Does VACUUBRAND offer promotions or an online shop for buying vacuum pumps?

Yes. VACUUBRAND runs a promotional offer on selected vacuum pumps and provides an online shop with a cart for purchasing. According to the site, the current promotion saves 18%, with the promotion price valid from September 15 until December 15, 2026. The promotion covers selected products, and the site also offers a free inquiry option if you prefer to get a quote before buying.

Current promotion: 18% off selected vacuum pumps

The homepage highlights the offer as "Save 18% now," with the promotion price valid from September 15 until December 15, 2026. The promoted products shown are VARIO® chemistry diaphragm pumps:

Each listing includes a "Show product" link, so you can open the individual product page for full details before deciding.

Two conditions matter here:

• The 18% saving applies to the promotion, not necessarily to every product on the site. Check the individual product page to confirm it is part of the promotion.
• The price is tied to the stated window (September 15 – December 15, 2026). Outside that period, expect standard pricing.

Buying through the online shop

The site provides an online shop with a cart entry point, so you can add products and proceed to checkout directly. The homepage also links to "Show products," which leads into the product range rather than a single item.

If you are not ready to buy, the site offers a free inquiry option ("Do you have any questions? Free inquiry"), which is useful when you need a quote, a configuration check, or advice on which pump fits your process.

Choosing the right pump before you buy

The site organizes its range by pump type and by application, which is the fastest way to narrow down options:

• Diaphragm pumps — oil-free vacuum pumps down to 0.3 mbar
• Screw pumps — oil-free vacuum pumps down to 10⁻³ mbar
• Rotary vane pumps — oil-sealed vacuum pumps down to 10⁻³ mbar
• Fluid aspiration systems — for safe aspiration of cell supernatants
• Vacuum gauges — rough vacuum down to 1 mbar, fine vacuum down to 10⁻³ mbar, or devices covering both ranges
• Vacuum controllers — including the VACUU·SELECT® controller for precise, reproducible vacuum control

The site also lists recommended pumps by application, including rotary evaporator, drying oven, filtration, concentrator, reactors & synthesis, fine vacuum distillation, lyophilization (freeze drying), Schlenk line, degassing, fore vacuum for HV and UHV, coating, regeneration of cryo pumps, and glovebox. If your application appears on that list, start there rather than browsing the full catalog.

For a more guided route, the Vacuum Pump Selection Guide asks you to choose your application and specify your requirements, then returns product recommendations ("Find your pump").

Practical steps

1. Open the promotion section on the homepage and confirm the product you want is included.
2. Use the selection guide or the application list to match a pump to your process.
3. Open the product page ("Show product") to check the specifications — ultimate vacuum and pumping speed are the two figures quoted in the promotion listings.
4. Add the item to the cart to buy online, or use the free inquiry if you want a quote or advice first.
5. Note the promotion end date (December 15, 2026) if timing affects your purchase.

Common sticking points

• Assuming the discount is site-wide. The 18% figure is tied to the promotion; verify per product.
• Skipping the application match. Ultimate vacuum and pumping speed differ substantially across the promoted pumps (2 mbar / 2 m³/h versus 1.5 mbar / 14.3 m³/h), so the cheapest promoted model is not automatically the right one for your setup.
• Buying before checking compatibility. For setups involving rotary evaporators, Schlenk lines, or freeze drying, the site's application-specific recommendations are a quicker filter than comparing raw specifications.