HiPace® Turbopumps

For the highest requirements in the analytical market
With the HiPace family, Pfeiffer Vacuum, the leader in turbopumps with integrated drive electronics, has established a compact and powerful series in the analytical market. The outstanding feature of these turbopumps is their unique rotor design with the proven hybrid bearing, which Pfeiffer Vacuum invented more than 30 years ago and has continually advanced ever since. These technical characteristics make for extremely high pumping speeds, high critical backing pressure and gas throughput, as well as very good compression for light gases. The turbopumps work particularly quietly and with only minimal vibration. The bearings also result in long service intervals and thus a high degree of efficiency. The functional aluminum housing makes the pump extremely light. A sealing gas connection safeguards the bearings against particles or oxidizing gases. The result is an optimal integration of the pumps. The long lifespan and with that the high system availability, set new standards.

When looking at a successful process of an entire production, vacuum often has a key position. Faulty batches or production downtime, depending on the application, can quickly cost several million euros. All the more important is the maximum reliability for all installed components. Today, turbopumps often reach an operating life of up to 100,000 hours. This corresponds to an uninterrupted lifetime of about eleven years. During this time, they should cause as few as possible planned interruptions for maintenance or service work. Therefore, Pfeiffer Vacuum turbopumps have advanced diagnostic functions. In conjunction with the unique property that the exchange of bearings and equipment in these pumps can be done in the field, it results in the highest possible availability. The integrated drive electronics for the turbopumps reduces the effort required for wiring considerably. Advanced drive technology minimizes energy consumption, the control options are varied.