Vacuum Trap

A Vacuum Trap is a protective component installed between a vacuum process — such as a dryer or reactor — and the vacuum pump. Its primary function is to condense and trap vapours before they reach the pump, preventing contamination of pump oil, corrosion of pump internals and reduction of vacuum efficiency. Certain vapours — acids, solvents, water — can rapidly degrade a vacuum pump if not intercepted.

For applications requiring the highest level of solvent recovery and pump protection, a Vacuum Trap Condenser (Secondary / Cold Trap) is installed between the primary condenser and the pump. It acts as a polishing unit — capturing the remaining micro-vapours that the primary condenser does not fully condense, allowing the system to reach and maintain deep vacuum levels below 1 mbar.