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TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum

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The Pfeiffer TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum Pump is a high-vacuum turbomolecular pump. The Pfeiffer TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum Pump offers a pumping speed of 170 L/s for nitrogen. The Pfeiffer TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum Pump uses a DN 100 ISO-K inlet flange.[1]

TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum — Inventory photo
Fig. 01TPH 170 Turbomolecular VacuumInventory photo[2]

Power

110V[2]

Vacuum

Pfeiffer Vacuum / Balzers[1]

What it is

The Pfeiffer TPH 170 is a turbomolecular vacuum pump manufactured by Pfeiffer Vacuum. The pump has a pumping speed of 170 liters per second for nitrogen. The model designation TPH 170 reflects this pumping speed.[2][1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Voltage
110V[2]
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50/60 Hz[2]
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Vacuum & pumping4

OEM
Pfeiffer Vacuum / Balzers[1]
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Pumping speed (N2)
170 L/s[1]
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Exhaust/foreline port
DN 25 ISO-KF[1]
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Recommended backing pump
Uno/Duo 004B, Duo 016B, or equivalent 2-stage rotary vane pump[1]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Weight
~7.25 kg (16 lbs)[1]
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Configuration & options8

Volume flow rate
170[2]
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Humming sound when running[2]
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Model
TPH 170[1]
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Inlet port flange
DN 100 ISO-K (Claw clamp)[1]
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Vent port
DN 10 ISO-KF[1]
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Cooling method
Water cooling standard / Convertible to forced air[1]
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Recommended controllers
Pfeiffer TCP 121, TCP 300, TCP 310, TCS 302[1]
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Part number
PM P01 210 / PMP01210A[1]
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What does it need to run?

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  • Voltage110V[2]
  • Configuration50/60 Hz[2]
  • OEMPfeiffer Vacuum / Balzers[1]
  • Pumping speed (N2)170 L/s[1]
  • Exhaust/foreline portDN 25 ISO-KF[1]
  • Recommended backing pumpUno/Duo 004B, Duo 016B, or equivalent 2-stage rotary vane pump[1]

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Frequently asked questions

Which controllers are recommended for the Pfeiffer TPH 170?

The recommended controllers are the Pfeiffer TCP 121, TCP 300, TCP 310, and TCS 302.[1]

What backing pumps are recommended for the Pfeiffer TPH 170?

The recommended backing pumps are the Uno/Duo 004B, the Duo 016B, or an equivalent 2-stage rotary vane pump.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the TPH 170 Turbomolecular Vacuum is not on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]labvac.com — labvac.comlabvac.com
  2. [2]Inventory photo
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Last updated Oct 15, 2026.

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