Application

Vacuum pumps for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)

In modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), the air in the pack is replaced by a gas mixture: the vacuum pump evacuates the chamber or tray, then protective gas flows in, and only after that is the pack sealed. Leybold describes it for thermoformers and tray sealers as evacuating and flushing with gas; according to Atlas Copco, the protective gas can also have a high oxygen content. Below you can see how the application works, what vacuum the manufacturers name and which of their series are intended for it – 185 models from 5 manufacturers.

Compare 185 modelsHow it works

  • 185Models
  • 10Series
  • 5Manufacturers
  • 0.1 mbar (abs.)Ultimate pressure of the S-VSI 300 OXY (Elmo Rietschle)
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In short

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): the key facts

  • Gas instead of airBusch describes MAP as replacing the air with a gas mixture, Atlas Copco as exchanging the air for protective gas, also with a high oxygen content, and Leybold as evacuating and flushing with gas on thermoformers and tray sealers.
  • Oxygen in the gasBecause the protective gas can be rich in oxygen, Atlas Copco names hydrocarbon-free pumps with oxygen-compatible seals. Elmo Rietschle lists the screw vacuum pump S-VSI 300 in the OXY version, which extracts gases with an increased oxygen content; Elmo Rietschle expressly names MAP as an example of this.
  • Oil-lubricated or dryFor MAP, the manufacturers name both: Busch the oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump R5 and the dry claw vacuum pump MINK, Leybold the oil-lubricated SOGEVAC and the dry screw vacuum pump NOVADRY, Atlas Copco the oil-lubricated GVS A and GVS VSD+ as well as dry screw and claw vacuum pumps.
  • Pumping speedIn its product finder, Busch also lists the Roots pumps PANDA and PUMA for MAP packaging, Pfeiffer Vacuum HiLobe. For the S-VSI 300 OXY, Elmo Rietschle gives up to 380 m³/h.
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  • Air and gas (vacuum)
  • Exhaust

Operating principle

How it works: Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)

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

  1. EvacuationThe vacuum pump extracts the air from the chamber and the pack. Leybold describes this for thermoformers and tray sealers; for the S-VSI 300 OXY, Elmo Rietschle gives up to 380 m³/h and 0.1 mbar (abs.).
  2. Gas fillingThe protective gas flows in and replaces the air: according to Busch, a gas mixture, according to Atlas Copco, also with a high oxygen content.
  3. SealingThe sealing tool closes the pack with the protective gas inside; the chamber is then vented and the pack removed.

Vacuum and sizing

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): how much vacuum is needed

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

Which vacuum

For the S-VSI 300 OXY, Elmo Rietschle gives an ultimate pressure of 0.1 mbar (abs.) and a pumping speed of up to 380 m³/h. How deeply the pack is evacuated before gas filling depends on the product and the machine.

Oxygen

Atlas Copco points out that the protective gas can have a high oxygen content, and names hydrocarbon-free dry screw and claw vacuum pumps with oxygen-compatible seals. For this, Elmo Rietschle lists the OXY version of the S-VSI 300, which extracts gases with an increased oxygen content.

Which pumps

Leybold names SOGEVAC and NOVADRY for thermoformers and tray sealers; Busch R5 and MINK, and in its product finder PANDA and PUMA; Atlas Copco GVS A and GVS VSD+; Pfeiffer Vacuum HiLobe; Elmo Rietschle the S-VSI 300 OXY. Which pump fits depends on whether a thermoformer, a tray sealer or a chamber machine is supplied.

Technology

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): the vacuum pumps the manufacturers name

Listed are the series the manufacturer itself names for this application. “Show only …” sets the filter of the product overview.

Product overview

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): all 185 models compared

Use the filters on the left to narrow the selection – by manufacturer, technology and the models’ key figures, for 50 or 60 Hz.

