Application

Vacuum pumps for medical suction

In medical suction, vacuum draws off liquids and secretions from the patient ā€“ according to Busch hygienically, according to Atlas Copco in a continuous, sterile and adjustable way. According to Becker, the pumps work in central systems and in devices; Elmo Rietschle names central systems for surgical suction and side channel blowers for dental suction units. Below you can see how the application works, what vacuum the manufacturers name and which of their series are intended for it ā€“ 203 models from 3 manufacturers.

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In short

Medical suction: the key facts

  • Suctioning secretionsBusch names the hygienic suction of liquids and secretions with MINK, R5, SECO and MEDIVAC, Atlas Copco the continuous, sterile and adjustable suction of body fluids.
  • Central and in the deviceBecker names pumps in central medical-surgical vacuum systems and in devices (O, U, U4, VADS, BCV, SV, VASF), Elmo Rietschle central systems for surgical suction.
  • DentalFor dental suction units, Elmo Rietschle names compact G series side channel blowers; Becker names suction in hospitals and dental practices.
  • Further tasksFor medical technology, Becker also names anaesthetic gas scavenging, cosmetics and skin treatment (endermology), smoke extraction and medical waste management, without describing them in more detail.
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  • Air and gas (vacuum)
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Operating principle

How it works: Medical suction

The drawing shows the basic principle in section. The systems and pumps of the individual manufacturers differ in detail.

  1. SuctioningAt the suction point, secretion is drawn into the collection container ā€“ according to Atlas Copco continuously and adjustably.
  2. SeparatingSecretion containers and filters separate liquid and germs before air enters the line (Busch: hygienic suction).
  3. Holding the vacuumThe pumps in the central plant or in the device (Becker) maintain the vacuum; Elmo Rietschle names central systems for surgical suction.

Vacuum and sizing

Medical suction: how much vacuum is needed

What the manufacturers say about pressure, pumping speed and sizing.

What vacuum

Atlas Copco names an adjustable suction in which the suction power is set at the point of use.

Which pumps

Busch names MINK, R5 and SECO, Becker O, U, U4, VADS, BCV, SV and VASF for central systems and devices, Elmo Rietschle the G series as compact side channel blowers for dental suction units.

Hygiene

Busch names the hygienic suction of liquids and secretions, Atlas Copco the sterile suction of body fluids; secretion containers and filters upstream of the pump are part of it.

Technology

Medical suction: the vacuum pumps the manufacturers name

Listed are the series the manufacturer itself names for this application. ā€œShow only ā€¦ā€ sets the filter of the product overview.

Atlas Copco names the application without naming a series for it.

Product overview

Medical suction: all 203 models compared

Use the filters on the left to narrow the selection ā€“ by manufacturer, technology and the modelsā€™ key figures, for 50 or 60 Hz.

Becker BCV series 7 models

BCV 100Pumping speed 100 mĀ³/h 50 Hz120 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 50 mbarRated motor power 2.2 ā€“ 3 kW 50 Hz2.2 ā€“ 3 kW 60 HzVariants 4
BCV 150Pumping speed 150 mĀ³/h 50 Hz180 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 100 mbarRated motor power 3 ā€“ 4 kW 50 Hz3 ā€“ 4 kW 60 HzVariants 4
BCV 300Pumping speed 275 mĀ³/h 50 Hz325 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 150 mbarRated motor power 5.5 ā€“ 7.5 kW 50 Hz5.5 ā€“ 7.5 kW 60 HzVariants 4
BCV 400Pumping speed 400 mĀ³/h 50 Hz470 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 9.2 kW 50 Hz11.8 kW 60 HzVariants 5
BCV 400 FDPumping speed 400 mĀ³/h 50 Hz470 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9.2 kW 60 HzVariants 4
BCV 500Pumping speed 500 mĀ³/h 50 Hz600 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 9.2 kW 50 Hz11.8 kW 60 HzVariants 5
BCV 500 FDPumping speed 500 mĀ³/h 50 Hz600 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 9.2 kW 50 Hz11.8 kW 60 HzVariants 5

Becker O series 6 models

O 6.4Pumping speed 4 mĀ³/h 50 Hz4.8 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.12 kW 50 Hz0.15 kW 60 HzVariants
O 6.8Pumping speed 8 mĀ³/h 50 Hz9.6 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.3 kW 50 Hz0.36 kW 60 HzVariants
O 5.10 (XL)Pumping speed 10.5 mĀ³/h 50 Hz12.5 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.37 kW 50 Hz0.45 ā€“ 0.66 kW 60 HzVariants 6
O 5.16 (XL)Pumping speed 16 mĀ³/h 50 Hz19 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.66 kW 60 HzVariants 6
O 5.21 (XL)Pumping speed 23.5 mĀ³/h 50 Hz27 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 6
O 5.25 (XL K)Pumping speed 26 mĀ³/h 50 Hz30 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 6

