Recent Blog Posts
11/27/2024
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...
11/27/2024
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...
11/18/2024
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...
10/15/2024
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. ...
10/11/2024
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...