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15Jul
Why Using Bellows Matters
Bellows are versatile and easy-to-use devices that have many applications. One common feature is that they use a flexible tube to expand and contract, which can control the flow of air or liquid through a system. Also, they are typically used in applications where it’s essential to control the amount of gas or liquid moving around, such as medical devices and aerospace equipment. In the world of vacuums, they are an accessory that works as a tool and matter to...
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...
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.
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
Wet Or Dry Leak Detector?
Are you wondering about which leak detector is the best? Whether you choose wet or dry type, no leak can escape the detectors. You can never go wrong with leak detectors, whether for water, oil, fuel, refrigerant, gas, steam, or vacuum. The usage of wet or dry leak detectors depends on your working environment. For instance, working in a laboratory or cleanroom, a dry leak detector would be the best — it helps maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination from possible...
13Jul
Considerations When Leak Checking Your Vacuum System
A leak is a small opening in a system’s many or single components that permits gas to leave or enter uncontrollably. The pressure differential between the interior and outside of the system, as well as the gas type and hole size, determine the leak rate. Some of the factors that can cause system failure include contamination and outgassing. Leaks can affect the vacuum levels. Leaks in the pipes can stop vacuum systems from attaining the required vacuum level for the...
31May
Vacuum Weld Details And Why They Must Not Be Overlooked
Welding, a process that dates back to the Iron and Bronze ages, has evolved into a highly specialized procedure that provides innumerable benefits across a range of industries and applications. The process is being used to join or create small and large components, and its success has largely been attributed to vacuum solutions. From being able to give out superior quality to high precision, vacuum welding has many important benefits that explain why companies in the fields of electrical engineering,...
14Apr