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Blower And Vacuum Pump Repair Services

Reduce cost ownership and avoid unforeseen downtime with our factory grade vacuum pump repairs for all your Elmo Rietschle machines

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Elmo Rietschle offers comprehensive blower and vacuum pump repair services delivered by our global network of factory trained engineers. Our expert after sales care packages will keep your Elmo Rietschle equipment up and running.

We offer a range of service options to suit your needs. These include:

  • Maintenance and Service Contracts
  • Onsite Breakdown Cover
  • Off-site Servicing at local service partner site
  • Factory Overhaul - Refurbishment includes an offer to replace all wear parts.
  • Loaned Equipment / Exchanged Equipment / Leased Equipment
  • Service and maintenance of equipment from other manufacturers
  • Service Kits designed for each stage of equipment life
  • Genuine parts, lubricants and oils 
 
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Our Network of Factory Trained Service and Maintenance Engineers

 

 

 

Elmo Rietschle Aftermarket Service Agreements

Our Authorised and Approved factory trained distribution partners service and maintenance engineers can provide customised service agreements. This enables you to have predictable maintenance schedules aligned to planned downtime periods. In turn, this will help to control maintenance costs and reduce the risk of unexpected downtime.
 
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Regular equipment servicing is proven to significantly reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and dramatically increase asset life. It also mitigates the risk of unforeseen downtime due to breakdown.

Factory Overhaul Service in Schopfheim

We offer a factory overhaul service that will rebuild your machine to as close to new as possible. Learn more about our Repair Shop below.

Rental Equipment

We provide rental options if it is required to remove the machine from the process for an extended period of time. Upon returning the loaned equipment, you are only responsible for paying shipping and maintenance. Should you have a short-term need for increased vacuum or pressure, we can provide cost effective leased equipment.

 
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Factory repair and refurbishment of vacuum and low pressure equipment

Elmo Rietschle Service Kits and Lubricants

Elmo Rietschle Service Kits And Lubricants

We offer a wide range of service kits that include all components for various maintenance and service needs. Everything included in one simple box.

Vacuum Pump Repair & Maintenance Kits Available include:

  • Standard Kits

  • Extended Kits

  • Wearing Parts Kits

  • Gasket Kits

  • Overhaul Kits 

High Quality Lubricants and Vacuum Pump Oil

 
Our vacuum pump oil has been developed through exhaustive testing programmes that have created a superior product that you can have complete confidence in. Our high quality lubricants and oils are also suitable for use in a wide range of machines (including alternative manufacturers) to protect, clean and cool.

Why we will always use Genuine Spare Parts

Why we will alway use Genuine Spare Parts

Our high quality genuine spare parts have been designed by our expert vacuum engineers to work seamlessly with our equipment. Our Genuine Spare Parts are the same parts used when the machine was originally manufactured at our plants in Germany. Replacing like-for-like is the only way to keep your machine operating at optimum performance and minimize unexpected downtime.Elmo Rietschle Genuine Parts Logo
Our components are designed to fit harmoniously with the product as intended, and are made from the highest quality materials. All genuine spare parts are covered by a 12 month warranty to give you the peace of mind on your investment.

Our Comprehensive Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump Repair

Our Comprehensive Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump Repair

Our rotary vane vacuum pump repair service offers a comprehensive service and maintenance program dedicated to oil lubricated rotary vanes. The service is designed to maintain machine performance, reduce oil particulate carryover and ensure increased asset life.
Line drawing of VCS Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump
 

How often should maintenance be carried out?

Maintenance intervals also depend on the demands placed on the machine. Each machine will have different maintenance requirements. The applications and environment that the machines operate in will almost affect the required maintenance intervals.

Also the type of technology, oil lubricated and dry running equipment have different maintenance requirements. Regular maintenance work must be carried out in order to ensure safety. 

Below is a typical oil lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump maintenance tasks. The expected intervals are based on averaging operating environment and annual usage.

