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Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane

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The Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane Pump is a two-stage mechanical forepump. The Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane Pump is designed to pump neutral or normal atmosphere gases. The Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane Pump is specified with NW 40 Pneurop inlet and outlet nipples.[1]

Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Alcatel 2033 Rotary VaneInventory photo[2]

Power

1500 rpm at 50 Hz; 1800 rpm at 60 Hz[1]

Vacuum

Rotary vane pump[2]

Gas delivery

Manual gas ballast[3]

What it is

The Pfeiffer Alcatel 2033 uses oil lubrication and is part of the Alcatel 2033 and 2063 mechanical forepump family.[1]

Applications

The Pfeiffer Alcatel 2033 is used in semiconductor manufacturing vacuum service and in general vacuum pumping applications that require a mechanical forepump.[4][2]

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Power & electrical6

Nominal rotational speed
1500 rpm at 50 Hz; 1800 rpm at 60 Hz[1]
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Free air displacement
35 m3/h at 50 Hz; 65 m3/h at 60 Hz[1]
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Air displacement (Pneurop method)
30 m3/h at 50 Hz; 60 m3/h at 60 Hz[1]
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Base pressure without gas ballast
< 1.10-4 mbar at 50 Hz; < 2.10-4 mbar at 60 Hz[1]
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Maximum permissible water vapor pressure
30 mbar at 50 Hz; 25 mbar at 60 Hz[1]
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Frequency
50 Hz / 60 Hz[1]
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Vacuum & pumping11

Description
Rotary vane pump[2]
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Type
Mechanical forepumps[1]
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Nominal pumping speed
30 m3/h (23.3 cfm) at 50Hz[3]
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Pneurop pumping speed
27 m3/h (18.8 cfm) at 50Hz[3]
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Ultimate partial pressure
2 x 10^-4 mbar[3]
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Ultimate total pressure open gas ballast
2 x 10^-2 mbar[3]
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Type
Rotary vane pump[2]
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Category
Vacuum pump / vacuum forepump[1]
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Base pressure with gas ballast
< 5.10-3 mbar[1]
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Weight
61 kg (pump + motor)[1]
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Pump type
Mechanical forepump[1]
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Gas & chemistry3

Gas ballast
Manual gas ballast[3]
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Manual gas ballast accessory part number
068391[1]
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Application
Neutral or normal atmosphere gases[1]
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Dimensions & facilities2

Weight
61 kg (134 lbs)[3]
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Weight
61 kg with motor[1]
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Configuration & options14

Serviced with Alcatel TA101 Thermocouple[2]
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Model
2033[2]
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Make
Pfeiffer / Alcatel[2]
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Number of stages
2[3]2 sources
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Nominal rotational speed
1,500 rpm[3]
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Oil capacity
3.6 liters[3]2 sources
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Inlet and outlet flanges
ISO-KF DN 40[3]
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Serviced with
Alcatel TA101 Thermocouple[2]
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OEM
Pfeiffer / Alcatel[2]
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Stages
2[1]
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Inlet and outlet
NW 40 Pneurop nipples[1]
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Oil mist eliminator accessory part number
068442[1]
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Dust filter accessory part number
068480[1]
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Liquid nitrogen trap accessory part number
786537[1]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
2063——Higher free air displacement, higher nominal rotational speed at 60 Hz, higher oil capacity, and higher weight than the 2033.idealvac.com[1]
2033———idealvac.com[1]
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  • DescriptionRotary vane pump[2]
  • TypeMechanical forepumps[1]
  • Nominal pumping speed30 m3/h (23.3 cfm) at 50Hz[3]
  • Pneurop pumping speed27 m3/h (18.8 cfm) at 50Hz[3]
  • Ultimate partial pressure2 x 10^-4 mbar[3]
  • Ultimate total pressure open gas ballast2 x 10^-2 mbar[3]
  • Gas ballastManual gas ballast[3]
  • TypeRotary vane pump[2]
  • CategoryVacuum pump / vacuum forepump[1]
  • Nominal rotational speed1500 rpm at 50 Hz; 1800 rpm at 60 Hz[1]
  • Free air displacement35 m3/h at 50 Hz; 65 m3/h at 60 Hz[1]
  • Air displacement (Pneurop method)30 m3/h at 50 Hz; 60 m3/h at 60 Hz[1]
  • Base pressure without gas ballast< 1.10-4 mbar at 50 Hz; < 2.10-4 mbar at 60 Hz[1]
  • Base pressure with gas ballast< 5.10-3 mbar[1]
  • Maximum permissible water vapor pressure30 mbar at 50 Hz; 25 mbar at 60 Hz[1]
  • Weight61 kg (pump + motor)[1]
  • Manual gas ballast accessory part number068391[1]
  • Pump typeMechanical forepump[1]
  • Frequency50 Hz / 60 Hz[1]
  • ApplicationNeutral or normal atmosphere gases[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of pump is the Pfeiffer Alcatel 2033?

The Pfeiffer Alcatel 2033 is a rotary vane mechanical forepump.[1]

Is the 2033 a single stage or two stage pump?

The 2033 is a two stage pump.[1]

What gases is the 2033 designed to pump?

The 2033 is designed to pump neutral or normal atmosphere gases.[1]

What pumping systems can the 2033 back?

The 2033 can back an ion pump, a turbomolecular pump, or a roots pump.[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]idealvac.com — idealvac.comidealvac.com
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]ptbsales.comptbsales.com
  4. [4]Pfeiffer / Alcatel 2033 Rotary Vane Pump - Fab Spares LLC — fab-spares.comfab-spares.com
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