Liquid ring vacuum pumps

in compact design

LEM 325, LEM 425

Pressure range: 33 to 1013 mbar

Suction volume flow: 100 to 470 m³/h

CONSTRUCTION TYPE

SIHI liquid ring vacuum pumps are displacement pumps of

uncomplicated and robust construction with the following particular
features:
non-polluting due to nearly isothermal compression
oil-free, as no lubrication in the working chamber
handling of nearly all gases and vapours
small quantities of entrained liquid can be handled
easy maintenance and reliable operation
low noise and nearly free from vibration
wide choice of material, therefore applicable nearly
everywhere
shaft not contact with the medium NOTE
protection against cavitation as standard
During operation the pump must continuously be supplied with
incorporated dirt drain
service liquid, normally water, in order to eliminate the heat
incorporated central drain resulting from the gas compression and to replenish the liquid ring,
no metallic contact of the rotating parts because part of the liquid is leaving the pump together with the
The SIHI liquid ring vacuum pumps LEM are single-stage ones. gas. This liquid can be separated from the gas in a liquid separator
(see catalogue part accessories).
It is possible to reuse the service liquid. The pumps are equipped
with a device by which the contaminated service liquid can
continuously be drained during operation (dirt drain), if necessary.
APPLICATION
The direction of rotation is clockwise, when looking from the drive
Handling and exhausting of dry and humid gases; entrained liquid on the pump.
can be handled during normal duty. The pumps are applied in all
fields where a pressure of 33 to 900 mbar must be created by
robust vacuum pumps.

GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

Pump Type Units LEM 325 LEM 425

Speed 50 Hz 1450
rpm
60 Hz 1750
Maximum overpressure on compression bar 0.3
Permissible pressure difference max. 1.1
bar
between suction and discharge side min. 0.2
Hydraulic test pressure (overpressure) bar 3
Moment of inertia of rotating parts
kg . m² 0.14 0.21
of pump and water content
Noise level at 80 mbar suction pressure dB (A) 70 72
Maximum gas temperature dry °C 200
saturated °C 100
Service liquid:
Maximum permissible temperature °C 80
Minimum permissible temperature °C 10
Maximum viscosity mm²/s 4
Maximum density kg/m³ 1200
Liquid capacity up to middle of shaft liter 4.3 4.7
Maximum flow resistance
bar 0.2
of the heat exchanger
The combination of several limiting values is not admissible.

VACUUM TECHNOLOGY LEM LE 3D

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Materials

MATERIALS
Position number COMPONENT 0B 4B

10.10 Vacuum casing

10.90 Central body 0.6025 1.4408

13.70 Guide disc

23.50 Vane wheel impeller 0.7043 1.4517

Standard
43.30 Cr-Steel / Carbon / Butadiene rubber Cr Ni Mo-Steel / Carbon / Viton
mechanical seal

75.40 Valve balls Polyamide A PTFE

Cut-away diagram LEM 325, LEM 425

Make-up Liquid Consumption in [m³/h] dependent upon suction pressure, speed, drive type and temperature difference

Suction Pressure [mbar] 33 120 200 400

KB KB KB KB
Temperature FB Temperature FB Temperature FB Temperature FB
Pump Type Speed
Difference [°C] Difference [°C] Difference [°C] Difference [°C]
[rpm] 10 5 2 10 5 2 10 5 2 10 5 2
1460 0.31 0.52 0.88 0.40 0.63 0.97 0.42 0.65 0.96 0.40 0.60 0.84
LEM 325 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.15
1750 0.42 0.67 1.03 0.50 0.75 1.07 0.52 0.76 1.05 0.49 0.69 0.91
1460 0.46 0.74 1.19 0.56 0.85 1.23 0.57 0.84 1.18 0.54 0.76 1.01
LEM 425 2.0 1.75 1.6 1.3
1750 0.64 0.97 1.40 0.69 0.99 1.34 0.70 0.97 1.27 0.65 0.86 1.08

FB = Total service liquid flow rate on once-through system

KB = Flow of make-up water when combined with partial recirculation liquid at a temperature of 10 °C, 5 °C, 2 °C warmer than make-up water

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Performance Characteristics LEM 325

400
1750 rpm
m³/h

300 1460 rpm

suction volume flow

200

100

LEM 325

0
10 40 60 80 100 200 400 mbar 1000
suction pressure

12
kW
10
power absorption

1750 rpm
6

1460 rpm
4

2
LEM 325

0
10 40 60 80 100 200 400 mbar 1000
suction pressure

The operating data is valid under the following conditions:

 Process media: - dry air: 20°C

- steam saturated air: 20°C

 Service liquid: - water: 15°C

Pressure of gas to be evacuated: 1013 mbar (atmospheric pressure)

The suction volume is related to the suction pressure.
Tolerance on operating data is 10%.
The maximum consumption of make-up water occurs at the lowest suction pressure.

