Used Vacuum PumpsLeyboldSogevac SV

Leybold · Sogevac SV

LEYBOLD VACUUM PUMP SV40

€1.00133% below market

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

📍 Germany

🟡 OK with refurb

Suitable for FD440 but requires typical refurbishment before use.

Condition from photo

Exterior clean, motor and pump housing intact. Oil level and internal wear cannot be assessed from photos. Nameplate legible.

Likely refurb / add-ons

  • Oil change and filter service: €80–120
  • Exhaust filter replacement: €80
  • Soft-starter (optional, extends motor life): €280

Watch out for

  • Service date on nameplate is 23/09/2002 — pump is over 20 years old; internal we
  • Next maintenance was due 23/09/2003 — long overdue for inspection and oil change

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
2002 (per nameplate)
Source
eBay
Listing #
eBay #267543251040
Last verified
Jul 5, 2026

Fits WAVE machines: FD440

Type plate (AI reading)

Exact model
SV40
Serial
J97120221
Year (plate)
2002
Pumping speed
40 m³/h
Ultimate vacuum
0.4 mbar
Oil type
GS32
Vacuum rating
0.4 mbar

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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