Oil lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps V-VCS 50 to 1300 / V-VCX 100 to 300
Oil-Lubricated Rotary Vane
Reliable Industrial Vacuum Technology for Continuous-Duty Applications
Elmo Rietschle oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps are engineered to deliver dependable vacuum performance for industrial processes requiring stable vacuum levels, low operating noise, long service life, and continuous-duty reliability. Widely used across manufacturing, packaging, woodworking, plastics, environmental engineering, and process industries, these vacuum pumps combine proven rotary vane vacuum pump technology with high operational efficiency and simplified maintenance.
The V-Series vacuum pumps include compact and high-capacity systems ranging from approximately 5.9 to 903 ACFM, with vacuum levels reaching up to 29.91 inHg vacuum depending on the model series. Designed for both OEM integration and industrial vacuum systems, these pumps provide reliable vacuum generation while helping reduce maintenance costs and operational downtime.
Why Choose Oil-Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps?
Oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps remain one of the most proven and widely used industrial vacuum technologies available today. Their robust mechanical design and stable vacuum performance make them ideal for demanding industrial applications operating continuously under varying process conditions.
Main Advantages
Stable and Reliable Vacuum Performance
Oil-sealed rotary vane technology provides consistent vacuum levels for industrial processes requiring dependable operation and production stability.
Long Service Life
Heavy-duty internal construction, premium bearings, and advanced vane materials contribute to extended equipment lifespan and reduced maintenance requirements.
Quiet Operation
Designed with integrated cooling systems and optimized airflow, the V-Series vacuum pumps operate with low noise levels ideal for industrial facilities and OEM machinery integration.
Easy Maintenance
Accessible oil separators, simplified servicing, and proven mechanical layouts help minimize downtime and simplify routine maintenance procedures.
High Water Vapor Tolerance
Selected VCX vacuum pump models are designed for increased vapor tolerance and improved solvent resistance for more demanding industrial environments.
Compact OEM-Friendly Design
Several models feature compact footprints and flange-mounted motors, making integration into industrial machinery and centralized systems easier.
VCS & VCX Series
Advanced Oil-Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps for Industrial Vacuum Systems
The Elmo Rietschle VCS and VCX series represents the latest evolution in oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump technology. Designed for industrial applications requiring high airflow capacities, reduced maintenance requirements, low lifecycle costs, and reliable continuous-duty operation, the VCS and VCX vacuum pumps cover capacities from approximately 23 to 903 ACFM.
The VCS series delivers high vacuum performance up to 29.91 inHgV, while VCX models provide increased vapor tolerance and enhanced solvent resistance for more demanding industrial environments.
Several VCS vacuum pump models include advanced oil/air heat exchangers, integrated cooling systems, premium efficiency motors, and easy-access maintenance features designed to reduce operational costs and improve reliability.
Main Characteristics
- Capacities from 23 to 903 ACFM
- Ultimate vacuum up to 29.91 inHgV
- VCX versions available for high vapor tolerance
- Reduced oil consumption
- Lower maintenance requirements
- Oil/air heat exchanger on larger models
- Quiet industrial operation
- OEM retrofit-friendly design
- Heavy-duty industrial construction
- Continuous-duty reliability
Typical vacuum pump applications
- Central vacuum systems
- CNC Routers
- Environmental/Soil Remediation
- Food processing
- Industrial applications
- Medical
- Packaging Industry
- Plastic Industry
- Pick and place
- Pneumatic conveying
- Vacuum drying
- Wood working
- Dental Industry
Why Choose Aircom Technologies?
Aircom Technologies provides complete industrial vacuum expertise for customers across Québec, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada. As an authorized distributor and service provider for Elmo Rietschle vacuum technologies, Aircom supports industrial clients with equipment selection, system design, technical support, OEM integration assistance, maintenance programs, and emergency service.
Our technical specialists work directly with industrial operations, OEM manufacturers, and maintenance teams to help optimize industrial vacuum system performance while reducing downtime and operational costs.
Aircom Advantages
- Authorized Elmo Rietschle distributor
- Industrial vacuum application expertise
- Technical system sizing assistance
- OEM integration support
- Genuine replacement parts
- Preventive maintenance programs
- On-site repairs and troubleshooting
- 24/7 emergency industrial service
- Strong inventory and technical support network
Whether your operation requires a compact rotary vane vacuum pump for OEM machinery or a large centralized industrial vacuum system, Aircom delivers dependable technical expertise and long-term support.
Frequently Asked Questions — Oil-Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps
What is an oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump?
An oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump uses rotating vanes inside an oil-sealed chamber to create vacuum pressure. The oil provides lubrication, cooling, and sealing, allowing the pump to achieve stable vacuum levels and reliable continuous-duty performance.
What industries use oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps?
These industrial vacuum pumps are commonly used in packaging, woodworking, plastics, environmental systems, printing, food processing, pneumatic conveying, industrial automation, and centralized vacuum systems.
What is the difference between VCS and VCX vacuum pumps?
VCX vacuum pump models are designed for increased water vapor tolerance and improved solvent resistance. They are ideal for more demanding industrial environments involving moisture, vapors, or process contamination.
