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Vacuum Systems and Vacuum Pump Maintenance

Vacuum systems drive critical processes in African food, packaging, pharmaceutical and processing plants, yet they are often poorly understood by the teams that maintain them. This programme demystifies vacuum technology for maintenance staff. Delegates learn how vacuum pumps and systems work, how to find leaks that cripple performance and how to service the common pump types so processes hold the vacuum they need.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain vacuum principles and how they affect process performance.
  • Identify common vacuum pump types and their maintenance needs.
  • Diagnose loss of vacuum caused by leaks, wear and contamination.
  • Locate vacuum leaks using practical detection techniques.
  • Service and maintain liquid ring, rotary vane and other pump types.
  • Maintain traps, filters and seals that protect the vacuum system.

Course outline

  1. 01Vacuum principles and process impact
  2. 02Vacuum pump types and selection
  3. 03Loss of vacuum diagnosis
  4. 04Leak detection techniques
  5. 05Liquid ring and rotary vane pump servicing
  6. 06Traps, filters and seal maintenance
  7. 07Preventive maintenance for vacuum systems

Who should attend

Maintenance technicians, mechanical artisans and plant staff responsible for vacuum pumps and vacuum systems in process, food and packaging plants.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Dubai2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
5 to 6 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Online2US$900
26 to 27 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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