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VACUUM PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS FROM BECKER FOR ALL PROCESSES IN THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY

The applications and demands involved in the different processes of the plastics industry are as diverse as its products. There’s a strong demand for plastic parts in the aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Plastic CNC machines can produce large volumes of these lightweight and versatile parts, keeping tight tolerances and accurate dimensions. Because plastic is quick and easy to machine, it’s also ideal for prototyping. Whether in the production of new plastic components or the resource-friendly recycling of PET – vacuum pumps, vacuum plants and compressors from Becker are part of it. We offer a range of low-maintenance pumps, including 100% oil-less, dry vacuum pumps, deep vacuum oil-flooded pumps, and our Advantage-W multi-vacuum pumps.

BCV Series

Claw vacuum pumps for barrel degassing and other applications.

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U Series

Oil-lubricated, rotary vane vacuum pumps for various applications.

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VTLF Series

Large sized, oil-less, rotary vane vacuum pumps for various applications.

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KVT Series

Medium sized, oil-less, rotary vane vacuum pumps for various applications.

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VT Series

Small sized, oil-less, rotary vane vacuum pumps for various applications.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS

Oil-Less Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps

Oil-Lubricated Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps

Screw Vacuum Pumps

Claw Vacuum Pumps

Regenerative Blowers

Oil-Less Rotary Vane Compressors

Screw Compressors

Regenerative Blowers

Browse brochures, flyers, technical documents, and videos specific to the plastics industry and its relevant applications and products below.

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Relevant Applications

Blowing & Injecting

Air supply for cooling processes in blown film production

Degassing

Extruder degassing

Evacuation

Vacuum generation for thermoforming or deep drawing applications, injection molding and rubber molding processes

Pick & Place

Placement and removal of plastic products from automatic deep drawing and injection molding plants

Pneumatic Conveying

Vacuum generation for thermoforming or deep drawing applications, injection molding and rubber molding processes

Vacuum Fixing

Fixing of plastic panels

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