A mains electricity (AC-powered) pump designed for use in a laboratory to produce vacuum. It is typically used to support many laboratory activities/processes such as sample aspiration, separation, and drying. It has an electric motor typically connected to a rotating or membrane-type pump head that removes (sucks in) air to produce strong suction (vacuum). It is typically used to aspirate liquids from samples in various types of containers (e.g., microplates, test tubes), draw liquids through a filter, and create vacuum in containers.