Vacuum traps are devices designed to capture vapors and gases in a vacuum system. Most of the time, choosing between a cold trap and a non-cold trap depends on what pump is being used in your system.
Bellows and flexible metal hoses are ANCORP’s solution for vacuum applications involving prolonged vibrations and misaligned ports. Bellows are great for dampening vibrations, which can protect sensitive instrumentation, limit mechanical fatigue, and prevent loosening of bolt connections.
Are you in the market for a custom vacuum chamber? If so, you likely understand by now that the process for procuring such an item is not as cut-and-dry as buying off-the-shelf vacuum components. Relative to catalog parts, vacuum chambers are often complex, bespoke, and expensive. Though some drivers of complexity and price are unavoidable when it comes to chambers, there are steps you can take when preparing your Request for Quote (RFQ) to reduce quote turnaround, optimize your design for manufacture, and, ultimately, save time and money.
Electropolishing offers various advantages and drawbacks when it comes to components for vacuum systems. When deciding whether or not to electropolish your custom-fabricated vacuum component, it helps to know what EP can and cannot do for you in the context of your vacuum application.
Vacuum valve design plays a huge role in the functioning of a vacuum system. Many factors need to be weighed when choosing the type of valve(s), such as…
