Ideal Vacuum Products

Name

Ideal Vacuum Products

Legal name

Ideal Vacuum Products

Website

https://idealvac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Equipment and Components

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

Keywords

• Vacuum pumps
• Vacuum chambers
• Vacuum components
• Vacuum valves
• Vacuum fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Equipment Sales: Sale of vacuum pumps, chambers, valves, fittings, and components. Products range from individual components (fittings, gaskets, seals) to complete systems (vacuum chambers, pump stations). Both proprietary Ideal Vacuum Products brand and third-party branded equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ideal Vacuum Products designs, manufactures, and distributes vacuum equipment including vacuum pumps, modular vacuum chambers, smart electronic valves, fittings, flanges, feedthroughs, gauges, and accessories. The company combines its own proprietary products (Ideal Vacuum Cubes, CommandValve smart butterfly valves) with resale of major vacuum equipment brands (Pfeiffer, Edwards, Agilent), serving laboratory, research, and industrial manufacturing customers. It also offers downloadable technical documentation, exploded views, and CAD models to support the buying process.

Product overview

Ideal Vacuum Products is a vacuum equipment supplier and manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of vacuum pumps, modular vacuum chambers, and precision components. The core product lineup includes the proprietary Ideal Vacuum Cubes (patented modular aluminum chambers) and CommandValve smart electronic butterfly valves alongside resale of major brand pumps (Pfeiffer Adixen ACP dry pumps, Edwards turbo pumps). The company also supplies comprehensive vacuum system components including fittings/flanges, feedthroughs, valves, gauges, filters, and chillers, as well as rebuild parts, oils, and accessories. The portfolio is organized around complete vacuum system solutions, from chambers and pumps through supporting components and consumables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IVP Butterfly CommandValves: Smart electronic butterfly valves for vacuum system automation and control, available in KF and CF flange sizes, manufactured in the USA with 304L stainless steel construction.
• Ideal Vacuum Cubes
• ExploraVAC

