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Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold Sogevac SV 40 BI — rotary vane, 40 m³/h

Original title: Leybold Vakuumpumpe Sogevac SV 40 BI von Leroy Somer

€2.125above market

Market median (sold): €1.501 from 15 sales in this family

📍 Germany

🟢 Good fit

Excellent match for FD440; proven family, good ultimate vacuum and water tolerance.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, no visible oil leaks, labels intact, motor and housing in good order.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change and filter service (~€110)
  • Gas-ballast service (~€60)
  • Soft-starter for smooth ramp-up (~€280)

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

Specifications

Type
Oil-sealed rotary vane
Pumping speed
~40 m³/h
Water-vapour tolerance
~140 g/h
Ultimate vacuum
≤ 0.1 mbar
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #256971101027
Last verified
Jul 5, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
Sogevac SV 40 BI
Pumping speed S(N₂)
40 m³/h
Ultimate vacuum
≤ 0.1 mbar
Water-vapour tolerance
~140 g/h
Type
Rotary vane
Manufacturer
Leybold

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

What to look for on this family

Single-stage oil-sealed with gas-ballast. Cheap entry into the Leybold ecosystem. Slightly higher ultimate vacuum than two-stage, so drying tails are a bit longer.

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