Can a vacuum pump be repaired?
Yes, and for industrial pumps it is normally the economic route. Vanes, bearings, seals, shafts and the drive motor can all be dealt with, and the rebuilt pump is tested against its rated performance before it goes back.
What are the most common issues with vacuum pumps?
Loss of vacuum from worn vanes or a failed seal, contaminated or degraded oil, blocked filters, overheating and bearing wear. Oil condition is the single best early indicator of what is happening inside.
What is the life expectancy of a vacuum pump?
Many years in industrial service if the oil and filters are maintained. What shortens it is running against a restriction, drawing contaminants through the pump, and leaving degraded oil in place past its interval.
How long do industrial pumps last?
Well maintained industrial pumps commonly run for a decade or more. Seal and bearing changes at the right interval, and correct suction conditions, matter far more to that figure than the age of the unit.
Why has my vacuum pump lost suction?
Worn vanes, a leaking seal, contaminated oil, a blocked filter, or a leak in the pipework rather than the pump itself. It is worth checking the system before condemning the pump.
Which vacuum pump should I choose?
It depends on the vacuum level, the flow rate and what is being drawn through the pump. Rotary vane, liquid ring and claw pumps all suit different duties. Tell us the application and we will advise rather than send a catalogue.
How often should a vacuum pump be serviced?
At the manufacturer's stated running hours, with oil condition as the trigger in between. Discoloured or emulsified oil means the service is due early whatever the hour meter says.
What causes a vacuum pump to overheat?
Running against a restriction, low or degraded oil, a blocked cooler or filter, or a failed cooling fan. Heat degrades the oil quickly, which then accelerates wear on the vanes and bearings.
Can the pump and its drive motor be repaired together?
Yes, and it usually makes sense. When a pump comes in with a failed drive we test the motor at the same time, so you are not back a month later with a burnt out winding.
How long does a pump repair take?
It depends on the fault and whether vanes and seals are on the shelf. We strip and inspect first, then give you a firm date rather than an estimate that slips.
What are conveyor rollers used for?
Supporting and moving the belt or the load. We supply and repair drum rollers alongside pumps, including custom sizes machined to your dimensions.
Where can I get an industrial pump repaired?
Our Grantham and Peterborough workshops both handle pump repair, covering Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and the East Midlands, with collection available for heavier units.
