Micro-Tec stainless steel vacuum degassing chamber

Micro-Tec VC190 stainless steel vacuum degassing chamber has been designed for degassing cold metallographic embeddings, epoxy resins, urethane compounds, silicone rubber and/or extracting hydrocarbons from samples. With its compact size it is ideal for metallography, microscopy, R&D labs and/or small production facilities.

The pumping and venting lines are integrated in the clear transparent lid together with the vacuum gauge. Both the pumping and venting line include a ball valve for quick opening and closing. The venting line also includes a filter muffler for noise reduction and clean venting.

Cold embedding resins, epoxy resin or silicon rubber mixtures should be degassed to remove air bubbles from the material by pumping and venting. The transparent acrylic lid allows for easy observation of the degassing process – in case of too much frothing, the chamber can be vented.

The vacuum chamber can also be used to extract/reduce solvents or hydrocarbons in SEM samples. By placing the samples in the vacuum chamber and pumping vacuum, solvents or hydrocarbons can be partly removed before placing the samples in the SEM. This can reduce contamination on the sample surface. Useful for adhesives or filters with oil.

Features of the Micro-Tec stainless steel vacuum degassing chamber

Made from robust stainless steel with transparent acrylic lid
Integrated vacuum gauge in lid
Pumping valve with hose connector
Venting valve with filter muffler
Sturdy soft silicone seal area on lid
Easy process control through clear lid

Specifications of the Micro-Tec stainless steel vacuum degassing chamber:

Product	Micro-Tec VC190
Product #	13-004190
Inside Diameter	190 mm
Outside Diameter	225 mm
Inside height	120 mm
Total height	240 mm
Volume	3.4 ltr
Weight	1.5 kg
Hose connection on pump line	Ø10 mm
Integrated vacuum gauge	0 to -1 Bar (0 to -30 inch Hg)
Service temperature	5 – 70 °C

Micro-Tec stainless steel vacuum degassing chamber is available as standalone unit or as a set with the Micro-Tec MP950D dual stage oil-free diaphragm pump (Vacuum >50 mbar and pumping speed 60L min)