Used Vacuum PumpsLeyboldSogevac SV

Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold Sogevac SV40 — rotary vane, 40 m³/h

Original title: Leybold SV40 BIFC Vacuum Pump 31 CFM @ 0.5 mbar 240V 1PH variable speed VFD

€82826% below market

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

🟡 OK with refurb

Suitable for FD440; typical refurb needed before deployment.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, foil-wrapped inlet/outlet ports, mounted on light-blue base frame, no visible oil leaks or damage.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change and filter service (~€80)
  • Exhaust filter replacement (~€80)
  • Soft-starter or VFD integration (~€280)

Watch out for

  • Nameplate partially obscured; exact model variant not fully legible in photos
  • VFD controller shown separately; integration status and compatibility unclear

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 #157374620554
Last verified
Aug 6, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
Leybold Sogevac SV40 BIFC
Pumping speed S(N₂)
max. 40 m³/h
Ultimate vacuum
≤ 0.1 mbar
Water-vapour tolerance
~140 g/h
Electrical (50 Hz)
230 V 50 Hz 1.50 kW
Electrical (60 Hz)
230 V 60 Hz 1.50 kW
Power factor
0.78–0.82
Current (50 Hz)
6.60 A
Current (60 Hz)
6.00 A
Oil type
Leybold Öl
Weight
8 kg
Temperature class
ta40°C, Ins.cl. S1
IP rating
IP40
Insulation class
IK08
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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