KNF N811KN.18 Oil-Free Laboratory Vacuum Pump for Air and Neutral Gases

The KNF N811KN.18 Vacuum Pump is a compact, lightweight, and oil-free vacuum system designed for laboratory applications requiring reliable air and neutral or slightly aggressive gas handling. Operating at 230 V and consuming 65 W power, this pump achieves a flow rate of 11.5 liters per minute at atmospheric pressure, suitable for various molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows where contamination-free vacuum is critical.

Key technical features:

• Oil-free operation, ensuring clean vacuum without oil contamination—critical for sensitive biotechnology and clinical diagnostics applications.
• Maximum pressure capability of up to approximately 2 bar, supporting a range of vacuum requirements in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing setups.
• Compact dimensions (195 x 90 x 100 mm) and lightweight at 2.3 kg, optimized for benchtop use where space is limited.
• Hose connection with 6 mm inner diameter for seamless integration with standard laboratory tubing.
• Suitable ambient temperature range from 5°C to +40°C for stable operation in controlled lab environments.
• Motor protection rating IP20 ensures basic protection against solid objects, enhancing pump durability in standard research settings.

This vacuum pump is widely used in live-cell imaging laboratories and biomedical engineering research where oil-free, reliable vacuum generation is essential. Its performance and design make it an excellent choice for gene editing protocols, synthetic biology experiments, and biopharmaceutical production pipelines that require contaminant-free vacuum conditions.