Industry

Vacuum pumps for glass, ceramics and stone

In the container glass industry, vacuum forms bottles and jars; in ceramics, it removes air and gases from the raw clay before forming; in stone production, it holds slabs during forming, handling and polishing (Atlas Copco, Elmo Rietschle). For glass fibre production, Edwards names the handling of process dust. Below you can see which series the manufacturers themselves name for these tasks ā€“ 171 models from 3 manufacturers.

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Glass bottles in a forming machine
Glass bottles in a forming machine

In short

Glass, ceramics and stone: vacuum pumps ā€“ the key facts

  • IS machinesFor glass forming in IS machines, Atlas Copco names 150 to 300 mbar, 100 to 250 mĀ³/h per section and 600 to 1,500 mĀ³/h per machine, up to 4,000 mĀ³/h, with the GHS VSD+; the moulds are evacuated through fine holes.
  • Clay degassingFor degassing moist clay, Atlas Copco names the GHS VSD+ in the Humid version with Vapor Control Algorithm. For clay preparation and the extrusion of bricks and roof tiles, Elmo Rietschle names the L and C series.
  • Pumping speedAtlas Copco specifies the GHS VSD+ series for the container glass industry at 350 to 5,400 mĀ³/h, and for stone production on its own or with a booster.
  • Less compressed airFor glass forming with vacuum instead of compressed air, Atlas Copco names faster forming and up to 5 times less air and energy.

Applications

Glass, ceramics and stone: what vacuum pumps are used for

For each application: what the vacuum does and which series the manufacturers name for it. The information comes from the manufacturersā€™ own pages.

Clay degassing for bricks and ceramics

Before forming, the pressure in the degassing chamber is lowered; air and gases leave the moist clay, the clay becomes denser and the surface has fewer holes and bubbles (Atlas Copco). Elmo Rietschle describes vacuum extruders that remove air bubbles from the clay mix. For large quantities of clay, Atlas Copco names batch processing with the GHS VSD+; Leybold also names CLAWVAC and NOVADRY for ceramics and bricks.

More on Clay degassing for bricks and ceramics ā†’

Glass forming in IS machines

The moulds are evacuated through fine holes; forming becomes faster and needs less compressed air (Atlas Copco). Atlas Copco names 150 to 300 mbar, 100 to 250 mĀ³/h per section and 600 to 1,500 mĀ³/h per IS machine, up to 4,000 mĀ³/h, with the GHS VSD+. Leybold lists glass bottle forming with the NOVADRY.

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Pressing, forming and polishing stone

For engineered and natural stone slabs, the material is vibrated under vacuum, the press is evacuated and the stone is held on the cutting table and during polishing (Atlas Copco). Atlas Copco names the GHS VSD+ for this, on its own or with a booster, and points out styrene as a contaminant.

  • Atlas CopcoGHS VSD+ also names the DB blowers for vacuum tables

More on Pressing, forming and polishing stone ā†’

Handling and lifting slabs

Vacuum lifters grip heavy slabs, and vacuum grippers work on pick-and-place robots (Atlas Copco). For holding, lifting and transporting, Atlas Copco names the GHS 1202 to 2002.

  • Atlas CopcoGHS VSD+ also names DVS, GVS A, DZS, DHS VSD+ and DB

More on Handling and lifting slabs ā†’

Manufacturers and series

Glass, ceramics and stone: 3 manufacturers, 22 series

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

Edwards names the industry without naming a series for it.

Product overview

Glass, ceramics and stone: all 171 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.

