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About History

History

Gebr. Becker was founded in 1885 as „Maschinenfabrik Gebr. Becker“ in Wuppertal-Barmen. In 1975, the “family foundation” of the international Becker Group began with the first subsidiary, Becker Pumps Corporation (BPC). BPC is Gebr. Becker’s oldest and largest subsidiary.

Today Becker is, in 4th generation owner-managed. A global leading manufacturer of vacuum and pneumatic equipment. Renowned throughout the world and in many industrial sectors, Becker’s vacuum pumps, compressors and pneumatic systems are available as single components and complete system solutions.

With many innovative products and designs, state-of-the art manufacturing technology and future-oriented strategic investments, combined with stable family ownership, both customers and suppliers alike rely on Becker as a fair partner.

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How to Wire Your Vacuum Pump Properly

To wire a Becker vacuum pump, follow common practices for wiring a 3-phase induction motor with 9 post terminals.  The most common motor design for industrial pumps uses three phases of alternating current offset from each other by 120 degrees. Each phase is connected to two copper wire windings. As...

How to Size a Laboratory Vacuum Pump

Effective vacuum equipment is essential in any fully equipped laboratory bench from high school and college through to the most advanced research institutions working on cutting-edge science. In every case, this equipment should be sized to meet your highest levels of demand while providing cost-effective operation at low or average...

Common Uses of Vacuum Pumps in Laboratories

Vacuum is essential to support many different laboratory test processes and equipment. The most common uses for a vacuum in a lab include filtering mixtures, removing unwanted fluids, or evaporating solvents.  The type of vacuum pump needed for these processes will differ depending on the application required. Choosing the wrong...

How to Test a Vacuum Pump

Regular testing of your vacuum pumps is essential to ensure optimum performance and long equipment life. In this blog, we answer many common questions about how and when you should test the pumps powering your essential operations. PRIME TIME: ESSENTIAL VACUUM PUMP TESTING Hard-working pumps keep your essential processes running...

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Case Study: A Sugarhouse Boosts Efficiency & Saves Money

This case study focuses on Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse, a renowned sugar business in New York that creates various maple products. When Ben & Judy’s Sugarhouse faced a difficult challenge, Ben Benjamin reached out to a trusted advisor in the industry and ultimately contacted Becker Pumps for a permanent solution. ...

Becker’s authorized, factory-trained technicians can quickly diagnose any issues your vacuum pump might encounter.

Symptoms of a Bad Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps provide a critical service in a wide range of situations where an interruption to supply can have serious consequences. From medical facilities and agriculture to uninterruptible manufacturing processes, unplanned disruptions can lead to unsafe conditions and trigger costly shutdowns and production losses. In situations like these, it’s crucial...

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