Sustainability in the Vacuum Industry:a Guide to Agilent Vacuum and Leak Detection
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How the Agilent Vacuum Products Division
Executes on Sustainability
As the Agilent Vacuum Division, we want to enable our customers to advancediscoveries and improve the quality of life by offering innovative vacuum solutions
Our goal is to embed sustainability into all aspects of our job all day
and every day through people, products, and processes

Lower CO2
emission

Reduce waste
and maximize
recycled quota

Limit H2O
consumption

Agilent Sustainable Vacuum Sites
The Agilent Vacuum Products Division operates
through sites in Lexington (MA, USA),
Torino (Italy), and Penang (Malaysia).
These sites prioritize environmental responsibility
in manufacturing processes. They do this by striving
to minimize their carbon footprint and reducing
energy consumption, emissions, and waste, while
maximizing the efficient use of natural resources
such as water and raw materials.
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Optimizeenergyconsumption

Sustainableproduct design

Agilent Sustainability Stakeholders

AGILENTCORPORATE

Agilent Vacuum’s approach to sustainability
is based on teamwork involving multiple stakeholders:
Agilent Corporate Structure

EMPLOYEESCUSTOMERS

Provide directions, framework, and resources
to promote sustainable growth across all sites.

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SUPPLIERS ANDSUBCONTRACTORS

Employees
Implement sustainable initiatives within the workplace and propose
improved processes as well as state-of-the-art products design.

Suppliers and subcontractors
Contribute to company’s sustainability practices by providing
products and services aligned to Agilent values and directions.
They deliver “green“ components for our sustainable products
as well as services meant to reduce energy and water
consumption and minimize waste.

Customers
Influence sustainability practices by choosing Agilent Vacuum
for its alignment with their values and beliefs.
Through Agilent products they achieve sustainability goals bypresenting themselves as active players in the green economy.

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Agilent Vacuum Actions for Sustainability
New washing plant

New packaging for replacement parts
Dematerialized data recording& documentation		Process

Material

Recyclable plastic packaging

Ocean Shipment Program

Shortened testing phases

Site interiors makeover

New wastewater management

Plant

Solar panels and 100% green energy

Advancing
the qualityof life

Automatic energy management

CO2-3,331 tons/year

Plastic-5.4 tons/year

Green electricity

H2O

100% for turbo pumps& ion pumps production-250,000 liters/year

Trees

Waste water

120 saved/year-41%

100% green energy for Torino site

- 1,350 Tons Co2/year

The Agilent site in Torino, where turbomolecular and ion pumps aredesigned and produced, has been using only green electrical energy fromrenewable sources for its operations since 2022.
Using 4 GWh of green energy per year allows the Torino site to avoid the
production and release of 1,350 Tons of CO2 per year.

Solar Panels
The Agilent Vacuum division decided to produce green energy itself as well.
–– Large solar panel installations in Torino generate 415 MWh energy per year,
covering more than 10% of site needs and saving 140 tons of CO2 per year.

- 354 Tons Co2/year
Torino (Italy) - Lexington (MA)Roof and carpot solar systems installedin the two sites provide 10% and 38%
respectively of site power consumption.
4–– The Lexington site installed carport solar systems able to generate 634 MWh
per year, saving 214 tons of CO2 per year, generating almost 40% of energy
required by the site.
This generated energy contributes toward bringing more green energy
into the grid and promoting the culture of sustainability in our communities.

Site Interiors Renovation
The Agilent Vacuum Division renewed its Torino headquarter site interior
and production area energy management systems to pursue its livability
and sustainability goals.
The Torino site cut 10% of its electrical power consumption by installing efficient
air conditioning and heating systems, a LED lightening apparatus, electricalenergy control networks, and inverter driven manufacturing machines.
This is equivalent to saving 165 tons of CO2 per year.

- 165 tons Co2/year

Ocean Shipment Program
Airfreight has the most significant carbon footprint compared to ocean freight.
Flights emit 600 g of CO2/tons per kilometer, while ships emit only 10 to 40 gof CO2/tons per km.
Agilent Vacuum implemented the “Ocean Shipment Project” to cut CO2
emissions from transportation to logistic centers, cutting 1,380 tons of CO2
emissions per year.

- 1,120 tons Co2 /year

New washing plant
Agilent vacuum pump components manufactured through industrial
processes such as electrical discharge, milling, or grinding undergo dedicatedwashdowns to remove debris and lubricating fluids. In the Agilent Industry 4.0
framework, a fully automated cleaning process has been implemented.
It is now a green process thanks to high-performance filtering and recycling
systems for a reduced use of water and detergents.
Detergents, acidic and alkaline compounds, and chlorinated solvent vapors
are safely used, recovered, and recycled for an effective and ecologicalwashing process.
Constant checks on water turbidity and electrical conductivity ensure
the optimized use of water and detergent.
Detailed control plans prevent environmentally harmful process drifts
and limit waste from consumables, such as quartz media and activatedcarbon filters.
Manual operations are eliminated and the possibility of human error in
detergent dosage, water discharge, and water temperature are reduced tozero. The environmental advantage translates into saving 25% of water equal
to 250 m3/year and reducing 41% of wastewater.

