An aerospace research and development company required a custom thermal vacuum test system to support space analysis and assessment activities.
To meet this requirement, we configured a Thermal Cycling Vacuum System (TVAC) capable of achieving high vacuum while simulating the thermal conditions encountered in space using a closed-style refrigerated-heating circulator to reach the required temperature ranges. The system integrates an internal pillow-plated thermal shroud, a large stainless steel platen shelf, two 8″ viewports, and internal LED lighting to support part loading and visual monitoring during testing. High-vacuum performance is achieved using a dry vacuum roughing pump paired with a high-vacuum turbopump package.
The complete system mounts on a ruggedized mobile frame and operates through the HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller, providing automated vacuum sequencing, programmable thermal profiles, and repeatable test execution for aerospace research environments.
| Chamber Dimensions: | 30″ DIA x 36″ L | Series HH Horizontal High Vacuum Chamber |
| Vacuum Rating: | 5 x 10-6 Torr |
| Temperature Rating: | System: -40 °C to 100 °C Chiller: -70 °C to 150 °C |
| Thermal Management: | Closed-style rrefrigerated-heating circulator |
| Ports: | NW50, NW40, NW25, NW16, ISO200, ISO160, CF 2.75 |
| Lighting: | LED lights, mounted on inside of door |
| Controller: | HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller |
| Pumping System: | Dry vacuum roughing pump and high vacuum turbopump package |
For ultimate flexibility and control of your vacuum system, the feature-packed HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller provides automated vacuum and temperature control, customizable software, and adjustable test recipes for your unique and complex vacuum processes. The HVC-3500 is ideal for any vacuum system requiring heating or cooling, and integrates vacuum gauges and valves for either automated mode or interlocked manual mode operation.
