In the world of pet food production, freeze drying stands as a pinnacle method for preserving nutrition and extending shelf life. However, this process poses unique challenges, particularly in vacuum systems where traditional oil-sealed pumps often struggle to maintain efficiency and reliability. Enter NOVADRY - the dry screw vacuum pump that is reshaping the landscape of freeze drying operations. Read more

An oil-free screw is a type of vacuum pump that uses a pair of intermeshing screws, or rotors, to compress and evacuate gases. Unlike other types of vacuum pumps, oil-free screws do not use oil for lubrication or sealing. Instead, the rotors are designed and manufactured to operate without the need for oil, resulting in a clean and efficient vacuum pump that can handle high water vapor loads. Read more

Oil-free vacuum pumps and oil-sealed vacuum pumps are two common types of vacuum pumps that are used in many different applications. Oil-free vacuum pumps operate without the use of oil, while oil-sealed vacuum pumps use oil to lubricate and seal the moving parts of the pump. Read more

"Dry technology" is a term that gets thrown around in the vacuum world quite a bit. But, what does that mean? And how can that benefit your process? Read more

As universities and research labs make preparations for the fall season, cost effective equipment and supply solutions are top of mind. Intlvac stands ready to assist you in getting your lab up and running quickly by putting an affordable vacuum pump within your reach. Read more

Although oil-sealed vacuum pumps have been an industrial workhorse for decades, the proven advantages of dry vacuum pump technology are causing a shift in the industry. Read more

In many applications, particularly those with high temperature or aggressive chemical environments, the use of synthetic lubricants like perfluoropolyether (PFPE) offers superior characteristics compared to mineral oil. PFPE fluids are free of additives, chemically inert, and thermally stable. If you are operating a Leybold vacuum pump, please consult us at Intlvac Inc to learn if your application is suitable for the use of PFPE fluid. Read more

The smallest detectable leak rate of our PHOENIX leak detectors is 5x10-12 mbarl/s. How can these small leaks actually be measured and what internal background values can be perceived as “clean”? Read more

Selecting the right vacuum pump for your food processing and food packaging application can depend on a variety of factors. Let Intlvac help you decide which one is the best fit for you. Read more

We all want to make the right equipment purchase choice. Not only to get value for our money but to minimize the time dealing with service issues or replacement parts. With years in the high vacuum industry, here is what we tell customers when they ask the right questions: Read more