Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology

A hands-on introduction to the basic principles and applications of vacuum technology.

Course details

Duration:	3 days
Language:	German or English
Course fee:	€1,800 per participant
Target audience:	Technical, operating, and maintenance staff
Prior knowledge:	None required
Course hours per day:	9 am - 4 pm
Number of participants:	5 - 12
Registration deadline:	Two weeks before the beginning of the course

Course includes lunch, drinks and a certificate

Course content

This training combines practical demonstrations, interactive experiments, and hands-on work with real vacuum components, equipment, and cutaway vacuum pump models to make vacuum technology principles tangible.

Physical fundamentals of vacuum technology

Definition of vacuum and its practical applications
Units of measurement and standard designations
Vacuum ranges and types of gas flow
Adsorption and desorption processes

Vacuum pumps and systems

Principles of operation, design, and functionality
Overview of vacuum pump units and complete systems
Total and partial pressure management equipment
Insights into mass spectrometers

Leak detection

Common leak detection methods
Principles and use of helium leak detection
Practical calculation examples

Vacuum components

Detachable and non-detachable connections
Flange systems and sealing technologies
Types and functions of valves
Materials used in vacuum systems

Course dates

Date	Article number	Language	Type	Location	Price
10/07/2025 - 10/09/2025	PA T12 100	English	open	Training center Asslar	€1,800	Request	Book
11/11/2025 - 11/13/2025	PA T11 100	German	open	Training center Asslar	€1,800	Request	Book
12/02/2025 - 12/04/2025	PA T11 100	German	open	Training center Asslar	€1,800	Request	Book
Freely selectable	PA T20 100		customer-specific	Inhouse training at customer site	€2,100*	Request	Book
Freely selectable	PA T00 100		customer-specific	Asslar	€2,400*	Request	Book

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