Leybold Sogevac SV65BIFC Oil-Sealed Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump with Gas Ballast System

The Leybold Sogevac SV65BIFC is a precision-engineered oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pump designed for laboratory and industrial applications such as vacuum packaging, degassing, and freeze drying. Manufactured in 2018, this model features:

• Pressure capability down to 0.055 mbar, verified during testing, enabling reliable high vacuum generation essential for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.
• An improved lubrication circuit that minimizes noise levels across all operating pressures, contributing to quieter laboratory environments.
• An integrated gas ballast system rated at 0.5 m³/h to effectively handle condensable vapors, prolonging oil life and enhancing pump reliability for demanding biomanufacturing processes.
• Upgraded electronic drive for efficient motor control and consistent vacuum output at 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz power supply.
• User-focused maintenance features including front-accessible service points and an angle-mounted oil sight glass visible from two sides, facilitating straightforward upkeep and minimizing downtime.
• Oil capacity of 2 liters, compatible with Leybold LVO700 vacuum pump oil, ensuring optimal lubrication and performance.
• Constructed to reduce sealings and components, improving operational reliability and extending maintenance intervals, which is critical in synthetic biology and clinical diagnostics setups.

This pump’s robust construction and technical specifications make it well suited for biotechnology research, particularly in live-cell imaging setups, freeze drying, and vacuum processing workflows widely adopted in molecular biology and biomedical engineering laboratories. The Leybold Sogevac SV65BIFC is an integral component for vacuum generation in biopharmaceutical production pipelines, offering stable performance with reduced noise and enhanced serviceability.