11/13/2024
NAVAC Industrial Vacuum, a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum pumps, recently debuted its HelixDrive HD8, the industry’s smallest dry screw vacuum pump, at the Best Practices EXPO, Oct. 29-31 in Atlanta. The event received considerable interest from attendees, with the HD8 being praised for its compact design and superior efficiency.

HelixDrive HD8
At the Best Practices EXPO, the HelixDrive HD8 made its debut, showcasing its innovative screw-type vacuum technology. The NAVAC Industrial Vacuum team demonstrated the pump’s key features through a cutaway model, highlighting its compact size and robust performance for industrial applications.
Key features of the HelixDrive HD8 include:
- Highly efficient permanent magnet synchronous motor: Delivers superior performance, achieving high efficiency levels.
- Air-cooling system: Allows for easier set up than typical water-cooled screw pumps.
- Prolonged durability: Enhanced moisture handling and effective removal of particles via its gas ballast and purge gas module.
- Motor technology: Adapted advanced technology from electric vehicle motors, ensuring stable operation under vibration and improved heat dissipation.
- Variable pitch rotor: Allows for significant energy savings, reduced heat and minimal noise and vibration.
- Minimal maintenance: Designed for maximum reliability with minimal upkeep required.
- Compact vector control drive: Provides precise frequency control with advanced safety features such as safe torque off (STO) and easy PLC programming.
Alongside the HelixDrive HD8, NAVAC Industrial Vacuum’s Helix Drive Series also includes the HD20 and HD40 models, both of which feature air-cooling systems and coaxial rotor and motor shafts, delivering exceptional compactness and ease of use.
“We were thrilled to introduce the HelixDrive HD8,” said Mike DeLisi, Director of Sales, NAVAC Industrial Vacuum. “The positive feedback from attendees underscores the HD8’s potential to transform industrial applications with its space-saving design, efficiency and reliable performance.”
About NAVAC Industrial Vacuum
One of the world's largest rotary vane pump manufacturers, NAVAC Industrial Vacuum has a legacy of industry advancements spanning three decades. NAVAC Industrial Vacuum is comprised of vacuum technology experts who understand the sector’s ever-evolving landscape and the challenges it presents. The company’s goal is to provide collaborative guidance that helps customers navigate complex applications so they can make informed decisions. For more information, visit https://navacvacuum.com.



