Vacuum & Low Pressure Blog

A rotary vane vacuum pump in its simplest definition is a type of pump technology that enables the compression of air inside the pump chamber to create suction for the removal of air molecules from a vessel or area.

Simply put, vacuum pumps are mechanical devices that enable the removal of air and gas molecules from a sealed area to create an area devoid of air and/or gas.

Learn to understand the different types of vacuum pumps

Design, safety and technology used in vacuum pumps has improved immensely in the last few decades. Be that as it may, vacuum pumps and other related devices found in vacuum systems still present the risk of injury to people that work with them, if not properly installed or managed. Read on to find out how to make vacuum pump-related accidents a thing of the past. We have written down some of our best practices with your safety in mind.

Unlike industrial compressed air applications, where there are rigorous standards that dictate the quality and specification of air used during the process in the food industry.

We have therefore outlined five key areas of food hygiene in vacuum packaging, adhering to which will significantly lower your contamination risk in your food packaging process.