Universal Silencer — Vacuum Pump Silencers (RWVS, UWVS, RVCS, UVCS, RVRS, UVRS) — Northeast Controls Inc.

Universal Silencer

Vacuum Pump Silencers

Liquid Separator Silencers — RWVS · UWVS · RWSI · UWSI · RVCS · UVCS · RVRS · UVRS

Dürr Universal Silencers's vacuum pump liquid separator silencers are used to remove liquid from gas flow vacuum systems for either liquid-sealed rotary positive blowers or liquid ring vacuum pumps. Separator silencers may be required for both the inlet (vacuum) and the discharge (atmospheric) sides of a vacuum system. The vacuum pump or blower discharge is normally extremely noisy and requires a high-performance separator silencer. Dürr Universal Silencers vacuum pump silencers meet the needs of these demanding applications.

Inlet Models (Vacuum Side)
RWVSRectangular

Rectangular Wet Vacuum Separator

Rectangular body liquid separator silencer for vacuum pump inlet service. Removes liquid from the gas stream before it enters the vacuum pump, providing both corrosion protection and noise attenuation. Standard rectangular cross-section for easy duct integration.

UWVSCylindrical

Universal Wet Vacuum Separator

Round body liquid separator silencer for vacuum pump inlet service. Provides liquid removal and noise attenuation in a compact cylindrical package. Available in a range of pipe sizes for different vacuum system capacities.

RWSIRectangular

Rectangular Wet Separator Inlet

Rectangular inlet separator for applications requiring primarily liquid removal with moderate noise attenuation. Provides corrosion protection for the vacuum pump by removing most process liquid before it enters the pump.

UWSICylindrical

Universal Wet Separator Inlet

Round body inlet separator for vacuum pump protection. Removes process liquid from the vacuum stream to protect pump internals from corrosion and wear. Moderate noise attenuation.

Discharge Models (Atmospheric Side)
RVCSRectangular

Rectangular Vacuum Compressor Silencer

Rectangular body high-performance separator silencer for vacuum pump discharge. The vacuum pump or blower discharge is normally extremely noisy and requires a high-performance separator silencer. The RVCS provides both liquid separation and significant noise attenuation on the discharge (atmospheric) side.

UVCSCylindrical

Universal Vacuum Compressor Silencer

Round body high-performance separator silencer for vacuum pump discharge. Combines liquid separation with high insertion loss noise attenuation for the noisy discharge side of vacuum systems. Available in a range of sizes for different system capacities.

RVRSRectangular

Rectangular Vacuum Rotary Silencer

Rectangular body discharge silencer specifically designed for liquid ring vacuum pumps. Addresses the characteristic noise profile of liquid ring pump discharge, which differs from rotary positive blower discharge.

UVRSCylindrical

Universal Vacuum Rotary Silencer

Round body discharge silencer for liquid ring vacuum pumps. Provides liquid separation and noise attenuation tailored to the discharge characteristics of liquid ring pump systems.

Typical Applications

  • Liquid ring vacuum pump systems
  • Rotary positive blower vacuum systems
  • Paper and pulp mill vacuum systems
  • Chemical process vacuum systems
  • Food and beverage vacuum packaging
  • Pharmaceutical vacuum systems
  • Plastics processing vacuum systems
  • Power plant condenser vacuum systems
  • Industrial vacuum conveying
  • Wastewater treatment vacuum systems

Features & Construction

  • Removes liquid from gas flow vacuum systems
  • Inlet and discharge configurations available
  • Rectangular and cylindrical body options
  • Carbon steel standard; stainless steel available
  • Liquid drain connection included
  • Flanged connections standard
  • High insertion loss on discharge side
  • Corrosion protection for vacuum pump internals
  • Custom sizes for unusual system configurations

2026 Standard Products — Catalog Data

Dürr Universal Silencers Rev. 01 / 2026. Weights are approximate. Minimum order $200. Shipping point: Laredo, TX.

RVRS Series — Rectangular Vacuum Rotary Silencer

SizeP/NMM#DescriptionWeight (lbs)
1.5"6R-415-AA1000006260RVRS-1-1/2 SILENCER15
2"6R-402-AA1000015003RVRS-2 SILENCER30
3"6R-403-AA1000005417RVRS-3 SILENCER45
4"6R-404-AA1000003625RVRS-4 SILENCER70

UVRS Series — Universal Vacuum Rotary Silencer

SizeP/NMM#DescriptionWeight (lbs)
5"6U-405-AA1000004880UVRS-5 SILENCER140
6"6U-406-AA1000002906UVRS-6 SILENCER244

Sizing & Selection Assistance

Vacuum pump silencer selection requires pump type, flow rate, operating vacuum level, pipe size, liquid type, and noise reduction target. Contact Northeast Controls Inc. for application engineering and sizing.