Agilent Technologies introduced a small high-vacuum pump with unique suspension bearing technology

The reliability, light gas compression ratio and energy efficiency of the new system have been greatly improved in a variety of applications

December 26, 2012, Beijing-Agilent Technologies (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of the TwisTorr 304 FS high-performance turbomolecular vacuum pump, which is a new high-vacuum pump in the new series of high-vacuum pumps. Suspension bearing technology.

This technology is widely used in various applications and markets, including academic research and government research, as well as analysis, industry, nanotechnology/semiconductor and other industries. When the pump speed reaches 60,000 rpm, the N2 pumping speed can reach 250 liters/sec. In addition, reliability is greatly improved, and the compression ratio of light gas is increased by 100 times.

“The new TwisTorr 304 FS is today’s smaller and more reliable high-efficiency and energy-saving high vacuum pump,” said Giampaolo Levi, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Vacuum Products Division. “We are currently integrating this new technology and its advantages under Agilent. In the first generation of liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry systems, we will continue to maintain active cooperation with customers in the future, continue to unearth more of their needs, and promote new progress in turbopump design."

TwisTorr molecular drag technology provides high pumping speed and high compression ratio for hydrogen and helium. In addition, the pump also provides unparalleled high throughput and high fore pressure, as well as low energy consumption and low operating temperature characteristics.

Combining the superior performance of the company's existing TwisTorr series solutions, the new system's breakthrough suspension bearing technology ensures low vibration and low noise of the bearing, making it in a better working condition, in the instrument (such as scanning electron microscope) or other stringent requirements The application can still maintain a long service life and excellent stability. In addition, the rotor design of this product is very compact, thus reducing energy consumption and system footprint. It is also characterized by the use of bearings and dry lubrication suspension system, no maintenance, eliminates the risk of pollution caused by lubricating oil, and can be installed in any direction.

The new TwisTorr 304 FS will be available in January. Agilent plans to provide a new suspension bearing vacuum pump with multiple pumping speeds.