Rotary vane vacuum pump VP EX

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Product overview
VP EX is a range of oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps designed and certified to meet ATEX requirements (2014/34/EU). The series is certified for Category 2 and intended for use in hazardous areas up to Zone 1, temperature class T3 (200°C). These pumps address applications requiring reliable vacuum generation within potentially explosive atmospheres.

Standards and compliance
VP EX units are manufactured in accordance with ISO EN 80079-36:2016 and EN 80079-37:2016 and comply with the essential health and safety requirements of ATEX 2014/34/EU for Category 2 equipment.

Technical data
Nominal and model-specific performance data (pumping speed, ultimate vacuum, power, dimensions, weight) are provided in the technical documentation. Refer to the datasheets for exact values per model.

Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps for oxygen
The Ox version is engineered for pumping gases with oxygen concentration greater than 21%. It requires a PFPE-based lubricant formulated to resist degradation in high-oxygen atmospheres to ensure safe and consistent pump operation.

Technical specifications

• Product type: Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps
• Series: VP EX
• Applicable regulation: 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
• Category: Certified for Category 2
• Hazardous area suitability: Suitable for Zone 1 (internal/external)
• Temperature class: T3 (200°C)
• Standards compliance: ISO EN 80079-36:2016 and EN 80079-37:2016
• Ox (oxygen) version: Designed for gases with oxygen content > 21%
• Required lubricant for Ox version: Special PFPE-based lubricant (non-degrading)
• Intended use: Operation in hazardous environments