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    Miniature Vacuum or Pressure Pump

    nbucksa, I need to evacuate the chamber repeatedly. I also need to keep noise as low as possible, so I think the explosion may be too loud. My system would lmost likely need to be an electromechanical system. Raul
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    Miniature Vacuum or Pressure Pump

    nbucska, Yes you are correct, 1 cubic inch. The environment in and around the pump should be as dry as ambient air. So I would prefer not to use H2O steam, but if you have an idea let me know. If the size is right perhaps I can design around it. The limitations I have are size, and ideally...
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    Miniature Vacuum or Pressure Pump

    Timelord, Yes you are correct I meant 5 inHg. Actually I did invesigate the pumps in aquariums and found them to be slightly large, especially with the motor used to power them. I was hoping someone knew of a company offering a complete package, of a small motor and pump. If not a company...
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    Miniature Vacuum or Pressure Pump

    I am looking for a miniature vacuum pump that can evacuate about 1 square-inch to a pressure of -5 inHg. I would like the pump including the driving mechanism (ex. motor) to fit in a 5mm x 18mm x5mm area. The smaller the overall package is the better, but slightly bigger than those dimensions...

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