Micro Vacuum Pump Versus Gas Sampler Pump
The major difference between an air sampler pump and a micro vacuum pump is the quantity of air that each can move. A micro vacuum pump is designed to move large volumes of air, whereas an air sampler pump is designed to move smaller, tightly regulated amounts of air. Though each achieved the goal of moving air, the application and design of each are what set them apart. A micro vacuum pump can be used for applications both commercial and industrial, including liquid processes, food and beverage applications, medical procedures, and air-conditioning systems. On the other hand, an air sampler pump is specifically designed to meter, sample, or regulate air flow in smaller application scenarios, like in analytical or environmental monitoring.
One of the defining characteristics of a micro vacuum pump is its ability to generate a consistent, relatively high vacuum pressure at a stable rate of speed, regardless of fluctuating back pressure loads. This high-intensity vacuum pressure allows the pump to move a large amount of air quickly. A micro vacuum pump is typically a centrifugal pump that, depending on the pump design, is capable of creating vacuum pressures between 0.1 and 40 Torr.
On the other hand, an air sampler pump is designed to move smaller, volume-controlled amounts of air at a very specific rate of speed. It is not meant to move a large volume of air, but rather, to precisely meter the amount of air that it moves. An air sampler pump is typically a positive displacement pump that works by pushing a predetermined amount of air into a chamber, and is operated with a simple lever action. Depending on the pump design, it is capable of creating ultra-low vacuum pressures between 0-8 Torr, and can maintaing a space-saving, portable size.
Though both the micro vacuum pump and the air sampler pump are designed to move air, when examining their respective capabilities, the differences become apparent. The micro vacuum pump is designed to move large volumes of air, quickly, at relatively high vacuum pressures. On the other hand, the air sampler pump is designed to move smaller and critically controlled amounts of air slowly, at ultra-low vacuum pressures. Both pumps are capable of great precision and accuracy, making them ideal for a variety of applications. This precision and accuracy, combined with the superior quality construction, makes both the micro vacuum pump and the air sampler pump a wise investment for any business.