Atlas Copco GVS series 9 models

GVS 16 APumping speed 16 m³/h 50 Hz19 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 5
GVS 25 APumping speed 25 m³/h 50 Hz29 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 4
GVS 40 APumping speed 44 m³/h 50 Hz53 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 1.1 kW 50 Hz1.5 kW 60 HzVariants 6
GVS 60 APumping speed 59 m³/h 50 Hz71 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 – 1 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.8 kW 60 HzVariants 6
GVS 100 APumping speed 98 m³/h 50 Hz117 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz3.5 kW 60 HzVariants 5
GVS 150 APumping speed 151 m³/h 50 Hz181 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 – 4 mbarRated motor power 3.3 kW 50 Hz3.7 kW 60 HzVariants 3
GVS 220 APumping speed 200 m³/h 50 Hz240 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 4.5 kW 50 Hz5.1 kW 60 HzVariants 5
GVS 300 APumping speed 280 m³/h 50 Hz340 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 – 1 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.3 kW 60 HzVariants 6
GVS 630 APumping speed 700 m³/h 50 Hz840 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 15 kW 50 Hz18.5 kW 60 HzVariants 5

Atlas Copco GVS VSD+ series 4 models

GVS 80 VSD+Pumping speed 78 m³/h 50 Hz78 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz2.2 kW 60 HzVariants 1
GVS 120 VSD+Pumping speed 117 m³/h 50 Hz117 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 3.7 kW 50 Hz3.7 kW 60 HzVariants 1
GVS 255 VSD+Pumping speed 250 m³/h 50 Hz250 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.3 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz7.5 kW 60 HzVariants 1
GVS 400 VSD+Pumping speed 351 m³/h 50 Hz351 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.3 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz11 kW 60 HzVariants 1

Busch MINK series 32 models

MINK MB 0018 APumping speed 18 m³/h 50 Hz18 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 mbarRated motor power 0.5 kW 50 Hz0.5 kW 60 HzVariants 2
MINK MV 0040 E ECOTORQUEPumping speed 40 m³/h 50 Hz40 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 40 mbarRated motor power Variants
MINK MI 2124 BVPumping speed 50 m³/h 50 Hz60 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 20 mbarRated motor power 2 kW 50 Hz2.4 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MV 0060 E ECOTORQUEPumping speed 60 m³/h 50 Hz60 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 40 mbarRated motor power Variants
MINK MM 0084 APumping speed 62 m³/h 50 Hz75 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 60 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.7 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MM 1104 BVPumping speed 62 m³/h 50 Hz75 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 60 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.7 kW 60 HzVariants 10
MINK MM 1104 CVMPumping speed 62 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure 400 mbarRated motor power 1.3 kW 50 HzVariants
MINK MM 0104 APumping speed 80 m³/h 50 Hz95 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 60 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz2.4 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MM 1144 BVPumping speed 80 m³/h 50 Hz95 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 60 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz2.4 kW 60 HzVariants 9
MINK MV 0080 E ECOTORQUEPumping speed 80 m³/h 50 Hz80 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 40 mbarRated motor power Variants
MINK MM 0142 APumping speed 110 m³/h 50 Hz135 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 40 mbarRated motor power 3 kW 50 Hz3.4 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MM 1102 BVPumping speed 110 m³/h 50 Hz135 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 60 mbarRated motor power 3 kW 50 Hz3.4 kW 60 HzVariants 6
MINK MM 1102 CVMPumping speed 110 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure 400 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 HzVariants
MINK MI 2122 BVPumping speed 120 m³/h 50 Hz145 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 20 mbarRated motor power 5.1 kW 50 Hz6.8 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MM 0182 APumping speed 140 m³/h 50 Hz175 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 40 mbarRated motor power 3.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MM 1142 BVPumping speed 140 m³/h 50 Hz175 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 60 mbarRated motor power 3.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 kW 60 HzVariants 13
MINK MM 1324 AVPumping speed 160 m³/h 50 Hz190 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 60 mbarRated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.2 kW 60 HzVariants 2
MINK MM 1202 AVPumping speed 200 m³/h 50 Hz240 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 100 mbarRated motor power 4.3 kW 50 Hz5.2 kW 60 HzVariants 11
MINK MM 1252 AVPumping speed 245 m³/h 50 Hz290 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 100 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.5 kW 60 HzVariants 8
MINK MW 0332 BPumping speed 280 m³/h 50 Hz330 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.8 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9.5 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MV 0312 BPumping speed 290 m³/h 50 Hz345 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 150 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.5 kW 60 HzVariants 4
MINK MM 1322 AVPumping speed 300 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 150 mbarRated motor power 6 kW 50 Hz8 kW 60 HzVariants 10
MINK MV 0310 BPumping speed 345 m³/h 50 Hz345 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 150 mbarRated motor power 6 kW 50 Hz6 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MV 0360 A ECOTORQUEPumping speed 360 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 100 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz7.5 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MM 1402 AVPumping speed 400 m³/h 50 Hz470 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9.5 kW 60 HzVariants 3
MINK MV 0502 BPumping speed 400 m³/h 50 Hz470 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9.5 kW 60 HzVariants 2
MINK MV 0500 BPumping speed 470 m³/h 50 Hz470 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz11 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MM 1502 AVPumping speed 500 m³/h 50 Hz600 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz12.6 kW 60 HzVariants 5
MINK MV 0602 BPumping speed 500 m³/h 50 Hz600 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz12.6 kW 60 HzVariants 3
MINK MV 0600 BPumping speed 600 m³/h 50 Hz600 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 15 kW 50 Hz15 kW 60 HzVariants
MINK MV 1202 BPumping speed 950 m³/h 50 Hz1,150 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 18.5 kW 50 Hz22 kW 60 HzVariants 3
MINK MV 1200 B ECOTORQUEPumping speed 1,150 m³/h 50 Hz1,150 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 200 mbarRated motor power 25 kW 50 Hz25 kW 60 HzVariants

