Kinney Tuthill Vacuum Pumps – Sales, Service & Repair
Kinney Tuthill – American Vacuum Pump Pioneers Since 1886
Kinney Vacuum (now part of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems) is one of the oldest and most renowned American manufacturers of industrial vacuum pumps. With over 135 years of experience, the brand stands for robustness, reliability, and high capacity. We are your competent partner for sales, service, and repair of Kinney Tuthill vacuum pumps.
🎯 Our Kinney Tuthill Product Portfolio:
💪 Piston Vacuum Pumps – Extremely Robust
Kinney is world-famous for its robust piston vacuum pumps. These pumps are designed for the most demanding industrial applications and can handle large volumes.
🔩 Single-Stage Piston Pumps
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pumping Speed: | 50 - 3,000 m³/h |
| Ultimate Vacuum: | 25 - 50 mbar (abs) |
| Operating Speed: | 300 - 600 rpm (low speed) |
🔩🔩 Two-Stage Piston Pumps
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pumping Speed: | 50 - 2,000 m³/h |
| Ultimate Vacuum: | 0.05 - 1 mbar (abs) |
| Operating Speed: | 300 - 500 rpm (low speed) |
✅ Key Benefits of Kinney Piston Pumps:
- ✓ Extremely robust – designed for decades of operation
- ✓ Low speed (300-600 rpm) – minimal wear
- ✓ High capacity – large volumes per cycle
- ✓ Tolerant to contamination – can handle dust and particles
- ✓ Cast iron construction – virtually indestructible
- ✓ Simple maintenance – accessible design
- ✓ Gas ballast system – handles condensates
- ✓ Continuous duty rated – 24/7 operation possible
Popular Kinney Piston Pump Series:
- KC Series: Compact piston pumps for smaller applications
- KT Series: Two-stage high vacuum piston pumps
- KLRC Series: Large capacity piston pumps
- KDH Series: High-performance industrial piston pumps
⚙️ Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps
In addition to piston pumps, Kinney also offers oil-sealed rotary vane pumps for applications requiring deeper vacuum.
| Type | Pumping Speed | Ultimate Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Stage | 10 - 300 m³/h | 0.1 - 1 mbar |
| Two-Stage | 10 - 200 m³/h | 0.001 - 0.01 mbar |
✅ Benefits of Rotary Vane Pumps:
- ✓ Deeper vacuum than piston pumps
- ✓ Compact design
- ✓ Lower noise level
- ✓ Suitable for laboratory and analytical applications
💧 Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps
For wet and contaminated processes, Kinney Tuthill offers liquid ring vacuum pumps.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pumping Speed: | 100 - 5,000 m³/h |
| Ultimate Vacuum: | 30 - 150 mbar (abs) |
| Operating Medium: | Water or other liquids |
✅ Benefits of Liquid Ring Pumps:
- ✓ Can handle wet gases and vapors
- ✓ Insensitive to condensates
- ✓ Isothermal compression (cooling through liquid)
- ✓ Suitable for explosive atmospheres
- ✓ Very robust and reliable
Available Kinney Tuthill models and types: KC-8, KC-15, KC-46, KC-75, KT-150, KT-200, KT-300, KLRC-50, KLRC-100, KLRC-200, KDH-50, KDH-100, KDH-150, KDH-200, KMB series, KVS series, rotary vane pumps, single-stage piston pumps, two-stage piston pumps, liquid ring pumps, high vacuum pumps, roughing pumps, industrial vacuum pumps, oil-sealed pumps, cast iron pumps, low-speed pumps, high-capacity pumps, continuous duty pumps
🔩 Construction Features of Kinney Pumps:
| 💪 Cast Iron Housing | Extremely durable, virtually indestructible for decades of service |
| ⚙️ Low Speed Design | 300-600 rpm = minimal wear, extended service life |
| 🔧 Accessible Design | Easy maintenance without complete disassembly |
| 🛢️ Oil Lubrication | Forced lubrication system for optimal oil distribution |
| 💨 Gas Ballast System | Prevents condensate buildup in pump |
| 🌡️ Cooling System | Air-cooled or water-cooled versions available |
| 🔩 Modular Construction | Individual components easily replaceable |
🏭 Application Areas:
| Industry | Applications |
|---|---|
| 🔥 Metallurgy | Vacuum furnaces, heat treatment, steel degassing, induction melting, vacuum casting |
| ⚗️ Chemical & Process Engineering | Vacuum distillation, chemical reactors, drying processes, evaporation systems |
| 💊 Pharmaceuticals | Freeze drying, lyophilization, vacuum drying, tablet coating |
| 🚗 Automotive Industry | Vacuum systems, brake boosters, leak testing, impregnation |
| 📄 Paper & Pulp | Paper machine dewatering, vacuum transport systems |
| 🥫 Food Industry | Vacuum packaging, food drying, freeze drying, concentration |
| 🏗️ Plastics Industry | Thermoforming, extrusion, degassing, molding |
