Article courtesy of UC Components
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Vacuum chambers must remain clean and free of contaminants and volatile materials that could lead to contamination of the entire system — and this includes the fasteners used in its assembly.
How fasteners can affect product testing and manufacturing? Manufacturers in a range of industries rely on vacuum chambers for different phases of product development, testing, and final manufacturing. Vacuum chambers work by removing air and gases from a vessel or chamber through a vacuum pump — creating a space (or vacuum) that’s completely devoid of matter.
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These chambers must remain clean and free of contaminants and volatile materials that would disrupt the entire system. Cleanliness is incredibly important. Anything that exists within a vacuum system that hurts or inhibits its proper function is a contaminant and must be addressed. This can include the fasteners. DESIGN WORLD
