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Edwards Vacuum
About us
Edwards are a world leader in the design, technology, manufacture and service of vacuum pumps for a wide range of applications, tailoring solutions to our customers’ needs. For more than 100 years Edwards has been at the forefront of vacuum pump technology, help make manufacturing and service cleaner, smarter, economical and environmentally friendly. Edwards’ scientific & industrial vacuum pumps are integral to R&D and manufacturing processes for an increasingly diverse range of industries and applications including laboratories, large scale research facilities and universities.
Edwards has developed comprehensive vacuum systems and solutions for scientific industries to address challenges unique to the respective industry. Their vacuum technologies provide real cost benefits and environmentally friendly & sustainable operations. Edwards’ combination of applications’ expertise, product portfolio, engineering strength and global service presence puts them in a unique position to be able to deliver or work with you to design the best solution for your application.
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Products & services
APG200 Vacuum Pirani Gauge
Edwards Vacuum, one of the market leaders in vacuum instrumentation, has launched its new APG200 series high performance Pirani Gauge, bringing real performance improvements and cost benefits. It is the perfect vacuum solution across a spectrum of applications due to its compact size and easy maintenance, LED light ring, integrated set points and reduced costs. Edwards production facility in the UK has been making and designing vacuum gauging for decades. Tapping into this experience they have been able to develop a gauge that has a 25% reduced package size, with no loss in performance. And by owning not only the measuring technology, but also the electronic development & manufacture they have maximised the features on offer. Building on the success of the APG100 series, the focus is on giving a reliable measurement, in a reduced size. This enables the APG200 to fit into smaller spaces, reducing the overall footprint of equipment with no impact on performance. At its core, everyone wants a reliable vacuum process that works day in, day out, whether it is being used 24/7 or sporadically. The APG200 measuring cell builds upon Edwards’ long track record in gauging to give great performance across its lifetime. With a range of upgrades and feature enhancements, the APG200 is suitable for all vacuum markets, from Analytical instruments who can take advantage of the reduced size and flexible outputs, to Semiconductor for whom the new interfaces and light rings enable better maintenance of systems, to Research and Development for whom the local pressure indication helps to monitor experiments away from the main interfaces. “The development of the APG200 once again puts Edwards at the forefront of vacuum measurement. The reduced footprint and increased performance envelope deliver accurate and reliable measurement from our gauges. This will enable us to support efficiency gains at our customers for years to come.” - Oliver Rudge, Global Product Manager, Edwards.
nEXT Turbomolecular vacuum pumps - Built on decades of experience
A turbomolecular pump is a multistage axial-flow turbine in which high speed rotating blades provide compression by increasing the probability of gas moving in the pumping direction. The turbomolecular pump is optimised for molecular flow conditions and requires a suitably sized backing pump to exhaust to atmosphere. nEXT has been designed to combine all the latest technological advances in turbomolecular pumps offering pump sizes of 55, 85, 240, 300, 400, 730, 925 and 1250 l/s pumping speeds for Nitrogen. These pumps provide end-user serviceability and deliver a truly class leading product. Why select the nEXT? - Superior performance with exceptional pumping speeds and compression ratios - Proven reliability for peace of mind we have years of experience and a huge install base of turbopumps - Flexible solutions with bespoke design service available - Ease of use thanks to integrated intelligent controls - Extended lifetime and low cost of ownership: the pumps are fully end user serviceable - A large variety of standard variants for an enhanced customer choice Get in touch with us for more information
nXRi Dry Multistage Roots Pumps - Made to perform
Edwards has revolutionised the vacuum pump market with its high performance compact dry vacuum pump, offering the highest pumping density of its kind. The nXRi range is the perfect vacuum solution for your lab environment due to its compact size and low power, reliable performance and reduced costs. The range comes with lower input power and zero maintenance, bringing real performance improvements and cost benefits across a range of applications. The current 5 variants provide pumping speeds from 30 up to 120 m3h-1, up to six times more pumping speed than a similar sized dry pump. Designed with size in mind, the compact footprint and height allow the Edwards nXRi dry pump to fit easily under a benchtop saving valuable space in the laboratory; and at under 30kg offers a highly mobile vacuum pump for changing work flows and environments. The pump is maintenance free for up to five years, with no tip-seal or oil change, for maximum uptime and reduced maintenance costs. The nXRi's 40% smaller footprint, compared to alternative dry pumps, makes it the ideal pump for your mass spectrometer, electron microscope or helium leak detector. R&D customers will surely enjoy the design flexibility, oil-free and low maintenance features. Clean processes and clean results are guaranteed with the nXRi compact dry pump, being totally oil-free and dust-free within the vacuum chamber. Being free of oil, smells and particulates guarantees a more pleasant working environment. In addition, the nXRi delivers extremely low levels of vibration and a quiet operation, making it the ideal pump for any analytical instrument; R&D facility; laboratory or other working area. ‘Performance is at the core of our new nXRi dry pump’, commented Dave Goodwin, Product Manager, Scientific Vacuum, Edwards. ‘nXRi delivers four times more pumping speed than similar sized dry pumps, and with low ultimate and high reliability customers are assured a consistent and stable vacuum for years to come.’
