6 High Vacuum Viewport Materials and their Selection
Viewports often called windows or sight glasses, allow observation, illumination, and transmission within a high or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chamber.…
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The Explosion Welding Process for Ultra High Vacuum Applications
What is explosion welding? The history of explosion welding dates back to the first World War, when a series of…
ANCORP Manufactures Custom Diagnostic Chamber For Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) is a user facility for the U.S. Department of…
ANCORP Becomes Exclusive Global Distributor of LOS Vacuum Products
ANCORP is pleased to announce our partnership with LOS Low Outgassing Solutions as the exclusive seller and distributor of all…
For the Love of Science
ANCORP is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of high and ultra-high vacuum chambers, valves, and components. When the company was…
Multiport Cluster ConFlat (CF) Flanges
Critical for UHV and XHV experimentation, optics, and sputtering techniques, multiport flanges are an essential tool for processes requiring several…
316LN ConFlat Flanges For Sensitive UHV Applications
We are pleased to announce the addition of 316LN austenitic stainless steel to our ConFlat Flange product line! 316LN SS…
Vacuum Traps: The 5 Most Common Questions
Traps in the simplest sense of the word serve a function: to obstruct the movement of some thing. In the…
ConFlat Vacuum Flanges Installation Guide
ConFlat vacuum flanges (CF) are the ideal flange choice for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. However, if a proper, tight seal is…
The UHV Burst Disk: Pressure Relief for Ultra-High Vacuum Systems
The UHV Burst Disk is a vacuum component that provides pressure relief for ultra-high vacuum systems. It is designed for…
ANCORP Update on Green Initiatives
ANCORP is proud to share updates on our commitment to pursuing green and eco-friendly business practices to minimize our environmental…
VAT Vacuum Gate Valves: MONOVAT vs. VATLOCK Sealing Technology
An important consideration when choosing the appropriate vacuum gate valve for your system is seal technology. Factors such as size,…
ANCORP Engineers Design Ventilator To Aid COVID-19 Fight
In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic just began to hit the United States. In anticipation of an emergency ventilator shortage,…
Vacuum Traps Selection Guide
Vacuum traps are devices designed to capture vapors and gases in a vacuum system. Most of the time, choosing between…
Vacuum Bellows and Flexible Metal Hose Purchasing Guide
Bellows and flexible metal hoses are ANCORP’s solution for vacuum applications involving prolonged vibrations and misaligned ports. Bellows are great…
Tom Bogdan Joins ANCORP as Vice President of Business Development
om Bogdan joins the high vacuum product manufacturer, ANCORP (www.ancorp.com), as Vice President of Business Development. Tom brings over 32…
Eden Park’s UV Lamp: The New Weapon Against Super-Viruses
At ANCORP, we are huge supporters of the breakthroughs in science and technology that our high vacuum products play a…
ANCORP: Proudly Made in the USA
The importance of domestic manufacturing has become evident to users in the vacuum industry this year. While many companies recover…
ANCORP Partners with VAT Incorporated
ANCORP is excited to announce our new partnership with world-renowned vacuum valve manufacturer VAT Incorporated in an agreement to distribute…
COVID-19 Update
To Our Valued Customers, We are all aware of the complexities created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen “shelter…
ANCORP Hosts Tour For UCF Graduate Students
ANCORP kicked off our first student tour of the year on Tuesday by welcoming a group of graduate students from…
Vacuum Chamber RFQs: 3 Tips To Save Time & Money
Are you in the market for a custom vacuum chamber? If so, you likely understand by now that the process…
ANCORP Hosts Bronson And Williston High School For National Manufacturing Day
ANCORP celebrated National Manufacturing Day today by hosting Bronson High School and Williston Middle High School for a complete tour…
Why Use A Conical Reducer? Conductance.
What advantage does a conical reducer offer compared to a similarly flanged straight reducer? The answer is simple: Conductance!
When ANCORP Was On ‘How Its Made’
A little over 3 years ago, we made our television debut on the Science Channel show How Its Made. Our…
University Of Florida’s STEPUP Engineering Program Visits ANCORP
33 students from the University of Florida’s STEPUP Program visited ANCORP last Friday to tour our facility and to learn…
Jumbo Vacuum Chamber Prepares NASA’s Mars Helicopter For Off-World Flight
In the not-so-distant future of 2021, the planet of Mars will have a helicopter flying around on its surface. The…
Should You Electropolish Your Vacuum Component?
Electropolishing offers various advantages and drawbacks when it comes to components for vacuum systems. When deciding whether or not to…
STEM Education In The United States
STEM education is finally starting to improve the U.S. workforce into highly skilled and trained personnel. ANCORP fully supports these…
Choosing The Right Vacuum Valve: Ball, Poppet, Or Gate?
Vacuum valve design plays a huge role in the functioning of a vacuum system. Many factors need to be weighed…
Florida’s High Tech Corridor Council
ANCORP is pleased to announce that our Director of Engineering, Paul Sergile, was recently featured in the Florida based magazine,…
The ANCORP Way
Empowering science and technology since 1965, ANCORP is committed to excellence in everything we do. The foundation for it all…
ANCORP Chamber Stories
ANCORP is proud to introduce our new “Chamber Stories” blog! Over the past 50 years, ANCORP has fabricated some very…
Exceeding Customer Expectations
Nothing is more frustrating or costly than equipment failure and downtime. Your vacuum system has to be reset, your labor…
10 Best Vacuum Practices for Efficient Data Collection
Over the years, we’ve identified simple practices that will prevent big issues in high vacuum systems. Here are ten things…