Busch PANDA/PUMA series 26 models

PANDA WV 0250 CPumping speed 250 m³/h 50 Hz300 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 1 kW 50 Hz1.2 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WZ 0250 BPumping speed 263 m³/h 50 Hz315 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.8 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WV 0500 CPumping speed 500 m³/h 50 Hz600 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz3 kW 60 HzVariants 4
PUMA WY 0500 CPumping speed 500 m³/h 50 Hz600 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.4 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WP 0500 D2Pumping speed 520 m³/h 50 Hz620 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz3 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WZ 0500 BPumping speed 525 m³/h 50 Hz630 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.4 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WP 0700 DPumping speed 700 m³/h 50 Hz840 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 3.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WY 0700 CPumping speed 700 m³/h 50 Hz840 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.4 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WP 1000 D2Pumping speed 1,000 m³/h 50 Hz1,200 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 3.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WV 1200 APumping speed 1,050 m³/h 50 Hz1,260 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 3.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 kW 60 HzVariants 5
PANDA WZ 1200 APumping speed 1,050 m³/h 50 Hz1,260 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.4 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WY 1250 CPumping speed 1,250 m³/h 50 Hz1,500 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.4 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WP 1250 D2Pumping speed 1,295 m³/h 50 Hz1,555 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 4.3 kW 50 Hz5.2 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WV 1800 APumping speed 1,600 m³/h 50 Hz1,920 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 4.3 kW 50 Hz5.2 kW 60 HzVariants 5
PUMA WY 2000 CPumping speed 2,010 m³/h 50 Hz2,435 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.6 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WP 2000 D2Pumping speed 2,020 m³/h 50 Hz2,435 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz7 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WV 2400 APumping speed 2,120 m³/h 50 Hz2,540 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz7 kW 60 HzVariants 5
PANDA WZ 2400 APumping speed 2,120 m³/h 50 Hz2,540 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.6 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WV 2200 APumping speed 2,155 m³/h 50 Hz2,585 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.3 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WY 3600 APumping speed 3,600 m³/h 50 Hz3,600 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 15 kW 50 Hz15 kW 60 HzVariants
PANDA WV 4500 BPumping speed 4,500 m³/h 50 Hz5,400 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz12.6 kW 60 HzVariants 4
PUMA WP 4500 B2Pumping speed 4,500 m³/h 50 Hz5,400 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz12.6 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WP 5400 APumping speed 6,480 m³/h 50 Hz6,480 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz11 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WP 8100 APumping speed 8,100 m³/h 50 Hz8,100 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 18.5 kW 50 Hz18.5 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WY 8000 APumping speed 8,100 m³/h 50 Hz8,100 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz11 kW 60 HzVariants
PUMA WG 9600Pumping speed 12,000 m³/h 50 Hz12,000 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 130 mbarRated motor power Variants