Atlas Copco DBD series 6 models

DBD 90Pumping speed 91 mĀ³/h 50 Hz110 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 650 ā€“ 700 mbarRated motor power 1.1 ā€“ 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.3 ā€“ 1.7 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBD 180Pumping speed 181 mĀ³/h 50 Hz218 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 550 ā€“ 600 mbarRated motor power 3 ā€“ 4 kW 50 Hz3.5 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBD 240Pumping speed 236 mĀ³/h 50 Hz285 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 550 ā€“ 600 mbarRated motor power 4 ā€“ 5.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 ā€“ 6.5 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBD 310Pumping speed 310 mĀ³/h 50 Hz374 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.5 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBD 390Pumping speed 390 mĀ³/h 50 Hz466 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBD 430Pumping speed 430 mĀ³/h 50 Hz519 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 mbarRated motor power 7.5 kW 50 Hz9 ā€“ 11 kW 60 HzVariants 2

Atlas Copco DBDt series 17 models

DBDt 70Pumping speed 65 mĀ³/h 50 Hz76 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 560 mbarRated motor power 1.5 kW 50 Hz1.75 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBDt 110Pumping speed 110 mĀ³/h 50 Hz130 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 800 mbarRated motor power 0.85 kW 50 Hz0.95 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBDt 120Pumping speed 120 mĀ³/h 50 Hz145 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 500 ā€“ 760 mbarRated motor power 1.1 ā€“ 4 kW 50 Hz1.3 ā€“ 4.6 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBDt 140Pumping speed 139 mĀ³/h 50 Hz168 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 700 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz2.6 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBDt 150Pumping speed 150 mĀ³/h 50 Hz180 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 670 mbarRated motor power 2.2 kW 50 Hz2.55 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBDt 170Pumping speed 165 mĀ³/h 50 Hz195 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 480 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.3 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBDt 210Pumping speed 215 mĀ³/h 50 Hz259 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 ā€“ 650 mbarRated motor power 3 ā€“ 4 kW 50 Hz3.5 ā€“ 4.8 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBDt 230Pumping speed 230 mĀ³/h 50 Hz275 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 610 ā€“ 660 mbarRated motor power 3 ā€“ 4 kW 50 Hz3.45 ā€“ 4.6 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBDt 310Pumping speed 312 mĀ³/h 50 Hz376 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 ā€“ 750 mbarRated motor power 4 ā€“ 5.5 kW 50 Hz4.8 ā€“ 9 kW 60 HzVariants 3
DBDt 320Pumping speed 320 mĀ³/h 50 Hz380 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 580 mbarRated motor power 5.5 kW 50 Hz6.3 kW 60 HzVariants 1
DBDt 420Pumping speed 416 mĀ³/h 50 Hz502 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 ā€“ 650 mbarRated motor power 5.5 ā€“ 7.5 kW 50 Hz6.5 ā€“ 9 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBDt 520Pumping speed 518 ā€“ 520 mĀ³/h 50 Hz620 ā€“ 625 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 570 ā€“ 650 mbarRated motor power 7.5 ā€“ 11 kW 50 Hz8.6 ā€“ 12.6 kW 60 HzVariants 4
DBDt 660Pumping speed 657 mĀ³/h 50 Hz793 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 550 ā€“ 650 mbarRated motor power 11 ā€“ 15 kW 50 Hz13 ā€“ 17 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBDt 800Pumping speed 804 mĀ³/h 50 Hz970 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 550 ā€“ 700 mbarRated motor power 11 ā€“ 15 kW 50 Hz13 ā€“ 22 kW 60 HzVariants 3
DBDt 900Pumping speed 903 mĀ³/h 50 Hz1,089 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 ā€“ 650 mbarRated motor power 15 ā€“ 18.5 kW 50 Hz17 ā€“ 22 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBDt 1010Pumping speed 1,007 mĀ³/h 50 Hz1,216 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 600 ā€“ 700 mbarRated motor power 18.5 ā€“ 22 kW 50 Hz22 ā€“ 26 kW 60 HzVariants 2
DBDt 1110Pumping speed 1,110 mĀ³/h 50 Hz1,310 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 560 ā€“ 700 mbarRated motor power 12.5 ā€“ 20 kW 50 Hz14.5 ā€“ 23 kW 60 HzVariants 2

