ATEX

EH MECHANICAL BOOSTER PUMPS

ATEX classified EH boosters are annotated with the suffix "T3" or "T160".
• EH boosters may be supplied with ATEX classification either as part of
a pump system or stand-alone, on application. Please consult
BOC Edwards.
• ATEX compliance is typically specified for use in Europe, but may also
be required in other areas.
ATEX compliant EH boosters are suitable for operation in ATEX systems
rated as follows:
All of the EH1200C, EH1200 T160, EH2600C, EH2600 T3, EH2600 T160,
EH4200C, EH4200 T3 and EH4200 T160 chemical EH pumps are fitted
with flameproof motors:
• Pumps suitable for 50 Hz operation are fitted with a flameproof motor
EH mechanical
Mechanical booster
booster
pumps
pumps approved to EEx d. Gas Group IIA, lIB, Temperature Class T4.
The EH mechanical booster pumps feature the unique hydrokinetic drive,
• Pumps suitable for 60 Hz operation are fitted with a flameproof motor
providing an efficient power transmission with benefits in economy,
approved to CSA, Division 1 area, Gas Class I Group C & D, and Dust
performance and compactness. The hydrokinetic drive provides the
Class II Group F & G, Temperature Class T3C.
following features:
• Pump down times cut by 50%, when compared with direct drive pumps Internal and external classifications
• No bypass lines or pressure switches required
II 2G c IIB T3
• Universal voltage motors
or

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• Reduced capital and operating costs
• Air cooled motors – with water cooled options II 2G c IIB T160
• Quiet, minimum vibration
The EH mechanical booster pumps, based on the simple Roots principle, The notations used in these ratings are as follows:
remain the favorite pumps for applications where high pumping speeds Symbol Meaning
over 3000 m3h-1 / 1776 ft3min-1 are required in the pressure region of 0.01 Specifies that the chemical EH pump can be used in a potentially
to 50 mbar / 0.0075 to 37.5 Torr. These pumps must always be backed by explosive atmosphere
another pump which can deliver against a high pressure differential to II Equipment group II
atmospheric pressure. 2G Equipment category 2 (gas)
Operating at relatively low pressures, the mechanical booster pump is not c Constructional safety
exposed to the same concentrations of corrosive process media as is the IIB Suitable to pump gas group IIB
backing pump, which makes it highly reliable. T3 / T160 Gas auto-ignition temperature

Equipment category
High performance pumping mechanism
For equipment category 1 (gas) consult BOC Edwards.
The EH has a high quality, oil-free pumping mechanism. This offers:
• Quiet, vibration free operation Gas auto-ignition temperature
• Rugged and corrosion resistant The temperature classifications applied to the chemical EH pumps relate to
• Advanced shaft-seal technology – no oil contamination of process the auto-ignition temperature of flammable materials that can be pumped:
chamber • The EH1200C, EH2600C, EH4200C and chemical EH pumps that have
The corrosion resistant pumping mechanism is manufactured from high a T3 classification are suitable for pumping flammable materials that have
grade cast iron. The proven shaft-seal arrangement ensures that no oil an auto-ignition temperature greater than 200 °C.
enters the pumping stator, and the absence of internal and external by-pass • Chemical EH pumps that have a T160 classification are suitable for
lines and valves which may corrode or stick minimizes maintenance pumping flammable materials that have an auto-ignition temperature
requirements. greater than 160 °C.
The design of the shaft seals is optimized to ensure that no lubricants can Explosion proof
migrate into the pumping mechanism. This maintains booster pump Explosion proof boosters are annotated with the suffix "C".
performance in applications which demand the highest standard of • EH boosters may be ordered with explosion proof motors either
cleanliness. In addition, this prevents the build-up of trapped particles on
the rotor lobes and end-faces which have very close tolerances.
individually, or as part of an explosion proof system.
• Explosion proof is generally applicable in N. America and the rest of the
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the smooth, quiet operation of the pumps, as demanded by manufacturers Explosion-proof boosters will be supplied fitted with an explosion-proof
of advanced technology equipment. motor (suitable for 60 Hz operation) approved to CSA, Division 1 area, Gas
Class I Group C & D and Dust Class II Group F & G, Temperature Class T3C.
BROAD APPLICATION COVERAGE
EH pumps with hydrokinetic drive
EH mechanical boosters are available to cover a broad range of industrial
EH booster pumps have a unique and patented hydrokinetic fluid drive,
and chemical process applications.
which couples the motor to the pumping mechanism. The hydrokinetic
Industrial drive offers the following advantages:
Industrial EH boosters are safe to handle non-flammable gases and vapors • Pump down times cut by up to 50%
within the normal operating parameters of the booster. • Reduced capital and operating costs
• No pressure sensors, by-pass lines or valves
• Can operate continuously at all pressures – when used with a backing
pump