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Performance Characteristics LEM 425

600
m³/h

500
1750 rpm
suction volume flow

400

1460 rpm
300

200

100
LEM 425

0
10 40 60 80 100 200 400 mbar 1000
suction pressure

20

kW
power absorption

1750 rpm
10

1460 rpm

LEM 425

0
10 40 60 80 100 200 400 mbar 1000
suction pressure

The operating data is valid under the following conditions:

 Process media: - dry air: 20°C

- steam saturated air: 20°C

 Service liquid: - water: 15°C

Pressure of gas to be evacuated: 1013 mbar (atmospheric pressure)

The suction volume is related to the suction pressure.
Tolerance on operating data is 10%.
The maximum consumption of make-up water occurs at the lowest suction pressure.

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Dimensions LEM 325, LEM 425

N 1 = gas inlet DN 65
N 2 = gas outlet DN 65
uB = connection for service liquid G 1
uc = connection for cavitation protection G ¼
ue = connection for drain G ½
uiF = adjusting screw for internal liquid return
u se = connection for dirt drain G ½
um = connection for pressure gauge G ½
um1 = connection for drain valve G ½

electric motor IP 55 approx.

kW e f1 f2 h h5 m 1 m 2 o3 w* w 1* weight
size [kg]
50 Hz 60 Hz

LEM 325 160 M 7.5 12.8 4 337 277 202 50 219 819 185
260 210 508
160 M 11.0 - 833 190
LEM 425 6 351 291 200 52 233
160 L - 16.5 304 254 538 863 215

other motors on request

* dimensions dependent upon motor supplier
** see list of accessories
flange connections see page 7

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Arrangement drawing LEM 325, LEM 425

N 1 = gas inlet DN 65
N 2 = gas outlet DN 80
uA = liquid drain DN 40
uA1 = liquid drain G 1
uF = connection for make-up liquid G 1

electric motor IP 55
kW approx. weight
size [kg]
50 Hz 60 Hz

LEM 325 160 M 7.5 12.8 215

160 M 11.0 - 220
LEM 425
160 L - 16.5 245

other motors on request

flange connections see page 7

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Arrangement drawing LEM 325, LEM 425 with thermostatic control

support for service liquid line is necessary

electric motor IP 55 approx. N 1 = gas inlet DN 65

kW weight
size N 2 = gas outlet DN 80
50 Hz 60 Hz [kg]
uA = liquid drain DN 40
LEM 325 160 M 7.5 13.2 220
uA1 = liquid drain G 1
160 M 11.0 - 225 uF = connection for make-up liquid G ½
LEM 425
160 L - 18.0 250 uc = connection for cavitation protection G ¼
other motors on request
** only at material 1.4571 the line

flange connections according to DIN 2501 PN 10

[mm]
DN 40 65 80
k 110 145 160
D 150 185 200
number x d2 4 x 18 4 x 18 8 x 18

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Data regarding the pump size - order notes

range + hydraulic + bearings shaft seal materials casing sealing

size

AAE standard mechanical 0B main parts out of

A hydraulic A
seal, o-rings cast iron, without 0 liquid seal
butadiene rubber non-ferrous metal
Z two grease lubricated
antifriction bearings
AA1 similar to AAE, but 4B main parts out of 4 soft teflon
arranged in the motor
o-rings Viton stainless steel

LEM 325 0B 4
AZ AAE, AA1
LEM 425 4B 0

Motor Selection

For our products we offer a lot of different motor types.

To identify the right motor please specify frequency, voltage and protection class.

Example of an Order:

LEM 325 AZ AAE 0B 4 with 7.5 kW AC motor, 50 Hz, 400 V, IP55

Accessories LEM 325, LEM 425

Recommended Accessory Material Execution LEM 325 LEM 425

Top Mounted Liquid Separator Type XBa 2040
weight 20 kg
Top mounted separator 1.4571 SIHI-Part No. 43 132 217
Service liquid pipework, Steel, galvanised SIHI-Part No. 20 073 878
standard execution 1.4571 20 068 903
Service liquid pipework, 1.0254 + Brass SIHI-Part No. 20 081 109
thermostatic control 24V 1.4571 + Brass 20 060 509
Cavitation protection Steel, galvanised SIHI-Part No. 20 027 915
pipework 1.4571 20 027 916
Sterling SIHI – Gas Ejector
see Technical Catalogue – Gas Ejector
at service liquid temperature 15 °C Type / weight GEV 325 A / 28 kg GEV 425 A / 30 kg
at service liquid temperature 30 °C Type / weight GEV 325 B / 27 kg GEV 425 B / 28 kg
Sterling SIHI – Non Return Ball Valve
Intermediate flange 0.6025 + Butadiene rubber SIHI-Part No. 20 072 794 / 5.6 kg
execution XCk 65 0.6025 + Teflon weight 20 072 793 / 5.6 kg
1.4571 + Teflon 20 029 500 / 15.8 kg
Flange execution with 0.6025 + Butadiene rubber SIHI-Part No. 20 072 851 / 10 kg
glass cylinder XCk 656 0.6025 + Teflon weight 20 072 852 / 10 kg
1.4408 + Teflon 20 072 850 / 10 kg
Support foot
for motor size 160 M, 160 L SIHI-Part No. 20 047 014 20 047 015
weight 4 kg 4 kg

Designs subject to change without prior notice.

Sterling SIHI GmbH

Lindenstraße 170, D-25524 Itzehoe, Germany
Telephone +49 (0) 48 21 / 7 71-01 , Fax +49 (0) 48 21 / 7 71-274
www.sihi.com