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Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold Sogevac SV40 BI — rotary vane, 40 m³/h

Original title: Leybold Sogevac SV40 BI Single-Stage Oil-Sealed Rotary Vane Pump Leroy Somer sc

€71636% below market

Market median (sold): €1.116 from 55 sales in this family

📍 USA

🟡 OK with refurb

Suitable for FD440; good specs but age and cosmetics warrant inspection.

Condition from photo

Exterior shows age and dust; oil level/leaks not visible; motor label readable; no obvious damage.

Likely refurb / add-ons

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

Watch out for

  • Pump age unknown; internal wear cannot be assessed from photos
  • Price significantly below median (€1,501); verify pump history and performance

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 #155117867909
Last verified
Aug 11, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
SV 40 BI
Pressure maximum abs.
mbar
Maximum abs. operating pressure in conti
mbar
Manufacturer
Leybold
Approval
CE
Manufacturer No.
238784
Operating voltage range
180–264 V, 50/60 Hz

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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