Republic offers the VRT series of dry-running rotary vane vacuum pumps and are ideally suited for oil-free applications. They are single stage, air-cooled and direct driven for continuous operation. The design is one of the most reliable and simplest vacuum pumps available. These rugged pumps are simple to install and easy to service and maintain. The smaller pumps come with a motor integrated, while the larger pumps are available with or without motor. These pumps have a displacement ranging from 4.7 to 176 CFM (8 to 300 m3/hr) and a maximum vacuum of 150 torr.

The VRT series is used in a variety of industries such as vacuum lifting, woodworking, environmental applications electronics, packaging, conveying, robotics, medical vacuum/central vacuum, and printing.

The Republic VRT-416 vacuum only pump has a capacity of 11 cfm for 60 Hz and a maximum vacuum of 25.5 Hg.