Busch R5 series 58 models

R5 PB 0003 DPumping speed 3 m³/h 50 Hz3.8 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.1 kW 50 Hz0.12 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 PB 0004 CPumping speed 4 m³/h 50 Hz4.8 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.1 kW 50 Hz0.12 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 PB 0008 CPumping speed 8 m³/h 50 Hz9.6 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.35 kW 50 Hz0.45 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 KB 0010 EPumping speed 10 m³/h 50 Hz12 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.37 kW 50 Hz0.37 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 KD 0012 APumping speed 10 m³/h 50 Hz12 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.37 kW 50 Hz0.37 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 0010 CPumping speed 10 m³/h 50 Hz12 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 0.45 kW 50 Hz0.45 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RC 0010 CPumping speed 10 m³/h 50 Hz12 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 20 mbarRated motor power 0.45 kW 50 Hz0.45 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 KB 0016 EPumping speed 16 m³/h 50 Hz19 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.55 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 KD 0020 APumping speed 16 m³/h 50 Hz20 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.55 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 0016 CPumping speed 16 m³/h 50 Hz19 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.7 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RC 0016 CPumping speed 16 m³/h 50 Hz19 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 20 mbarRated motor power 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.7 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 KB 0020 DPumping speed 20 m³/h 50 Hz24 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.75 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RB 0021 CPumping speed 20 m³/h 50 Hz24 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 1 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 2
R5 RC 0021 CPumping speed 20 m³/h 50 Hz24 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 20 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 KD 0025 APumping speed 22 m³/h 50 Hz25 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 KB 0025 FPumping speed 25 m³/h 50 Hz30 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 0.9 kW 50 Hz1.1 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 0025 FPumping speed 25 m³/h 50 Hz30 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 1 kW 50 Hz1.2 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 KB 0040 DPumping speed 40 m³/h 50 Hz48 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 2 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.5 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 0040 FPumping speed 40 m³/h 50 Hz48 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 1.4 kW 50 Hz1.7 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RE 0040 CPumping speed 40 m³/h 50 Hz48 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz2.2 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 0063 FPumping speed 63 m³/h 50 Hz76 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 2 kW 50 Hz2.4 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RE 0063 CPumping speed 63 m³/h 50 Hz76 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz3 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 0100 FPumping speed 100 m³/h 50 Hz120 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 2.7 kW 50 Hz3.4 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RA 0155 APumping speed 150 m³/h 50 Hz175 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.2 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 0165 DPumping speed 160 m³/h 50 Hz190 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.6 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RA 0200 APumping speed 160 m³/h 50 Hz190 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.8 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RD 0200 APumping speed 160 m³/h 50 Hz190 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.2 kW 60 HzVariants 2
R5 RA 0165 D ECOTORQUEPumping speed 190 m³/h 50 Hz190 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0200 A ECOTORQUEPumping speed 190 m³/h 50 Hz190 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0205 DPumping speed 200 m³/h 50 Hz240 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.6 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RA 0240 APumping speed 200 m³/h 50 Hz240 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.6 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RD 0240 APumping speed 200 m³/h 50 Hz240 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4.2 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 0205 D ECOTORQUEPumping speed 240 m³/h 50 Hz240 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0240 A ECOTORQUEPumping speed 240 m³/h 50 Hz240 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0255 DPumping speed 250 m³/h 50 Hz300 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9.2 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RD 0300 APumping speed 250 m³/h 50 Hz300 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.6 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 0255 D ECOTORQUEPumping speed 300 m³/h 50 Hz300 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0305 DPumping speed 300 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 8.3 kW 50 Hz10 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RA 0360 APumping speed 300 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9.2 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RD 0360 APumping speed 300 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.6 kW 60 HzVariants 2
R5 RA 0305 D ECOTORQUEPumping speed 360 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0360 A ECOTORQUEPumping speed 360 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0400 CPumping speed 410 m³/h 50 Hz480 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz15 kW 60 HzVariants 3
R5 RA 0520 APumping speed 430 m³/h 50 Hz520 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz12.5 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 0400 C ECOTORQUEPumping speed 480 m³/h 50 Hz480 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0502 CPumping speed 510 m³/h 50 Hz590 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz15 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 0520 A ECOTORQUEPumping speed 520 m³/h 50 Hz520 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0502 C ECOTORQUEPumping speed 580 m³/h 50 Hz580 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0600 A ECOTORQUEPumping speed 600 m³/h 50 Hz600 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 18.5 kW 50 Hz18.5 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 0630 CPumping speed 630 m³/h 50 Hz760 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 15 kW 50 Hz18.5 kW 60 HzVariants 2
R5 RA 0630 C ECOTORQUEPumping speed 745 m³/h 50 Hz745 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 0840 A ECOTORQUEPumping speed 840 m³/h 50 Hz840 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 18.5 kW 50 Hz18.5 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 0840 B PLUSPumping speed 840 m³/h 50 Hz840 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 18.5 kW 50 Hz18.5 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 1000 BPumping speed 1,000 m³/h 50 Hz1,200 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.3 mbarRated motor power 22 kW 50 Hz30 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 1000 A PLUSPumping speed 1,200 m³/h 50 Hz1,200 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.3 mbarRated motor power 30 kW 50 Hz30 kW 60 HzVariants
R5 RA 1000 B ECOTORQUEPumping speed 1,200 m³/h 50 Hz1,200 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.3 mbarRated motor power Variants
R5 RA 1600 BPumping speed 1,600 m³/h 50 Hz1,800 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.3 mbarRated motor power 30 kW 50 Hz37 kW 60 HzVariants 1
R5 RA 1600 A PLUSPumping speed 1,800 m³/h 50 Hz1,800 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.3 mbarRated motor power 37 kW 50 Hz37 kW 60 HzVariants

