Used Vacuum PumpsLeyboldSogevac SV

Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold SV40 950 05 SOGEVAC Vacuum Pump, 32.4cfm, 3Ø 200-230/460VAC, G1-1/4in

€1.558

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

📍 USA

🟡 OK with refurb

Suitable for FD440 but age and service history unknown; typical refurb advised.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, no visible oil leaks or damage. Motor and pump housing in fair condition. Age and internal wear cannot be assessed from photos.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change and filter service: €80–120
  • Exhaust filter replacement: €80
  • Soft-starter (optional, for grid stability): €280

Watch out for

  • Nameplate partially obscured; exact model and serial number difficult to confirm
  • Price €1,558 is above recent median (€698); verify condition and service history

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
Year
1996 (per nameplate)
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #406888289058
Last verified
Jun 12, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
SV40 950 05
Serial
J96 12 00074
Year (plate)
1996
Pumping speed
40 m³/h
Ultimate vacuum
≤ 0.1 mbar

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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