Transport Boxes
Used for transporting samples between different UHV systems in ultra high vacuum conditions.
Manufacturer
Prevac
Prevac are a world leader in the design and production of analytical and deposit scientific and research equipment. Their systems operate in a high and ultra high vacuum environment. They design and construct UHV and HV systems fully adapted to the individual requirements of research projects and industrial applications.
Key Features
- Sample holders/samples can be stored and transported inside the transport box while maintaining UHV conditions
- The vacuum is ensured by an ion pump and can be (optionally) monitored by the appropriate pressure gauge
- The pump is designed so that it can be powered from e.g. a car battery or other power source
Technical data
| for PTS sample holders | for flag style sample holders | |
| Weight | ≈ 7 kg (8 kg with power supply) | ≈ 13.5 kg (14.5 kg with power supply), depend on transferring length |
| Pressure range (with pump) | down to 1×10-9mbar | down to 1×10-10mbar |
| Mounting flange (transferring port) | PTS dedicated load lock connection port | DN 40CF |
| Max. tranfer length | – | 130 – 224 mm (other on request) |
| Storage | up to 2 sample holders | for 3 or 6 sample holders |
Downloads
Transport Box Brochure
Manipulators and Transferring Systems Brochure
Options
Pumping options:
- NEG Getter pump
– Pumping speed: 200 l/s
– Mounting flange: DN 40CF - Ion pump
– Pumping speed: 3 l/s
– Mounting flange: DN 16CF
Custom designs are available:
- Various types of sample holders – bespoke transport box designs to accommodate various types and styles of sample holders,
- Portable infrared chamber – compact and simple design vacuum box dedicated for FTIR spectroscopy investigations. Easy connection to IR spectrometer thanks to its portability.
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