Which vacuum pump do I need?
Here’s a general overview of which vacuum pumps are best suited for our vacuum tables. These recommendations are based on our in-house experience and aligned with our current pump range.
Please note: actual requirements may vary depending on your specific application and machining process.
As a rule of thumb in vacuum clamping: bigger is better.
Our recommendations assume that the vacuum table will be used on a CNC milling machine for typical operations like routing, drilling, or engraving.
Side channel blowers offer high air volume and are suitable for most vacuum tables. However, they operate at a relatively low vacuum level and are not ideal for holding small or delicate parts.
If your application involves minimal or no leakage, smaller vacuum generators—than those listed—may also be sufficient.
Still unsure? We’re happy to advise.
Feel free to contact us for help choosing the best vacuum source for your setup.
Hole grid vacuum tables | Min. Pump Type | Optimal Pump Type |
VT2012ST, VT2020ST VT2012GAL, VT2016GAL VT2012GR |
VTVE3 | DST8 |
VT2616ST, VT3020ST, VT4020ST VT3020GAL, VT2824GAL, VT4020GAL, VT3030GAL VT2818SEAL, VT2824SEAL, VT2132SEAL, VT4020SEAL VT3020GR, VT5020GR |
DST8 | DST16 |
VT4030ST, VT4530ST, VT5030ST, VT5040ST, VT6040ST VT4030GAL, VT4040GAL, VT5030GAL, VT5040GAL, VT6030GAL, VT6040GAL VT4432SEAL, VT6040SEAL, VT5050SEAL VT4030GR, VT5040GR, VT6040GR |
DST16 | DST25 |
VT6050GAL, VT7545GAL, VT7050GAL, VT8080GAL, VT8060GAL VT6353SEAL, VT6060SEAL, VT10035SEAL, VT7747SEAL VT7050GR, VT6050GR |
DST25 | DST40 |
VT10060GAL VT10050SEAL, VT8565SEAL, VT10060SEAL VT10050GR, VT10060GR |
DST40 | DSN65 |
Grid vacuum tables | Min. Pump Type | Optimal Pump Type |
VT2010RAL, VT2020RAL, VT2815RAL | VTVE1 | VTVE2 |
VT3020RAL, VT5015RAL, VT4220RAL | VTVE2 | DST8 |
VT5040RAL, VT7535RAL, VT6040RAL, VT7545RAL, VT12080RAL | VTVE3 | DST8 |
Vacuum tables for thin materials | Min. Pump Type | Optimal Pump Type |
VTDIN-A5FAL | VTVE3 | DST8 |
VTDIN-A4FAL VTDIN-A3FAL, VT2420FAL, VT4020FAL | DST16 | DST25, Rubin90 |
VTDIN-A2FAL, VT6040FAL | DST25 | DST40, Rubin90 |
VTDIN-A1FAL | Rubin90 | Rubin220 |
VTDIN-A0FAL | Rubin220 | Rubin340 |