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Pfeiffer TPU 240 Turbomolecular
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The Pfeiffer TPU 240 is a classic, highly dependable turbomolecular pump engineered to deliver a clean, hydrocarbon-free ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environment. The TPU 240 provides pumping speeds of 230 L/s for N2 and 240 L/s for He. The TPU 240 achieves an ultimate base pressure down to 1 × 10−11 mbar.[1]
What is it?
Applications
The TPU 240 is used in ultra-high-vacuum R&D chamber assemblies, surface science analysis equipment (XPS, Auger, SIMS), electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), cryogenic vessel evacuation, thin-film deposition, mass spectrometry, freeze drying, degassing, incandescent lamp manufacturing, electronic tubes, space simulation, and nuclear, plasma, and high-energy physics.[1][3]
What do the numbers mean?
Vacuum & pumping15
Control & software3
Dimensions & facilities2
Configuration & options27
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPU 240 | Classic Line | — | — | labvac.com[1] |
| TPU 240 (Part Number PM P01 330 A / PMP01330A) | Classic Line Series | — | DN 100 CF (ConFlat) knife-edge inlet flange design for all-metal-sealed, ultra-clean research applications | labvac.com[1] |
| TPU-240 (Part Number PMP01330B) | — | — | Configurations available upon request; part number variant PMP01330B | provac.com[3] |
| PMP01330A | — | — | Part number variant with DN 100 CF-F inlet flange, DN 25 ISO-KF exhaust flange, and specified controller compatibility. | labvac.com[1] |
| PMP01330B | — | — | Part number variant with 6-inch conflat inlet, KF25 exhaust, fixed vent valve, and recommended TCP-121 / TCP-380 controllers. | provac.com[3] |
What does it need to run?
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- High-Vacuum Inlet FlangeDN 100 CF-F (6" ConFlat Fixed)[1]
- Foreline / Exhaust FlangeDN 25 ISO-KF (NW25)[1]
- Pumping Speed (N2)230 L/s[1]
- Pumping Speed (He)240 L/s[1]
- Pumping Speed (H2)210 L/s[1]
- Ultimate Base Pressure≤ 1 × 10^-11 mbar (≤ 7.5 × 10^-12 Torr)[1]
- Equipment typeTurbomolecular pump[2]
- ManufacturerPfeiffer Vacuum (Germany)[1]
- Type of productturbo pump[3]
- ExhaustKF25[3]
- Pumping speed230 l/s (N2)[3]
- Recommended backing pumpDUO 016B[3]
- Device typeTurbomolecular pump[2]
- ModelPfeiffer TPU 240 Turbomolecular Pump[1]
- TypeTurbomolecular pump[2]
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main integration considerations for this class of pump?General reference — not yet source-verified
General considerations include compatibility with the process gas load, the need for a suitable backing stage, protection against particulates and condensable byproducts, correct valve and vent sequencing, and control of chamber conditions so the pump operates within its intended vacuum regime.
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Pfeiffer TPU 240 Turbomolecular are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Pfeiffer TPU 240 Turbomolecular is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Pfeiffer TPU 240 Turbomolecular are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]labvac.com — labvac.comlabvac.com
- [2]Inventory photo
- [3]provac.com — provac.comprovac.com
Last updated Oct 17, 2026.
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