Dry running claw vacuum pump
Oil-Free Claw Vacuum Pumps VLU Series
The VLU oil-free claw vacuum pumps from Elmo Rietschle are engineered for industrial applications requiring deep vacuum performance, low operating costs, and contamination-free operation. Designed with advanced dry claw technology, the VLU series delivers ultimate vacuum levels previously achievable only with oil-lubricated systems, while eliminating oil contamination, frequent maintenance, and disposal costs. As an authorized distributor, Aircom supports system selection, integration, and optimization to maximize reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership.
VLU Series – Sustainable Dry Claw Vacuum Technology
Ideal Applications
Continuous-duty vacuum processes requiring oil-free operation, deep vacuum capability, and reduced maintenance.
Typical Industries
Food packaging, beverage processing, pharmaceutical, medical, automation, plastics, recycling, and general industrial processing.
Key Advantages
- Oil-free dry claw technology
- Ultimate vacuum up to 29.1 inHg
- Lower maintenance and operating costs
- Quiet operation with integrated cooling
- Contact-free compression with virtually zero wear
- Excellent energy efficiency and reduced TCO
Business Profile
Industrial facilities seeking reliable vacuum performance, contamination-free operation, and long-term energy savings in demanding 24/7 environments.
Why Choose VLU Oil-Free Claw Vacuum Pumps?
The VLU series combines deep vacuum capability, energy efficiency, and sustainable operation in a compact industrial platform. Compared to traditional claw and liquid ring technologies, the VLU delivers:
- Up to 49% lower energy consumption
- Up to 96% lower annual maintenance costs
- Up to 25% reduction in total cost of ownership
- Up to 17% deeper vacuum than conventional claw technology
Its patented claw air-end design ensures high reliability, stable vacuum levels, and excellent long-term performance across a wide range of industrial processes.
Technical Features
- Dry, contact-free claw compression
- Oil-free operation — no process contamination
- Air-cooled design with integrated cooling fan
- Integrated silencing hood for quieter operation
- Suitable for humid and wet processes
- Heavy-duty XD versions available
- IE3 NEMA Premium motors
Technical Specifications, 60 Hz
Aircom Expertise
As an authorized distributor of Elmo Rietschle solutions, Aircom provides:
- Technical vacuum system analysis
- Equipment selection and sizing
- Industrial integration support
- Preventive maintenance programs
- OEM parts and technical service
- Long-term energy optimization
Our specialists help industrial facilities select the right dry claw vacuum technology based on process requirements, vacuum levels, operating conditions, and energy objectives.
Typical vacuum pump applications
- Central vacuum systems
- CNC Routers and vacuum hold-down
- Environmental/Soil Remediation
- Food processing and food packaging
- Industrial applications
- Medical and pharmaceutical applications
- Packaging Industry
- Pick and place automation
- Pneumatic conveying
- Vacuum drying
- Woodworking industry
- Plastic Industry and thermoforming
