Vacuum Systems

LACO engineers design vacuum systems for degassing, altitude testing, package testing, physics research, product testing, and vacuum storage. Each system centers on a stainless steel or acrylic chamber and includes integrated controls and automation for efficient operation. Our engineers build every system for high performance and precision in demanding vacuum applications.

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

Custom Solution | Cart Vacuum Degassing System for R&D Products
  • System Configuration: 24″ DIA x 28″ H Series VI Vertical Cylindrical Industrial Vacuum Chamber, made of 304 stainless steel with hinged lid
    and hold down clamps and ISO160 Viewport, Borosilicate Glass, 6″ Viewable area
  • System Platform: Heavy Duty Cart mounted vacuum degas system including, carbon steel wheeled
    cart w/ locking casters, standard cart height
  • System ports:
  • Pumping System: Integrated vacuum system with 14 cfm oil sealed two stage rotary vane vacuum pump

Vacuum Degassing Systems

12″ X 18″ Tabletop Degassing System (Dry Pump / 3.5 CFM)

LACO Custom Standard Tabletop Vacuum Degassing System provides an economical and efficient solution to your degassing application

Features

  • Clear acrylic chamber vacuum chamber for full visibility
  • 3.5 CFM UN-250VH dry piston pump ideal for clean room applications
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing
  • All items installed onto a 24″ x 18″ tabletop base
  • Includes appropriate packaging for shipping system safely and efficiently to customer destination

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Package Testing Systems

Custom Solution | Clear Acrylic Cube Package Testing System for Electronic Device Products
  • 12″ Cube Clear (CC) acrylic vacuum chamber
  • Top-loading, hinged lid, ideal for product testing applications
  • 360° visibility for testing visibility
  • Custom chambers are available to match your application specifications
  • System is mounted on a LACO custom Ruggedized mobile frame cart with wheels and leveling feet

Vacuum Degassing Systems

12″ X 18″ Cart Degassing System (Two Stage / 6 CFM)

Our standard two-stage cart-mounted vacuum degassing system offers an efficient and portable solution for degassing compounds such as epoxies, urethanes, and resins. This complete system includes a two-stage rotary vane pump, 12″ x 18″ vacuum chamber, and manual valves for full control. Built on a rugged steel cart with locking casters.

Features

  • 12″ DIA x 18″ H Series VI Vacuum Chamber
  • 6 CFM pumping speed
  • Two Stage Oil-Sealed Rotary Vane Pump and digital vacuum gauge ideal for degassing epoxies
  • Portable system mounted on heavy-duty painted carbon steel frame cart with locking casters
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing

All prices are in US$. Website pricing is good only for the USA. Please call for International pricing.

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

12″ X 18″ Cart Degassing System (Two Stage / 14 CFM)

Our standard two-stage cart-mounted vacuum degassing system offers an efficient and portable solution for degassing compounds such as epoxies, urethanes, and resins. This complete system includes a two-stage rotary vane pump, 12″ x 18″ vacuum chamber, and manual valves for full control. Built on a rugged steel cart with locking casters.

Features

  • 12″ DIA x 18″ H Series VI Vacuum Chamber
  • 14 CFM pumping speed
  • Two-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pump and digital vacuum gauge ideal for degassing epoxies
  • Portable system mounted on heavy-duty painted carbon steel frame cart with locking casters
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down process
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing

Resources

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

12″ X 18″ Cart Degassing System (One Stage / 15 CFM)

Our standard two-stage cart-mounted vacuum degassing system offers an efficient and portable solution for degassing compounds such as epoxies, urethanes, and resins. This complete system includes a two-stage rotary vane pump, 12″ x 18″ vacuum chamber, and manual valves for full control. Built on a rugged steel cart with locking casters.

Features

  • 12″ DIA x 18″ H Series VI Vacuum Chamber
  • 15 CFM pumping speed
  • Single stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pump and digital vacuum gauge
  • Portable system mounted on heavy-duty painted carbon steel frame cart with locking casters
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing

Resources

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

18″ X 20″ Cart Degassing System (Two Stage / 14 CFM)

Our standard two-stage cart-mounted vacuum degassing system offers an efficient and portable solution for degassing compounds such as epoxies, urethanes, and resins. This complete system includes a two-stage rotary vane pump, 18″ x 20″ vacuum chamber, and manual valves for full control. Built on a rugged steel cart with locking casters.

