15Jul
14Jun
Bellows: Hydro-Formed vs. Edge-Welded
Metal bellows have been in use for centuries. Over the years, they have been major components in sealing applications and demanding sensing for industries. They are the perfect solution for dealing with pressure or installation issues. Bellows can convert the changes in their internal and external pressures. They can deflect elastically to respond and contain the force applied to them and, in turn, exert a reactive force. Metal bellows come in two types; hydro-formed and edge-welded. This article will delve...
12May
O-Ring Seals And Design Considerations
An O-ring is a tubular piece of material, either an elastomer or metal, with a cross-section in the shape of a circle that can be compressed to fit tightly into a circular grove and seal against the sides of the track. An O-ring, also known as a packing, is a flexible gasket in the shape of a loop — it is a elastomer with a round cross-section designed to be seated in a groove and compressed during assembly between two...
12Apr
Metal Seals vs Elastomers
Elastomer seals are typically used in gas loads because they don’t require any compression to seal. However, the sealing performance depends on the pressure it takes to create a leak-tight seal. Metal seals are made by compressing the metal material to achieve a leak-tight seal at atmospheric pressures or less.
18Mar
Extra Considerations For Ultra High Vacuum Systems
Vacuum systems have a variety of applications in industrial processes, including semiconductor processing and microelectronics manufacturing. Vacuum pumps are used for research in physics, chemistry, and biology. They are also used in the pharmaceutical industry and physical therapy. Here are extra critical considerations for ultra-high vacuum systems to help you make an informed decision about your purchase.
15Feb
What Is Conductance And Why Does It Matter?
Any liquid will flow to fill any container with sufficient room. Fluids move everywhere, and things can’t stop them. The speed at which a liquid shifts from one container to another is often compared to the rate at which water would flow through a maze as if a go-through-the-maze or follow-the-trail game. This movement of fluid is measured by conductance — how easily the fluid forms and follows pathways through the maze.
19Jan
Proper Cleaning of Vacuum Components
Clean surfaces are a must-have when dealing with a vacuum system and its accompanying technology. There’s a need to ensure that all impurities get removed from its surfaces. Their removal guarantees that they won’t desorb when exposed to vacuum conditions. If desorbed, they may accumulate on the vacuum pump or other similar components. In some cases, they could also produce gases that pollute the surrounding environment, making it difficult to breathe.
14Dec
Why Silver-Plated Hardware Matters
Silver-plated hardware is a must for many industries and laboratories that deal with high voltage and high current applications. Silver-plated hardware in products is used for many different purposes. Silver is an excellent conductor compared to other metal materials, and silver-plated hardware is used in the medical field to produce x-ray machines, electrocardiograms, and even metal detectors.
12Nov
Proper Torquing of CF Flanges
A flange is an extended ridge or a rim, either internal or external, and is used for guiding machine parts or surging strength for easy attachment to another object. It can also be a plate or a ring to create a rim at the end of the rim when fixed to the pipe. There are various types of flanges: pipe flange, steel pipe flange, weld neck flange, slip-on flange, lap joint flange, blind flange, spectacle blind flange, and others.
13Oct