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Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold Sogevac SV40 BI — rotary vane, 40 m³/h

Original title: Leybold Sogevac SV40BI Single Phase Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump 230VAC w Gas Ballast

€51154% below market

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

📍 USA · Yr 2017

🟢 Good fit

Excellent match for FD440; proven family, good pumping speed, gas ballast equipped.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, white housing intact, black motor undamaged. Oil sight glass visible. No visible leaks or corrosion.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change & filter service (€80–120)
  • Gas ballast valve inspection (€60)
  • Soft-starter module, if needed (€280)

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
2017
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #157826882862
Last verified
Jun 12, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
SV 40 BI
Pressure max. abs. de fonctionnement en
1000 mbar
Operating voltage range
200–240 V
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Power (50 Hz)
1.5 kW
Power (60 Hz)
1.9 kW
Current (50 Hz)
8.5 A
Current (60 Hz)
10 A
Manufacturer
Sogevac, Made in France
Certification
CE, NRTL Listed
Oerlikon rebadge
Cerlikon leybold vacuum france

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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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