Various uses of vacuum in daily life

Vacuum pumps have various uses in today’s life. People will spontaneously associate the word vacuum cleaner with the cleaners they are most familiar with and use in homes. However, there are many ways such pumps are associated with our daily lives. Some examples are the use of such pumps for manufacturing or production, medical and cleaning purposes. Parts of devices or machines are prone to wear and tear, nothing can last forever. Various vacuum parts need to be replaced every time they fail. All these parts are available in the market. Some companies maintain maintenance services as an after-sales service to replace parts as needed.

Such suction devices work on the pressure difference mechanism. There is flow of material from high pressure to low pressure. This phenomenon is practically used to serve many purposes. We see the uses such as house cleaning to suck up dust and dirt through vacuum cleaners. Medically, such pumps are used to suck out fluids accumulated in the body and also to cure certain dysfunctions. Industrially, this device is used to transfer materials. The basic parts of such devices are the intake or suction port, motor, fan, exhaust, collection bag, or discharge hose. In vacuum cleaning devices, a filter is also used to filter the vacuumed materials before final collection in the bag. Depending on the type of device, these basic parts vary in complexity to perform the desired function. The latest introduction of types of such cleaners comes in various forms of operation. These are small handheld cleaners, upright cleaners, drum vacuums, backpack units, pneumatic wet/dry cleaners, canister-type cleaners, and even robotic-type cleaners. There are also small cleaners to clean watches. A specific type of suction pump based on this mechanism used for cleaning septic tanks.

Industrially, these devices are widely used to transfer toxic materials. For industrial applications, these devices are more complex due to the need for a high degree of vacuum for easy and fast transfer of materials in large quantities. In many types of industrial applications, these devices must be arranged in series to complete the process in a staggered manner. In various situations, pumps are made to handle materials at high temperatures. A large number of these units are custom built to a specific design. This makes the machine capable of withstanding harsh conditions and operating effectively.

Therapeutically, such devices are widely used for suctioning. Usually after the operations procedure, there is an undesirable accumulation of bodily fluids. When there is a need to remove the fluid, the device is used to aspirate the fluid. The suctioning of bodily fluids may have to be done continuously. Suctioning of bodily fluids is often essential to save lives in a course of medical treatment. Penis pumps have long been used as a treatment for male impotence. This type of mechanical device to aid natural function has to work with extreme settings. Otherwise, the suction force may cause blood vessels to rupture.

Of course, there are many diverse applications of vacuum and it is growing with the advances. But, as of now, the role of such devices is substantial.