| 🔬 Research & Development | High vacuum systems, coating plants, space simulation |
🔧 Our Service Capabilities for Kinney Tuthill:
| 🛒 Sales | New Kinney Tuthill vacuum pumps, all sizes and configurations |
| ♻️ Complete Overhaul | Full reconditioning to factory standards, replacement of all wear parts |
| ⚙️ Repair | Professional repair of piston pumps, rotary vane pumps, and liquid ring pumps |
| 📦 Spare Parts | Original and compatible spare parts in stock: pistons, vanes, valves, seals, bearings |
| 🚗 On-Site Service | Service technicians available for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting |
| 🔍 Diagnostics | Comprehensive condition assessment and performance testing |
| 💡 Consultation | Technical application consulting and system optimization |
| 🔄 Exchange Pumps | Rental pumps available during repair period |
📜 History of Kinney Vacuum:
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1886 | Founding of Kinney Manufacturing Company in Boston, USA |
| 1900s | Development of first piston vacuum pumps for industrial applications |
| 1920s-1950s | Kinney becomes leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum pumps in USA |
| 1960s-1980s | Expansion of product range, rotary vane and liquid ring pumps |
| 1990s | Acquisition by Tuthill Corporation |
| Today | Part of Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems, worldwide presence, continued production of proven Kinney designs |
🌟 Why Choose Kinney Tuthill?
| 🇺🇸 Since 1886 | Over 135 years of experience in industrial vacuum technology |
| 💪 Legendary Robustness | Pumps with 30-50 years of operational life are not uncommon |
| 🔧 Easy to Maintain | Simple design, accessible components, long spare parts availability |
| 🏭 Industrial Standard | Proven in the toughest industrial environments worldwide |
| 📐 High Capacity | Large pumping volumes for demanding applications |
| ⏱️ Long Service Life | Low speed (300-600 rpm) ensures minimal wear |
| 🛠️ Service Network | Global service network, spare parts availability |
⚠️ Common Applications for Kinney Piston Pumps:
🔬 High Vacuum Applications:
- → As backing pumps for diffusion pumps
- → As backing pumps for turbomolecular pumps
- → Vacuum furnaces and heat treatment systems
- → Coating plants (PVD, CVD)
- → Space simulation chambers
🏭 Industrial Processes:
- → Large-scale vacuum distillation
- → Freeze drying plants (pharmaceutical industry)
- → Steel degassing
- → Vacuum impregnation (transformers, electric motors)
- → Plastics degassing and extrusion
💡 Piston Pump vs. Rotary Vane Pump – When to Choose What?
✅ Choose Kinney Piston Pumps When:
- Very large pumping volumes required (> 100 m³/h)
- Continuous 24/7 operation necessary
- Extreme robustness required
- Low maintenance costs desired
- Long service life (decades) expected
- Operating in harsh industrial environments
- Ultimate vacuum 0.05-50 mbar sufficient
✅ Choose Rotary Vane Pumps When:
- Deeper ultimate vacuum (< 0.001 mbar) needed
- Smaller pumping volumes (< 100 m³/h)
- Compact design important
- Lower noise level required
- Laboratory or analytical applications
🔧 Typical Maintenance for Kinney Piston Pumps:
| Maintenance Task | Interval | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Change | Every 2,000-4,000 hours | Drain old oil, flush, refill with specified oil |
| Valve Inspection | Every 5,000-10,000 hours | Check intake and exhaust valves, clean or replace if necessary |
| Seal Replacement | Every 10,000-20,000 hours | Replace shaft seals and gaskets |
| Bearing Inspection | Every 20,000-30,000 hours | Check and replace bearings if necessary |
| Complete Overhaul | Every 40,000-60,000 hours | Full disassembly, replacement of all wear parts, reassembly |
Note: With proper maintenance, Kinney piston pumps can operate for 30-50 years!
Need a Kinney Tuthill Vacuum Pump?
Whether robust piston pump for continuous industrial operation, rotary vane pump for deeper vacuum, or liquid ring pump for wet processes – our Kinney Tuthill experts are happy to advise you in selecting the optimal vacuum solution for your specific requirements.
We also offer professional service and complete overhaul for your existing Kinney pumps – even for models that are decades old. With original spare parts and expert knowledge, we restore your Kinney pump to peak performance.
American industrial quality since 1886 – professional local service! Contact us today for expert consultation and legendary vacuum pump robustness.