- 250,000 liters/year water-41% wastewater5

Recyclable Packaging
Packaging can have significant environmental impact throughout
its lifecycle, from production to disposal.
Agilent Vacuum is constantly is constantly striving to use morerecyclable plastic.

- 500 kg/year not recyclable plastic

For example, 100% recyclable packaging air cushions and eco-friendly
carton boxes were implemented to avoid the use of approximately
500 Kg of nonrecyclable plastic per year.

Production processes green upgrade
Agilent products manufacturing processes are constantly upgraded to findsustainable options:–– Rotary vane pumps end-of-production burn-in cycle was optimized
resulting in a 35-MWh energy and 12-ton CO2 emission reduction.

- 12 tons Co2/year–– Rotary vane pumps in production testing benches are maintained througha vacuum components refurbishment program to avoid their replacement
and achieve a saving of 400 CO2 Kg/year saving.

Dematerialized Data Recording
Agilent Vacuum implemented a new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to manage, control, and optimize
manufacturing processes in its Penang and Torino factories. The new system made it possible to transition from paper
documents, used to track production processes, to digital documents, saving more than 20,000 paper sheets per year.

6Dematerialized User Manuals
The documentation dematerialization strategy positively impacted the user
manuals area as well. Previously, more than 50,000 CDs and roughly 10,000 paper
format manuals were produced and shipped, creating a negative environmental
impact due to nonrecyclable plastic, CO2 generation and paper use.
The dematerialization converted all Agilent CD and paper format user manuals
to digital format files.
These can be easily found in each product page on Agilent.com.
User manual dematerialization has prevented 4.9 tons of nonrecyclable plastic
from being released into the environment and saved 1.1 million sheets of paper(equivalent to more than 120 trees/year).

4.9 tons plastic
and 120 trees per year saved

Hybrid Smart Working
Agilent enabled the Flexible Workplace Program impacting approximately
60% of vacuum division employees at all sites.
Remote working created a number of advantages in several ways,
including promoting employee wellness and productivity and reducing
site environmental impact.
This approach reduced the amount of annual commuting for Agilent
employees and has helped Agilent to cut its carbon footprint.
Almost 70 tons of carbon dioxide per year have been saved.

-70 tons CO2/year7

Sustainable Vacuum Products

Scroll Pumps
Agilent scroll pumps contribute to sustainability frommultiple perspectives:– They operate using oil-free technology, eliminating
the risk of oil contamination and reducing harmful
emissions. This makes them an eco-friendly option.
– They provide high pumping speeds and high flow
rates, which can increase production efficiency inindustrial environments, resulting in lower overall
energy consumption.

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– Pump design is optimized to extend the tip-seal life
expanding maintenance intervals, resulting in reduced
downtime.
This is not only more cost-effective but also reduces
the generation of waste and the environmental impact
of maintenance activities.
Watch now how to change
the tip seals in IPD dry scroll pumps– The Agilent Exchange Service Program allows you
to return your old pump and acquire a refurbishedpump. Most parts are re-used and never go towaste.

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Diffusion Pumps
Despite the presence of oil, Agilent diffusion pumps contribute to sustainability
in several ways according to the specific application and operating conditions:– Agilent diffusion pumps provide high pumping speeds and vacuum
efficiency, managing large gas loads with a relatively low power
consumption and a small backing pump. This results in energy savings
and reduced greenhouse emissions.
– Agilent diffusion pumps are made of durable materials and are designed
to operate for long periods of time without significant maintenance.
This reduces the need of pump replacements and breaks down the amountof waste generated.
– Most parts which constitute Agilent diffusion pumps are made of stainlesssteel or other recyclable materials, which can be re-used or recycled at theend of their service life cycle.

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– The quantity of cooling liquid required is less than the amount of water
needed by other pumps in the market – according to models, by an amountof 20 to 40 percent. This makes a positive impact on the water consumption
and electricity used to maintain the temperature on the right level whena chiller is used.
– Diffusion Pumps are provided with eco-friendly packaging produced withrecycled materials.

9Turbomolecular Pumps
Agilent turbomolecular pumps have the potential
to reduce energy consumption, waste generation,and environmental impact in academic,
instrumentation, and industrial contexts thanks
to several characteristics, such as:– The Vacuum Link mobile app allows for directcommunication and full control of the pump so
wired connections to remote electronic control units
aren’t needed.
– The control system continuously monitors
the pump working parameters, self-adjusting power,
and temperatures, and minimizes energy
consumption/waste.

Bluetooth
remote control
USB direct wire

NFC
Near Field
Communication– Integrated electronics introduced with TwisTorr
305-IC turbo pump provides optimized power
consumption and efficiency.
– The long service life of Agilent turbomolecular
pumps reduces downtime, resulting in a morecost-effective operation and a reduced generationof waste and environmental impact of maintenanceactivities.
– The Agilent Exchange Service Program allows
you to return your old pump avoiding the generationof waste. Most of the parts are re-used to produce
refurbished pumps, that are designed
and tested to provide the same performance,
quality, and durability of brand-new pumps,
resulting in an environmental benefit.

