Part number 03077679 refers to a set of carbon vanes (pushers) for the Becker VX series vacuum pumps used in ASM SIPLACE pick-and-place machines. These are critical, high-wear internal components that create a sealed chamber during rotation to generate the vacuum required for the suction nozzles on the placement head.
Specifications and Maintenance
The Becker VX series vacuum pumps utilize self-lubricating graphite composite vanes, which have an official design lifespan of approximately 20,000 hours. According to the ASM maintenance manual, the service life for this set of vanes is 25,000 hours; they must be inspected regularly and replaced before wear exceeds specified limits. Excessive wear of the carbon vanes will lead to a drop in vacuum levels and an increase in component rejection rates (pick-and-place errors).
