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Stokes Vacuum Reintroduces the Microvane Series

NORTH AMERICA | 7 August 2025 | 5 min

A trusted name, modernized for clean & quiet performance, rugged reliability, and minimal maintenance in demanding applications

Sanborn, New York, USA (June 2025) - Stokes Vacuum, an Edwards Limited brand, proudly announces the relaunch of a proven industrial vacuum solution: the Stokes Microvane 14–52 Series. Long trusted across critical industries such as heat treatment and pharmaceutical manufacturing, the Microvane name returns—more compact, more efficient, and more robust than ever.

The new generation of Stokes Microvane rotary vane pumps offers a compact rugged design, clean and quiet operation, reduced environmental impact, and up to 8,000 hours or one year of maintenance-free performance. Designed for continuous duty across rough to fine vacuum ranges, this compact, low-maintenance pump is ideal for coating, freeze drying, RAC, oil degassing, and chemical processing applications.

Stokes Microvane Series Rotary Vane Vacuum Pumps

Key Features and Benefits

Ultra-Quiet Operation: Down to 52 dB(A) for reduced noise in sensitive workspaces
Low Oil Consumption: Clean vacuum generation with minimized oil loss
Compact, Rugged Design: Small footprint and industrial-grade durability
Integrated Exhaust Filtration: No external filter needed—simplifies system layout and reduces maintenance
Built-in Exhaust Demister: prevents condensation for excellent vapor pumping performance
Optimized Thermal Management: Enhances component life and long-term reliability
Energy-Efficient: Delivers up to 20% energy savings over comparable technologies
Modular Adaptability: Options for booster or primary pump integration, plus smart accessories for expanded performance

A Trusted Brand with a Proven Track Record

Founded in 1895, Stokes Vacuum has spent over a century delivering time-tested performance and innovation to the vacuum industry. As part of the Edwards brand family, Stokes continues to deliver durable solutions backed by experienced technical support, global service capabilities, and a relentless focus on reliability and uptime

The Microvane 14–52 Series is available now through Edwards and Stokes global sales and service channels. Keep updated through our Stokes LinkedIn account.

Typical Applications

Coating
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (RAC)
Industrial Freeze-Drying
Pharmaceutical Freeze-Drying
Oil Degassing
Chemical Processing
Vacuum Drying
Heat Treatment