Procedures to Ship to Us

When shipping any used items to PTB, e-mail Shipping, Customer Service or Purchasing.

• Drain fluids (e-mail us for reclaim of used oils.)
• Seal openings.
• We have facilities to properly dispose of installed filter elements.
• Attach our pump declaration form to the equipment to declare what contaminates the equipment has been exposed to. You may also e-mail this form to your Sales Representative. Please download to fill out and sign.
• If there are reportable quantities of any hazardous material, e-mail our office prior to shipping. Pertinent labeling and shipping information can be found at the US DOT Hazmat Safety site.

Outgoing Shipping Procedures

• Heat treated crates are built for vacuum pumps.
• Parcels are shipped with foam in place packaging.
• Large vacuum pumps are securely bolted to a pallet.
• Cryopumps are boxed with a new packaging design.