| With everything there is a beginning process to decide | | | | the process requirements? |
| what type of vacuum pump you want to purchase. | | | | 8. Can the pump be installed easily on the system? |
| There are so many things to consider and it can | | | | 9. What maintenance requirements of problems are |
| become frustrating if you don't have any idea of what | | | | there? |
| you are doing. The big thing that happens is as you try | | | | 10. What will the cost of the pump be? |
| to figure out the best vacuum pump you come up with | | | | After asking yourself these questions and coming up |
| another question. Here are some questions that are | | | | with what your needs are the next step is to cross off |
| good to go through prior to shopping around for a | | | | all of the vacuum pumps that you don't need. Don't |
| vacuum pump. | | | | look back. Don't second guess yourself. It will make the |
| 1. What ultimate pressure is required? | | | | process way too long. |
| 2. What gas loads will be present? | | | | As you answer these questions and start shopping |
| 3. Are there process gas problems? | | | | around it is important to remember that there are |
| 4. What cleanliness levels will be required? | | | | several options out there and you might not narrow |
| 5. Will the system be opened frequently? | | | | down to only one specific vacuum pump. It is important |
| 6. Will the pump require valving and a backing pump? | | | | to remember that the best pump out there is the pump |
| 7. Do the pumping speed vs pressure curves match | | | | that is going to do the best job for you. |