Rotary vane pumps - The perfect vacuum workhorse for your laboratory
Our RV series rotary vane pumps are rugged pumps that offer you an excellent ultimate vacuum with good pumping speeds, as well as superior vapour handling capabilities and quiet operation. As it is a compact multipurpose pump with superior vapour handling capabilities, it is an ideal fit for laboratory applications. The RV's offer an excellent ultimate vacuum with good pumping speeds as well as superior vapour handling capabilities and quiet operation. Over the years, Edwards RV series of vacuum pumps have become a true industry standard with over 300,000 units sold. This success has been based on field proven design and reliability in a wide range of applications and environments. The RV is a truly versatile pump for operation throughout your operations, perfect for wet applications, dusty applications and clean dry applications. We can also customise your RV series to meet your specific requirements, including PFPE prepared and ATEX approved pumps. The best-in-class anti-suck back protection prevents dust or oil mist from entering your system. The fast-acting automatic inlet valve acts within 0.4 seconds – providing reliable and safe operation in almost any application. You can service and replace parts without dismantling the pump mechanism. All parts self-align, eliminating the need for special assembly. You can use a one size hex-head wrench to dismantle all parts. In short, our RV range of vacuum pumps is the perfect vacuum workhorse for your lab!
mXDS dry scroll pumps - a compact lightweight dry scroll vacuum pump
mXDS is a small dry alternative to oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps and diaphragm vacuum pumps of a similar capacity delivering 3 m3h-1 peak speed and 0.1 mbar ultimate. The mXDS is compact and lightweight, weighing in at just under 8kg with a purpose made carry handle making them highly portable. For system builders the pump can typically be mounted horizontally or vertically and for convenient connection the inlet can be orientated vertically or horizontally with a push fit alternative available as an accessory. These compact scroll pumps have a gas ballast facility incorporated in the design as standard for water vapour handling and an exhaust valve just like the larger nXDS. With a typically lower power requirement compared to similar capacity pumps, which makes them great for energy savings and an ideal choice for helping to reduce your carbon footprint The optimised fan cooling is beneficial in reducing noise for quieter operation leading to a pleasant working environment, and being clean oil free pumps with no oil to top up, replace or dispose of are an environmentally friendly option. mXDS3 are offered as standard or configured with a solenoid inlet isolation valve for enhanced system protection and supplied with exhaust silencer/filter accessory to become the mXDS3s.
