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Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold Sogevac SV40 — rotary vane, 40 m³/h

Original title: LEYBOLD SV40 BI 960331V3004 SOGEVAC SINGLE STAGE OIL-SEALED ROTARY VANE VAC PUMP

€1.395

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

📍 USA

🟢 Good fit

Excellent match for FD440; single-stage design proven on WAVE machines.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, white/grey finish intact, no visible oil leaks, labels legible, gas-ballast valve present.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change (mineral ISO VG32) — €30
  • Exhaust filter replacement — €80
  • Gas-ballast service/seal inspection — €60

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
2005 (per nameplate)
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #196352519040
Last verified
Jul 4, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
SV40 BI 960331V3004
Serial
30000435440
Year (plate)
2005
Manufacturer
Leybold Vacuum, Leyhold GmbH
Model
SV40 BI 960331V3004
Serial Number
30000435440
Oil Type
Mineral Oil ISO VG32
Oil Capacity
45 kg
Year
2005
Origin
Made in France
Approvals
CE
Oil Sight Glass
Present
Gas Ballast
Open/Closed valve
Exhaust Port
Refoulement
Inlet Port
Aspiration
Oil Drain
Vidange
Oil Filling
Remplissage

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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