Fixed Tapped-Blank (Blind) 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges

Fixed Tapped-Blank (Blind) 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges

Fixed Tapped-Blank (Blind) 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges are designed for sealing off ports in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, providing secure, long-lasting, and leak-tight performance. Manufactured from high-quality 316LN stainless steel, these flanges are an ideal solution for industries requiring stringent vacuum conditions, such as semiconductor manufacturing, scientific research, and material processing.

Key Features

• Material: Constructed from 316LN stainless steel, renowned for its excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and low outgassing properties. This makes it an optimal material for UHV applications.

• ConFlat® Design: The ConFlat® (CF) design utilizes a metal-to-metal seal, ensuring exceptional vacuum integrity and a robust seal. It is specifically designed to prevent leakage, even under extreme conditions.

• Fixed Design: Unlike rotatable flanges, the fixed design ensures a stable, non-adjustable connection, providing a more permanent solution for sealing unused vacuum ports.

• Tapped-Blank (Blind): The flange features tapped holes for mounting screws but a blank center. This design makes it ideal for sealing off ports in vacuum chambers or systems where future access is not needed, ensuring contamination is kept to a minimum.

• Standard ConFlat® (CF) Dimensions: This flange is compatible with other ConFlat® components, ensuring it can easily integrate into any UHV system that uses this standardized design.

Applications

• Sealing Off Vacuum Ports: Ideal for creating airtight seals on unused vacuum ports, ensuring the integrity of the vacuum environment is maintained.

• Semiconductor Processing: Used in clean, high-vacuum systems for applications like deposition, etching, and thin-film processing, where consistent vacuum conditions are critical.

• Scientific and Research Environments: Essential in UHV systems used in particle accelerators, electron microscopy, and other high-precision research applications that require controlled vacuum levels.

• Custom UHV Systems: These flanges are perfect for custom vacuum system setups where certain ports need to be sealed off, allowing for a clean, reliable vacuum environment.

• Material Testing: Employed in material science applications, particularly when working with sensitive materials that require an uncontaminated environment for testing or processing.

Why Choose TFM’s Fixed Tapped-Blank (Blind) 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges?

• High-Quality Construction: Made from 316LN stainless steel, ensuring long-term reliability and resistance to corrosion and wear, especially in high-vacuum and high-temperature environments.

• Leak-tight Performance: The ConFlat® seal provides a reliable, leak-tight connection, maintaining ultra-high vacuum conditions for extended periods.

• Stable and Permanent Seal: The fixed design ensures a permanent seal that requires no adjustments, ideal for sealing off ports that will not need to be accessed again.

• Easy Integration: These flanges are manufactured to standard ConFlat® dimensions, making them fully compatible with other CF components, simplifying integration into existing vacuum systems.

• Clean and Contaminant-Free: The blind center prevents any foreign contaminants from entering the vacuum system, maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of the environment.

• Customizable: Available in various sizes and configurations, these flanges can be tailored to meet specific requirements for different applications, with custom sizes available for specialized systems.

Manufacturing Process

• Cold Pressing and Sintering: The flange is created through cold pressing, followed by sintering to achieve high density and uniformity. This process ensures superior performance and long-lasting durability.

• Elastomer Bonding: The flange is elastomer-bonded to a backing plate for additional durability and strength, ensuring that it remains robust even under extreme vacuum conditions.

• Cleaned and Packaged for Safety: Every flange undergoes thorough cleaning to remove any contaminants, followed by careful packaging to prevent any damage or contamination during transit.

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