Vacuum Systems

for Tertiary Metallurgy

Melting Applications
Vacuum Solutions
for Tertiary Metallurgy
Leybold is a world leading supplier of vacuum pumps, systems
and accessories for almost every application. Especially in the wide
field of metal production and refining, Leybold vacuum solutions are
utilized in all production steps. From secondary metallurgy degassing
processes, over tertiary metallurgy refining steps until the final heat-
treatment processes of the machined metals, at all vacuum demanding
process steps you can benefit from our long-term experience and
market specific competence.
The Leybold industrial vacuum solutions feature a durable and reliable
design. Combined with excellent performance data, this makes them
ideal suitable for demanding tertiary metallurgy applications as e.g.
VIM or VAR.

VIM Vacuum Induction Melting VAR Vacuum Arc Remelting

Melting of metal via electromagnetic Continuous remelting of a consumable

induction under vacuum. The induction electrode via an arc under vacuum.
furnace is located inside a vacuum High vacuum is maintained during the
chamber. The melted metal is refined melting process to remove impurities
under vacuum until the precise melt and prevent from oxide formation.
chemistry is achieved. Impurities are
The VAR process is used to improve
removed by chemical reaction, flotation,
standard air-melted or vacuum induction
disassociation, and volatilization.
melted ingots to produce clean, homo-
The VIM process is used to produce geneous metals with improved fatigue
stainless steels, superalloys, magnetic resistance and fracture strength.
and battery alloys, for example.
Challenges to the vacuum system
Challenges to the vacuum system n Dust in the process gas
n Dust in the process gas
n Residual humidity and aggressive
n High gas inlet temperatures gases
n Process pressures down to n Process pressures down to
10-4 mbar l/s, depending on the alloy 10-4 mbar l/s, depending on the alloy
High Vacuum Forevacuum
Oil booster high vacuum Dry vacuum systems
solutions for VIM for VIM and VAR

Matching Products
Oil Vapor Jet Pumps OB Dry Vacuum Pump Systems
Oil vapor jet pumps and systems are Vacuum systems combining Roots
characterized by offering the highest pumps with dry screw pumps provide
available pumping speed for metallur- best performance in applications invol-
gical high-vacuum processes. These ving the handling of large amounts of
pumps are rugged endurance runners dust. They are highly recommended
proven in steel production processes when reduced energy consumption
like VIM and VAR. and minimized maintenance demands
OB vapor jet pumps comprise out of are required.
a four-stage nozzle system backed Based on their inherent robustness,
up by a vapor jet stage. They are best dry screw-type pumps like the
suited for high vacuum generation in DRYVAC DV and Roots pumps as
the 10-1 to < 10-4 mbar operating range. the RUVAC WH are proven to ensure
Their pumping speed range covers highest system uptime, even for
6,000, 12,000 and 18,000 l/s pump demanding applications as VIM
sizes. or VAR.
Vacuum Pumps
for VIM and VAR Melting Processes

OB Oil Vapor Jet Pumps DRYVAC SYSTEMS

Product and process benefits DRYVAC Systems are robust, reliable Product and process benefits
and durable, ready to fulfill highest
n Best vacuum performance in its class n High tolerance to dry metallurgy dust
process requirements.
- Pumping speed 6,000 to 18,000 l/s They are ideally suited for demanding n Extreme robust, most compact and
- Operating range 10 to < 10 mbar
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industrial applications. wear-free design
- Optimum pumping speed in the The standard systems, equipped with n Hermetically sealed, no shaft-seal
pressure range of 1 to 10-3 mbar “state-of-the-art” mechanical pumps, n (depending on the chosen model)
n Highly robust and reliable are available in the following versions: n High reliability, high performance
n Modular design n Basic (no electronics) n Low power consumption and
n Easy to service n Smart with integrated power noise emission
n ECO power efficiency control unit electronics, monitoring devices for n Enegy efficent, cost effective
for optimum power consumption the purge gas system and key n Long lifetime of seals, bearings
conditions perfectly adapted to the parameters, local remote for easy and gear oil by intelligent purge gas
current oil temperature demand and user-friendly operation handling, system
- Cost reductions through and additional features, e.g.
n Minimized annual maintenance
energy savings (up to 30%) connecting a gauge head.
n World wide service support
- Increased service life of oil and n Pumping speed 450 to 7,000 m3/h
heating cartridges n Ultimate pressure down to 10-3 mbar
n Flexible modular system family
n Easy to adopt to customer needs
n Different options available, i.e.
DRYVAC Energy Saver power
saving unit
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