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

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

Fixed Tapped-Bored 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges are essential components in ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) systems, designed to provide robust, reliable, and leak-tight seals for critical applications across various industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, research, and materials science. These flanges are manufactured with a focus on precision, durability, and compatibility with a wide range of vacuum equipment.

Key Features

• Material: Constructed from 316LN stainless steel, a low-carbon alloy known for its excellent resistance to corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, and high-temperature stability, making it ideal for UHV applications.

• ConFlat® Design: The ConFlat® (CF) flange utilizes a metal-to-metal seal, which ensures exceptional leak-tight performance and reliable operation in ultra-high vacuum environments.

• Fixed Construction: The fixed design provides a secure and permanent seal, ideal for situations where no movement or rotation of the flange is required. This offers additional stability and ensures that the seal remains in place over time.

• Tapped-Bored Construction: These flanges come with pre-tapped and bored holes, facilitating easy attachment to other components or systems. This feature simplifies integration and installation into existing vacuum systems.

• Standard Dimensions: Built according to the ConFlat® flange standards, these flanges are compatible with a wide array of vacuum components, making them a versatile solution for various system configurations.

• High-Quality Finish: The flange is precision-machined and polished to provide a smooth, contaminant-free surface, ensuring minimal outgassing and maintaining the purity of the vacuum environment.

Applications

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Ideal for use in semiconductor processing tools such as sputtering, etching, and deposition systems, where vacuum integrity is essential for the production of high-performance microelectronics.

• Scientific Research: Crucial in high-energy physics experiments, particle accelerators, and electron microscopy, where ultra-high vacuum conditions are necessary for precise measurements and imaging.

• Material Science: Used in thin-film deposition, coating, and sputtering systems for materials analysis, where maintaining a stable and clean vacuum environment is key to ensuring consistent results.

• Aerospace & Automotive Testing: Employed in vacuum chambers used for testing materials, components, and systems in aerospace and automotive industries, ensuring reliable performance under vacuum conditions.

• Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries: Vital for applications involving precise vacuum environments for chemical processing, coating, or pharmaceutical research, where contamination must be kept to a minimum.

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

• Superior Corrosion Resistance: Made from 316LN stainless steel, these flanges offer excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking, making them suitable for use in challenging vacuum environments.

• Leak-tight and Reliable: The ConFlat® seal system ensures exceptional vacuum integrity, providing a leak-tight connection that’s crucial for maintaining ultra-high vacuum levels.

• Easy Integration: The tapped-bored design simplifies the process of connecting the flange to other components in your vacuum system, reducing installation time and complexity.

• Precise and Consistent Manufacturing: Each flange is manufactured with high precision to ensure a smooth surface, high vacuum performance, and long-term reliability.

• Customizable Options: Available in a variety of sizes and configurations to meet your specific needs, with custom options for unique applications.

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