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Woodworking Vacuum Solutions Brochure PUMPS AND SYSTEMS THAT IMPROVE PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY AND PROFIT DEKKER pumps are at the heart of every system: They tolerate sawdust and other contaminants Woodworking Vacuum far better than other vacuum pumps. Solutions No metal-to-metal contact; no wear High-Efficiency Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps External sealed bearings available in single-stage (capacities ranging from 35 to 2000 CFM). For larger capacities, please ask about our Maxima-K series pumps up to 39,000 CFM. • No metal-to-metal contact • Low noise levels – only 70-80 dBA • Bearings mounted external to the pumping chamber Collaborative • Designed for heavy-duty applications Engineering from • Only one moving part High-efficiency Single and Two Stage Liquid Ring Large Capacity Conical single-stage Vacuum Pumps Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Start-To-Finish design 6-2,000 CFM 1,000 to 22,000 CFM Variable discharge port 1 DEKKER TIP: Large Capacity Oil Sealed Liquid Ring Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Vacuum Pump Systems Explaining Vacuum as a Holding Force on CNC Routers 1,500 to 39,000 CFM 35-5,400 CFM 3 2 Determining how much vacuum is needed to hold down parts Atmospheric Pressure 29.92”Hg Absolute = 14.7 psia on your CNC router is a very important step when preparing Calculating the to purchase a vacuum pump or system. hold-down force: Vacuum Level and Hold-Down 36” Lubricated and Dry Rotary Vane Rotary Piston Vacuum Pumps Vacuum Pumps 17-1,280 CFM Force are Critical 12” 2-710 CFM The purpose of this explanation is to demonstrate the relationship between vacuum level and hold-down force. These The hold-down force can be calculated by the following formula: are two important factors for CNC router users who typically “HgV x 14.7 x square inches of workpiece use one or more vacuum pumps to hold down work pieces atmospheric pressure Vacuum on the router table. In general, the smaller the work piece, the applied 20 x 14.7 x (12 x 36) = 4245 Lbs more leakage through the MDF board, which requires a larger 20” HgV 29.92 Vacuum Pump Systems Water Sealed Vacuum Pump Systems vacuum pump capacity to achieve the required vacuum level. 15-10,000 CFM Vacuum Pump Systems 15-5,000 CFM In addition, the leakage will increase as more parts are routed Ask a DEKKER vacuum expert to assist you as you 15-39,000 CFM and more of the MDF board is exposed. Determining the proper consider these other application variables: hold-down force therefore is critical. Altitude: Altitude has an effect on the hold-down force and The hold-down force depends on the type and quality of the must be taken into consideration, especially on smaller parts. router tools and the force generated by the depth of cut and INCREASE YOUR INDUSTRIAL VACUUM KNOWLEDGE Leaks: Minimizing of leaks and regular cleaning of the DISTRIBUTED BY feeding speed. As a rule of thumb the average hold-down force table will improve performance. dekkervacuum.com on a single piece should be around 2000 lbs. Inlet Filtration: Dusty operating conditions require efficient and proper inlet filtration and proper maintenance with regular cleaning. 9001 2015 Ask a DEKKER vacuum expert to perform a vacuum performance ISOCERTIFIED assessment or visit our website at www.dekkervacuum.com. DKR_WOODWORKING_06/2019_REV. 3 GOLD STANDARD SUPPORT Your Knowledge-Backed Guarantee. Need help sizing a vacuum pump? Having application problems? With over 100 years of combined experience, we’ve made it our business to know your needs as well as our systems capabilities. With DEKKER, you get a team of vacuum experts dedicated to helping you resolve system challenges, streamline processes, and optimize results. dekkervacuum.com The Experts in Vacuum Solutions 888.925.5444 Call DEKKER: The Experts in Vacuum Solutions at 888-925-5444 for application expertise. Maintenance, service and repair so you keep operating at maximum efficiency. 888.925.5444 | dekkervacuum.com 9001 2015 ISOCERTIFIED Your Factory Doesn’t Work, Unless Your Vacuum Pumps Work… The Best Vacuum Solutions for Woodworking and Furniture Manufacturing Applications THE TESTIMONIAL The DEKKER difference means reliable and DEKKER Ask our customers: performance, maximum efficiency, “We felt it was important Oil-Sealed Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Systems NEW Generation of Liquid Ring Technology VACUUM custom solutions and the longest (Capacities ranging from 35 - 5,400 CFM) The air-cooled pump system to talk with a CNC expert Our new oil-sealed liquid ring vacuum pump system is ideal for SOLUTIONS that gives you ultimate reliability under the toughest conditions, from the CNC routing and other woodworking applications that require about the router table warranties in the vacuum industry. people who pioneered the first oil-sealed liquid ring vacuum pump system. APPROACH purchase and to consult deep vacuum and powerful hold-down force. The one problem nearly every wood manufacturing Vmax systems