Inside the Maxima Series: Dekker’s Answer to Rugged, High-Capacity Liquid Ring Vacuum Systems
Provided by Industrial Air Services – Your authorized Dekker Vacuum partner serving Nashville, Knoxville & Chattanooga. Call (615) 641-3100 for system design, installation, and support.
When industrial operations demand high-capacity vacuum performance under constant load, reliability becomes more than a benefit—it becomes a necessity. From pulp and paper processing to mining, food production, and large-scale environmental systems, the need for continuous-duty, rugged vacuum equipment is universal.
That’s exactly why Dekker developed the Maxima Series—a heavy-duty line of liquid ring vacuum pumps built to deliver unmatched performance in high-demand, industrial environments. With a combination of durable construction, excellent vapor-handling capability, and straightforward maintenance, the Maxima Series is engineered to run long hours with minimal intervention.
At Industrial Air Services, we help facilities across Tennessee choose, install, and maintain Maxima systems that perform day after day—often for decades.
What Is the Maxima Series?
The Maxima Series from Dekker is a line of single-stage and two-stage liquid ring vacuum pumps designed to handle high volumes of gas and vapor, typically ranging from 40 to over 15,000 CFM. These pumps are water-sealed (though oil sealing is optional) and use centrifugal force and an offset rotor to form a liquid ring, compress gas, and generate vacuum.
With models available in a variety of configurations—including monoblock, bare pump, and complete systems—the Maxima series offers flexibility for both OEM integration and standalone use in central vacuum plants.
Key Features of the Maxima Series
– Capacities from 40 CFM to over 15,000 CFM – Vacuum levels down to 25 Torr on single-stage units – Two-stage options for deep vacuum (to 3 Torr) – Cast iron, stainless steel, or special alloy construction – Heavy-duty shaft and bearing systems – Optional seal liquid recovery and recirculation – Can operate with water, glycol, or oil sealants – Ideal for saturated vapor and contaminated gas streams
Why Choose Maxima for Heavy-Duty Applications?
The Maxima series excels in demanding environments that require high flow, high uptime, and the ability to handle saturated or dirty gas streams. Its wide operating range and customizable options make it a favorite in industries where a smaller pump simply won’t hold up over time.
Typical applications include:
– Pulp and paper: suction couch rolls, dewatering, press section – Power generation: condenser evacuation, transformer drying – Food processing: vacuum cooling, packaging, bulk transfer – Chemical and petrochemical: vapor recovery, reactor evacuation – Mining: filtration, slurry dewatering, gas extraction – Environmental: soil remediation, vapor extraction
With its robust build and simple operation, the Maxima series is designed to run 24/7 under tough conditions—often in remote or difficult-to-service areas.
System Design and Custom Packages
Industrial Air Services works closely with Dekker to build Maxima systems into custom-engineered vacuum packagesthat include:
– Pump and motor mounted on a structural steel base – Seal liquid reservoir and filtration system – Inlet separators, check valves, and discharge silencers – Temperature and pressure gauges – Control panels with VFD and remote monitoring capability – Optional PLC or SCADA integration
These systems arrive factory-tested and ready to install, reducing your installation time and risk.
Case Study: Pulp & Paper Facility in Eastern Tennessee
A regional paper mill was operating four 25-year-old vacuum pumps that required constant repair and couldn’t handle the mill’s new production speed. They installed a pair of Dekker Maxima 1500 CFM single-stage pumps with a custom fluid recovery system.
Results:
– Increased press section vacuum stability by 30% – Reduced downtime by 85% – Improved sheet moisture control and paper quality – ROI in just 14 months due to reduced maintenance and scrap rates
This upgrade helped the mill meet production goals while preparing for future capacity expansion.
Why Liquid Ring?
For many high-volume industrial applications, liquid ring vacuum pumps remain the best option due to:
– Ability to handle wet and vapor-laden gases – Simple internal design with few moving parts – Minimal sensitivity to particulate carryover – Built-in cooling from seal fluid – Stable operation under variable load conditions
The Maxima Series takes these advantages and scales them up—making them ideal for centralized vacuum systems or heavy-duty processing lines.
Maintenance and Longevity
One of the biggest benefits of the Maxima Series is how easy it is to maintain. With proper seal fluid care and routine inspections, these pumps often operate for decades without rebuild.
Industrial Air Services provides preventive maintenance services including:
– Seal liquid analysis – Impeller clearance checks – Shaft seal inspection – Reservoir flushing and filter changes – Rebuilds and upgrades with OEM parts
When paired with scheduled service and fluid monitoring, Maxima pumps can deliver 20+ years of reliable operation.
FM Approval and Explosion-Proof Configurations
For hazardous or classified areas, Maxima pumps are available with:
– FM-approved motors – Intrinsically safe sensor circuits – Explosion-proof junction boxes and wiring – Corrosion-resistant coatings and materials
These configurations ensure safety and compliance in environments with volatile organic compounds, solvents, or dust risks.
Why Choose Industrial Air Services?
As a Dekker-authorized distributor and service provider, we offer:
– Application review and vacuum audits – Custom Maxima system design and sizing – Turnkey installation and startup – 24/7 field service and troubleshooting – In-stock fluids, filters, and wear parts – Preventive maintenance programs to extend pump life
With offices serving Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, we provide fast, local support backed by factory-trained technicians.
Conclusion
When you need vacuum that works hard—day after day, year after year—the Dekker Maxima Series delivers. Designed for high-flow, heavy-duty applications and built with materials that withstand the harshest conditions, it’s the vacuum pump series trusted by plants that can’t afford downtime.
Call Industrial Air Services at (615) 641-3100 today to request a Maxima system quote, on-site evaluation, or design consultation tailored to your facility’s unique demands.
