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Vacuum solutions for chemical industry

Ensuring safe and efficient chemical processes and procedures

Vacuum solutions for chemical industry

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Welcome to the fascinating world of the chemical processes, where science meets creativity to transform raw materials into the wonders of everyday life. From pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals to plastics and synthetic fibers, the chemical industry brings most of our modern, everyday necessities to life.

But did you know that vacuum pumps are indispensable tools in this sector? By providing precise control over pressure and atmosphere. Our pumps create low-pressure environments essential for many chemical reactions and operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and product quality.


Key chemical processes that use vacuum pumps

Drying

In the chemical industry, drying is essential for removing moisture from products. Vacuum drying involves using vacuum pumps to reduce the pressure around the material, causing moisture to evaporate at lower temperatures. This prevents thermal degradation of sensitive compounds.

Filtration and Separation

Vacuum pumps are used in filtration processes to create a pressure differential that drives the liquid through a filter medium, separating solids from liquids. This technique is widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food products.

Degassing

Degassing involves removing dissolved gases from liquids, which is essential in processes like polymer production and chemical synthesis. Vacuum power is used create a low-pressure environment that facilitates the release of trapped gases, ensuring the quality and stability of the final product.

Why are vacuum pumps important?

Enhanced reaction rates

By reducing the pressure, vacuum power increases the rate of chemical reactions. Lower pressure environments decrease the density of gas molecules, allowing reactions to proceed more quickly and efficiently.

Improved product purity

Vacuum pumps create a highly controlled environment by removing unwanted gases and vapors. This cuts the likelihood of side reactions and contamination, resulting in higher purity products.

Safety

Vacuum pumps enhance safety by preventing the buildup of flammable or toxic gases. They also help maintain a clean and controlled environment, reducing the risk of accidents.

Versatility

Vacuum pumps are versatile and can be used in a wide range of chemical processes, from small-scale laboratory experiments to large-scale industrial production.

Atlas Copco recommends

From the bubbling beakers in laboratories to the massive reactors in factories, this industry is a playground for innovation and discovery.  Our Atlas Copco pumps are perfectly suited to support each stage, offering you a high level of performance and dependability. Keeping in mind monitoring, maintenance and much more - we provide vacuum solutions that are efficient and reliable for all chemical processing needs.  
 

V142 with HEX@ Controller

GHS VSD+

This series of intelligent, oil-sealed rotary screw vacuum pumps has one of the smallest footprints in the market. Everything you need is delivered in a single and neat enclosure. It’s a simple plug-and-play installation with high energy efficiency, low noise levels and high performance. We even have a humid variant that is suitable for high water content duties, for applications such as plastics, cooling, freeze-drying, etc.
DSS 065 Dry Scroll Vacuum Pump right

DSS

Our DSS dry scroll vacuum pump offers lower lifecycle costs, higher productivity, less energy consumption, simple operation and control and easy maintenance. Simple, clean and compact - it also has a removable front cover for access to scroll and inlet filter. The design and features of this pump make it ideal for many laboratory applications.