Used Vacuum PumpsLeyboldSogevac SV

Leybold · Sogevac SV

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

Original title: Leybold RUVAC WSU 501 Roots Blower Booster + SOGEVAC Vacuum Pump Skid – Untested

€2.325above market

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

📍 USA

🟡 OK with refurb

Suitable for FD440; untested condition requires full service before use.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, mounted on frame with motor and booster. Oil level visible in sight glass. No obvious leaks or damage visible.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change and filter service — €80–120
  • Exhaust filter replacement — €60–100
  • Soft-starter or VFD (optional) — €250–350

Watch out for

  • Untested — no performance verification provided
  • Booster + pump assembly adds complexity; verify both units function

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 #406499539686
Last verified
Jul 5, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
WSU 501
Serial
T1733
Type
WSU 501
Serial No.
20900572796
Oil fill
0.5 Liter
Oil fill
0.7 Liter
Vol. flow rate m³/h, 50/60 Hz
505
Max. diff. pressure mbar
80
Manufacturer
Leybold Vakuum GmbH, Bonner Str. 498, 50968 Köln
Origin
Made in Germany
Approvals
CE

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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