Products and services

• Vacuum Pumps Comprehensive range of vacuum pumps including dry-scroll, turbo, roots blower, and diffusion pumps for industrial and scientific applications.
• Ideal Vacuum Cubes (Modular Vacuum Chambers) Patented modular vacuum chamber solution featuring aluminum frame geometry that accepts various wall options for feedthrough, vacuum port, or window configurations. Available in multiple sizes (6x6x6, 6x6x12, 9x9x9, 12x12x12, 6x12x12, 24x24x24, hexagonal, octagonal). Patent No. US 9,969,527 B2.
• Stainless Steel Vacuum Chambers Welded stainless steel vacuum chambers designed for high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum applications.
• Aluminum Vacuum Chambers Welded aluminum vacuum chambers for various vacuum applications.
• ExploraVAC Unlimited Systems Modular vacuum chamber systems with configurable sectional design for custom applications.
• ExploraVAC TVAC Systems
• CommandValve Smart Electronic Butterfly Valves IVP-exclusive smart electronic butterfly valves providing USB and manual control for vacuum system automation. Features include precision throttling in 0.1-degree increments, high vacuum rating to 3x10^-8 Torr, ~270ms closure time, and KF and CF flange sizes from KF-16 to CF 3.375 inches, manufactured in the USA with 304L stainless steel.
• CommandValve Signal Converter Package Extends CommandValve capability by providing valve management via analog signals and RS485 Modbus communications, enabling integration with industrial control systems.
• Pfeiffer Adixen ACP Dry Multi-Stage Roots Vacuum Pumps Oil-free, dry vacuum pumps using frictionless multi-stage roots technology. Available in standard, G (corrosive gas), CV (water vapor handling), and SD (clean gas) versions. Models include ACP 15, ACP 28, ACP 40, ACP 90 with pumping speeds from atmospheric pressure to 22 mTorr; overhaul interval of 22,000 hours.
• Fittings and Flanges Complete range of vacuum fittings and flanges including Conflat (CF), KF/ISO-K, and other standard vacuum coupling types with materials including 304 stainless steel; pricing spans $3 to $500+.
• Feedthroughs Electrical, thermocouple, coaxial, and rotary feedthroughs for passing signals and mechanisms through vacuum chamber walls.
• Vacuum Valves Various vacuum valves including gate valves, butterfly valves, and specialty valves for vacuum system control.
• Turbo Pumps and Controllers Turbo molecular pumps and associated controllers from major manufacturers including Edwards and Agilent.
• Filters, Traps and Silencers Vacuum filters, traps, and silencers for pump protection and noise reduction.
• Vacuum Ovens and Furnaces Vacuum ovens and furnaces for heat treatment and processing under vacuum conditions.
• Leak Detection and RGA Leak detection equipment and residual gas analyzers (RGA) for vacuum system testing and analysis.
• Gauges and Controllers Vacuum gauges, pressure controllers, and measurement instruments including the XactGauge product line.
• Recirculating Chillers Recirculating chillers and water baths for temperature control in vacuum systems.
• Rebuild Kits, Parts and Motors Replacement parts, rebuild kits, and motors for maintaining and servicing vacuum equipment.
• Oils and Greases Vacuum pump oils, greases, and fluids for lubrication and operation of vacuum equipment.
• Pump Repair Services Repair services for vacuum pumps, offered as part of the company's portfolio alongside equipment sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pfeiffer ACP dry pumps require overhaul only every 22,000 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pfeiffer VacuumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Pfeiffer Vacuum products including Adixen ACP dry multi-stage roots vacuum pumps, turbo pumps, and related accessories. Products available with full Pfeiffer Vacuum warranty. Extensive product catalog with technical documentation and support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kurt J. Lesker Company: US-based vacuum equipment distributor and manufacturer with a nearly identical business model — reselling Pfeiffer, Edwards, and other premium brands alongside proprietary chambers, fittings, and components. Closest direct comparison to Ideal Vacuum Products in catalog breadth and customer base.
• MDC Vacuum Products: US manufacturer and distributor of vacuum components, chambers, valves, and fittings serving semiconductor, research, and industrial customers. Directly comparable product portfolio including custom chambers and standard fittings/flanges.
• Nor-Cal Products: US-based vacuum component manufacturer specializing in custom and standard vacuum chambers, fittings, flanges, and viewports. Direct peer in the custom vacuum chamber and component manufacturing niche.
• Duniway Stockroom: US-based vacuum equipment reseller specializing in surplus, refurbished, and new vacuum components. Overlaps Ideal Vacuum in fittings, gauges, and replacement parts distribution.
• Terra Universal: US manufacturer of cleanroom and vacuum equipment including glove boxes, pass-throughs, and related hardware. Comparable business model with manufacturing-plus-distribution overlap in laboratory and industrial vacuum applications.
• VAT Vacuum Valves: Swiss manufacturer specializing in high-vacuum valves, gate valves, and motion/control components for semiconductor and industrial vacuum. Direct peer in the vacuum valve segment where Ideal Vacuum's CommandValve competes.

Broad incumbents

• Pfeiffer Vacuum: German-based global leader in vacuum pumps and systems (now part of Busch Group). Also a key supplier to Ideal Vacuum Products via authorized distribution. Broad incumbent whose catalog overlaps substantially with Ideal Vacuum's distributed line.
• Edwards Vacuum: UK-based vacuum pump and system manufacturer (Atlas Copco group). Major OEM whose turbo pumps and abatement products are distributed by Ideal Vacuum. Broad incumbent operating globally across research, semiconductor, and industrial vacuum.
• Leybold: German vacuum technology specialist (Atlas Copco group) covering pumps, leak detection, and RGA. Direct overlap with Ideal Vacuum's distributed product range across industrial and scientific applications.
• MKS Instruments (Vacuum & Motion): US-based instrumentation and vacuum specialist (acquired Agilent's vacuum products division). Broad incumbent offering vacuum components, gauges, and motion control that overlaps Ideal Vacuum's distributed Agilent line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/idealvacuum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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