Elmo Rietschle S-SVT series 11 models

S-SVT 600Pumping speed 605 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 7.5 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 800Pumping speed 735 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 11 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 1000Pumping speed 905 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 15 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 1500Pumping speed 1,386 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 22 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 1800Pumping speed 1,672 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 30 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 2000Pumping speed 1,936 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 37 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 3000Pumping speed 3,135 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 45 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 4000Pumping speed 3,830 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 55 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 4500Pumping speed 4,310 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 75 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 5400Pumping speed 5,335 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 75 kW 50 HzVariants
S-SVT 6000Pumping speed 5,740 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 90 kW 50 HzVariants

Elmo Rietschle S-VSI series 1 model

S-VSI 301Pumping speed 300 m³/h 50 Hz360 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.08 mbarRated motor power Variants

Leybold NOVADRY series 4 models

NOVADRY ND 65Pumping speed 63 m³/h 50 Hz63 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.5 kW 60 HzVariants 3
NOVADRY screw vacuum pumpNOVADRY ND 100Pumping speed 96 m³/h 50 Hz96 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz2.2 kW 60 HzVariants 3
NOVADRY screw vacuum pumpNOVADRY ND 160Pumping speed 138 m³/h 50 Hz138 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 3 kW 50 Hz3 kW 60 HzVariants 3
NOVADRY screw vacuum pumpNOVADRY ND 200Pumping speed 175 m³/h 50 Hz175 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 4 kW 50 Hz4 kW 60 HzVariants 3

