Peter Yu, Vice President & General Manager
Carol Taylor, Customer Service Representative

Company Profile

Inland Vacuum is the industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of high quality vacuum pump fluids.  Inland Vacuum was founded in 1972 by Robert Lohwater in Churchville, New York.  For over two decades we have offered our customers high quality, cost effective vacuum fluids necessary to meet the changing technology in high vacuum systems.

Inland utilizes an in-house sales staff, technical staff, and a network of independent sales representatives to service our domestic and overseas customers.   Inland has an extensive distribution network and express delivery system enabling the company to ship orders often within 24 hours of receiving an order.

Product Lines

High vacuum mechanical and diffusion pump fluids       USDA approved food grade pump fluids
High vacuum greases and waxes                                  Fluid Reclamation Services
Heat Transfer Fluids                                                    Preventive maintenance products
Inert PFPE vacuum pump fluids                                   Custom distillation

Products, Services, and Markets

Inland Vacuum manufactures and distributes a complete line of mechanical and diffusion pump fluids for all  pump types and vacuum applications.  Inland also offers a line of preventive maintenance products, heat transfer fluids, and high vacuum greases and waxes.   Inland's services include custom distillation of fluids and a reclamation service for used fluids.

Inland's mechanical pump fluids are vacuum distilled paraffinic hydrocarbons containing no aromatic or viscosity improvers that are lost during oil filtration.  Compared to undistilled vacuum pump fluid, Inland's pure vacuum mechanical pump fluids provide excellent lubricity, oxidation resistance, lower vapor pressure and four to ten times longer fluid life.  As an authorized distributor, Inland also offers a line of Fomblin PFPE fluids and Halovac inert vacuum pump fluids.

Inland vacuum also offers a broad line of diffusion pump fluids for a wide range of applications.  These fluids include distilled hydrocarbons, silicones, organic esters, and other synthetics.

Inland Food Grade products are formulated from self-manufactured, high purity organic esters and from high quality synthetic hydrocarbon fluids.  All are low in toxicity, meeting USDA H-1 and H-2 standards.  These products are comprised of FDA approved ingredients in accordance with 21 CFR section 178.3750.  Inland food grade lubricants are available for all applications requiring H-1 or H-2 USDA approvals.  These fluids meet all USDA regulations for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

Preventive maintenance products include flushing fluids, solvents, acidity test kits, and vacuum service safety carts.  Regular preventive maintenance practices will lengthen the life of a pump, reduce costly down-time, reduce the cost of repairs, and optimize performance levels.

In response to customer concerns over rising cost and ecological waste problems,   Inland Vacuum has developed a reclamation process for used or contaminated pump fluids.  This serves to recover or prolong the life of both mechanical and diffusion fluids.  Through the stringent testing procedures done on reclaimed fluids, Inland can guarantee a fluid that meets or exceeds original specifications.   Inland Vacuum is a certified Ausimont Fomblin Fluid Reclamation Center.

Our research department, which is always committed to new product development, works closely with both end users and pump manufacturers in order to be the leader in vacuum pump fluids.  Through this association, Inland has learned to manufacture vacuum fluids that enable vacuum pumps to attain optimal performance for all applications.

 In addition, a Statistical Process Control Program has been instituted at Inland, which constantly monitors critical control operations ranging from inspection, production, and packaging.   Using the Statistical Process Control Program, our engineers can immediately observe any statistical variations in process production and make appropriate on-line corrections, enabling complete adherence to Inland's manufacturing specifications and stringent quality  guidelines.

All fluids that Inland manufactures are batch tested and must conform to strict viscosity and low vapor pressure specifications.  Each batch is numbered and samples are kept for future reference.  Our strict quality procedures insure a product that is recommended by major pump manufacturers.

In addition to manufacturing our own line of high quality products, Inland also is an authorized distributor of Fomblin, Galden, Apiezon, and Santovac products.  We also offer resale services on Dow Corning and other products.  Our products are marketed worldwide and are used in a number of various industries.  Our customer base is exceptionally broad, ranging from small proprietorships to major manufacturers and research institutions throughout the world.

Inland recognizes your need for good customer service and technical support.  At Inland, our knowledgeable, friendly sales staff is available to take your orders and offer assistance with questions and other needs.  Inland's technicians are also available for more technical support inquiries . At Inland Vacuum we are committed to fulfilling your needs in a quick, responsive fashion.

