Vacuum Pumps and System Set-up KitsHere is a quiet, compact, light weight 115v Vacuum PumpThe perfect power source for your Vacuum Chuck System.This pump is compact at 15" long (including the filter/separater and gauge as shown) and 9" high with a weight of about 21 pounds. Rated at 4.2 cfm and 1/3 hp, it has the power and cfm (cubic feet per minute) capability necessary for vacuum chucking on a woodturning lathe. With a nice built-in carry handle it is also small and light weight enough for easy portability from one lathe to another, or for transporting to demo or show sites. Quiet operation and 115v power are big pluses for this pump, and the included filter and vacuum gauge are also usable features.
This product is an import. We would prefer offering a domestic pump, but domestic manufactured pumps are just too expensive for most turner's budget. We’ve tested
several different styles from various manufacturers and most are not
really suitable for woodturning use. Either there is too much oil mist
exhausted into the air, too much noise, not enough cfm capacity to keep
up with the leakage turners may encounter, or just poor quality. The
pump passed all the tests with high marks. This is an oilless diaphragm type pump. The advantage of the diaphragm pump over others is that it provides a high flow-rate for the given horsepower. The limitation is that it cannot pull 30” of Hg – the limit is about 24" - 25”. As with all vacuum pumps, the performance will be variable based on the altitude (ambient pressure) where it is being used. That's not a problem for us, since we really never need more vacuum power - I rarely, if ever, exceed 18-20 inches when vacuum chucking. However, we frequently need to deal with leaky work pieces and this pump's high flow-rate is a definite advantage when leaks are unavoidable. The pump is extremely quiet and the large, soft rubber feet
dampen the vibration factor that is common with all diaphragm type
pumps. We feel confident that you will like this pump. It will
give you good service at a very reasonable price - you will be happy.
What You Get
Read about setting up a system here - http://jtturningtools.com/install-instructions We highly recommend the use of our Vacuum System Hardware Kit with this pump, as it provides the proper gauge, filter, valve, and correct fittings for a quick and easy system set-up. See this kit further down on this page. Order your's today!The price for the pump including filter and gauge is $199.00, plus $25.00 shipping, direct from warehouse.To place your order, click the "Add to Cart" button below.(Domestic U.S. orders only - for International orders, contact us)
Vacuum System Hardware KitEverything you need to connect your pump and complete your vacuum system.Our System Hardware Kit contains the following items:
All of the major components of this package have been field tested
for over two years in our shop and have proven to be reliable. There
are alternate mounting holes on three sides of the manifold, providing
for any mounting method you prefer. Industrial Strength Velcro
fastening material is also included to mount the manifold to the side
or back of the headstock on lathes where adequate space exists. View the document "Installing the Vacuum System Hardware Kit" on our Product Installation Instructions page.
The price for the Vacuum System Hardware Kit is $110.00To place your order, click the "Add to Cart" button below.(Domestic U.S. orders only - for International orders, contact us)
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