Vacuum Measurement and Control - offering one of the widest measurement portfolios
With gauges being vital to any vacuum system in order to efficiently control and monitor processes, it is important to make the right choice for your particular needs. At Edwards we have developed one of the widest measurement portfolios: whatever your process is, we have a solution to fit. Alongside our vacuum gauges, we offer a range of dedicated controllers. With these you can easily integrate the gauges into a wider system, as well as having local displays. Analytical: Our active gauges have proven reliability across many years of experience, giving you piece of mind when building complex systems. And with our digital versions (nAPG/nAIM/nWRG) having the same footprint as their analogue counterparts, upgrading has never been simpler. Industrial: Harsh processes are notoriously difficult to cater for. However, with dedicated industrial/corrosion resistant variants of our standard gauges alongside industrial targeted products, such as the ASG2, we can once again, keep your system measuring. Semiconductor: Edwards has long been a reliable partner for many major Semiconductor customers. Our APG200 series is perfect for monitoring foreline/general pressures, and with our new leading Barocel 7000 capacitance manometer range we can now support your processes where high levels of accuracy and speed are needed. R&D: With projects pushing deeper and deeper into UHV, it is important to make sure that you can measure the environment also. Our passive gauges have market leading range, able to measure down to 2x10-12mbar, whilst withstanding radiation. Service: Our portable gauging enables spot checking of systems without the need to be near a power supply, ensuring that the service has been successfully carried out before re-connecting a pump back to the wider network. We can also calibrate all of our gauge types at our calibration laboratory to help ensure your process is running optimally. Get in touch with us for more information
Leak Detection - Efficient and reliable performance
Offering a portfolio of (helium) leak detectors: ELD500 and GasCheck G3 Designed for fast, repeatable and accurate leak detection in a wide range of applications, the ELD500 is fully mobile with an easy to use control interface. The proven design of the Edwards ELD500 leak detector, combined with low energy consumption, extended warranty and even longer life ion source, ensures exceptional low cost of ownership with no compromise on performance. The Edwards GasCheck G3 features a Micro Thermal Conductivity sensor for enhanced sensitivity. At the heart of the instrument is a sensor which can detect any gas with a different thermal conductivity to that of air. Leaks can be located and the gas leak rate can be displayed in a choice of convenient units.
Dry Scroll Vacuum Pumps - The great shape of high performance dry vacuum pumping
Edwards mXDS, nXDS, and the XDS range of dry scroll pumps Edwards dry scroll pumps offer proven dry, clean vacuum solutions for a wide range of applications. Scroll pumps are an excellent alternative to rotary vane pumps where oil free pumping is desirable. mXDS dry scroll pumps mXDS is a small dry alternative to oil sealed rotary vane pumps and diaphragm pumps of a similar capacity delivering 3 m3h-1 peak speed and 0.1 mbar ultimate. nXDS dry scroll pumps nXDS is a dry scroll pump offering pumping speeds of 6-20 m3h-1, combined with lower ultimate pressures, lower power consumption and lower noise levels than other pumps. XDS dry scroll pumps Have become industry standard when dry pumping is essential, proving to be a robust and clean vacuum pump solution in a range of applications with pumping speeds up to 40 m3h-1.
T-Station Pumping Station - Low cost, compact turbomolecular pumping station
FLEXIBLE, COMPACT AND END USER SERVICEABLE The Edwards turbomolecular pumping stations are a comprehensive range of products providing versatile vacuum solutions in many different applications. All our nEXT turbomolecular pumping stations are supplied fully assembled and ready to run straight out of the box with nEXT turbomolecular pumps and backing pumps that are user serviceable. There are 4 models in the turbomolecular pumping stations range: the entry level T-Station 85 the higher capacity T-Station 300 the more sophisticated nEXT Turbomolecular pumping station also referred to as the TIC Turbo cart. the comprehensive vacuum solution with the latest technological advances, which is the TIC cart XL pumping station. With this range of pumping solutions there will surely be one that addresses your vacuum requirements!
Vacuum pump repair, service and maintenance
GET YOUR PUMP SERVICE BY THE EXPERTS Whether you are looking for immediate help and advice, trying to solve a problem, or require a long-term service partner; the performance of your business is our priority. At Edwards, Convenience, Quality and Value are at the heart of everything we do. From managed maintenance solutions, tailored to your precise needs to the fast provision of vital parts and oil, our flexible approach ensures that your Edwards vacuum systems continues to perform to your demands, each and every day. And we are never far away. Operating around the world, you can expect a responsive service delivered by our team.