Great Products Build Great Businesses

Since 1944, we have been helping our customers minimize production interruptions and maximize efficiency with the same care and expertise as if it were our own business.

Producing high-quality products and services is challenging and we know how hard it can be to find someone else who wants your business to succeed as much as you do. With industry-respected brands, $8 million of ready-to-ship components and assemblies and 24/7 support, we have the products to keep your business moving forward.

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The John Henry Foster Company is a full-line fluid power distributor with territories covering parts of Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky and is the Midwest leader in fluid power sales. We have sales representatives stationed throughout our territory who can visit your site and provide hands-on attention to better meet your fluids power needs.

Vacuum Products

Efficient and reliable vacuum pumps, boosters, compressors, systems and accessories for your unique application. There are many options to consider when deciding on a provider for your vacuum equipment. We’ll work with you to understand your application and help you choose the best equipment for your job. Representing only the best manufacturers on the market, such as Atlas Copco, Busch, Gast, Nash, and Dekker, we’ll ensure you have access to the highest quality products.

Your vacuum system is one less thing you have to worry about when you rely on our expertise and our complete line of the best vacuum equipment on the market. John Henry Foster is the Midwest’s leading, full-service vacuum solutions and service provider. When your application demands rugged reliability, let JHF help you choose the right vacuum products for the job.

Oil-Sealed Vaccuum Pumps

Perfectly suitable for many applications, especially in industrial vacuum industries. Variable speed drive technology potentially saves 50%* or more in energy costs. Oil-lubricated vacuum pumps allow for centralized vacuum.

  • Oil-Sealed Screw Pumps with VSD Technology
  • Oil-Sealed Rotary Vane Pumps
  • Oil-Sealed Rotary Piston Pumps
  • Small Vacuum Systems with Oil-Sealed Vane Pumps

Dry Vacuum Pumps

Dry (Hydrocarbon free in the process) vacuum pumps play an important part in many vacuum applications and environments. The main advantage of ‘dry’ pumps is that there is no lubrication in the main pumping chamber thus eliminating the contamination of the process.

  • Dry Claw Vacuum Pumps
  • Dry Multi-Claw Vacuum Pumps
  • Mechanical Booster Pumps
  • Dry Screw Vacuum Pumps
  • Dry Scroll Vacuum Pumps

Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps

Thanks to a tough construction and proven operating principle, liquid ring vacuum pumps are used in the most demanding environments across all sectors from food processing to petrochemical to construction.

  • Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps
  • Intelligent Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps