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Pfeiffer Balzers TPH 170 — turbomolecular pump

Original title: Pfeiffer Balzers TPH 170 Vakuumpumpe

€1.350

Market median (sold): €1.298 from 103 sales in this family

📍 Germany

🟡 OK with refurb

Turbomolecular pump; suitable for WAVE but requires backing pump integration.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, no visible oil leaks or damage. Nameplate legible. Mounting flange and electrical connector intact.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Backing pump (rotary vane, 2–5 m³/h) — €400–800
  • Turbomolecular pump oil (synthetic, 1 L) — €80–120
  • Soft-starter / VFD controller — €280–500

Watch out for

  • Turbomolecular pumps require a dedicated backing pump; cannot operate standalone
  • No backing pump visible in listing; verify availability before purchase.

WAVE AI estimate from photo + specs only — not a substitute for our physical pre-purchase check.

Specifications

Type
other
Pumping speed
~0 m³/h
Water-vapour tolerance
~0 g/h
Ultimate vacuum
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #256814706930
Last verified
Aug 19, 2026

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
TPH 170
Manufacturer
Pfeiffer Balzers
Model
TPH 170

Auto-extracted from one of the listing photos. Verify on the real unit before purchase.

What to look for on this family

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