Leybold SOGEVAC series 23 models

SOGEVAC SV 10 BPumping speed 9.5 m³/h 50 Hz11.5 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 1.5 mbarRated motor power 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.75 kW 60 HzVariants 3
SOGEVAC SV 16 DPumping speed 14.5 m³/h 50 Hz17 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 13
SOGEVAC SV 16 DIPumping speed 14.5 m³/h 50 Hz17 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.1 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 4
SOGEVAC SV 16 BPumping speed 15 m³/h 50 Hz17 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 1 mbarRated motor power 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.75 kW 60 HzVariants 7
SOGEVAC SV 25 BPumping speed 22.5 m³/h 50 Hz25 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 0.9 kW 50 Hz1.1 kW 60 HzVariants 12
SOGEVAC SV 25 DPumping speed 22.5 m³/h 50 Hz25.5 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.9 kW 60 HzVariants 15
SOGEVAC SV 28 BIPumping speed 23 m³/h 50 Hz27 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.05 mbarRated motor power 0.55 – 0.75 kW 50 Hz0.66 – 1.1 kW 60 HzVariants 2
SOGEVAC SV 40 BI FCPumping speed 36 m³/h 50 Hz36 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.2 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.5 kW 60 HzVariants 3
SOGEVAC SV 55 BI²Pumping speed 36 m³/h 50 Hz36 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.2 mbarRated motor power Variants 4
SOGEVAC SV 40 BPumping speed 38.5 m³/h 50 Hz47 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 1.1 kW 50 Hz1.5 kW 60 HzVariants 25
SOGEVAC SV 40 BIPumping speed 40 m³/h 50 Hz48 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.05 mbarRated motor power 1.1 – 1.3 kW 50 Hz1.3 – 1.6 kW 60 HzVariants 3
SOGEVAC SV 65 BI FCPumping speed 50 m³/h 50 Hz50 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.2 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.5 kW 60 HzVariants 2
SOGEVAC SV 70 BI²Pumping speed 50 m³/h 50 Hz50 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.2 mbarRated motor power Variants 2
SOGEVAC SV 65 BPumping speed 54 m³/h 50 Hz64 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.8 kW 60 HzVariants 22
SOGEVAC SV 100 BPumping speed 87.5 m³/h 50 Hz105 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz3.5 kW 60 HzVariants 31
SOGEVAC SV 120 BI FCPumping speed 90 – 100 m³/h 50 Hz90 – 100 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.2 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz2.2 kW 60 HzVariants 2
SOGEVAC SV 120 BPumping speed 110 m³/h 50 Hz122 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.5 mbarRated motor power 2.4 kW 50 Hz3.2 kW 60 HzVariants 12
SOGEVAC SV 220 BPumping speed 180 m³/h 50 Hz220 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.08 mbarRated motor power 4.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 kW 60 HzVariants 8
SOGEVAC SV 300 BPumping speed 240 m³/h 50 Hz290 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.08 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.3 kW 60 HzVariants 45
SOGEVAC SV 320 BPumping speed 284 m³/h 50 Hz330 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.08 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz7.5 kW 60 HzVariants 6
SOGEVAC SV 570 BPumping speed 470 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure 0.08 mbarRated motor power 11 kW 50 Hz11 – 13.2 kW 60 HzVariants 6
SOGEVAC SV 630 BPumping speed 640 m³/h 50 Hz755 m³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 0.08 mbarRated motor power 15 kW 50 Hz18.5 kW 60 HzVariants 34
SOGEVAC SV 750 BPumping speed 755 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure 0.08 mbarRated motor power 18.5 kW 50 HzVariants 15

Pfeiffer Vacuum HiLobe series 17 models

HiLobe 1002Pumping speed 1,050 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 2 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 1004Pumping speed 1,050 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 2 kW 50 HzVariants 2
HiLobe 1302Pumping speed 1,300 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 2.5 kW 50 HzVariants 2
HiLobe 1304Pumping speed 1,300 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 2.5 kW 50 HzVariants 2
HiLobe 2104Pumping speed 2,100 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 3.5 kW 50 HzVariants 2
HiLobe 2703Pumping speed 2,700 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 3.5 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 2704Pumping speed 2,700 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 3.5 kW 50 HzVariants 2
HiLobe 4504Pumping speed 4,440 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 5.5 kW 50 HzVariants 2
HiLobe 4503Pumping speed 4,500 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 5.5 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 6203Pumping speed 6,200 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 7.5 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 6204Pumping speed 6,220 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 7.5 kW 50 HzVariants 2
HiLobe 8103Pumping speed 8,120 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 9 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 8104Pumping speed 8,120 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 9 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 11003Pumping speed 10,830 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 12 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 11004Pumping speed 10,830 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 12 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 14003Pumping speed 13,540 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 15 kW 50 HzVariants 1
HiLobe 14004Pumping speed 13,540 m³/h 50 HzUltimate pressure Rated motor power 15 kW 50 HzVariants 1

Model comparison

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Industries

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): where the manufacturers name it

The manufacturers list these uses on their own pages.