Key Features

  • LACO’s 18″ DIA x 20″ HSeries VI Vacuum Chamber
  • 14 CFM pumping speed
  • Two-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump and digital vacuum gauge ideal for degassing epoxies
  • Portable system mounted on heavy-duty frame with locking casters
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing

Resources

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

18″ X 20″ Cart Degassing System (One Stage / 15 CFM)

Our standard single-stage cart-mounted vacuum degassing system offers an efficient and portable solution for degassing compounds such as epoxies, urethanes, and resins. This complete system includes a single-stage rotary vane pump, 18″ x 20″ vacuum chamber, and manual valves for full control. Built on a rugged steel cart with locking casters.

Key Features

  • 18″ DIA x 20″ H LACO Series VI Vacuum Chamber
  • 15 CFM pumping seed
  • Single-stage oil-sealed rotary vane pump and digital vacuum gauge
  • Portable system mounted on heavy-duty frame with locking casters
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing

Resources

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Package Testing Systems

12″ x 18″ Tabletop Package Testing System

Be confident in your package integrity and meet ASTM package testing standards with the convenience and simplicity of our standard Tabletop Package Testing System. Our large 12″ DIA x 18″ H full-visibility acrylic test chamber is ideal for package testing medium size products.

Reliable product packaging is critical to prevent spills, contamination, and ensure product integrity during transportation. Issues such as packaging material compatibility, sealing machine setup, and contamination are factors that can affect the packaging seal reliability. Package testing in a vacuum environment can be a useful way of determining the integrity of product packaging.

Features

  • ASTM D3078-02(2021) – meets Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
  • ASTM D4991-07 – meets Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
  • Acrylic chamber equipped with internal hold down disc for ensuring buoyant packages remain submerged during testing
  • Clear chamber construction allows for easy visibility and detection of air bubbles
  • Vacuum pump includes an adjustable valve for controlling the vacuum level to match the required specification
  • Includes drain port and manual valve for easy system draining
  • Pump and chamber are hard mounted to system base
  • 110 V or 220 V configurable

All prices are in US$. Website pricing is good only for the USA. Please call for International pricing.

Resources

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Package Testing Systems

8″ x 12″ Tabletop Package Testing System

Be confident in our package integrity that meets ASTM package testing standards with the convenience and simplicity of our standard Tabletop Package Testing System. Our 8″ DIA x 12″ H full-visibility acrylic test chamber is ideal for package testing small product packaging.

Reliable product packaging is critical to prevent spills, contamination, and ensure product integrity during transportation. Issues such as packaging material compatibility, sealing machine setup, and contamination are factors that can affect the packaging seal reliability. Package testing in a vacuum environment can be a useful way of determining the integrity of product packaging.

Features

  • ASTM D3078-02(2021) – meets Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
  • ASTM D4991-07 – meets Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
  • Acrylic chamber equipped with internal hold down disc for ensuring buoyant packages remain submerged during testing
  • Clear chamber construction allows for easy visibility and detection of air bubbles
  • Vacuum pump includes an adjustable valve for controlling the vacuum level to match the required specification
  • Pump and chamber are hard mounted to system base
  • 110 V or 220 V configurable

All prices are in US$. Website pricing is good only for the USA. Please call for International pricing.

Resources

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

8″ X 12″ Tabletop Degassing System (Dry Pump / 3.5 CFM)

The Tabletop Vacuum Degassing System is an economical and efficient solution for degassing compounds like epoxies, resins, and silicones. Ideal for benchtop and clean room applications where visibility and cleanliness matter.

Features

  • 8″ x 12″ clear acrylic vacuum chamber for full visibility
  • UN-250VH dry piston pump 3.5 CFM ideal for clean room applications
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing

Resources

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

8″ X 10″ Tabletop Degassing System (Two Stage / 3 CFM)

The Standard Two-Stage Tabletop Vacuum Degassing System is an economical and efficient solution for removing air and moisture from compounds like epoxies, silicones, and resins. Ideal for benchtop and clean room applications.

