Fruitland’s 870 Series is not an average rotary vane vacuum pump. Developed in 2015, it has proven to be highly effective and has yielded better results than originally anticipated.

Aside from a patented porting design for improved air injection, some of the features of the 870 Series pumps are clearly advantageous when working in highly demanding applications. Some of the considerations during the design process were dispersion of injected cool air over a wider surface, metering the air for optimal performance and using minimal lubricating oil. 

Fruitland’s engineering team then turned its attention to the porting design by configuring the shape of the air channels supplying the air through the pump housing. A carefully designed porting system allows cooling air to access the full length of the pump while not affecting airflow (cfm) or the vacuum levels. In fact, it allows high vacuum levels of 28.5 Hg and continuous vacuum of 27 inches Hg to be maintained. Additionally, it is capable of providing 30 psi pressure for off-loading. This is much more than is typically required to off-load a tank.

So what do the performance specifications mean? Delivering 510 cfm (free air) through 4-inch porting is actual and not an exaggeration! With eight vanes, operating continuously is tried and true for the 870 Series. Many competitors’ claims about performance of their pumps are highly exaggerated. Fruitland stands behind all their performance specifications. As members of the Compressed Air and Gas Institute, Fruitland is held to a high standard of accountability as a new testing and accountability standard is developed for the vacuum industry.

The small amount of oil consumed is of huge value to customers. Using only 1 gallon of oil for 18 hours of operation sets Fruitland ahead by 35% compared with most other brands. Using considerably less oil means thousands of dollars in savings to customers. Fruitland is also much less restrictive on the type of oil used in all its vacuum pumps, allowing customers to buy locally available, nonproprietary oil.

Did you know that all Fruitland pumps offer more U.S. material content than most other brands? Most raw castings, vanes, bearings, gaskets, seals and steel is procured locally. All components must pass quality assurance requirements prior to being machined or fabricated and then must pass again multiple times during the manufacturing process. Each 870 Series vacuum pump and system is fully tested under vacuum and pressure to meet all temperature, oil consumption and sound level requirements.

Of the hundreds of companies that have been using Fruitland Mfg. vacuum pumps for many decades, all agree that once they’ve tried Fruitland, the performance and reliability speaks for itself. 800-663-9003 | sales@fruitland-mfg.com | www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com