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Pfeiffer TSH 242 — turbomolecular pump, 50 Hz

Original title: Pfeiffer Balzers Pumpeneinheit Vakuumpumpe Pumpensteuerung

€3.000above market

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

📍 Germany

🟡 OK with refurb

Turbomolecular pump suitable for WAVE as backing/roughing stage; needs refurbishment assessment.

Condition from photo

Externally clean, mounted on frame with control electronics and Pfeiffer vacuum pump. No visible oil leaks or damage. Hoses and cabling intact.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Bearing service / rotor inspection: €400–600
  • Exhaust filter replacement: €80–120
  • Control electronics refurbishment: €150–250

Watch out for

  • Turbomolecular pump requires backing pump (visible Pfeiffer unit present, but co
  • Age and internal wear cannot be assessed from photos; rotor balance critical for

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 #122080160870
Last verified
Aug 19, 2026

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
TSH 242
Serial
PM S02 220 L199
Type
TSH 242
Manufacturer Part No.
PM S02 220 L199
Tension (Spannung)
1 × 220 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Rated current (Nennstrom)
2.5 A
Switching diagram (Schaltplan)
PM 021 557 – S
Weight (Gewicht)
77.0 kg
Origin
Made in Germany

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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