This is a 120v Gast continuous duty pump for vacuum pressing. This particular pump one of their most quiet and reliable units. Also suitable for generating compressed air and for outdoor ponds aeration. I've seen this pump advertised online for over $400! As a small husband-and-wife company, we don't have massive overhead costs or unbridled greed so our price is just a bit less.
Important Reminder
This product is a pump only. It is not a vacuum pressing or vacuum clamping system and it must be used in conjunction with a suitable vacuum filter.
Features
Exhaust Muffler Option
An exhaust muffler in not included with this unit but the use of a muffler is highly recommended. Select the exhaust muffler option above and we will add one to your order.
Warranty Information
VeneerSupplies.com warrants this pump to be free of defects in manufacturing and materials for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase when purchased with and used exclusively with a VeneerSupplies.com vacuum press kit. No warranty is provided for vacuum pumps that are ordered without a VeneerSupplies.com vacuum press kit. This product is warranted for non-commercial use only.
What is the model of this pump?
Gast DOA-P701-AA
Isn't this an air compressor and not a vacuum pump?
Yes this is a compressed air pump, however it can be used for vacuum and it perform as well or better than its relative - the DOA-V722-AA model. We've opted for this unit to help keep our prices as low as possible without sacrificing durability or performance.
Does the pump come with rubber screw-on feet?
There are small rubber pads on the bottom of this pump. I don't offer the rubber feet as they are exceptionally expensive and offer little value. I'm not sure where you could order these feet other than from Gast Manufacturing or one of their distributors. This pump has so little vibration that the rubber feet seem more of a cosmetic item than a functional one.
Can this pump be used for vacuum chucking?
There is no safe way to answer this question. More information needs to be provided. You would need to know three things...
With these bits of information, you can calculate a number that will help you determine if the pump is safe to use for chucking. Continue on to the next question.
How much clamping force will the pump create for vacuum chucking?
This is based on a calculation using the maximum sustainable vacuum level and the surface area where the project is attached to the chuck. A smaller attachment area means less clamping/chucking force. A large industrial pump capable of pulling a very high vacuum may not be suitable for chucking if the vacuum surface area of the project is small. You have to calculate the vacuum surface area on your project first. Then determine what amount of vacuum you are capable of applying to the project. With this information, you can determine the total clamping force on the project and consider whether or not it is enough to safely hold your project while it is being turned. Here is the method for calculating the clamping force.
What if the chucking project is porous? How do I determine if this pump is suitable?
Unfortunately, there is no way to determine this without actually placing the project on a vacuum chuck. You would need to determine the actual maximum sustainable vacuum and this will vary across each project you try out depending on the size and porosity of the material.
What pump do you recommend for vacuum chucking?
I can only suggest one thing... the bigger, the better. Several of our customers are using 3 CFM vacuum sources for chucking but most are opting for 5 CFM vacuum sources.
Review by Dick Neely
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I have ordered a number of these pumps from Joe in the past and the service has always been outstanding and the prices have been excellent.
Review by Dan Milanek
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As the purchasing manager for a certified water testing laboratory, I spend much time searching for high quality products at affordable prices. These pumps are very dependable and work great for our filtration needs. I've purchased several of these over the years and will continue to as my company expands. You can count on Veneer Supplies to have the best price for these along with excellent customer service.
Review by Randy Bolt
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Well I'm back with a follow up. This pump is rock solid. I have run thousands of parts using this pump without a glitch. A great purchase.
Review by Randy Bolt
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Replaced a venturi pump with this one on a machining center grid type vacuum chuck to take some load off my air compressor.
At 650 feet above sea level I get about 23.5 inches Hg the first minute. Not quite as deep my 27 inches on the venturi. The gauge is + or - either 6% or 10% so the numbers don't mean much except lower than the single stage venturi. My cycle times are less than 3 minutes and this adequate for me. I'm evacuating less than 4 cubic inches.
I can't believe how quiet this unit is, half as loud as my air conditioner and no where as loud as the venturi even with the special muffler. Doesn't walk across the concrete floor with no mounts. Comes with 4 each 10-32 tapped holes on bottom and instructions require anti vibration mounts. I'll probably get some.
Maybe 3 months before I run this 2 day job again so I can't say much more until then. But so far I am very pleased!