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Custom Ports, Feedthroughs & Chamber Options

Custom Ports, Feedthroughs & Chamber Options

Vacuum chambers can be configured with a wide range of ports, feedthroughs, and internal options to support your specific application. From simple gauge connections to complex electrical, fluid, and motion requirements, each component plays a role in system performance and integration.

Use the sections below to explore available options and identify the configurations that match your system requirements.

Ports, Feedthroughs, and More

NPT Ports

  • Sizes: 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″ and larger
  • Configuration: Half couplings or full couplings
  • Common uses: Gauges, gas lines, instrumentation

NW / KF Flanges

  • Sizes: NW 16, NW 25, NW 40, NW 50
  • Quick clamp connections for flexible system setup
  • Common in rough to medium vacuum systems

ISO Flanges

  • Sizes: ISO 63, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 160, ISO 200
  • Used for larger connections such as pumps or chamber access

CF Flanges

  • Sizes: CF 1.33″, CF 2-3/4″, CF 3.5″, CF 4.5″, CF 6″, CF 8″
  • Metal seal design for high and ultra-high vacuum

Other Connections

  • Swagelok
  • VCR / VCO
  • ASA flanged connections
  • O-ring compression fittings

Coaxial

  • Types: BNC, MHV, SHV, Type N, SMA
  • Options: Shielded or double-ended

Electrical

  • Specify: Number of conductors, amperage, voltage
  • Multi-pin options: Type C and D Sub (9, 15, 25, 50 pin)

Rotary Shaft

  • Shaft sizes: 3/8″, 1/2″, or larger
  • Specify required RPM
  • Standard: Ferrofluidic sealed designs

Thermocouple

  • Connector types: Push-on or screw type
  • Wire types: K, C, E, J, T, N, R, S
  • Capacity: Up to 5 pairs per feedthrough

Fluid Feedthroughs

  • Specify: Number of lines and diameter
  • End connections: NPT, Swagelok compression, VCO, or VCR

Fiber Optic

  • For signal transmission into vacuum environments

Tubing Feedthroughs

  • Compression style
  • Specify tube diameter

ISO Viewports (Borosilicate Glass)

  • ISO 100 (4″ viewing diameter)
  • ISO 160 (6″ viewing diameter)
  • ISO 200 (8″ viewing diameter)

NW / KF Viewports

  • NW 25, NW 40, NW 50
  • Glass blank-off style

Custom Options

  • Rectangular acrylic viewports
  • Fully removable 304 stainless steel or aluminum shelves/trays on rails
  • 304 SS slide-out shelves with extension rails
  • Shelves with integrated strip heaters for direct contact heating
  • Thermal platens with internal cooling circuits (for external chillers)
  • Removable tray/rack systems for high part volume
  • Internal LED lighting systems
  • Integrated electrical feedthroughs (120V external transformer)
  • Lighted viewport options
  • Extruded aluminum frame carts
  • Stainless steel welded frame carts
  • Powder-coated steel welded frame carts
  • Standard: Two locking, swivel casters
  • Optional:
    • Powder-coated panels
    • Magnetic access doors

Not seeing exactly what you need? Configurations can be customized to match your application, including port sizing and placement, feedthrough combinations, and internal chamber features.

Contact our team to review your requirements and build a system configured for your process.

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