The Wallenstein 1600 series high-airflow rotary vane pump, made by Elmira Machine Industries Inc., combines high vacuum with quieter, low-rpm operation.
Available in both air- and liquid-cooled models, the pump can generate airflows of 800 cfm at 15 inches Hg and 1,000 rpm, and offers rapid vacuum recovery and velocity loading. It is suitable for either a retrofit on an existing truck or for installation on a new truck, says James McKee, sales and engineering manager.
“This pump is capable of full vacuum at low rpm,” McKee says. “Compared to a blower, it spins slowly, but still achieves high airflow.”
The pump can