offer: with a vacuum expert • Rugged, high quality, industrial systems, providing • Ultimate hold-down force eliminates parts slippage application has in common is sawdust. You can never about the vacuum pump years of trouble-free operation • Compact design, small footprint 1 completely eliminate it, so your vacuum pump or system purchase. We knew that • Durable, long life liquid ring vacuum pump(s) • Extremely low operating noise level should be sawdust tolerant. No one makes tougher sawdust contamination of • Patented DX-5 and DX-7 separators eliminate oil carryover concerns • Sawdust tolerant vacuum pumps and systems than DEKKER. the vacuum pump was a • Only system on the market with a full 3-year warranty • Available in duplex models, stacked upright for space-savings big issue that could cause The Perfect Solution: • Extended life seal fluid (10,000+ hours) is not used as a lubricant a lot of problems down 3 2 The Vmax oil-sealed liquid ring vacuum pump system with • Extremely low operating noise level the road. the Titan liquid ring pump at its heart can handle some • Carryover of minimal amounts of soft solids does not cause damage • ControlDEK® – Programmable Logic Controller Although we considered carryover of soft solids without damage to the internal a number of different parts of the pump, because it features grease-lubricated 100% Oil-Free (Dry) Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems ControlDEK® benefits: vacuum systems, we external bearings isolated from the pumping chamber and Air-cooled, heavy-duty, non-lubricated pumps in capacities ranging from 2 – 100 CFM. • Remote monitoring capability decided to go with no metal-to-metal contact inside the pumping chamber. These are heavy-duty, motor-mounted units that are extremely reliable, low maintenance pumps • Flexible platform for user changes and upgrades for industrial applications. 1 DEKKER due to their For cost-effective ways to maximize efficiency and reduce • Simplified system multiplexing five-step air/oil separator, operating costs, consider the Vmax system with Variable Design features include: • Long-life graphite composite vane material Application and external bearings Frequency Drive (VFD). The benefits of Variable Frequency Drive Technology • Built-in inlet filter for models of 1HP and higher assessment isolated from the pumping with Variable Call DEKKER for a FREE Vacuum CNC routers have maximum-hold control on work pieces with custom • Direct drive chamber. Frequency Drive provides: solutions that use the liquid ring oil-sealed vacuum pump systems. Performance Assessment • Control of power consumption • Low noise level Variable speed technology allows equipment to respond more precisely to different loads We have been very pleased At DEKKER, our wide range of vacuum pumps and • Control of current inrush • Compact design 75% 2 system configurations provide solutions for every with varied motor speed to match changing machine and usage requirements. vane with our choice.The unit The net result is better control and operation at up to 50% reduced horsepower–saving • Control of vacuum Great for woodworking, insertion high-demand application in the woodworking and vacuum chucking, and lifting. (50% more has been running flawlessly considerable energy and reducing waste due to part slippage caused by insufficient • Control of material damage and waste than other pumps) longer vane life! Baseline furniture-making industries.Whatever your application, 10,000 hours since day one. That’s ten flow or vacuum level. • Control of costs and ROI evaluation years of full time use! we can design custom vacuum pump systems that Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps and Systems Exclusive design with fewer Because of our growth, work in your environment. vanes and longer vane life. Lubricated single-stage pumps with an integrated closed loop oil-recirculation 75% vane insertion (50% more than we will be adding another Cost Savings Example: One consultation with our vacuum experts will system, in capacities ranging from 2 – 710 CFM. Rugged, reliable, and economical. competitive pumps) provides longer 3 Vmax with VFD and plan In a facility operating a 40 HP vacuum pump system with Variable Frequency Drive, let us assume the system would be running at maximum load vane life–up to 10,000 hours! demonstrate the DEKKER difference. We will find for only 50% of the time. The VFD would be in operation the rest of the time at maximum turndown, resulting in reduced power consumption • Heavy-duty construction to upgrade our existing vacuum solutions that improve performance and of 50%. A 40 HP vacuum pump system with VFD yields the following results: • Compact design Solutions Vmax with an additional deliver a rapid payback on investment due to reduced • Gas ballast valve is standard on most models VFD controller. Like any presentation downtime and decreased maintenance. EXAMPLE: Two shifts at 8 hours each is 16 hours per day. With a 6 day work week we have 96 hours per week or 4,992 hours per year.
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