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 EH booster pumps have universal voltage, air-cooled motors and are available 10
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with effective pumping speeds of up to 4140 m3h-1 / 2440 ft3min-1. The pump
bodies of the EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 pumps are water-cooled.
Two versions of each EH booster pump are available, with different oils
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used for the lubrication of the seals and gears. The standard version uses 10

mineral oils, such as Ultragrade 20. The alternative version has PFPE
(perfluoropolyether) oils and is suitable for applications where oxygen or C

other reactive and corrosive gases are processed.

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Pump-down times cut by up to 50% The hydrokinetic drive allows
the booster pump to be started at the same time as the backing pump
(at atmospheric pressure) as it prevents motor overload. The EH booster A
pump therefore assists the pumping process from the start of pump-down. 10
0

B
In comparison pumping systems with conventional, direct drive mechanical
booster pumps (where the booster pump is switched on when the
chamber pressure has been reduced to, typically, less than 10 mbar /
-1
7.5 Torr), the total evacuation time can be reduced by as much as 50%. 10
0 200 400 600
The graph below shows data for a 2.8 m3 / 100 ft3 chamber, with a s

2600 m3h-1 / 2600 ft3min-1 mechanical booster pump and a A With backing pump and EH mechanical booster pump switched on together
255 m3h-1 / 150 ft3min-1 backing pump. B With mechanical booster pump switched on at 5 mbar
C With backing pump only (pumping through booster pump)
Pa mbar
5 3
10 10
Automatic overload protection The hydrokinetic drive automatically
varies the rotational speed of the pump. This protects the motor from
overload, prevents over-heating, and allows the pump to operate with high
4 2
10 10
pressure differentials. Consequently, EH booster pumps are not damaged
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by sudden increases of inlet pressure and even by the entry of solid debris
into the pump.
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1 Important cost savings When you use EH mechanical booster pumps,
you save money on installation and operation. Your capital costs are
reduced as you do not need valves, by-pass lines and pressure switches,
A
and you can use a smaller backing pump than with conventional drive
2 0
10 10
booster pumps. Operation costs are reduced because EH booster pumps
B
have smaller motors than direct drive pumps and, when operating at full
speed, they use only a fraction of the rated power.
1 -1
10 10
0 200 400 600
s

A With backing pump and EH mechanical booster pump switched on together

B With mechanical booster pump switched on at 5 mbar
C With backing pump only (pumping through booster pump)

DATA SUMMARY EH MECHANICAL BOOSTERS

PUMP EH250 EH500 EH1200 EH2600 EH4200
Catalog page 9-63 9-63 9-64 9-65 9-65
Displacement (swept volume)
50 Hz supply m3h-1 / ft3min-1 310 / 185 505 / 300 1195 / 715 2590 / 1525 4140 / 2440
60 Hz supply m3h-1 / ft3min-1 375 / 220 605 / 355 1435 / 845 3110 / 1830 4985 / 2935
Effective pumping speed1
with backing pump
9 E1M40 or E2M40
E1M80 or E2M80
m3h-1 / ft3min-1
m3h-1 / ft3min-1
240 / 141
274 / 161
350 / 206
400 / 236 840 / 495
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62 E1M175 or E2M175 m3h-1 / ft3min-1 440 / 259 930 / 548 1750 / 1031
E1M275 or E2M275 m3h-1 / ft3min-1 460 / 271 1020 / 601 1900 / 1119 3100 / 1825
Pressure differential across
pump3
50 Hz supply mbar / Torr 0 – 180 / 0 – 140 0 – 110 / 0 – 68 0 – 90 / 0 – 68 0 – 80 / 0 – 60 0 – 60 / 0 – 45
60 Hz supply mbar / Torr 0 – 150 / 0 – 115 0 – 90 / 0 – 825 0 – 75 / 0 – 56 0 – 67 / 0 – 50 0 – 50 / 0 – 38
Inlet connection ISO63 ISO100 ISO160 ISO160 ISO250
Outlet connection ISO40 ISO63 ISO100 ISO100 ISO100

