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Leybold · Sogevac SV

Leybold Sogevac SV40B — rotary vane, 40 m³/h

Original title: Leybold Sogevac SV40B 960300

€1.499

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

📍 Italy

🟢 Good fit

Excellent match for FD440; well-specified, good price, appears well-maintained.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, no visible oil leaks, labels intact, gas-ballast valve present, mounting feet secure.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change and filter service (~€110)
  • Gas-ballast service (~€60)
  • Soft-starter for mains protection (~€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
2020 (per nameplate)
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #266670744581
Last verified
Jul 5, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
SV40B
Serial
2100237402
Year (plate)
2020
Pumping speed S(N₂)
40 m³/h
Ultimate vacuum
≤ 0.1 mbar
Oil type
Mineral oil ISO VG150
Oil capacity
2.0 l
Weight
42 kg
Speed
1500 1/min
Electrical (50 Hz)
230 V ±10% 1.5 A
Electrical (60 Hz)
230 V ±10% 1.8 A
Origin
Made in France
Manufacturer
Leybold France S.A.S.
Approvals
CE, TÜV

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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