Refurbished vs. New Semiconductor Process Pumps — What You Need to Know

When a major European fab experienced a sudden iH1000 failure during a process, every hour offline meant tens of thousands in lost productivity. Their procurement team was quoted 12 weeks lead time on a new pump. Instead, they called us.

We had three OEM-refurbished iH1000s in stock. They were back online in 48 hours.

That’s the real-world value of choosing refurbished process pumps — speed, cost-efficiency, and proven reliability when it matters most.

🔧 What is a Refurbished Pump?

A refurbished pump isn’t simply used — it’s a pump that’s been restored to a reliable working state by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This typically includes:

- Full teardown and inspection

- Replacement of worn components

- Cleaning and reassembly to factory standards

- Final testing and quality certification

These are OEM-refurbished units, giving you the peace of mind of manufacturer-grade reliability — often at a significantly lower cost.

⚖️ New vs. Refurbished: Key Comparison

🔍 When to Choose New

- You need factory certification for an ultra-critical process

- You're purchasing for a brand-new tool install

- You need to meet strict OEM service contracts or cleanroom warranties

🔄 When to Choose Refurbished

- You need a drop-in replacement for a down tool — fast

- You’re running legacy equipment no longer supported by OEM

- You want to extend CAPEX lifespan without sacrificing quality

- You’re purchasing for R&D, pilot lines, or spare pool stock

🚀 Why Choose Tarasemi for Process Pumps?

We are not just brokers — we are semiconductor equipment specialists. Our pumps come:

- ✅ Refurbished directly by OEMs like Edwards, EBARA, and VAT

- ✅ In verified working condition

- ✅ With global logistics support and prompt lead times

Recent stock includes:

- Edwards IGX100L (12 units)

- Edwards iH1000 (7 units)

- EBARA EV-M502N

- VAT, ASM & STP turbo pumps

[👉 View our full pump stocklist here.]

💬 Final Word: Choose What Keeps You Running

We’ve helped fabs avoid tool shutdowns, labs get legacy systems operational, and R&D teams stretch budgets without cutting corners — all by supplying OEM-refurbished pumps tested and ready to work.

"We were sceptical about going refurbished at first," said a customer from Taiwan. "But Tarasemi delivered faster than any OEM, and the pump's still running strong a year later."

New or refurbished — what matters is uptime, trust, and support. That’s what we deliver.

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