Key Features

  • 8″ DIA x 10″ H LACO Series VI Vacuum Chamber
  • Two Stage Oil-Sealed Rotary Vane Pump and digital vacuum gauge ideal for degassing epoxies
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing.
  • Includes packaging for shipping system safely and efficiently to customer destination

Resources

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Vacuum Degassing Systems

6″ X 9″ Tabletop Degassing System (Two Stage / 3 CFM)

The Standard Two-Stage Tabletop Vacuum Degassing System is an economical and efficient solution for removing air and moisture from compounds like epoxies, silicones, and resins. Ideal for benchtop and clean room applications.

Key Features

  • 6″ DIA x 9″ H LACO Series VI Vacuum Chamber
  • Two Stage Oil-Sealed Rotary Vane Pump and digital vacuum gauge ideal for degassing epoxies
  • Manual vacuum valve for full control of vacuum pump-down 
  • Manual vent valves prevent overflows during compound degassing
  • Includes packaging for shipping system safely and efficiently to customer destination

Resources

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Frontier Bake-Out Systems

High Vacuum Bake-Out System for Degassing Military and Commercial Aerospace Electrical Parts
  • System Platform: Custom 24″ Cube High (CH) Vacuum Chamber features a stainless steel body and front-loading hinged swing door with clamp closure
  • System Enclosure: Ruggedized frame w/heavy-duty casters and electrical panel enclosure
  • Process Controller: HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller provides automated vacuum and temperature control
  • Shelf: three adjustable shelves/trays for customer parts
  • Pump Package: W2V80 Two Stage Oil Sealed Rotary Vane Pump with exhaust filter and NW style metal vacuum hose and High Vacuum turbo Pump
  • Heating System: Eexternally heated wall design located on top, bottom, and both sides. Door is not heated.

Product Testing Systems

Custom Solution | High Vacuum System for Semiconductor Product Manufacturing
  • Chamber Configuration: 30” cube high-vacuum, stainless steel chamber with 6-inch glass viewport, and internal LED lighting
  • Chamber Ports: NW16, NW25, NW40, CF100 , CF200 (2x) and CF2.75 (4x)
  • Process Controller: Programmable test recipes and data logging for vacuum and pressure via the VC-3500 process controller
  • System Configuration: Fully enclosed system control panel, vacuum chamber, and vacuum controller mounted on ruggedized mobile cart with locking swivel casters
  • Pump Package: Dry scroll pump (36 CFM) and high-vacuum turbo pump

Package Testing Systems

Custom Solution | Package Testing System for Pharmaceutical Products
  • 20” cube clear acrylic vacuum chamber
  • Top-loading, hinged configuration with screw hold-down latches
  • Ruggedized mobile cart with casters
  • VC-3500 Vacuum Controller w/7” color touchscreen
  • LACO UN-250V Dry Oil-Free Vacuum Pump
  • Small compressor allowing for pressurization
  • Options for additional ports, shelving, electrical and t/c feedthroughs are available
    upon request

Vacuum Degassing Systems

Custom Solution | Thermal Vacuum Degas System for National Laboratory
  • Heavy duty, ruggedized mobile cart
  • 15” DIA x 15” H stainless steel vacuum chamber
  • Custom HVC-1000 heater and vacuum controller
  • External cylindrical band heaters
  • FM approved over-temperature protection
  • Quick start/stop toggle switch for heater
  • Adjustable setpoint control
  • Convection gauge controller with digital pressure display

Vacuum Storage Systems

Custom Solution | Multi-Chamber Vacuum Storage System for Medical Components
  • Construction:
    • Four independent vacuum chamber with multiple shelves (adjustable and removable)
    • Stainless Steel frames and panels
    • Dual clear door design allowing for product pass-through and easy viewing
  • Test process:
    • Test up to 10 recipe configurations with adjustable parameters
    • Tight tolerance setpoint control
    • Evacuation, vent, and hold
    • Test data collected directly to USB drive
  • Controls:
    • Dual HMI controllers featuring a large touchscreen and graphical display of data
    • Dual multi-stage dry roots pumps
    • Automatic controlled electric valves
    • Manual or automatic valve control