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 EH250/EH500 MECHANICAL BOOSTER ORDERING INFORMATION
PUMP
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
EH250 Industrial
EH250IND 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 2.2 kW A30151945
EH250IND 200 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 2.2 kW NRC222000
EH250IND 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 3 hp A30152946
EH250IND 200 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 3 hp NRC221000
EH250 PFPE*
EH250FX 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 1.5 kW A30153935
EH250FX 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 2 hp A30154936
EH250 Chemical**
EH250C 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 3 hp NRA997000
EH250T160 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 2.2 kW NRA996000
TECHNICAL DATA EH500 Industrial
EH500IND 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 2.2 kW A30271945
EH250 EH500 EH500IND 200 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 2.2 kW NRC220000
Rotational speed2 EH500IND 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 3 hp A30272946
50 Hz supply 0 – 2900 rpm 0 – 2900 rpm
60 Hz supply 0 – 3500 rpm 0 – 3500 rpm EH500IND 200 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 3 hp NRC219000

INDUSTRIAL PUMPS AND PUMPING SYSTEMS

Operating continuous inlet pressure 0 – 1000 mbar 0 – 1000 mbar EH500 PFPE*
(0 – 760 Torr) (0 – 760 Torr) EH500AFX 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 1.5 kW A30273935
Maximum outlet pressure 1000 mbar 1000 mbar
(760 Torr) (760 Torr) EH500AFX 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 2 hp A30274936
Recommended backing pumps GV80, E1M/ GV80, GV160, EH500 Chemical**
E2M40, E1M/ E1M/E2M80
E2M80
EH500C 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 3 hp NRA999000
Electrical supply voltage, 3-phase EH500T3 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 2.2 kW NRA998000
50 Hz 220 – 240 V / 220 – 240 V / * BOC Edwards does not recommend continuous running of PFPE boosters at >10 mbar.
380 – 415 V 380 – 415 V ** Chemical boosters may be supplied with ATEX classification either as part of a pump system or stand-
60 Hz 208 – 230 V / 208 – 230 V / alone, on application. Please consult BOC Edwards.
460 V 460 V
Motor power SPARES ORDERING NUMBER
Hydrocarbon 2.2 kW (3 hp) 2.2 kW (3 hp) The clean and overhaul kit contains seals, gaskets, sleeves and other components required
PFPE 1.5 kW (2 hp) 1.5 kW (2 hp) for routine maintenance and whenever the pump is dismantled. The module kit contains
ATEX 2.2 kW 2.2 kW additional bearings and seals for a full service. The shim kit contains a selection of shims
Explosion proof 3 hp 3 hp for correct pump setup.
Ambient temperature range Clean and overhaul kit A30151815
Operating 5 to 40 °C 5 to 40 °C Module kit A30151820
(40 to 104 °F) (40 to 104 °F)
Storage -10 to 80 °C -10 to 80 °C Shim kit A30151825
(14 to 176 °F) (14 to 176 °F) ACCESSORIES ORDERING NUMBER
Maximum operating humidity 90% RH 90% RH
Recommended cooling water flow N/A N/A EH250
(inlet temperature 20 °C)** Inlet Mesh Assy 3.3 mm ISO63 C10521085
Recommended cooling water supply N/A N/A
pressure**
Inlet Mesh Assy 3.5 mm STST ISO63 A60041029
Cooling water connections** N/A N/A EH500
Recommended oil Inlet Mesh Assy 3.3 mm ISO100 C10523085
Standard version Ultragrade 20 Ultragrade 20
PFPE version Fomblin® YVAC Fomblin® YVAC
Inlet Mesh Assy 3.5 mm STST ISO100 A60041569
16/6 16/6
Oil capacity
Gear case
Coupling cover 1.5 liter (1.6 qt) 1.5 liter (1.6 qt)
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Shaft seal reservoir 0.125 liter 0.125 liter (0.25 PAGE
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(0.25 qt) qt)
Weight 61 kg (134 lb) 74 kg (163 lb)
11 Under many circumstances, pumps may operate without cooling water.
Apply to BOC Edwards for more information.

