Dry-running and oil-lubricated rotary vane pumps, available in single-stage and two-stage designs, offer high efficiency and generate vacuum levels down to 0.1 mbar (a). They feature air-cooled, robust construction and simple maintenance, making them ideal for processing gases with high water vapor content and continuous industrial use.

Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps
4 series from 2 manufacturers
How Do Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps Work?
Rotary vane vacuum pumps consist of a stator housing with an eccentrically mounted rotor containing several vanes. When the pump starts, centrifugal force pushes the vanes outward to form chambers that transport the medium. The rotor’s clockwise rotation continuously changes the volume between the vanes and the stator, drawing in the medium. Oil-lubricated models use a special oil to seal the spaces between the stator and vanes.
Advantages of Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps
Rotary vane pumps are highly reliable, making them suitable for industrial applications requiring medium vacuum levels as well as R&D applications with high vacuum demands. Oil-lubricated pumps in our range include an oil mist separation system to prevent medium contamination. Key benefits include:
- High vacuum levels
- Effective handling of air with high water vapor content
- Simple design and easy maintenance
- High reliability and long service life
- ATEX certification
- Protection against condensation and corrosion
- Single-stage and two-stage designs
- Special series for oxygen-rich media
- Integration into vacuum systems
Applications of Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps
Chemical Industry |
Food & Beverage |
Pulp and Paper |
Pharmaceutical Industry |
Oil decontamination, freezing chambers, chemical processes, degassing, plastic extruders, pick & place systems, ozone generators, distillation systems, autoclaves, pneumatic conveyors, printing presses, solar and LCD panels. |
Packaging equipment, meat extruders, drying, bottle filling, granular conveyors, blister packaging, vacuum chambers, thermoforming equipment, de-aeration tunnels. |
Wood and paper processing, CNC machines, glass, ceramic, and pottery industries. |
Mixing and drying pharmaceuticals, central hospital vacuum systems, laboratories. |
Why Choose AxFlow?
AxFlow offers rotary vane vacuum pumps for various industries and applications, aiming to meet your expectations. Need assistance selecting the right pump for your needs? Contact us! Our experts and engineers will help you solve complex issues, from selection and specification to installation and ongoing support.