Atlas Copco DBS series 29 models

DBS 70Pumping speed 74 mĀ³/h 50 Hz89 mĀ³/h 60 HzUltimate pressure 850 ā€“ 900 mbarRated motor power 0.37 ā€“ 0.55 kW 50 Hz0.42 ā€“ 0.65 kW 60 HzVariants 2

Atlas Copco DBSt series 12 models

Atlas Copco DHS VSD+ series 1 model

Atlas Copco DVS series 10 models

Atlas Copco DWS VSD+ series 6 models

Atlas Copco DZS series 8 models

Atlas Copco DZS VSD+ series 5 models

Atlas Copco GHS VSD+ series 21 models

Atlas Copco GVS series 9 models

Atlas Copco GVS VSD+ series 4 models

Elmo Rietschle C-KLR series 2 models

Elmo Rietschle C-VLR series 7 models

Elmo Rietschle C-VLU series 4 models

Elmo Rietschle L-BL2 series 7 models

Elmo Rietschle L-BV2 series 4 models

Elmo Rietschle L-BV3 series 1 model

Elmo Rietschle L-BV5 series 5 models

Elmo Rietschle L-BV7 series 4 models

Leybold CLAWVAC series 5 models

Leybold NOVADRY series 4 models

Model comparison

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

Selection

Glass, ceramics and stone: choosing a vacuum pump

What the manufacturers highlight for use in this industry.

Moist clay

The raw clay releases moisture into the vacuum. For this, Atlas Copco names the GHS VSD+ in the Humid version with Vapor Control Algorithm, and Elmo Rietschle names the L and C series for clay preparation and extrusion.

Pumping speed per machine

For IS machines, Atlas Copco calculates with 100 to 250 mĀ³/h per section and 600 to 1,500 mĀ³/h per machine, up to 4,000 mĀ³/h, at 150 to 300 mbar; the GHS VSD+ covers 350 to 5,400 mĀ³/h.

Dust and styrene

For glass fibre production, Edwards names dry screw and scroll pumps for handling process dust. Atlas Copco points out styrene as a contaminant when engineered stone is pressed.

Frequently asked questions

Glass, ceramics and stone: frequently asked questions about vacuum pumps

Which vacuum pump is suitable for clay degassing?

Atlas Copco names the GHS VSD+ in the Humid version with Vapor Control Algorithm, and for moulded parts and extrusion also GVS VSD+ and GHS 402 to 2002. Elmo Rietschle names the L and C series for clay preparation and the extrusion of bricks and roof tiles, and Leybold names CLAWVAC and NOVADRY.

Why is clay degassed before forming?

When the pressure in the degassing chamber is lowered, air and gases leave the moist clay; the clay becomes denser and fewer holes and bubbles form on the surface (Atlas Copco). Elmo Rietschle describes vacuum extruders that remove air bubbles from the clay mix.

Which vacuum pump for glass forming in IS machines?

Atlas Copco names the GHS VSD+ series with 350 to 5,400 mĀ³/h; the moulds are evacuated through fine holes. Leybold lists glass bottle forming with the NOVADRY.

How much vacuum does an IS machine need?

Atlas Copco names 150 to 300 mbar, 100 to 250 mĀ³/h per section and 600 to 1,500 mĀ³/h per IS machine, and up to 4,000 mĀ³/h in large installations.

Why vacuum instead of compressed air in glass forming?

For vacuum forming in IS machines, Atlas Copco names faster forming, less compressed air and up to 5 times less air and energy.

Which vacuum pump for stone processing?

Atlas Copco names the GHS VSD+, on its own or with a booster, for forming, handling and polishing engineered and natural stone slabs, and the DB blowers for vacuum tables.

Which vacuum pump for vacuum lifters in the glass and stone industry?

For holding, lifting and transporting heavy slabs, Atlas Copco names the GHS 1202 to 2002, and for pick & place also DVS, GVS A, DZS, DHS VSD+ and DB.

Which vacuum pump for glass fibre production?

For glass fibre production, Edwards names dry screw and scroll pumps that can handle process dust, without naming a series.

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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