Vacuum pump repair insights, maintenance tips & industry articles
Explore articles focused on vacuum pump maintenance, troubleshooting, repair planning, parts sourcing, and equipment reliability.
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The Vactek blog serves maintenance teams, engineers, technicians, and buyers who need useful information about industrial vacuum equipment. It publishes practical content that helps readers identify problems earlier, understand service options, and make better decisions around repair, maintenance, and replacement.
Repair Planning
Repair vs. remanufacture vs. replace: How to make the right call on your vacuum pump
Rising equipment costs and long lead times on new pumps make the repair-or-replace decision more consequential than ever. Here is the framework Vactek uses to evaluate every pump that comes through the shop.
March 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Maintenance Guides
Rotary vane pump preventative maintenance: An interval-by-interval reference
Daily checks, 500-hour tasks, annual overhauls, this reference guide covers every maintenance interval for oil-sealed rotary vane pumps, with notes on what to look for and when to escalate to a service center.
February 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Brand Guides
Edwards RV vs. EM series: Choosing the right pump for your application
Edwards RV and EM series rotary vane pumps serve overlapping but distinct application ranges. This guide covers the key differences in performance, inlet configuration, maintenance requirements, and service considerations.
February 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Parts & Sourcing
OEM vs. aftermarket vacuum pump parts: What procurement teams need to know
Aftermarket parts can cost 30% to 50% less than OEM equivalents, but the total cost of ownership calculation is more complex. Here is how to evaluate the trade-offs for your maintenance program.
January 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Troubleshooting
7 signs your vacuum pump needs service, before it fails completely
Most vacuum pump failures give weeks of warning signs first. Knowing what to watch for, and acting on it, is the difference between a scheduled service visit and an emergency replacement.
January 8, 2026 · 6 min read
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Topics covered
Vacuum pump troubleshooting
Learn how to identify common warning signs such as low performance, noise, overheating, leaks, contamination, and cycle instability.
Preventative maintenance
Understand how maintenance intervals, oil condition, filters, seals, and operating environments affect equipment life and reliability.
Repair vs. replacement
Compare the factors that influence whether repair, remanufacturing, or replacement is the better long-term path.
Parts & OEM support
Find guidance on parts sourcing, consumables, compatibility, and planning around older or hard-to-find pump models.