Customized Vacuum Pump Systems for PV Processes

öln – 2009-09-18 – Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, a leading supplier of advanced vacuum systems for use in manufacturing industrial and high-tech processes, presents customized vacuum solutions for all photovoltaic processes. The pump systems are being exhibited at the 24. European Photovoltaic Solar and Energy Conference and Exhibition in Hamburg, Hall B5 Booth 26.

Photovoltaic processes require special vacuum solutions. The Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum team has developed special computer assisted tools (LeyCat) to design the optimum customized pumping system in combination with their application know how and experience. Examples of these customized systems with proven performance are being exhibited at the 24. EUPVSEC.

The economic and robust solution:
SOGEVAC / RUVAC Combinations

The compact design provides minimized investment for maximum benefit. The production proven system has been designed especially for fast pump down cycles, offering the perfect solution for load lock and light duty applications.
Due to the SOGEVAC type primary pump, it offers high suction speed from atmosphere and low power consumption and maintenance intervals like dry pump systems guarantees economic operation.
The system is available in modular packages from 500 to 2000 m³/h pumping speed.

The dry and flexible solution:
SCREWLINE / RUVAC Combinations

For those processes, where a dry pumping solution is required, the combination of the roots-blower with the dry screw type primary pump is recommended. The system has been especially designed for industrial applications and is production proven on coating processes. With the fast pump down cycles and dry technology it provides lowest cost of ownership.
Modular packages (up to 9000 m³/h) and speed adaptation by frequency control ensure highest flexible pumping speed.

Customer Benefits
Advantages of the SP630 combinations at a glance:

Coldest pump on market – avoids build up of layers
Gas-ballast purges out vapors and dust
Cantilevered shaft design allows manual cleaning on site
Environmentally friendly – does not produce contaminated waste oils
Completely air-cooled (water-cooling as option)
Low power consumption