The VACGEN Ball Chamber can be used for applications such as Surface Analysis. Our chambers can be custom designed, ensuring they are tailored to your individual needs for your specific applications. Our extensive history in chamber manufacturing guarantees we can provide you with the right support and technical services from the moment you request a quotation to the day you receive your chamber.
Chamber Material Details:
The Ball Chamber is available in the two materials shown below:
| Ball Chamber Material | |
| Material Type | Description |
| Nickel Based Super Alloy (NiFe) | A soft ferromagnetic metal with a very high permeability |
| Stainless Steel | 304L or 316L available as standard body and tube material |
Chamber Body Details
The following chambers are formed from standard skeletons with lead times as low as 7 weeks.
| Ball Chamber Body Details | ||||||
| Chamber Type | Chamber Material | Flange OD | Bottom Port | Bottom Port Length | Top Port | Top Port Length |
| Ball Chamber | Stainless Steel | 315 mm | CF203 - 156 | 320 mm | CF152 - 102 | 250 mm |
| Ball Chamber | Stainless Steel | 235 mm | CF203 - 156 | 300 mm | CF152 - 108 | 250 mm |
| Ball Chamber | Mu Metal | 315 mm | CF203 - 156 | 320 mm | CF152 - 102 | 250 mm |
| Ball Chamber | Mu Metal | 235 mm | CF203 - 156 | 300 mm | CF152 - 108 | 250 mm |
Standard Port Sizes
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| Standard Port Sizes | ||||||
| Flange | VACGEN Flange Part Number | Flange OD | Bolt Hole PCD | Number of Bolt Holes | Tube OD | Wall |
| DN19CF | CF34-19 | 34.1 mm | 27 mm | 6 | 19.05 mm | 1.2 mm |
| DN41CF | CF70-41 | 69.9 mm | 58.7 mm | 6 | 41.3 mm | 1.6 mm |
| DN44CF | CF70-45 | 69.9 mm | 58.7 mm | 6 | 44.5 mm | 1.6 mm |
| DN70CF | CF114-70 | 113.5 mm | 92.2 mm | 8 | 70.0 mm | 2.0 mm |
| DN100CF | CF152-102 | 152.0 mm | 130.3 mm | 16 | 101.6 mm | 2 mm |
| DN100CF | CF152-108 | 152.0 mm | 130.3 mm | 16 | 108.0 mm | 2 mm |
| DN150CF | CF203-156 | 203.0 mm | 181.0 mm | 20 | 156.0 mm | 3 mm |
| DN200CF | CF254-206 | 254.0 mm | 231.8 mm | 24 | 206 mm | 3 mm |
| DN250CF | CF305-254 | 305.0 mm | 284.0 mm | 32 | 254 mm | 5 mm |
| DN300CF | CF368-305 | 368.3 mm | 338.1 mm | 32 | 305 mm | 3 mm |
| Tolerances | |||
| Port Length | Analyser (Only) | Phi & Theta Angle | General Tolerance |
| General ±1 mm | ±0.5 mm | ±0.5° | R2.0 mm |
Additional Details:
| Extra Details | |||
| Surface Treatments Available | Maximum Mass mm (W x D x H) | Optional RGA Analysis | |
| Satin Polished - Standard | Configurable | Bespoke | Size mm - 700 x 700 x 1000 |
| Bead Blasting | 600 x 600 x 600 | 700 x 700 x 1000 | Maximum Mass 500kg |
| Electro Polished | Max. Mass 125kg | Max. Mass 500kg | Maximum Temp. 250° |
Please note: Electro Polished Finish and Vacuum Annealing are available at an additional cost and extended lead time. Please tell us about any additional processing when enquiring about a chamber design.
Standard tolerances are ±1mm on Port Length, Analyser Port ±0.5mm. Phi & Theta Angles ±0.5°. General Tolerance R2.0mm
Why choose our chambers?
- The chamber will be leak tested before delivery.
- We are able to guarantee a leak rate of 2 x 10-10 mbar L/s.
- Extensive history in chamber manufacturing Fast quotation process
- The chamber tolerances and ports will be measured and included in the CMM report.
- Large product portfolio
- ISO Standard 9001:2015
- Repeating/ Configurable Chambers
- Maximum Mass 125kg
- Standard Finish - Satin Polished