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What Is Vacuum Pressure Impregnation?

Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) is a process

that uses vacuum and pressure to seal porous
materials with varnish or resin. The process is used
primarily for high-voltage motors and generators to
fill gaps in materials to create a void free insulation
in various devices.
Industrial electromechanical equipment is designed
for durability to provide reliable function and
increased longevity, but age, temperature, and
environmental factors can degrade porous metals
over time. The process of impregnation seals porous
materials with varnish or resin, improving the
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function and longevity of

equipment.

The Vacuum Pressure

Impregnation Process
Sloan specializes in vacuum pressure impregnation,
which is more effective than traditional dip-and-bake
methods and is better suited to high voltage motors
and generators. Our basic vacuum pressure
impregnation motor repair process comprises
several steps.
Preheating
We place the equipment in an oven that heats the
equipment and allows moisture to evaporate. This
helps the resin better penetrate the material.
Dry Vacuuming
We remove the equipment from the oven and place
it into a vacuum chamber, which removes air and
any remaining moisture.
Filling
We fill the chamber with resin, coating the part and
filling in all the gaps and pores in the piece of
equipment.

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Wet Vacuuming
We reduce the vacuum levels and hold it for a set
period of time.
Pressure
We increase pressure within the chamber using dry
air, nitrogen, or other gases. This allows for even
deeper penetration of the resin.
Draining
We then vent the pressure, drain the chamber of
excess resin, and remove the part.
Curing
Finally, the equipment is placed into an oven to cure
the resin.

The Benefits of VPI

In traditional impregnation, varnishes can lose up to
50% of their volume in the curing process. The
reduced volume leads to air pockets and gaps,
making it more susceptible to damage and wear. The
vacuum used in a VPI creates a more solid structure
that can withstand:

Leaks
Cracks
Corrosion
Moisture
VPI also accommodates longer insulation life and
greater heat dissipation. Vacuum pressure
impregnation is a more cost-effective solution as it
extends the lifetime of products while saving energy.

Why Choose Sloan for VPI

Services?
Since 1938, Sloan has provided comprehensive
repair and refurbishment services for
electromechanical equipment, including motors,
pumps, and generators. We serve organizations,
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industries, and municipalities throughout the

Southern California region, including Riverside,
Imperial, Orange, and San Diego Counties. Our
technical staff is trained to properly provide vacuum
pressure impregnation services, ensuring reliability
each step of the process, and we are dedicated to
finding efficient solutions that will save energy and
cut costs.
Sloan is the only company in California’s
electromechanical sales and service industry to
receive the ISO 9001:2008 certification, which is the
world’s highest recognition for meeting standards of
excellence in manufacturing and service.
Contact us if you have any questions or would like to
schedule an appointment for vacuum pressure
impregnation motor repair.

What Is Vacuum Pressure

Impregnation? was last modified: December
9th, 2015 by admin

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