2 Depends on pressure.

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 EH1200 MECHANICAL BOOSTER PUMP ORDERING INFORMATION
SPARES ORDERING NUMBER
The clean and overhaul kit contains seals, gaskets, sleeves and other components required
for routine maintenance and whenever the pump is dismantled. The module kit contains
additional bearings and seals for a full service. The shim kit contains a selection of shims
for correct pump setup.
Clean and overhaul kit A30551815
Module kit A30551820
Shim kit A30551825
ACCESSORIES ORDERING NUMBER
Inlet Mesh Assy 3.3 mm ISO160 C10524085
Inlet Mesh Assy 3.5 mm STST ISO160 A60041570

TECHNICAL DATA
Rotational speed2
50 Hz supply 0 – 2900 rpm
60 Hz supply 0 – 3500 rpm
Operating continuous inlet pressure 0 – 1000 mbar (0 – 760 Torr)
Maximum outlet pressure 1000 mbar (760 Torr)
Recommended backing pumps GV160, GV250,
E2M80, E2M175
Electrical supply voltage, 3-phase
50Hz 220 – 240 V / 380 – 415 V
60 Hz 208 – 230 V / 460 V
Motor power
Hydrocarbon 3 kW (4 hp)
PFPE 3 kW (4 hp)
ATEX 3 kW
Explosion proof 4 hp
Ambient temperature range
Operating 5 to 40 °C (40 to 104 °F)
Storage -10 to 80 °C (14 to 176 °F)
Maximum operating humidity 90% RH
Recommended cooling water flow 120 l h-1 (0.53 gal min-1)
(inlet temperature 20 °C)**
Recommended cooling water supply 2 – 6 bar
pressure**
Cooling water connections** £/8 inch BSP male
Recommended oil
Standard version Ultragrade 20
PFPE version Fomblin® YVAC 16/6
Oil capacity
Gear case 1.25 liter (1.3 qt)
Coupling cover 2.4 liter (2.5 qt)
Shaft seal reservoir 0.125 liter (0.25 qt)
Weight 149 kg (329 lb)
11 Under many circumstances, pumps may operate without cooling water. Apply to BOC Edwards for
more information.
2 Depends on pressure.

ORDERING INFORMATION
9 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
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EH1200IND 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 3 kW A30590935
EH1200IND 200 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 3 kW NRC218000
EH1200IND 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 4 hp A30591936
EH1200IND 200 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 4 hp NRC217000
EH1200 PFPE*
EH1200FX 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 3 kW A30592935
EH1200FX 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 4 hp A30593936
EH1200 Chemical**
EH1200C 230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 4 hp A30556982
EH1200T160 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 3 kW A30557900
* BOC Edwards does not recommend continuous running of PFPE boosters at >10 mbar.
** Chemical boosters may be supplied with ATEX classification either as part of a pump system or stand-
alone, on application. Please consult BOC Edwards.

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 EH2600/EH4200 MECHANICAL BOOSTER ORDERING INFORMATION
PUMP
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
EH2600 Industrial
EH2600IND 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW A30775946
EH2600IND 200 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW NRC216000
EH2600IND 230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 15 hp A30776982
EH2600IND 200 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 15 hp NRB989000
EH2600 PFPE*
EH2600FX 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 7.5 kW A30753935
EH2600FX 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 10 hp A30754936
EH2600 Chemical**
EH2600C 230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 15 hp A30756982
EH2600T3 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW A30741935
TECHNICAL DATA EH2600T160 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW A30779900
EH4200 Industrial
EH2600 EH4200 EH4200IND 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW A30975946
Rotational speed2 EH4200IND 200 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW NRC215000
50 Hz supply 0 – 2900 rpm 0 – 2900 rpm
60 Hz supply 0 – 3500 rpm 0 – 3500 rpm EH4200IND 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 15 hp A30976982

