Achieving Cleanroom-Grade Vacuum with Dekker’s DuraVane Pumps
Provided by Industrial Air Services – Your Dekker Vacuum expert in Nashville, Knoxville & Chattanooga. Call (615) 641-3100 for product selection, service, or system design.
Clean environments demand clean solutions. In industries like pharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturing, electronics, and R&D labs, vacuum systems must operate quietly, efficiently, and without contaminating sensitive processes. That’s where Dekker’s DuraVane rotary vane vacuum pumps stand out.
Compact, oil-lubricated, and precision-engineered for performance and reliability, the DuraVane series offers a dependable vacuum source for cleanroom-grade and light industrial applications. These pumps are ideal for facilities that need tight process control, low noise levels, and minimal maintenance—all without compromising on vacuum performance.
At Industrial Air Services, we help facilities across Tennessee source, install, and maintain DuraVane pumps as part of high-performance cleanroom and lab environments.
What Makes DuraVane the Right Fit for Clean Applications?
DuraVane rotary vane pumps are single-stage, oil-lubricated units designed to create consistent vacuum at mid- to deep-range pressures. They use an off-center rotor and spring-loaded vanes to compress air as it moves through the pump chamber. A small amount of oil provides lubrication, sealing, and cooling—ensuring high performance and quiet operation.
Key advantages include: – Quiet operation, ideal for cleanrooms and labs – Compact footprint and minimal vibration – Consistent vacuum performance (down to ~1 Torr) – Easy maintenance with long-life vanes and filters – Oil mist separator for clean exhaust – Configurable as standalone or integrated into OEM equipment
These features make DuraVane pumps suitable for a wide range of clean, dry gas applications where space and precision are essential.
Industries That Rely on DuraVane Pumps
DuraVane systems are used in industries where cleanliness, efficiency, and dependability are critical:
– Pharmaceutical production: capsule filling, vacuum drying, packaging – Medical device assembly: sterile product handling, leak testing – Electronics manufacturing: board handling, degassing, vacuum ovens – Laboratory environments: filtration, aspiration, glove boxes – Printing and packaging: die-cutting, skin packaging, thermoforming – Dental and veterinary offices: suction and evacuation systems
Because they offer steady performance with very low noise and vibration, DuraVane pumps are especially popular in environments where personnel work in close proximity to the vacuum system.
Compact Design for OEM and Modular Use
DuraVane pumps are available in a wide range of sizes—from small, bench-top units to 10 HP+ industrial systems. Industrial Air Services frequently works with OEMs and integrators to build DuraVane pumps into:
– Cleanroom air handling equipment – Medical gas delivery systems – Automated production cells – Lab-grade filtration systems – Small-scale vacuum packaging machines
These pumps are available in base-mounted or tank-mounted designs and are often combined with inlet filters, check valves, and exhaust filters for plug-and-play use.
Cleanroom Compliance and Air Quality
One of the main concerns in controlled environments is air contamination from pump exhaust. DuraVane pumps solve this with:
– High-efficiency oil mist eliminators – Optional HEPA or carbon filtration on discharge – Fully sealed casings to prevent oil vapor leakage – Smooth, low-pulse operation to minimize airborne particles
Dekker’s oil-lubricated design, when properly filtered and maintained, meets the cleanliness standards for many ISO 14644-classified cleanroom applications.
Case Study: Biotech Lab in Chattanooga
A biotech lab in Chattanooga needed a vacuum source for its cleanroom-grade tablet testing lab. The system required <5 Torr vacuum levels, low noise, and zero oil mist. Industrial Air Services installed two DuraVane 4 HP pumps with mist separators, inline inlet filtration, and quick-disconnect service ports.
Results: – Measured vacuum held steady at 3.5 Torr under load – Sound levels remained below 68 dBA at 3 feet – No detectable oil vapor in exhaust or ambient air – Maintenance intervals extended to 12+ months between service
This installation allowed the lab to meet both internal air quality standards and process performance benchmarks—without costly infrastructure upgrades.
Simple Maintenance and Long Operating Life
DuraVane pumps are known for low maintenance requirements and long vane life. With proper oil changes and occasional filter replacement, most pumps run for thousands of hours without issue.
Industrial Air Services recommends: – Changing oil every 1,500 to 3,000 hours – Replacing vanes and seals every 10,000 to 15,000 hours (depending on duty cycle) – Cleaning or replacing inlet filters regularly to prevent restriction – Monitoring for pressure loss or noise changes as early signs of wear
We stock DuraVane oils, vanes, filters, and gaskets for fast turnaround and offer preventive maintenance programs for multi-pump installations.
Why Choose Dekker’s DuraVane Series?
DuraVane rotary vane pumps stand out in their category due to: – Precision-machined tolerances for long-term efficiency – Smooth, quiet operation ideal for sensitive environments – Versatility in lab, OEM, and light industrial settings – Reliable vacuum levels in clean, dry gas applications – Trusted performance backed by Dekker’s engineering and quality control
When paired with local service and support from Industrial Air Services, DuraVane pumps offer a turnkey solution for cleanroom and controlled-environment vacuum needs.
Working with Industrial Air Services
As a Dekker-certified partner, we offer: – Sizing and application consultation – System design and integration for OEMs – On-site installation and commissioning – Maintenance training and PM plans – Factory-authorized parts and service – Responsive support across Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga
Whether you need a single tabletop pump or a multi-station cleanroom vacuum system, we’ll help you get it right the first time.
Conclusion
If your vacuum system plays a role in quality control, product integrity, or regulatory compliance, you can’t afford unpredictable performance. With Dekker’s DuraVane rotary vane pumps, you get quiet, consistent, and contamination-free vacuum—perfect for cleanrooms, labs, and precision environments.
Call Industrial Air Services at (615) 641-3100 today to request a quote, schedule a site consultation, or build a custom DuraVane package for your application.
