Vacuum pump life test stand. Accommodates 40 test pumps and includes electronics, pneumatics, and plumbing to automatically run tests continuously and unattended. Designed in Solidworks.
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Vacuum Pump Test Stand

This test stand was designed for extended life testing of a redesigned dual stage vacuum pump for IDEX. Each shelf is capable of testing 8 pumps and contains power supplies, control PCBAs, vacuum solenoid valves for automated testing, and all required plumbing and electrical. Structure was designed using aluminum extrusions and custom sheet metal work to accommodate the required test hardware. Mechanical design was performed in SolidWorks.

Chris Hankins
Mechanical Design Engineer Petaluma, CA