressure of the backing pump is increased.

What is the difference between a vacuum booster and a booster vacuum pump?

There is no difference. These are just two different names used to refer to the same technology.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum boosters?

Vacuum boosters from Busch are robust and energy-efficient. They have several benefits, including:

  • Nearly maintenance-free
  • Dry and contact-free compression
  • Flexible design
  • Adaptable to all types of backing pumps
  • High volumetric efficiency

Vacuum system design can be challenging, but Busch can help! Contact one of our Busch experts.

How do I select the appropriate vacuum booster pump?

Several factors have to be considered when selecting the right vacuum solution. These factors vary depending on the application and the specific needs of your process.

Use our product finder to find your ideal vacuum pump. Or contact us to find out which vacuum solution fits your needs best. Our Busch experts are happy to help!

What makes Busch one of the leading manufacturers of vacuum boosters?

We provide one of the widest portfolios on the market, covering industrial, leak-tight, ATEX, and oxygen boosters. All vacuum boosters from Busch are designed in Europe to the highest quality standards.