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Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold Sogevac SV 28 BI — rotary vane, 40 m³/h

Original title: LEYBOLD SV28BI 960273 SOGEVAC SV 28 BI 3PH ROTARY VANE PUMP W/ GAS BALLAST, 1.5L

€4.848above market

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

📍 India

🟡 OK with refurb

Suitable for FD440; price 3× market median suggests overvaluation.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, no visible oil leaks or damage; motor label readable; gas-ballast assembly intact.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change and filter service (~€110)
  • Gas-ballast seal inspection (~€60)
  • Soft-starter for 3-phase (~€280)

Watch out for

  • Asking price €4,800 is ~3.2× the median (€1,501) for this family; significant ov
  • Internal wear and seal condition cannot be assessed from exterior photos alone.

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 #318420639191
Last verified
Jul 5, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
SV 28 BI
Manufacturer
Leybold
Model
SV 28 BI
Type
SOGEVAC
Part No.
960273

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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