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Clean and ultra-quiet vacuum generation with scroll technology

Scroll vacuum pumps use two non-contact scrolls to generate vacuum. Pfeiffer enhances this technology with a precisely engineered design that reduces friction and mechanical noise, resulting in ultra-quiet operation and very low vibration levels.

Their dry compression ensures clean vacuum generation, making scroll vacuum pumps particularly reliable for sensitive applications or in laboratories.
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Types of scroll vacuum pumps

HiScroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer combine dry compression with a fully hermetic construction. Metallic corrugated bellows and static seals ensure tightness between the inside of the vacuum pump and the ambient air. This avoids contamination or leakage of the pumped medium.

Product
Nominal pumping speed
Seal
HiScroll 6
6 m3/h
hermetic
HiScroll 12
12 m3/h
hermetic
HiScroll 18
12 m3/h
hermetic
HiScroll 46
43 m3/h
hermetic

Dry scroll vacuum pump bundles – ready for immediate use

Pfeifer offers attractive product bundles with everything you need to operate your scroll vacuum pump right away.

The comfort bundle features a HiScroll vacuum pump, a main cable for power supply, and a silencer that also functions as a dust filter. This silencer can be connected to the exhaust of the vacuum pump with the included centering and clamping rings.

The expert bundle provides the same accessories as the comfort bundle as well as a control unit and a HiScroll model with a built-in pressure sensor. With this sensor, you can use intelligent operating modes, such as automatically adjusting the speed of the pump to the required vacuum level. Additionally, the control unit OmniControl allows you to regulate the settings of your pump as needed to tailor it to your application.
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The extremely quiet, compact, and oil-free vacuum pumps

Applications

Scroll vacuum pumps are used across a wide range of industries and applications. They generate vacuum without the need for oil or other operating fluids, which makes them perfect for sensitive processes like mass spectrometry, freeze-drying, and semiconductor manufacturing. In these applications, it is crucial to avoid contamination so that high product quality is ensured.

Each industry has unique requirements when it comes to vacuum technology. To find the best vacuum solution for your needs, get in contact with our experts.

Not sure which vacuum pump is right for you? Check out our product finder!

Vacuum pump units with our scroll pump technology

Pfeiffer also provides standard vacuum systems that combine turbomolecular with scroll vacuum pumps as backing pumps.

These vacuum pump units are ideal for applications requiring high to ultra-high vacuum, such as gas analysis. They are easy to use with a touch display and allow for process monitoring as well as measurement data recording.
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FAQ

What is a scroll vacuum pump?

A scroll vacuum pump is a positive displacement pump that generates vacuum without the need for oil or other operating fluids. This type of vacuum pump compresses gas by repeatedly trapping a fixed volume of the pumped medium and moving it through the system. The oil-free working principle of scroll vacuum pumps makes them ideal in environments where contamination must be avoided. They can be used for various industrial applications like vacuum degassing or mass spectrometry.

How do scroll vacuum pumps work?

Dry scroll vacuum pumps offer the benefit of clean vacuum generation. Their operating principle can be explained in three steps:

1. Inlet:

  • The pumped medium enters via the inlet.
  • Inside the pump, an orbiting scroll moves within a fixed scroll.
  • A special tip seal ensures that the space between the two opposing scrolls is hermetically sealed.

2. Compression:

  • As the orbiting scroll moves, voids are created at the inlet of the vacuum pump.
  • These voids trap the pumped medium and move it inwards through the spaces between the two scrolls.

3. Outlet:

  • After compression, the pumped medium is discharged at the exhaust located at the center of the fixed scroll.

What are the advantages of scroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer?

Plug&pump
The compact design of our dry scroll vacuum pumps makes them easy to integrate into existing systems such as turbomolecular or small booster pumping stations as well as stand-alone vacuum drying systems. Our attractive bundles include all the components needed for immediate operation.

Ideal backing pump for turbomolecular vacuum pumps
Dry scroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer are optimized for smooth operation alongside mass spectrometers and turbopumps, for example in turbomolecular pumping stations.

Ultra-low noise level
Scroll vacuum pumps are extremely quiet. They operate at less than 47 dB(A) (less than 42 dB(A) in stand-by mode) and are characterized by low vibration levels as well as minimal heat emission. These factors make scroll vacuum pumps ideal for use in sensitive environments, for example in laboratories or inside mass spectrometers and leak detection systems.

Oil-free operation
Scroll vacuum pumps operate completely oil-free, making them particularly attractive for applications requiring clean vacuum.

Low maintenance
HiScroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer are designed for low maintenance. The optional integrated pressure sensor automatically adjusts the speed of the pump to the desired vacuum level. This can reduce energy consumption and costs as well as wear, significantly extending maintenance intervals. Additionally, fewer moving parts and the non-contact operating principle reduce the risk of failure and wear.

How energy-efficient are scroll vacuum pumps?

Scroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions are designed for maximum energy efficiency, significantly reducing power consumption while maintaining excellent performance. Their interior permanent magnet (IPM) synchronous motor provides energy-efficient operation and generates less heat. As a result, the pump helps minimize heat emission inside integrated systems like leak detectors or mass spectrometers while at the same time reducing energy consumption by more than 50% compared to conventional scroll vacuum pumps.

What safety features do dry scroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer offer?

Dry scroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer are designed to fulfill high safety standards. They are available with an ATEX certification (II 3 (internal) /- (external) G Ex h IIC T4 Gc X) to ensure that they are operationally reliable even when pumping explosive media. With this certification, they can also safely handle flammable gases like hydrogen inside the pump.

Additionally, the HiScroll features a built-in non-return valve at the outlet. In the event of a shutdown, it protects the HiScroll from the backflow of gases into the vacuum pump. This is crucial because it protects the generated vacuum in the evacuation chamber and avoids contamination of the customer process.

Explosionproof ATEX HiScroll

How easy is it to maintain scroll vacuum pumps from Pfeiffer?

Due to their contactless operating principle, scroll vacuum pumps generally do not require a lot of maintenance. However, in every vacuum pump, certain components are exposed to mechanical stress. In scroll vacuum pumps, these wear parts are the tip seals, which help to seal the space between the two opposing scrolls. Although they are not critical for safety, it is recommended to replace them approximately every two and a half years to ensure maximum performance of your vacuum pump.

This replacement can easily be done by the operator. You do not need special tools, just the tip seal replacement kit that you can order on our service page. Any additional information on the process itself can be found in the instruction manual of your scroll vacuum pump or in our service films.

How can I choose the right scroll vacuum pump for my application?

Several factors need to be considered when selecting the right scroll vacuum pump, including the specific needs of your process and the characteristics of the pumped medium.

Contact us and we’ll find the perfect dry scroll pump for your needs.

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