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Thomas Pumps & Compressors

Thomas pumps represent industry-leading solutions for compressed air generation and vacuum applications. As an authorized distributor, Orange Coast Pneumatics provides access to the complete Thomas pump lineup, supporting diverse requirements across manufacturing, laboratory, and specialized industrial applications.

What is a Thomas Pump?

A Thomas pump is a high-performance device designed to create vacuum or pressure by moving air or gases through a sealed chamber. Using mechanisms such as rotary vane, diaphragm, or piston technology, these versatile systems deliver reliable performance through innovative design. Thomas has been producing pneumatic tools for nearly 6 decades, establishing itself as a global brand trusted in automotive, aerospace, medical, and food processing industries.

Core Technology

Vacuum Generation: The air vacuum pumps operate by creating a vacuum in a sealed chamber, causing air to rush in and creating suction power for tools or lifting.

Oil-Free Operation: Many Diaphragm pump models offer oil-free operation, making them ideal for sensitive applications like medical devices where contamination must be avoided.

OEM Integration: The design approach ensures easy integration into existing equipment and systems.

Key Applications

Medical Device Manufacturing: Powering ventilators, concentrators, and aspirators.
Laboratory Instrumentation: Essential for filtration, drying, and analysis.
Automated Packaging: Reliable suction for pick-and-place systems.
Environmental Monitoring: Precision sampling equipment.

Selection & Support Guide

Selection Factors

Choose a pump based on flow rate, pressure ratings, and duty cycle. Consider energy efficiency and ease of maintenance.

Easy Maintenance

Thomas pumps boast easy-to-access service points, making them a breeze to maintain and keeping operations running smoothly.

Expert Support

Our team provides comprehensive product documentation, warranty support, and guidance to avoid common sizing pitfalls.

To find the best industrial air pumps and air compressor blowers for your pneumatic systems, reach out to our team today.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose between pump technologies?

Selection depends on pressure/vacuum levels, flow rate, and duty cycle. We help evaluate these alongside noise and space constraints to recommend the best option.

Can they handle continuous duty?

Many Thomas models are designed for continuous OEM operation. Proper sizing and cooling are crucial; our team can provide specific duty cycle ratings.

What maintenance is required?

General maintenance includes inspecting air filters, checking for vibration, and monitoring performance. Most models feature easily serviceable components.

WOB-L PISTON

  WOB-L® Gas Piston Pump Operating Principle The WOB-L® piston pumps are a type of reciprocating pump that converts the rotary motor’s energy into the piston's linear motion within the pump cylinder. The piston rod, usually single-casted, is mounted to an eccentric bearing assembly attached to the motor shaft.

GAS DIAPHRAGM

  How Do Diaphragm Pumps and Compressors Work? Diaphragm pumps and compressors work by reducing a volume from the pump chamber using a flexible membrane in the pump head. A crank moves the pump head through the eccentric motion on the motor shaft. These positive displacement pumps feature the leak-proof pump chamber, operational water vapor tolerance, and outstanding chemical compatibility. The design allows them to transfer various gases even with particles..

ROTARY VANE

  How Do Rotary Vane Pumps and Compressors Work? The rotary vane unit cylindrical head consists of a rotor with slots for vanes (pump blades). The rotary vane pump uses centrifugal force to push the vanes against the cylindrical head/housing wall and slide against the cylinder's internal surface as the rotor turns.

LINEAR

  How Do Linear Pumps and Compressors Work? The linear diaphragm air pump and compressors are a type of positive displacement pump. They use electromagnetism to apply force to a diaphragm that transfers the air through one-way valves. The drive alternates the current in electrical coils to reverse the magnetic field induced around a magnetized shuttle. The shuttle has a diaphragm/piston attached to its end and is used to push the air through the Thomas pump valves.

ARTICULATED PISTON

  How Do Articulated Piston Pumps and Compressors Work? The articulated piston compressor follows the same operating principle as a conventional car engine piston. The articulated piston transfers rotational energy from a motor into a reciprocating motion used to compress air in a closed cylinder. As the piston moves down inside the cylinder, the air is drawn through a one-way intake valve. When the piston moves up, the air is exhausted through a one-way exhaust valve.

LIQUID DIAPHRAGM

How Do Liquid Diaphragm Pumps Work? In liquid diaphragm pumps, a flexible diaphragm is moved through the action of an eccentric on the motor shaft. On the down stroke, the medium is drawn into the Thomas pump chamber and expelled on the upstroke. Internal valves mounted within the pump head function as check valves and control the direction of flow.

LIQUID LINEAR

  How Do Liquid Linear Diaphragms Work? Liquid linear pumps utilize electromagnetism to apply force to the diaphragm positively displacing the pumped medium. Alternating current in electrical coils reverse the magnetic field induced around a magnetized rod. Movement of the diaphragm attached to the end of the rod, forces liquid through one-way valves in Thomas pumps.

Peristaltic Pumps

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