Terms and Conditions

1. Delivery:  Unless otherwise specifically provided, shipment will be scheduled in conformance with the buyer's requirements, as far as possible, but subject to priority and scheduling regulations, export or other license requirements, and government allocations and directives.  Inland Vacuum will make every effort to keep the buyer informed as to probable shipping date postponement of delivery or failure to give notice of delay will not, in any way render Inland Vacuum liable or constitute ground for cancellation.

We will use our best efforts to deliver as specified but shall not be liable for delays in delivery occasioned by any force beyond our control, including but not limited to war, labor difficulties, riot, fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, or regulations or any other occurrence, whether or not similar in character to the foregoing, beyond our reasonable control.  Any such delay shall affect a corresponding extension of delivery date.

Shipments made F.O.B. Shipping Point shall be at the risk of the buyer, who shall make all claims to the carrier in the event of damage to shipped material or losses in transit.   Buyer shall notify Inland Vacuum in writing relative to any shortage, within ten days of receipt of shipment.

2. Acceptance:  Products ordered and shipped shall be deemed finally inspected and accepted within ten days after delivery thereof, unless notice of rejection or notice of any claim, express, or implied, is given in writing to the Seller within the said period.  Acceptance as fore said shall be deemed full performance of our obligations here under save for its obligation under the below warrantee.

3. Warranty:  Inland Vacuum warrants that all goods will be free from defects.  No warrantee as to fitness, nor any other warrantee, except of title, shall be implied.  Minor deviations from specifications, which do not affect performance of the product shall not be deemed to constitute defects of materials or workmanship or a failure to comply with specifications referred to herein.  Inland warrants that the products sold are in accordance with our published specifications   or those specifications agreed to by the seller in writing at the time of sale.

Notice of any claim that the products are in any way defective shall be given to Inland immediately upon discovery and Inland will therefore correct the defects by repair or replacement without charge F.O.B. shipping point.  Inland's liability shall in no case exceed the cost of the parts or products.  All liability shall terminate within one year after shipment from Inland's plant.

4. Pricing and  Payment:  All prices will be F.O.B. Churchville, NY at the time of shipment.  Prices will be subject to change without advance notice.  Established prices do not include sales, use, excise, or similar taxes that are in effect or that may be imposed by Federal, State, or local governments.   All applicable taxes will be paid by the buyer or in lieu thereof the buyer shall provide a tax exemption certificate acceptable to the taxing authorities.  Payment terms will be net 30.  Any changes in price or other terms of sale must be instituted by the Sales Manager of Inland Vacuum.

5. Cancellation: Either party shall have the right to cancel the order in the event that the other party become bankrupt or insolvent or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors.  In addition, if more than one installment of goods is stipulated to be delivered, the order shall be constructed to be severable as to each installment and, in the event of failure of the buyer to make payment for any installment when due, Inland may withhold further delivery until the default has been remedied or may require deliveries to be paid for in cash upon delivery.

6. Returns: All returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee.   Please contact your Inland sales representative prior to returning any products.

7. Patents:  Inland Vacuum shall not be responsible for patent infringement of any process or method claim in any United States infringement of any apparatus claim except that if the goods are ordered are customarily sold to others by inland.  Inland shall defend any suit brought against the buyer as so far as based on an apparatus claim that any product or part thereof furnished under this agreement constitutes an infringement of United States Letter Patent, provided that the buyer notifies Inland Vacuum  of the institution of the suit within ten days after service of process on the buyer.  Inland Vacuum shall control the defense of the suit and shall bear the expense of such defense.  Inland's liability to the buyer, including the expense of such defense shall be limited to the total selling price of the product hereunder.

8. Specifications:  Inland Vacuum reserves the right to alter or discontinue specifications on all products at any time.  Obligation to incorporate new features or modifications into products previously sold will not be incurred as a result of the above declaration.

9. Damages:  In no event shall any claim for consequential damages be made by either party.

10. Controlling the Law:  The contract of sale shall be constructed in accordance with ?New York state laws.

11. Company Responsibility:  All data and information presented in this catalog is designed specifically to aid you in your fluid selection process.   Inland Vacuum Industries, Inc. therefore, disclaims any responsibility for damages or injuries that may occur during the use of your vacuum pump fluids in those applications where actual use exceeds the design specifications put forth in this catalog.  Inland Vacuum Industries will however guarantee its products to the full extent of the terms stated in our warrantee agreement.