INDUSTRIAL PUMPS AND PUMPING SYSTEMS

Operating continuous inlet pressure 0 – 1000 mbar 0 – 1000 mbar EH4200IND 200 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 15 hp NRB988000
(0 – 760 Torr) (0 – 760 Torr) EH4200 PFPE*
Maximum outlet pressure 1000 mbar 1000 mbar
(760 Torr) (760 Torr) EH4200FX 220-240 V or 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW On application
Recommended backing pumps GV250, GV400, GV400, E2M275 EH4200FX 208-230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 15 hp On application
E2M175, E2M275
Electrical supply voltage, 3-phase
EH4200 Chemical**
50Hz 220 – 240 V / 220 – 240 V / EH4200C 230 V or 460 V, 3-ph, 60 Hz, 15 hp A30956982
380 – 415 V 380 – 415 V EH4200T3 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW A30941935
60 Hz 208 – 230 V / 208 – 230 V /
460 V 460 V EH4200T160 380-415 V, 3-ph, 50 Hz, 11 kW A30979900
Motor power * BOC Edwards does not recommend continuous running of PFPE boosters at >10 mbar.
Hydrocarbon 11 kW (15 hp) 11 kW (15 hp) ** Chemical boosters may be supplied with ATEX classification either as part of a pump system or stand-
PFPE 7.5 kW (10 hp) 11 kW (15 hp) alone, on application. Please consult BOC Edwards.
ATEX 11 kW 11 kW
SPARES ORDERING NUMBER
Explosion proof 15 hp 15 hp
Ambient temperature range
The clean and overhaul kit contains seals, gaskets, sleeves and other components required
for routine maintenance and whenever the pump is dismantled. The module kit contains
Operating 5 to 40 °C 5 to 40 °C additional bearings and seals for a full service. The shim kit contains a selection of shims
(40 to 104 °F) (40 to 104 °F) for correct pump setup.
Storage -10 to 80 °C -10 to 80 °C
(14 to 176 °F) (14 to 176 °F) Clean and overhaul kit A30751815
Maximum operating humidity 90% RH 90% RH Module kit A30751820
Recommended cooling water flow 250 l h-1 250 l h-1
(inlet temperature 20 °C)** (1.1 gal min-1) (1.1 gal min-1)
Shim kit A30751825
Recommended cooling water supply 2 – 6 bar 2 – 6 bar ACCESSORIES ORDERING NUMBER
pressure**
Cooling water connections** £/8 inch BSP male £/8 inch BSP male
EH2600
Recommended oil Inlet Mesh Assy 3.3 mm ISO160 C10524085
Standard version Ultragrade 20 Ultragrade 20 Inlet Mesh Assy 3.5 mm STST ISO160 A60041570
PFPE version Fomblin® YVAC Fomblin® YVAC
16/6 16/6
EH4200
Oil capacity Inlet Mesh Assy 3.5 mm STST ISO250 A60041571
Gear case 3.5 liter (3.3 qt) 3.5 liter (3.3 qt)
Coupling cover
Shaft seal reservoir
6.5 liter (7 qt)
1.5 liter (1.4 qt)
6.5 liter (7 qt)
1.5 liter (1.4 qt)
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Weight 308 kg (679 lb) 400 kg (882 lb) 65
11 Under many circumstances, pumps may operate without cooling water.
Apply to BOC Edwards for more information.

2 Depends on pressure.

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ACCESSORIES

OLM500 OIL LEVEL MONITOR

Fit the OLM500 in place of the oil sight-glass on the EH250 and EH500 oil
seal reservoirs, and on the EH1200, EH2600 and EH4200 oil seal
reservoirs and gear boxes. The OLM500 provides a switched output for
remote activation or warning devices. Technical data: 24 V a.c. or d.c.,
maximum current 0.5 A.

ORDERING INFORMATION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
OLM500 oil level monitor* A50434000
* Not suitable for ATEX boosters

INLET SEAL WITH MESH SCREEN

Designed to prevent objects falling into the inlet of our booster pumps, the
mesh aperture is 3.3 mm.

ORDERING INFORMATION
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDERING NUMBER
Inlet seal with mesh screen
ISO63 C10521085
ISO100 C10523085
ISO160 C10524085

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