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September 2025

Hurricanes vs. Vacuum Pumps – Applying the Pressure

When it comes to pressure, hurricanes and vacuum pumps are worlds apart, but both prove that what goes out of a space can be just as important as what goes in. Since it’s hurricane season, it’s the perfect time to explore how the mighty storms outside and the quiet pumps in a lab are both driven by pressure differences.

 

Hurricanes form when warm ocean water heats the air above it, causing it to rise and create an area of low pressure. Surrounding higher-pressure air rushes in, feeding the cycle and generating the massive spiraling storm systems we see on weather maps. In contrast, a laboratory vacuum pump creates its own pressure difference on a much smaller scale. Instead of warm seas and storm clouds, a pump uses mechanical action like diaphragms, scrolls or rotary vanes to remove air from a chamber, steadily lowering the pressure inside. While hurricanes rely on pressure differences spanning hundreds of miles, vacuum pumps are masters of precision, achieving pressures as low as 10⁻⁶ torr for applications that need near-empty space. As we watch the forecasts roll in, it’s worth appreciating the science of pressure that keeps both meteorologists and lab techs busy this season.

Find the Right Plate for Your Cells
Selecting the right cell culture plate is critical for cell adhesion, viability, and reproducible results. Our latest technical note details how BRAND® plates—cellGrade™, cellGrade™ plus, cellGrade™ premium, and inertGrade™ are engineered to match specific cell types and cultivation conditions, from robust adherent lines to sensitive primary cells and 3D cultures. Learn how choosing the right surface can improve performance, reduce variability, and save costs in your workflows.

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Where Vacuum Meets Application: Mastering Vacuum Concentration

Vacuum concentration is all about removing solvents efficiently while keeping samples intact. By lowering boiling points under vacuum, this technique speeds evaporation at reduced temperatures, which is critical for preserving sensitive compounds. The right pump makes the difference, offering precise vacuum control, chemical compatibility, and condensate protection to prevent sample loss or cross-contamination. 

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