How to generate UHV: Basics of vacuum

Do you want to know how to generate ultra-high vacuum (UHV)? Our market manager Dr. Viola Schäfer will explain the basics of vacuum technology to you. She will give you a professional introduction to the definition of vacuum, the pressure ranges, the mean free path and the flow profiles. These are the basics you need to understand how to generate UHV.

How to generate UHV: Episode 1/4 – Basics of vacuum

How to generate UHV: Episode 1/4 – Basics of vacuum

How to generate UHV: Vacuum chambers

Do you want to know how to generate ultra-high vacuum (UHV)? Our market manager Dr. Viola Schäfer will explain the basics of vacuum technology to you. In episode 2 she will explain why vacuum chambers and components are so important for the final pressure. The material of the chamber, the material of the components, the type of flanges and the cleanliness of the process are very important to achieve UHV.

How to generate UHV: Episode 2/4 – Vacuum chambers

How to generate UHV: Episode 2/4 – Vacuum chambers

How to generate UHV: Backing pumps

Do you want to know how to generate ultra-high vacuum (UHV)? Our market manager Dr. Viola Schäfer will explain the basics of vacuum technology to you. In this episode it's all about backing pumps. Viola will show you the different types of backing pumps, the differences between oil-sealed and dry pumps and generate backing pressure at the end of the video.

How to generate UHV: Episode 3/4 – Backing pumps

How to generate UHV: Episode 3/4 – Backing pumps

How to generate UHV: Ultra-High Vacuum

Do you want to know how to generate ultra-high vacuum (UHV)? Our market manager Dr. Viola Schäfer will explain the basics of vacuum technology to you. In our final episode we will achieve our target pressure in the UHV range. But first Viola will explain you the design and operating principle of a modern turbopump and show you the different sizes of pumps from Pfeiffer Vacuum. Before achieving the final UHV pressure she will retrace the gas flow from the chamber to the exhaust.

How to generate UHV: Episode 4/4 – Ultra-High Vacuum

How to generate UHV: Episode 4/4 – Ultra-High Vacuum