If a vacuum line much smaller than the flange diameter of the turbopump (DN 100 (100 mm)) is used, the effective pumping speed will decrease. A DN 25 (25 mm) vacuum line will result in only around 7.4 ...

In the quest for that "rumpity-rump" sound, and all the performance that goes with it, your engine will more than likely lose the consistent flow of vacuum needed to aid your foot when the time comes ...

Depending on the automotive part, air is crucial or crucially harmful. Whereas an engine needs air to function properly, the opposite is true for a car’s braking system. To operate effectively and ...

Single-stage and multi-stage vacuum pumps have been around for quite some time, but some designers and engineers remain unsure about when to use one versus the other. For example, which pump is best ...

Equipment Management [VIDEO] Caterpillar Demonstrates Best Practice Using a Vacuum Pump for Oil Samples Video shows the step-by-step best practices for drawing a used-oil sample with a vacuum pump ...

You're building the truck of your dreams, complete with an updated chassis and killer paintwork. You admit you went a little too far when building the engine, but the horsepower in your eyes kept you ...