A Plus Electric Motor Repair, Inc. repairs and rebuilds Busch vacuum pumps at our shop in St. Charles, Illinois. We repair the pump and the motor that drives it under one roof, so you get one quote, one turnaround and one warranty instead of coordinating two vendors.
Few shops in Illinois repair Busch pumps. We serve manufacturers, food packagers and processors throughout northern Illinois, northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin.
Why Plants Send Their Busch Pumps to A Plus
- Pump and motor in one shop. Pump rebuild, motor rewinding, bearings, balancing and machining are all done in house.
- Fast turnaround. Standard repairs in 7 to 10 days, rush repairs in 3 to 5 days, and time-critical jobs worked through nights and weekends when needed.
- Written estimate within one business day of inspection.
- One-year warranty on repairs.
- EASA member shop, with a lead rewinder who has been rewinding motors since the 1970s.
- Free pickup and delivery within 50 miles of St. Charles.
- 24-hour emergency line: (630) 283-8433.
Busch Vacuum Pumps We Service
- R 5 oil-lubricated rotary vane pumps
- SECO dry-running rotary vane pumps
- MINK claw vacuum pumps
- COBRA dry screw vacuum pumps
- DOLPHIN liquid ring vacuum pumps
- SAMOS side channel blowers
Have a different Busch model? Send us the nameplate and we will confirm.
Where Busch Pumps Work
Busch pumps run thermoformers, tray sealers and vacuum packaging machines in food plants, plus CNC hold-down tables, plastics processing, printing and conveying systems. When a packaging line loses vacuum, production stops. See our food and beverage motor repair page for how we support food plants.
Signs Your Vacuum Pump Needs Service
- Slow pump-down or failure to reach the required vacuum
- Overheating or tripping the motor
- Oil mist from the exhaust or high oil consumption
- Milky, dark or contaminated oil
- New noise, knocking or vibration
- Oil leaks around seals
For more on how industrial vacuum pumps fail, see our article on industrial vacuum pump failures and repair.
Our Busch Pump Repair Process
- Inspection. We record the nameplate and condition, and note the symptoms you are seeing.
- Teardown and assessment of the rotor, vanes or claws, cylinder, bearings, seals and the drive motor.
- Written estimate within one business day, with a replacement quote when a new pump makes more sense.
- Rebuild. Worn components are replaced, the motor is repaired or rewound as needed, and machining is done in house.
- Run test before the pump is returned, ready to install.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you repair the whole pump or just the motor?
Both. We rebuild the pump and repair the motor that drives it, in the same shop.
Can you replace a pump that is not worth rebuilding?
Yes. We quote a rebuild and a replacement so you can choose based on cost and downtime.
Do you pick up?
Yes. Pickup and delivery are free within 50 miles of St. Charles. Farther out, call us to arrange pickup or shipping.
Get a Quote for Busch Vacuum Pump Repair
Call our office at (630) 283-3569, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or request a quote online. If equipment is down after hours, call our 24-hour emergency line at (630) 283-8433.
A Plus Electric Motor Repair, Inc., 3483 Swenson Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174. Serving northern Illinois, northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin.
Busch is a trademark of its respective owner. A Plus Electric Motor Repair, Inc. is an independent repair facility and is not affiliated with or authorized by the manufacturer.