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Pfeiffer TMH 261 — turbomolecular pump, 250 l/s

Original title: PFEIFFER VACUUM TMH 261-250-040 PM P03 626 & TC600 C 3326 181

€1.05619% below market

Market median (sold): €1.298 from 103 sales in this family

📍 Germany

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Turbomolecular pump unsuitable as primary vacuum source for WAVE freeze dryers.

Condition from photo

Exterior shows moderate dust and wear; heatsink fins intact; control electronics present; no visible oil leaks or damage.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Backing pump (rotary vane, ~€200–400)
  • Turbomolecular bearing service (€400–600)
  • Control electronics refurbishment (€150–300)

Watch out for

  • Turbomolecular pump requires a backing pump; WAVE freeze dryers use single-stage
  • No backing pump visible in listing; TC600 controller alone cannot operate this p
  • High-speed bearing wear cannot be assessed from exterior photos; internal condit

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

Specifications

Type
other
Pumping speed
~0 m³/h
Water-vapour tolerance
~0 g/h
Ultimate vacuum
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #326973006824
Last verified
Jul 27, 2026

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
TMH 261-250-040 PM P03 626
Pumping Speed
250 l/s
Inlet Diameter
DN 40 ISO-KF
Backing Pressure
< 0.1 mbar
Ultimate Pressure
< 1×10⁻⁶ mbar

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

What to look for on this family

Generic Pfeiffer vacuum pump — model family not auto-detected. Send us the listing URL for a free identification + suitability check.

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