Chronology of Products
UV BP Vacuum pump (2009)
Dedicated machines with food grade coolant
A Series compressors HR version (2008)
Heat recovery with combined air and/or water cooling
A Series air compressors (2007)
Motor size according to compressed air pressure value (up to 4, 8 or 10 bar)
UV VS Variable speed series (2005)
For constant capacity and/or vacuum level
UV4 H Vacuum pump for vapor suction (2005)
Extraordinary water tolerance
UR26 Compressor (2005)
160 kW air cooled, also for tropical climate
UR Explosion-proof compressors (2004)
Tailor made ATEX units for petrochemical industry
UR 18 Compressors (2003)
110 kW air cooled
UF40 Compressor, 250 kW (2002)
Largest air cooled rotary vane with separate cooling cabin
UVL and UVD Vacuum pump series (2001)
Low capacity, compact units for non-continuous use
UV50 Vacuum pump (2000) 2700 m3/h, 75 kW
World's largest air cooled, single stage rotary vane pump
P Series compressors (2000)
Piston compressors (boosters) for pressure up to 40 bar
UR12 Compressor (2000) 745 m3/h, 75 kW
New 75kW compressor (the UP12 was 90 kW) - EC certified and suitable for wet climates
UV8 Vacuum pump (2000) 462 m3/h, 11 kW
Further evolution of the UV6 vacuum pump, provides more capacity.
UV16 Vacuum pump (2000) 971 m3/h, 22 kW
Further evolution of the UV16 vacuum pump, providing higher capacity and lower motor power.
S and M series compressors (1999)
UR6-9 Compressor (1999) 355/550 m3/h, 37/55 kW
New EC-certified 50 HP compressor, suitable for wet climates
T10 Compressor (1998) 68 m3/h, 7,5 kW
The T10 replaces the UR1, smaller brother of the T series
UF18-26 Compressor (1998) 1110/1525 m3/h, 110/160 kW
Cast iron base - Evolution of the UP18 with simplified structure and optimized pre-separation
UV30 Vacuum pump (1998) 1775 m3/h, 55 kW
Maximum-capacity rotary vacuum pump with coolant injection system - with cabin and mono-block - with no oil vapor emission. Proves very successful in foreign countries. - After 49 years the glorious V100 are finally replaced.
T30-20 Compressor (1997) 168/102 m3/h, 18,5/11 kW
Last small-scale models, completing Pneumofore's T Series of compressors and vacuum pumps. All these models are air-cooled and have 1ppm of oil residual in the compressors - (25-15 HP)
UP18-26 Compressor (1993) 1080/1480 m3/h, 110/160 kW
First model with iron base, noisy but provides outstanding performance
UV6-16 Vacuum pump (1993) 428/942 m3/h, 11/30 kW
Compressor technology is adapted and applied to vacuum pumps - multi-use units with cabins
UR3-2 Compressor (1992) 166/103 m3/h, 18,5/11 kW
First rotary compressor with aluminium coolers in cabins
UR1 Compressor (1991) 51 m3/h 5,5 kW
Final evolution into the modern aluminium cooler
UP9-12 Compressor (1986) 530/745 m3/h, 55/90 kW
Restyling of the U9 axial fan with 2 speeds, with better thermoregulation and aesthetics
UP1 Compressor (1986) 51 m3/h, 5,5 kW
Restyling of the U1, with further simplification of the overall machine
UP6-3 Compressor (1985) 336/166 m3/h, 37/18,5 kW
Further evolution of the U6 unit, with better thermoregulation and electropneumatic control
U9-12 Compressor (1981) 530/745 m3/h, 55/90 kW
Large-scale compressors with vertical mixture coolers and radial fans
U1 Compressor (1981) 51 m3/h, 5,5 kW
U1 the smallest of this series - original solutions
U6-3 Compressor (1978) 336/166 m3/h, 37/18,5 kW
First, and for 20 years the only, rotary compressor with vertical axis - Evolution of the UF6 with cabin - Wide coolers with round pipes and turbolators - oil separation with borosilicate cartridges
UF6-3 Compressor (1970) 336/166 m3/h, 37/18,5 kW
First compressor with intensive coolant injection system - Air-cooled, it is the first step towards oil separation. Produced after intense and in-depth initial research in collaboration with ETHZ research institutes, rewarded with international patents and co
FA3 Compressor (1965) 5 HP
Air-cooled - Vertical layout - Copy of 1937's FA15 - 5 HP motor
F360 Compressor (1964) 3720 m3/h, 500 HP
Last compressor to be designed by Pneumofore's founder Giacomo Hilfiker. (540 HP)
F29 Compressor (1959) 280 m3/h, 41 HP
4 poles - Prototype with F28 cylinder, 4-pole motor and wrought iron base
MSV2-9 Vacuum pump + Blower (1957) 25/114 m3/h, 1/4 HP
New development of air-cooled mono-block vacuum blower pumps, mainly used for typography
F200 Compressor (1957) 2080 m3/h, 270 HP
Represents for many years the maximum unit power (300 HP) for a single-stage rotary compressor
FB10 Compressor (1954) 95 m3/h, 17 HP
Air-cooled
F120 Compressor (1952) 1237 m3/h, 170 HP
First Pneumofore compressor with sliding rings - Hundreds of these are still functionning all over Italy and Europe. Initially the base was made in iron. In 1968 a cast-iron base was built for better air/oil separation and less noise.
