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  Absolute Vacuum present:
Edwards®  vacuum Turbomolecular pumps: Edwards® EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump

Edwards® Vacuum - Turbo pumps and accessories


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EXT pump to controller cable
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STP-XA4503C turbomolecular pump
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STP301/STP301C turbomolecular pump
STP-L301/STP-L301C turbomolecular pump
STP603/STP603C turbomolecular pump
STP1003/STP1003C turbomolecular pump
STPH301C high performance turbo pump
STPH451C high performance turbo pump
STPA803C "advantage" turbo pump
STPA1303C "advantage" turbo pump
STPA1603C turbomolecular pump
STPA2203C "advantage" turbo pump
STP-XA2703C turbo pump
STP-XA3203C turbo pump


Edwards turbo molecular pumps (turbo vacuum pumps) overview, information and definitions

A turbomolecular pump (TMP)
A compound molecular pump (CMP)
Turbo vacuum pumps - pumping speed
Turbo vacuum pumps - quiescent electrical power
Turbo vacuum pumps - compression ratio
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Turbo vacuum pumps - corrosive applications
Turbo vacuum pumps - purge port
Turbo vacuum pumps - venting
Turbo vacuum pumps - inlet screen
Turbo vacuum pumps - cooling
Turbo vacuum pumps - scope of supply

Absolute Vacuum present the Edwards® range of EXT turbomolecular and compound molecular pumps and EXC Controllers for high and ultra high vacuum.

Edwards®EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump

Edwards EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump

Edwards® EXT255H compound turbomolecular molecular pump - Technical data

Inlet flange: DN100ISO-K or DN100CF
Outlet flange: DN25NW
Vent-port: 1/8 inch BSP female
Purge-port: 1/8 inch BSP female
Pumping speed*

N2: 220 l s-1
He: 230 l s-1
H2: 180 l s-1

Compression ratio

N2: >1 × 108
He: 4 × 105
H2: 1.6 × 104

Recommended backing pump: RV3
Maximum continuous inlet pressure
water cooling at 15 °C, 40 °C ambient:
5 × 10-3 mbar
air cooling at 35 °C ambient: 5 × 10-3 mbar
free convection at 40 °C ambient: 4 × 10-4 mbar
Nominal rotational speed: 60000 rpm
Standby rotational speed: 42000 rpm
Run-up time to 90% speed

EXC100E: 190 s
EXC120: 130 s
EXC300: 100 s

Cooling method: Forced air or water
Maximum inlet flange temperature: 100 °C
Ambient air temperature operating range with forced air cooling: 0-35 °C
Water temperature range (for water cooling): 10-20 °C
Minimum water flow rate (at 15 °C): 15 L h-1
Operating attitude: Vertical and upright, through to horizontal
Noise level at 1 metre: <50 dB(A)
Maximum magnetic field: 5 mT
Recommended Controller

(80 V): EXC100, EXC120 or EXC300
(24 V d.c.): EXDC80 and EXDC160

Other compatible Controller: EXC300
Quiescent electrical power: 25 W
nterstage pumping speed (Hi variant)

N2: 10 l s-1
H2: 10 l s-1

Inlet flange                                 DN100ISO-K                       DN100CF

Ultimate pressure (mbar)

Rotary vane pump                      <5 × 10-9                               <5 × 10-10

Diaphragm pump                      <5 × 10-8                                <5 × 10-9

Weight (kg)                                      5.6                                           8.2


Edwards® EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump – Pumping speed

EXT 255H turbo pump - pumping speed vs inlet pressure

Edwards EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump � Pumping speed



Edwards® EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump – Throughput

EXT 255H turbo pump - Throughput vs inlet pressure

Edwards EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump � Throughput



Edwards® EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump – Dimensions

Edwards EXT255H compound turbomolecular pump � Dimensions

A Backing port (outlet flange)

B Purge-port (adaptor shown fitted)

C Electrical supply connector

D Vent-valve

E Cooling-water connector

F Allowance for right-angle cable connector

G Earth bond point



Edwards® EXT255H compound turbomolecular molecular pump 

Product description                                                                                                       Part No.

Pump                                                         Inlet flange

EXT255H                                                   DN100ISO-K                                                  B75301000

EXT255H                                                   DN100CF                                                       B75302000

EXT255Hi                                                  DN100ISO-K                                                  B75303000

Edwards® TIC compatible packages* (24 V d.c.)

EXT255H                                                   DN100ISO-K                                                  B75301991

EXT255H                                                   DN100CF                                                       B75302991

EXT255Hi                                                  DN100ISO-K                                                  B75303991