Single-Vane Vacuum Pumps

for Vacuum Generation

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Mechanical single-vane vacuum pump
Pneumatically acting brake boosters are installed in passen-
ger cars and light-duty trucks to increase braking reliability
and ease of handling. For diesel engines and increasingly
also for gasoline engines, specically those with direct injec-
tion, vacuum pumps are used for supplying brake boosters
and servo valves with vacuum, for controlling exhaust gas re-
circulation systems and turbo chargers, for example. Based
on longstanding experience with pistons, membrane and
swinging-vane vacuum pumps a single-vane vacuum pump
was developed in line with optimization measures. The rug-
ged pump is equipped with a rotary drive and complies with
all technical requirements. Its design additionally offers the
benet of lower production costs thanks to a reduced num-
ber of component parts. The single-vane vacuum pump can
Fig. 1: Single-vane vacuum pump 190 EVO Fig. 2: Single-vane vacuum pump 190 N3
Fig. 3: Tandem oil / vacuum pump 260 EVO Fig. 4: Tandem oil / vacuum pump 260 EVO
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130ccm 190 ccm 210 ccm 260 ccm
be tted with a secondary vacuum port for servo devices.
Moreover, the single-vane vacuum pump is also available in
combination with an oil pump as a so-called tandem pump.
The rotor with integrated shaft is arranged overhung in the
customer-specic pump ange. The single-vane vacuum
pump needs lube oil for sealing the internal gaps, for heat
dissipation and for lubricating the sliding counter parts. The
oil is supplied from the engine by means of a pressure or
splash lubricating system. The exhausted air and the lube oil
are returned to the engine.
The single-vane vacuum pump is available as a modular sys-
tem in various sizes. Different sizes can be realized option-
ally via a radial and/or axial installation space so that maxi-
mum exibility is ensured for accommodating the system on
the engine. All presently known vacuum conditions specied
by the various customers can be met with the single-vane
vacuum pump model range available.
Pierburg Pump Technology offers the vacuum pump in three
model series. A common feature of all series is their sturdy
design and high efciency.
N2 series
In the pump housing, a vane rotates such that it describes a
virtually elliptical path, steered by an eccentrically arranged
rotor. Both vane ends are tted with pivoted slide shoes for
Fig. 5: Typical evacuation characteristics of the various pump sizes
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N2 N3 EVO
efcient buildup of the lubricating lm, contributing to ex-
tremely low wearing rates and reduced power consumption.
Thanks to the selective use of steel components the N2 se-
ries is applicable even at extreme temperatures which may
prevail, for example, in the direct surrounds of the exhaust
system.
N3 series
In the N3 series, the basic principle of the N2 technology
is preserved but this series relies on the use of robust, ad-
vanced engineering plastics. The concomitant reduction of
the moving masses and of the frictional coefcients com-
bined with the deployment of purpose-designed geometries
make for extremely low power consumption. In addition, an
extraordinarily smooth run thanks to minimized rotational
imbalances at the driving shaft contributes to the high qual-
ity standard of this series. The choice of a deep-drawn steel
body ensures excellent cost efciency.
EVO series
Based on the N3 technology, the EVO model range features
an aluminum ange housing. With this design, the pump
ange and pump body form one rugged unit. The resulting
system features permit further optimization in terms of ef-
ciency and power consumption. The EVO series boasts char-
acteristics which are top in the entire market segment.
Fig. 6: Typical power consumption characteristics of the various series with the example of the same pump size (190 cc)
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Delivery volume per
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Available pump series
N2 N3 EVO
hs hs
Drive speed
Power consumption vs.
nal vacuum
(n = 2,500min
-1
)
130 max. 6,800 min
-1
110 watt
190 max. 5,500 min
-1
140 watt
210 max. 5,000 min
-1
160 watt
240 max. 5,000 min
-1
180 watt
260 max. 5,000 min
-1
200 watt
280 max. 4,200 min
-1
220 watt
hs = high-speed application
Paying tribute to increased rev demands, e.g. for tandem
pumps, high-speed resistant applications are developed.
The low power consumption achieved with the diverse in-
stallation sizes and technologies contributes to fuel savings.
All series can be driven via the camshaft or a secondary shaft.
The connecting element is a coupling designed to compen-
sate for offsets due to the assembly or to tolerances. Oil is
supplied from the engines oil circuit. Single-vane vacuum
pumps are delivered ready for installation, with customer-
specic intake connections and integrated check valve as
well as a sealing device between pump and engine.
All materials employed in the single-vane vacuum pump are
environment-friendly and easily recyclable.
Benets at a glance
Reliable performance to meet exhaust requirements at
all operating conditions
Low power consumption, fuel savings
Very low wearing rate, even under extreme conditions,
long service life
Applicable up to the highest temperatures
Reduced number of components
Low weight of single-vane vacuum pumps
Excellent recyclability of all materials, environment-
friendly
Small overall installed size
Low cost
Clockwise or counterclockwise rotation possible, design
adaptation to customer-specic pump ange
Separate vacuum ports for brake boosters and servo de-
vices available
Tab. 1: Single-vane vaccuum pump typical pump sizes and application of the single-vane vacuum pump product portfolio
Pierburg Pump Technology GmbH Alfred-Pierburg-Strae 1 41460 Neuss
Tel. +49 2131 5230-1 Fax +49 2131 5230-2050 www.kspg.com
Pierburg Pump Technology GmbH Alfred-Pierburg-Strae 1 41460 Neuss GERMANY
Tel. +49 2131 5230-01 Fax +49 2131 5230-2050 www.kspg.com
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