 Daily Checks                                                                                                

 Check the oil level

 Monthly Checks                                                                                                                                               
  • Check the pipes and screws for leaks and ensure their tight fit and if necessary re-seal or re-tighten.
  • Check the terminal box and cable inlet holes for leaks and if necessary re-seal.
  • Clean the ventilation slots on the machine and the motor cooling ribs.
  • Cleaning the oil cooler
  • Depending on how dirty the sucked in medium is
  • Clean the mesh filter in the suction connection Clean the filter cartridge in the gas ballast valve

500 - 2,000 h or One Year

(whichever comes first) Oil change)
  • The oil change interval is determined by the demand placed on the machine (operating time, operating conditions, etc.). Extreme load can reduce the lifetime of oil to up to 500 hours. The quality of oil used can also impact oil consumption.
  • The specified interval of 2,000 h only applies to genuine Elmo Rietschle lubricants that have been approved by our engineers.

 At 2,000 Operating Hours
  •  Change the oil separator and oil

 Annual Checks
  •  Check couplings for wear
Below are typical Dry Running Claw Vacuum Pump maintenance tasks and expected intervals based on average operating environment and annual usage.
 Monthly Checks
  • Check the pipes and screws for leaks and to ensure they are seated properly. If necessary seal again or tighten up.
  • Check the terminal box and cable inlet holes for leaks and if necessary re-seal.
  • Clean the regulating valve, the ventilation slots on the machine and the motor cooling ribs.
  • Check the oil level
 5,000 Hour Checks
  • Changing the oil
  • Lubricate the bearing on the side facing away from the motor
Monthly / Every 6 Months Checks
 
  • Clean or replace filter cartridge
Depending on how dirty the discharged medium is
 
  • Clean the micro filter
 Annual Checks
  •  Check for coupling wear

How to check if your vacuum pump air filters need cleaning?

How to check if your vacuum pump air filters need cleaning?

Firstly, alway consult the manual before taking any steps to maintain and repair your Elmo Rietschle equipment. You must ensure the machine is safe before starting.

Regular maintenance work must be carried out in order to ensure safety.

Maintenance intervals also depend on the specific application demands on the machine.

Observe the safety instructions described in "Safety instructions for installation, commissioning
and maintenance" found in the operating instruction which can be found via our product page.
Performance of the machine is reduced by a polluted air filter and insufficient maintenance.
This can cause damage to the machine.

  1. Regularly clean the mesh filter
  2. Replace highly polluted or damaged mesh filters.

In applications with high levels of contaminants in inlet medium, the mesh filter (Fig. 4/f1) has to be cleaned more often. The inlet filter is cleaned by washing or blowing off the debris. If it cannot be cleaned effectively it must be replaced. Check for build of debris and matter that could block or damage the pumps air filters and reduce equipment performance.

Figure 4 showing air filtering on a rotary vane vacuum pump repair diagram
Consult the relevant maintenance manual for your machine to see how to clean the mesh filter. Alternatively contact your local Elmo Rietschle Service Team.

How to check if your rotary vane vacuum pump oil needs replacing or topping up?

How to check if your rotary vane vacuum pump oil needs replacing or topping up?

Always consult the manual before taking any steps to maintain and repair your Elmo Rietschle equipment. You must ensure the machine is safe before starting.

Risk of injury due to slipping and falling!
The floor can be slippery due to leaked oil and cause slipping, tripping or falling:

  • For oil change wear non-slip shoes
  • ¾ Remove leaked oil immediately.

Always change the oil when the machine is at operating temperature and in a
ventilated area. If it is not completely emptied, the refilling quantity is reduced.

If you change the type of oil, empty the oil tank completely.

A minimum oil quantity may escape from the vent screw due to pressure compensation.
If larger quantities of oil escape, wash the internal filter of the vent screw.

The waste oil must be disposed of in compliance with the local environmental protection regulations.

Check the oil level:
a) Check the oil level in the sight glass (Fig. 7/I) at least once daily.
b) To refill the oil, consult the maintenance manual for the machine or contact your local Elmo Rietschle Service Team.

 
Fig 7 Oil Removal and Oil Change for a rotary vane vacuum pump repair