V100 Vacuum pump (1949) 1220 m3/h, 35 HP
Development of a pump, which had been produced for 48 years, immediately obtains an unprecedented final single-stage vacuum: 14 mbar of residual pressure (98% vacuum)
Z90-200 Oil burner (1947)
Heavy oil burner with turbo-fan and pulverizer cone, used in big buildings, cinemas and industrial plants
FA7-19 Compressor (1943)
Air-cooled - Series of air-cooled compressors in cast iron mono-block with cooling fins
F28-40 Compressor (1939) 280/415 m3/h, 42/60 HP
Ten years later two new models of water-cooled industrial compressors with cast iron base are produced - Many of these are still functioning
FA15 Compressor (1937) 2,5 HP
Vertical layout - First air-cooled rotary compressor with vertical layout, 2,5 HP
E10-60 Oil burner (1935)
New series of mono-block heavy oil burners to be used for domestic heating
F80 Compressor (1935) 765 m3/h, 110 HP
Last industrial compressor, significantly contributes to industrial development in Italy and Europe
FC9 Compressor (1932)
Air-cooled - First air-cooled single-stage rotary compressor with oil injection system - 30 HP motor
FC17 Compressor (1932)
Air-cooled
SP0 Blower (1932)
For oil burners - New series of blowers for oil burners
SP1 Blower (1932)
For oil burners - Major model of the SP 0 - SP 1-2-3-4-5
FM9-18 Compressor (1929) 93/181 m3/h, 15/30 HP
First water-cooled mono-block, single-stage compressor
A12 Compressor (1927) 10 HP
The very first single-stage compressor with coolant injection system - 25 HP - A unique, revolutionary solution created by Pneumofore's technicians, at a time when single-stage piston compressors dominated the market
V6/6 Vacuum pump (1927)
Double-stage vacuum pump, 980 rpm, 1,5 mm Hg residual pressure
V45 Vacuum pump (1927) 524 m3/h, 15 HP
Double-stage - First medium-size vacuum pump, used for chemical industry and food manufacturing
C45 Compressor (1927) 406-460 m3/h, 20-43 HP
Low pressure (2-3 bar) - Used in glass industry for production of bottles
SA4 Blower (1927)
Air-cooled S4 model replaces water-cooled C4 model, Pneumofore starts avoiding use of industrial water whenever possible
F18 Compressor (1927) 180 m3/h, 30 HP
30 HP motor - Second, modified prototype of major single-stage rotary compressor
V4 Vacuum pump (1926)
Aluminium vanes - First of many V-MV-UV Series vacuum pumps
V14-20 Vacuum pump (1926) 174/228 m3/h, 7,5 HP
Aluminium vanes - Pneumofore's innovative use of aluminium vanes remained unique for over 40 years
S4-20 Blower (1926)
For use with heavy oil burners
C4 Compressor (1925)
Low pressure - cylinder used as S4 blower
C9 Compressor (1925) 91-102 m3/h, 4,5-11,5 HP
Low pressure - Series of compressors (2-3 bar), blowers and C4-9-20-35 vacuum pumps
