Ultra High Vacuum technology Archives

August 2, 2024

Fasteners

Simply Galling and The Fasteners It Ruins

Galling is one the most common problems when tightening fasteners. Galled nuts and bolts may even pass all required inspections (mechanical, threads, material, etc.),...

September 26, 2023

Fasteners, O-Rings

The importance of product packaging for clean-critical applications

Product packaging is both an art and a science – designed to look attractive while properly storing, containing, and protecting the products inside. We...

June 13, 2023

O-Rings

Understanding O-rings

There are a variety of O-rings on the market today which vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer, the source of the materials used, and...

May 16, 2023

Venting & Finishing

WS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

Tungsten Disulfide (also known as WS2) is a low friction dry lubricant coating that is applied utilizing pressurized air that impinges a dry metallic...

May 9, 2023

Venting & Finishing

MoS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

A Molybdenum Disulfide coating (also known as Molybdenum Disulphide, MoS2, and Moly) is one of the most commonly used solid film lubricants in applications...

May 2, 2023

Fasteners

Your vacuum system’s fasteners may be a problem, why?

Vacuum chambers must remain clean and free of contaminants and volatile materials that would lead to contamination of the entire system. Assembly for critical...

April 27, 2023

O-Rings

Outgassing & O-Rings

Engineering faster pump-down and more complete evacuation of vacuum systems. Outgassing, also called offgassing, refers to the release of gas that has become trapped,...

April 1, 2023

O-Rings

Baked vs Non-Baked O-Rings

Parts and fasteners for high and ultra-high vacuum applications are required to be free from volatile materials that would lead to contamination of the...

March 28, 2023

Fasteners

What are high-temperature fasteners and how do you choose the correct one for your application?

High-temperature fasteners are used extensively in critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and oil/gas. They are specially designed to be able to withstand...

March 21, 2023

Fasteners

Outgassing, fasteners, & your vacuum system

What is outgassing and how does it affect your system? Outgassing, also called offgassing, refers to the release of gas that has become trapped,...

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Simply Galling and The Fasteners It Ruins

The importance of product packaging for clean-critical applications

Understanding O-rings

WS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

MoS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

Your vacuum system’s fasteners may be a problem, why?

Outgassing & O-Rings

Baked vs Non-Baked O-Rings

What are high-temperature fasteners and how do you choose the correct one for your application?

Outgassing, fasteners, & your vacuum system

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