Quick Answer:The Vacuum Pump, Hand is a lightweight hand-operated pump drawing 15 cm³ per stroke up to a maximum vacuum of 50 mmHg, and it can also produce positive gauge pressures up to 2 atm.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Lightweight and hand operated.
Draws 15 cm³ per stroke.
Maximum vacuum of 50 mmHg.
Also produces positive gauge pressures up to 2 atm.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Displacement
15 cm³ per stroke
Maximum vacuum
50 mmHg
Positive gauge pressure
Up to 2 atm
Operation
Manual
How It Is Used
Connected by tubing to an apparatus, the pump removes air for air-pressure and vacuum demonstrations, or pressurises a vessel when a positive pressure is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Vacuum Pump, Hand produce pressure as well as vacuum?
Yes. As well as drawing a vacuum of up to 50 mmHg, it can produce positive gauge pressures up to 2 atm.