Packaging

Busch describes MAP as replacing the air with a gas mixture, Leybold the evacuation and gas flushing on thermoformers and tray sealers with SOGEVAC and NOVADRY; Elmo Rietschle lists packaging under a protective atmosphere for packaging machine manufacturing, without describing it in more detail.

Industry page: Packaging →

Meat, poultry and fish

Atlas Copco names MAP for meat packaging: air is exchanged for protective gas, also with a high oxygen content, with hydrocarbon-free pumps and oxygen-compatible seals.

Fish farming and aquaculture

For fish from aquaculture, Busch names the replacement of the air with protective gas with MINK and R5, and in its product finder also PANDA and PUMA; Pfeiffer Vacuum lists HiLobe for MAP packaging.

Industry page: Fish farming and aquaculture →

Frequently asked questions

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): frequently asked questions

How does modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) work?

The vacuum pump evacuates the chamber or tray, then a gas mixture flows in and replaces the air, and finally the pack is sealed. Busch describes it as replacing the air with a gas mixture, Leybold as evacuating and flushing with gas on thermoformers and tray sealers.

Which vacuum pump for MAP packaging?

Leybold names SOGEVAC and NOVADRY, Busch R5 and MINK, and in its product finder PANDA and PUMA, Atlas Copco GVS A and GVS VSD+, Pfeiffer Vacuum HiLobe. Elmo Rietschle names the S-VSI 300 in the OXY version if the protective gas contains a lot of oxygen.

How much vacuum does modified atmosphere packaging need?

For the S-VSI 300 OXY, Elmo Rietschle gives an ultimate pressure of 0.1 mbar (abs.) and up to 380 m³/h. How deeply the pack is evacuated before gas filling depends on the product and the machine.

Oil-free or oil-lubricated for modified atmosphere packaging?

Both are named: Busch the oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump R5 and the dry claw vacuum pump MINK, Leybold the oil-lubricated SOGEVAC and the dry screw vacuum pump NOVADRY, Atlas Copco the oil-lubricated GVS A and GVS VSD+ and, for oxygen-rich protective gas, dry, hydrocarbon-free screw and claw vacuum pumps.

Why does MAP need oxygen-compatible vacuum pumps?

Because, according to Atlas Copco, the protective gas can have a high oxygen content. Atlas Copco therefore names hydrocarbon-free pumps with oxygen-compatible seals; Elmo Rietschle offers the S-VSI 300 as an OXY version that extracts gases with an increased oxygen content; Elmo Rietschle expressly names MAP as an example of this.

What is the difference between vacuum packaging and MAP?

In vacuum packaging, the air is removed and the pack is sealed immediately. In MAP, evacuation is followed by gas filling: according to Busch, the air is replaced by a gas mixture, and only then is the pack sealed. In fish farming, Busch names both processes with MINK and R5.

Which vacuum pump for thermoformers and tray sealers with gas filling?

Leybold names SOGEVAC and NOVADRY: thermoformers and tray sealers are evacuated and flushed with gas. Busch lists R5 and MINK and, in its product finder, PANDA and PUMA for MAP packaging.

Which pump for MAP of meat?

For meat packaging under protective gas, Atlas Copco names dry screw and claw vacuum pumps, hydrocarbon-free and with oxygen-compatible seals; on the product pages of the GVS A and GVS VSD+, Atlas Copco also lists MAP.

Which vacuum pump for MAP of fish?

For fish from aquaculture, Busch names MINK and R5, and in its product finder also PANDA and PUMA; Pfeiffer Vacuum lists HiLobe for MAP packaging.

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 – 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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