Package Testing Systems

24″ X 18″ Cart Package Testing System
  • ASTM D3078-02(2013) – meets Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
  • ASTM D4991-07 – meets Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
  • Acrylic chamber equipped with internal hold down disc for ensuring buoyant packages remain submerged during testing
  • Clear chamber construction allows for easy visibility and detection of air bubbles
  • Vacuum pump includes an adjustable valve for controlling the vacuum level to match the required specification
  • Includes drain port and manual valve for easy system draining
  • Pump and chamber hard mounted to mobile cart

Reliable product packaging is critical to prevent spills, contamination, and ensure product integrity during transportation. Issues such as packaging material compatibility, sealing machine setup, and contamination are factors that can affect the packaging seal reliability. Package testing in a vacuum environment can be a useful way of determining the integrity of product packaging.

Package Testing Systems

24″ X 24″ Cart Package Testing System
  • ASTM D3078-02(2013) – meets Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
  • ASTM D4991-07 – meets Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
  • Acrylic chamber equipped with internal hold down disc for ensuring buoyant packages remain submerged during testing
  • Clear chamber construction allows for easy visibility and detection of air bubbles
  • Vacuum pump includes an adjustable valve for controlling the vacuum level to match the required specification
  • Includes drain port and manual valve for easy system draining
  • Pump and chamber hard mounted to mobile cart

Reliable product packaging is critical to prevent spills, contamination, and ensure product integrity during transportation. Issues such as packaging material compatibility, sealing machine setup, and contamination are factors that can affect the packaging seal reliability. Package testing in a vacuum environment can be a useful way of determining the integrity of product packaging.

Package Testing Systems

18″ X 20″ Cart Package Testing System
  • ASTM D3078-02(2013) – meets Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
  • ASTM D4991-07 – meets Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
  • Acrylic chamber equipped with internal hold down disc for ensuring buoyant packages remain submerged during testing
  • All clear chamber allows for easy visibility and detection of air bubbles
  • Vacuum pump includes an adjustable valve for controlling the vacuum level to match the required specification
  • Includes drain port and manual valve for easy system draining
  • Pump and chamber hard mounted to mobile cart

Reliable product packaging is critical to prevent spills, contamination, and ensure product integrity during transportation. Issues such as packaging material compatibility, sealing machine setup, and contamination are factors that can affect the packaging seal reliability. Package testing in a vacuum environment can be a useful way of determining the integrity of product packaging.

Vacuum Degassing Systems

Custom Solution | Automated Vacuum Degassing System
  • Pneumatic actuated lid lift via manual actuating valve — allowing lid to move up, down, and side-to-side rotation.
  • Electrical mixer mounted on lid with variable speed drive and manual controller
  • Internal disc heater with electrical and thermocouple feedthroughs
  • RTD probe installed in lid for immersion into test product for use as the temperature control point for the disc heater
  • HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller provides automated vacuum and temperature control, customizable software, and adjustable test recipes. Controller provides ability to record both pressure and temperature, automate timer based on temperature, and automatic shutoff

Vacuum Degassing Systems

Custom Solution | Degassing Chamber for Filling Valve Cartridges
  • Custom aluminum chamber with acrylic hinged door and door switch
  • Servo motor and controller with Ferrofluidic vacuum rated feedthrough and ball screw mechanism designed to raise and lower the cartridges
  • Door mounted signal automatically initiates process
  • System designed for up to 500 cycles per day
  • Vent and evacuation ports
  • Digital vacuum gauge

Vacuum Degassing Systems

Custom Solution | Thermal Degassing System for Energy Components
  • Custom 30″ DIA x 15″ H stainless steel vacuum chamber with internal shelf and heating element
  • HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller provides automated vacuum and temperature control, customizable software, and adjustable test recipes. Controller provides ability to record both pressure and temperature, automate timer based on temperature, and automatic shutoff.
  • Integrated, portable degas system includes pump, chamber, gauges, oil mist eliminator, trap ,spare components, vacuum oil, and all related hoses and fittings.