Rotatable Blank (Blind) 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges

Rotatable Blank (Blind) 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges

Rotatable Blank (Blind) 316LN SS Standard ConFlat® (CF) UHV Flanges are essential components used in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. These flanges are designed with a rotatable blank (blind) feature, offering flexibility and stability in vacuum environments where a sealed, blank port is required. Made from 316LN stainless steel, these flanges provide a robust solution for maintaining UHV conditions while allowing for easy integration into existing systems.

Key Features

• Material: Manufactured from 316LN stainless steel, known for its excellent corrosion resistance, low outgassing, and high mechanical strength. These properties make it ideal for UHV systems that demand minimal contamination and long-term stability.

• Rotatable Blank (Blind) Design: The rotatable blank design allows the flange to be positioned at various angles, making it versatile for different configurations in UHV setups. The blind feature effectively seals off unused ports or connections, preventing leaks and ensuring that the vacuum integrity is maintained.

• ConFlat® Seal: Equipped with a ConFlat® (CF) metal-to-metal sealing system, these flanges provide a reliable, leak-tight seal, essential for maintaining high vacuum levels in sensitive applications.

• Standard Dimensions: Conforms to standard ConFlat® (CF) dimensions, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of UHV components and easy integration into existing vacuum systems.

• Durability: The use of 316LN stainless steel ensures these flanges are highly resistant to corrosion, wear, and high temperatures, making them suitable for use in both standard and extreme vacuum conditions.

• Precision Engineering: Designed to ensure minimal risk of contamination, these flanges are made with high precision, offering reliable sealing performance in a variety of vacuum applications.

Applications

• Ultra-High Vacuum Systems: These flanges are designed for use in UHV systems where blanking off unused ports or connections is required without compromising the vacuum integrity.

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Essential for semiconductor production processes, where maintaining a clean, sealed vacuum environment is critical for the precision fabrication of electronic devices and components.

• Research and Development: Used in research laboratories and R&D environments that require flexible, secure sealing of vacuum chambers, particularly in scientific experiments that rely on controlled vacuum conditions.

• Material Science: Suitable for thin-film deposition, etching, and other material processing applications that require a stable and clean vacuum environment.

• Electron Microscopy: Employed in electron microscopes and other imaging equipment that require UHV conditions to produce high-resolution images and accurate data.

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

• Superior Material Quality: Made from 316LN stainless steel, which offers excellent corrosion resistance, low outgassing, and superior mechanical strength, ideal for UHV applications.

• Rotatable Design: The rotatable blank feature allows for easy alignment and flexibility, making it ideal for applications where configurations might change.

• Leak-Tight Seal: The ConFlat® metal-to-metal seal ensures that once the flange is installed, it provides a secure, long-lasting, and leak-tight seal, preventing contamination and preserving vacuum integrity.

• High Purity: The high-quality stainless steel ensures low contamination risk, making these flanges suitable for use in sensitive vacuum processes where purity is crucial.

• Custom Sizes Available: These flanges can be customized to meet specific requirements, ensuring they can be used in various systems and configurations.

• Compatibility: Designed to integrate seamlessly with other ConFlat® (CF) components, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of vacuum systems.

• Reliable Performance: Manufactured to the highest standards, TFM’s flanges provide consistent, reliable performance over extended periods, ensuring that your vacuum systems remain stable.

Manufacturing Process

• Cold Pressing and Sintering: The flange is created using cold pressing and sintering techniques, ensuring uniformity, density, and strength.

• Elastomer Bonding: Each flange is elastomer-bonded to a backing plate for enhanced durability, especially in high-temperature or high-vacuum conditions.

• Cleaning: The flanges are thoroughly cleaned to remove any contaminants that could affect vacuum performance, ensuring they are ready for use in high-precision applications.

• Packaging: After cleaning, the flanges are carefully packaged to prevent contamination and damage during transport, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition for installation.

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