Busch Vacuum Solutions collaborated with the European Space Agency, Fluid Gravity Engineering Ltd. and the University of Glasgow to prepare a space mission for the Mars rover Perseverance. The craft started its mission to Mars weeks ago and will hopefully bring back rock samples for future research. Vacuum pumps from Busch are part of a system that studies the behavior of a rocket when it lands on the surface of Mars or the Moon. With the help of the vacuum pumps, the landing of a rocket is simulated, and the surface of Mars and the Moon is imitated on the basis of different pressure levels.

Hena 50 and 70 are single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps specially developed for the demanding requirements of mass spectrometer systems. They achieve pumping speeds of between 32 and 59 m³/h, depending on their size and speed of rotation.

The TURBOVAC i/iX series of turbomolecular pumps are used where clean and stable high- and ultrahigh-vacuum is required, such as in heat treatment.

Two new online tools have been developed to assist customer’s pump choice and layout of complete vacuum systems: The Pump Finder and calculation tool LEYCALC.

Many papers have been written on the subject of vacuum furnace leaks, how to detect them and how to find them.

The overall furnace design and volume determines the required throughput of the pumping system and the ultimate vacuum expected.

The DRYVAC DV 200 and DV 300 complement the existing product range of DRYVAC 450, 650 and 1200 and offer the same user benefits for applications requiring smaller sizes.

HiLobe series Roots pumps can be used for industrial vacuum applications such as electron-beam welding, vacuum furnaces or freeze drying.

The LS series of dry screw pumps is a more compact and lower-cost replacement to multi-stage dry Roots pumps for a wide range of vacuum applications.

Though it may be a new company, Vacuum Pump Services has a wealth of experience in vacuum pump repair and service.