Pneumofore has equipped Şişecam’s Eskişehir plant in Türkiye with its vacuum systems as part of a partnership that has lasted over two decades.
In 2024, the Eskişehir site resumed operations of one of its glass furnaces after a major cold repair.
As previously reported, Şişecam said the investment made the facility the world's largest container glass production site.
With five furnaces and 24 production lines, the site has an annual capacity of approximately 760,000 gross tons.
Consequently, it contains the largest installation of Pneumofore vacuum pumps for hollow glass.
Pneumofore has been a partner of Şişecam for more than two decades, supplying vacuum technology across multiple countries.
Some of the company’s air-cooled pumps, first installed at Şişecam as early as 2002, continue to operate smoothly - without a single overhaul in over two decades.
Designed for continuous, 24/7 operation, Pneumofore’s UV Series rotary vane pumps require minimal yearly maintenance, such as coolant and filter replacements, to maintain efficiency and reliability.
Where traditional swabbing methods involve graphite-based lubricants, Pneumofore systems integrate demister vacuum filters with dual-stage filtration and discharge mechanisms, ensuring stable performance and cleaner operation.
Over time, the technology has evolved: the UV30 model was succeeded by the UV50, offering 2.750 m³/h capacity with a 75-kW motor.
Since 2008, Şişecam has progressively replaced liquid ring systems with Pneumofore rotary vane pumps - most often selecting the largest available models.
Recent deliveries, including those in 2024, are equipped with variable speed drives for enhanced energy efficiency and adaptability.
Today, Şişecam operates 27 units of UV50 pumps across its three Turkish sites in Yenişehir, Eskişehir and Mersin.