Pump produced
in a factory
where 100%of renewableenergy is used

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Rotary vane pumps
Agilent rotary vane pumps have features that make theman environmentally friendly product, even though they use oil
as a sealing element.
– Agilent rotary vane pumps are known for their durability and long
lifespan. They assure a long-lasting operation, reducing the waste
generated from the disposal of old pumps.
– They require minimal maintenance, doable through a do-it-yourself
offered kit and step-by-step guidelines.
Shipment to service centers and service engineers’ visits are not needed.
It results in a cut in CO2 and a consequent positive impact on theenvironment.

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– Agilent smart rotary vane pumps such as the MS-40 and MS-120
are equipped with inverter technology.
They automatically adapt rotational speed and pumping speed
and consequently power absorption according to the application.
They are eco-friendly due to the reduced power requirements: a start up
current lower than 10A and a standby mode.

Oil Return Kit– Agilent environmental protection tools such as the oil return kit, theintegrated anti suck-back valve, and the exhaust filter prevent oil leaks
and oil vapor from releasing in the atmosphere.
– The Agilent Exchange Service Program allows you to return your old RVP
avoiding the generation of waste.
Most of the parts are re-used to produce refurbished pumps assuring
the same performance, quality, and lifespan of a new pump,
resulting in a consequent environmental benefit.

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Ion Pumps

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Agilent VacIon pumps represent the best and most sustainable choicein UHV and XHV applications for a variety of reasons:– High vacuum performance with low energy consumption
is provided, with a consequent positive impact on lab
experiment overall energy consumption.
– Most of Agilent ion pump parts are made with recyclable materials
as stainless steel.
This factor helps in reducing waste and pollution,
related to vacuum systems dismantling.
– Agilent ion pumps’ extremely long lifetime and minimal required
maintenance allow them to operate for long periods of time without
needing to be serviced.
Very few resources are used to maintain and repair them with a positive
impact on the environment.
– Pumping elements mounted in Agilent ion pumps can be easily
regenerated by means of a heating process.
This action allows the user to avoid replacing expensive
and environmentally impactful components resulting ina sustainable pump lifecycle.
– The IPCMini ion pump controller uses half of the power applied bysimilar products on the market to start and operate ion pumps.
– The Agilent Exchange Service Program allows you to remove oldelectronic units reducing the amount of waste in the environment.

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Pump produced
in a factory where
100% of renewableenergy is used

Leak Detection Products Fostering
Environment Protection

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HLD
Stand alone

Helium leak detectors
Agilent helium leak detectors are easy-to-use instruments to support
sustainability policies by reducing waste, promoting energy efficiency,
increasing safety, protecting the environment, and improving quality
control in various industrial and laboratory applications:– The Agilent HLD, C15 and PHD-4 can quickly and accurately detectand measure leaks in vacuum and pressurized systems.
This helps reduce waste generated by the contamination of processedmaterials and to prevent the dispersion of pollutant gases(such as refrigeration gases from air conditioning systems)
or liquids and chemicals in the environment.
– Agilent helium leak detectors can be used to test the quality
and reliability of industrial components in aerospace, automotive,
or medical applications preventing product failures and therefore
reducing waste.

C15
for integration

PortablePHD-4

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Vacuum Service Options
to Keep You Running and Sustainable
Agilent offers a range of solutions to keep your vacuum system or leak detector
operating at peak performance while taking care of the environment.
Advance exchange service:
A service aimed at replacing pumps in the field. Downtime is minimized by returning your old pump and receivinga refurbished one in days.
Environmental impact is reduced:–– Returned pump parts are used to produce refurbished units.
–– The same packaging employed to deliver the new pump can be used for the return, saving more than 2,500
complete packages per year.

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Technology Refresh and Upgrade:
Old technology pumps and leak detectors have a large
environmental impact. An Agilent-specific refresh program
allows you to remove old products from the field and replacethem with more modern
and greener products.

Local repair centers:
Local repair centers have opened globewide to shorten travel
distance, time, and minimize the CO2 emission.
More than 1,000 intercontinental transports have been
replaced by less environmentally impactful local shipments.

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How Customers can benefit
from Agilent’s sustainability efforts
Build trust with final customers
Companies leverage on sustainability information to make informed decisions and select suppliers
and products. A sustainable approach to business builds trust and loyalty with final customers
and creates a long-term competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Take care of reputation
Sustainable companies are seen as more trustworthy and reputable by final customers.

Control environmental impact
Customers want to know that the products they buy are produced in a responsible way and can help
them in respecting their own sustainability commitments.

Keep focus on health and safety
Customers want to know that the products they buy are safe and healthy to use.

Streamline processes and foster efficiency
Sustainable products and services are often intrinsically agile and more productive.

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