Cummins’ 5.9L diesel engines have many wonderful traits, from the simplicity of their design to the durability and reliability of their internal components. However, the powerplants also have parts ...

Mechanical pumps generate vacuum by acting on the viscous properties of the gas or fluid being evacuated using mechanical devices such as pistons, claws, scrolling spirals, and diaphragms. Mechanical ...

There are a number of pump designs made which can generate high or ultra-high vacuums. Each of these types operates using either the gas-transfer or gas-capture principle. A summary of all the types ...

Regular and thorough maintenance of aircraft pneumatic systems, including adhering to manufacturer replacement schedules for pumps and filters, is essential to prevent failures. Pilots must have a ...

Vacuum pumps drive a large number of laboratory processes, from distillation to drying, lyophilization, the transfer of hazardous chemicals within vacuum manifolds, flash chromatography, and others.

Single-stage and multi-stage vacuum pumps have been around for quite some time, but some designers and engineers remain unsure about when to use one versus the other. For example, which pump is best ...