Flex Metal Edge-Welded Bellows with ConFlat (CF) Flanges

Flex Metal Edge-Welded Bellows with ConFlat (CF) Flanges

Flex Metal Edge-Welded Bellows with ConFlat (CF) Flanges, manufactured by TFM, are engineered to provide superior flexibility, durability, and leak-tight performance for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. These bellows are designed to handle axial, lateral, and angular movements in vacuum applications while ensuring reliable sealing and maintaining the integrity of the vacuum system. The edge-welded design guarantees excellent strength and resistance to fatigue, making them an essential component in high-performance UHV chambers, semiconductor processing equipment, and other sensitive environments.

Key Features

• Edge-Welded Design for Maximum Durability
  The edge-welded construction of the bellows provides enhanced strength, resistance to fatigue, and extended service life, making them suitable for applications with frequent or large movements.

• ConFlat (CF) Flanges for Leak-Tight Sealing
  These bellows are equipped with ConFlat (CF) flanges, ensuring a reliable, metal-to-metal seal with CF flanges. This design allows them to perform at high vacuum levels (down to 10⁻¹¹ Torr) without compromising the vacuum integrity.

• Flexible and Reliable Movement Accommodation
  Designed to accommodate axial, lateral, and angular movements, these bellows provide exceptional flexibility while maintaining a tight seal, even in systems that undergo frequent shifts or require high movement.

• Corrosion and Abrasion Resistance
  Made from high-quality materials, these bellows resist corrosion and wear, ensuring longevity even in harsh environments where high temperatures and reactive gases are present.

• Precise Manufacturing for Optimal Performance
  These bellows are manufactured to tight tolerances to ensure excellent sealing performance and reliable operation in demanding vacuum systems.

Applications

• UHV and High-Vacuum Systems
  Ideal for use in UHV systems where consistent sealing is required despite motion, such as in research laboratories and particle accelerators, where any vacuum leak would compromise performance.

• Semiconductor Processing
  Used extensively in semiconductor manufacturing systems, these bellows ensure reliable performance in thin-film deposition, etching, and other processes that involve vacuum chambers subject to movement.

• Cryogenic and High-Temperature Systems
  Suitable for applications in both cryogenic and high-temperature environments, these bellows can withstand extreme temperature ranges while providing reliable flexibility and vacuum sealing.

• Vacuum Chambers with Moving Parts
  Perfect for systems that include moving components, such as manipulators, linear actuators, or robotic arms, where axial and lateral movements are frequent.

Technical Specifications

• Material Options: Stainless steel, Inconel, Monel, and other compatible alloys

• Flange Type: ConFlat (CF) Flanges

• Vacuum Rating: Down to 10⁻¹¹ Torr

• Temperature Tolerance: From cryogenic temperatures to 450°C

• Movement Type: Axial, lateral, and angular flexing

• Pressure Rating: Suitable for high-vacuum and UHV applications

• Available Sizes: Customizable to fit various flange sizes and system requirements

Benefits of Flex Metal Edge-Welded Bellows

• Long-Term Reliability: Edge-welded bellows are designed for maximum durability, offering extended service life even in high-motion and high-stress applications.

• Flexibility with Tight Seals: These bellows maintain a reliable seal while accommodating a wide range of movements, ensuring performance even in dynamic vacuum systems.

• Corrosion and Abrasion Resistance: The materials used offer superior resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and wear, ensuring long-lasting performance.

• High Vacuum Performance: With ConFlat (CF) flanges, these bellows maintain leak-tight sealing at ultra-high vacuum levels, preventing system contamination.

Why Choose TFM?

TFM’s Flex Metal Edge-Welded Bellows with ConFlat (CF) Flanges provide a reliable, flexible solution for sealing high-vacuum systems that require movement accommodation. Whether you’re dealing with high-precision research or industrial processes, these bellows deliver exceptional performance, ensuring a long-lasting and leak-tight seal under demanding conditions.

Ordering Table

Drawing	FlangeSize	BellowsOD	BellowsID	Part Number
	1-1/3"	0.75	0.25	MEW0750251C1
	1-1/3"	1.03	0.55	MEW1030551C2
	1-1/3"	1.03	0.55	MEW1030551C3
	2-3/4"	1.5	0.96	MEW1500961C1
	2-3/4"	1.89	1.39	MEW1891391C2
	2-3/4"	1.89	1.39	MEW1891391C3
	3-3/8"	2	1.25	MEW2001251C1
	2-3/4"	2.25	1.5	MEW2251501C2
	2-3/4"	2.25	1.5	MEW2251501C3
	4-1/2"	2.75	1.75	MEW2751751C1
	3-3/8"	3	2	MEW3002001C2
	3-3/8"	3	2	MEW3002001C3
	4-1/2"	3.5	2.5	MEW3502501C2
	4-1/2"	3.5	2.5	MEW3502501C3
	6"	4.97	4	MEW4974001C3
	8"	7.5	6	MEW7506001C3
	10"	9.8	8.8	MEW9508501C3

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