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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.

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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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
29 to 30 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Nov 2026Online2US$900Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register

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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