Are these vacuum pumps suitable for continuous-duty operation?
Yes. Elmo Rietschle oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pumps are engineered for continuous-duty industrial applications, stable vacuum generation, and long-term operational reliability.
What vacuum level can these pumps achieve?
Depending on the model series, these oil-sealed rotary vane vacuum pumps can achieve vacuum levels up to approximately :
- 29.86 inHgV for V-VGD and V-VCB
- 29.63 inHgV for V-VCE
- 29.91 inHgV for VCS models
Does Aircom provide service and replacement parts?
Yes. Aircom Technologies provides OEM replacement parts, preventive maintenance, vacuum system troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and technical support for industrial vacuum systems throughout Eastern Canada.
Elmo Rietschle V-Series
| Model | Motor | Max. Flow | Max. Vacuum | Weight | Sound level | Connection | Data sheet | Quote request | |
| V / PH / HZ | HP | cfm | in WC | lbs | dB (A) | in | |||
| VGD | |||||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Vacuum_pumps_V-VGD-10-15.pdf | 230/1/60 or 230-460/3/60 | 0.59 | 7.1 | 29.63 et 29.83 | 42 | 62 | 1/2 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Vacuum_pumps_V-VGD-10-15.pdf | https://www.aircom.ca/fra/demande-de-soumission/ |
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Vacuum_pumps_V-VGD-10-15.pdf | 0.87 | 10.6 | 63 | ||||||
| VCB | |||||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Vacuum_pumps_V-VCB-DA159.pdf | 115-230/1/60 or 230-460/3/60 | 1.2 | 13.2 | 29.86 | 51 | 64 | 1/2 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Vacuum_pumps_V-VCB-DA159.pdf | https://www.aircom.ca/fra/demande-de-soumission/ |
| VCE | |||||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Vacuum_pumps_V-VCE-25-40.pdf | 115-230/1/60 or 230-460/3/60 or 575/3/60 | 1.5 | 17.7 | 29.63 | 116 | 59 | 3/4 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Vacuum_pumps_V-VCE-25-40.pdf | https://www.aircom.ca/fra/demande-de-soumission/ |
| VCS, VCX and VC | |||||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D238-US-EN-VCS-VCX-50-75.pdf | Available with or without motor TEFC or TEXP 230-460/3/60 or 575/3/60 | 2 | 35.3 | 29.91 | 140.5 | 66 | 1 1/4 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D238-US-EN-VCS-VCX-50-75.pdf | https://www.aircom.ca/fra/demande-de-soumission/ |
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D238-US-EN-VCS-VCX-50-75.pdf | 3 | 49.4 | 170 | ||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D237-US-EN-VCS-VCX-100-150.pdf | 5 | 70.6 | 29.91 | 216.5 | 69 | 1 0/0.2 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D237-US-EN-VCS-VCX-100-150.pdf | ||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D237-US-EN-VCS-VCX-100-150.pdf | 29.83 | 68 | |||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D237-US-EN-VCS-VCX-100-150.pdf | 106 | 29.91 | 212.1 | 70 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D237-US-EN-VCS-VCX-100-150.pdf | ||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D237-US-EN-VCS-VCX-100-150.pdf | 29.83 | 69 | |||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D236-US-EN-VCS-VCX-200-300.pdf | 7.5 | 141 | 29.91 | 347 | 71 | 2 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D236-US-EN-VCS-VCX-200-300.pdf | ||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D236-US-EN-VCS-VCX-200-300.pdf | 29.83 | 327 | 72 | ||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D236-US-EN-VCS-VCX-200-300.pdf | 10 | 212 | 29.91 | 385.5 | |||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D236-US-EN-VCS-VCX-200-300.pdf | 29.83 | 74 | |||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-VCS-400-500-700-900.pdf | 15 | 283 | 29.62 | 1177 | 75 | 3 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/https:/www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-VCS-400-500-700-900.pdf-1300.pdf | ||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-VCS-400-500-700-900.pdf | 20 | 388 | 1498 | 77 | |||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-VCS-400-500-700-900.pdf | 25 | 494 | 1629 | 80 | |||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-VCS-400-500-700-900.pdf | 30 | 586 | 1723 | 81 | 4 | ||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-US-EN-VCS-1100-1300.pdf | 40 | 777 | 29.89 | 2666 | 83 | https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-US-EN-VCS-1100-1300.pdf | |||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-US-EN-VCS-1100-1300.pdf | 2733 | 85 | |||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-US-EN-VCS-1100-1300.pdf | 903 | 2714 | 84 | ||||||
| https://www.aircom.ca/b_pdf/ER_VP_V-Series_Lubricated/Aircom-D233-US-EN-VCS-1100-1300.pdf | Available with or without motor 230-460/3/60 | 50 | 2684 | 85 |
*The V-VCE 25 oil-lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump can be sold with or without a motor.
(F) Fine vacuum (27 - 29.91"Hg)
(C) Course vacuum (15- 29.63"Hg)
Std motor is TEFC.
XP = Explosion Proof motor conforms to NEMA CI. I, Div 1,Gr. C& D.
XD = Extreme Duty version of base model
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