Vacuum Pump Oil

VacAir supplies high quality vacuum pump oils suitable for a wide range of industrial oil lubricated vacuum pumps and vacuum systems.

We stock mineral vacuum pump oils, fully synthetic vacuum pump oils, food grade vacuum pump oils and gear oils used within claw vacuum pumps. Whether you require a single 1 litre bottle, a 5 litre container or a 20 litre drum, we can help identify the correct oil for your application.

With decades of experience servicing and repairing vacuum pumps, we understand that selecting the correct oil is essential for maintaining pump performance, reliability and service life.

Oil is available from our Leeds trade counter or by next working day delivery throughout the UK.

Vacair range of vacuum pump oils mineral, fully synthetic, food grades

Why Vacuum Pump Oil Is Important

Vacuum pump oil performs several critical functions within an oil lubricated vacuum pump:

Lubricates bearings and moving components

Assists sealing within the compression chamber

Carries heat away from internal components

Protects against wear and corrosion

Helps maintain efficient vacuum performance

Over time, oil becomes contaminated by moisture, process contaminants, carbon deposits and normal wear particles. Regular oil changes help maintain pump efficiency and reduce the risk of costly breakdowns.

In many cases, routine oil changes are the single most important maintenance task for extending vacuum pump life.

Choosing the Correct Vacuum Pump Oil

For many industrial vacuum pumps, ISO VG100 remains the most commonly used oil grade. However, it is essential that the correct oil is used for your specific pump. Using the wrong viscosity can cause overheating, increased wear, poor vacuum performance and potentially serious damage to internal components. If you are in any doubt, contact the VacAir team with your pump make and model. We will be happy to advise on the correct oil. Never guess when it comes to lubricants.

Mineral Vacuum Pump Oil

Our VAC-OIL range of mineral vacuum pump oils is manufactured using high quality base oils and is available in a range of ISO VG viscosity grades to suit different pump designs and operating conditions. Whether you require the popular ISO VG100 grade used in many rotary vane vacuum pumps, ISO VG68 for selected applications, or ISO VG320 for higher viscosity requirements, VacAir can help identify the correct oil for your equipment.

VAC-OIL 100

Our most popular vacuum pump oil. Suitable for many rotary vane vacuum pumps including Becker, Busch, Elmo Rietschle, Leybold and DVP models.

VAC-OIL 68

Lower viscosity mineral oil used in selected vacuum pumps and applications where ISO VG68 is specified.

VAC-OIL 320

Higher viscosity mineral oil for selected vacuum pump designs and applications requiring ISO VG320 lubricant.

Fully Synthetic Vacuum Pump Oil

Our VAC-OIL S range of fully synthetic vacuum pump oils is manufactured using high quality synthetic base oils and is available in a range of ISO VG viscosity grades to suit different pump designs and operating conditions. Fully synthetic oils are often specified for more demanding applications where improved thermal stability, oxidation resistance and longer oil life may be beneficial.

VAC-OIL 100S

Our most popular fully synthetic vacuum pump oil. Suitable for many rotary vane vacuum pumps operating in demanding industrial environments.

VAC-OIL 68S

Lower viscosity fully synthetic oil used in selected vacuum pumps and applications where ISO VG68 is specified.

VAC-OIL 320S

Higher viscosity fully synthetic oil for selected vacuum pump designs and applications requiring ISO VG320 lubricant.

Food Grade Vacuum Pump Oil

Our VAC-OIL FG range of food grade vacuum pump oils is suitable for use within food processing, food packaging and other applications where food-safe lubricants are required. Manufactured using high quality food grade base oils and available in a range of ISO VG viscosity grades, VAC-OIL FG lubricants are widely used on chamber machines, tray sealers, thermoforming lines and other food industry equipment.

VAC-OIL FG100

Our most popular food grade vacuum pump oil. Suitable for many food packaging and food processing vacuum pump applications.

VAC-OIL FG68

Lower viscosity food grade oil used in selected vacuum pumps and applications where ISO VG68 is specified.

VAC-OIL FG320

Higher viscosity food grade oil for selected vacuum pump designs and applications requiring ISO VG320 lubricant.

Gear Oil & Specialist Lubricants

In addition to vacuum pump oils, VacAir supplies gearbox oils and specialist lubricants used within industrial vacuum pumps. Our ISO VG150 gear oil is suitable for many claw vacuum pump gearbox applications. We can also supply a range of specialist lubricants for demanding operating environments and unusual applications.

GEAR OIL 150

High performance ISO VG150 gear oil suitable for many industrial claw vacuum pump gearbox applications.

Suitable For Many Leading Vacuum Pump Brands

VacAir supplies oils suitable for many leading vacuum pump manufacturers of oil lubricated vacuum pumps including:

Becker
Busch
Elmo Rietschle
Leybold
DVP
Edwards
Rietschle Thomas
Many other industrial vacuum pump brands

If you are unsure which oil your pump requires, simply contact our team with the pump make and model.

Do I Need To Use The Original Manufacturer’s Oil?

Many vacuum pump manufacturers offer their own branded lubricants and oils, including Busch and Becker.

The most important requirement is selecting an oil with the correct viscosity and performance characteristics for the pump and application.

VacAir supplies high quality vacuum pump oils suitable for use in many leading vacuum pump brands. Our experienced team can help identify the correct oil grade and specification for your equipment.

More Than Just Oil

When carrying out a routine oil change, it often makes sense to replace other service components at the same time.

VacAir can also supply:

Our experienced team can help identify all service items required for your pump.

Vacuum Pump Grease

In addition to oils, VacAir also supplies specialist vacuum pump greases including Amblygon TA15/2 bearing grease and other high temperature lubricants used throughout the vacuum pump industry.