Becker SV series 16 models

SV 130/2Pumping speed 70 mĀ³/h 50 Hz85 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 620 ā€“ 830 mbarRated motor power 0.55 ā€“ 1.1 kW 50 Hz0.66 ā€“ 1.3 kW 60 HzVariants 11
SV 200/2Pumping speed 90 mĀ³/h 50 Hz110 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 670 mbarRated motor power 1.1 ā€“ 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.3 ā€“ 1.8 kW 60 HzVariants 9
SV 201/2Pumping speed 90 mĀ³/h 50 Hz110 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 ā€“ 720 mbarRated motor power 1.1 ā€“ 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.3 ā€“ 1.8 kW 60 HzVariants 9
SV 130/1Pumping speed 130 mĀ³/h 50 Hz160 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 760 ā€“ 925 mbarRated motor power 0.55 ā€“ 1.5 kW 50 Hz0.66 ā€“ 1.8 kW 60 HzVariants 19
SV 300/2Pumping speed 160 mĀ³/h 50 Hz190 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 595 ā€“ 650 mbarRated motor power 2.2 ā€“ 3 kW 50 Hz2.65 ā€“ 3.6 kW 60 HzVariants 7
SV 200/1Pumping speed 180 mĀ³/h 50 Hz230 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 785 ā€“ 850 mbarRated motor power 1.1 ā€“ 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.3 ā€“ 1.8 kW 60 HzVariants 9
SV 201/1Pumping speed 190 mĀ³/h 50 Hz230 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 725 ā€“ 860 mbarRated motor power 1.1 ā€“ 2.2 kW 50 Hz1.3 ā€“ 2.65 kW 60 HzVariants 12
SV 400/2Pumping speed 195 mĀ³/h 50 Hz235 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 560 mbarRated motor power 3 ā€“ 5.5 kW 50 Hz3.6 ā€“ 6.6 kW 60 HzVariants 12
SV 500/2Pumping speed 260 mĀ³/h 50 Hz305 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 590 ā€“ 720 mbarRated motor power 3 ā€“ 5.5 kW 50 Hz3.6 ā€“ 6.6 kW 60 HzVariants 12
SV 300/1Pumping speed 325 mĀ³/h 50 Hz390 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 710 ā€“ 830 mbarRated motor power 2.2 ā€“ 4 kW 50 Hz2.65 ā€“ 4.8 kW 60 HzVariants 11
SV 700/2Pumping speed 375 mĀ³/h 50 Hz435 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9 kW 60 HzVariants 3

Becker U4 series 6 models

Becker U series 8 models

Becker VADS series 3 models

Becker VASF series 6 models

Busch MINK series 32 models

Busch R5 series 58 models

Busch SECO series 10 models

Elmo Rietschle G-BH1 series 25 models

Elmo Rietschle G-BH2 series 9 models

Elmo Rietschle G-BH7 series 15 models

Elmo Rietschle G-BH9 series 1 model

Elmo Rietschle G-BH100 series 1 model

Model comparison

Models a manufacturer no longer carries in its current range are listed in its ā€œOutdated modelsā€ section.

Industries

Medical suction: where the manufacturers name it

The manufacturers list these uses on their own pages.

Medical and healthcare

For medicine and hospitals, Atlas Copco (surgical suction of body fluids), Becker (suction in hospitals and dental practices, pumps in central systems and devices), Busch (hygienic suction with MINK, R5, SECO and MEDIVAC) and Elmo Rietschle (central systems for surgical suction, G series for dental use) name medical suction.

Industry page: Medical and healthcare ā†’

Frequently asked questions

Medical suction: frequently asked questions

How does medical suction work?

At the suction point, secretion is drawn into a collection container; filters keep liquid and germs away from the line and the pump, and the pumps in the central plant or in the device maintain the vacuum. Atlas Copco names the continuous, sterile and adjustable suction of body fluids, Busch the hygienic suction of liquids and secretions.

Which vacuum pump for medical suction?

Busch names MINK, R5, SECO and MEDIVAC, Becker O, U, U4, VADS, BCV, SV and VASF for central systems and devices. For dental suction units, Elmo Rietschle names G series side channel blowers.

Which vacuum pump for dental suction?

For dental suction units, Elmo Rietschle names compact G series side channel blowers. Becker names the suction of liquids and secretions for hospitals and dental practices without naming a series.

How much vacuum does surgical suction need?

Atlas Copco names an adjustable suction: the suction power is set at the point of use. We determine the size of the pump station with you on the basis of the number of suction points and their simultaneous use.

How does medical suction stay hygienic?

Through secretion containers and filters upstream of the line and the pump, which retain liquid and germs. Busch names the hygienic suction of liquids and secretions, Atlas Copco the sterile suction of body fluids.

Which pump sits in a medical suction unit?

Becker names its pumps for central systems and for devices (O, U, U4, VADS, BCV, SV, VASF), Elmo Rietschle compact G series side channel blowers for dental suction units. Busch names MINK, R5, SECO and MEDIVAC for medical suction.

What else is vacuum used for in medical technology?

Besides the suction of liquids and secretions, Becker names anaesthetic gas scavenging, cosmetics and skin treatment (endermology), smoke extraction and medical waste management, without describing them in more detail.

What is the difference between surgical suction and suction at the dentist?

For surgical suction, Elmo Rietschle and Becker name central systems with a pump station and pipe network, Atlas Copco the continuous, sterile and adjustable suction of body fluids. For dental suction units, Elmo Rietschle names compact G series side channel blowers, which sit in the unit itself.

A single pump or a central vacuum system?

A central system in a room of its own keeps noise and heat away from production and matches its output to the demand. Central vacuum systems are planned and built by Eugen Theis Vakuum, a company of the Ehrler & Beck group ā€“ more under Central Vacuum.

Does Ehrler & Beck also supply spare parts and service?

Yes. Ehrler & Beck offers original spare parts and accessories as well as maintenance and repair.

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