Vacuum Viewports and Optical Viewports

There are a wide range of applications from simple visual measurement to precise optical measurements. Many applications also require the targeted introduction of electromagnetic waves in the form of laser waves or light from the outside into the vacuum or vice versa.

Vacuum Viewports and Optical Viewports

Vacuum viewports are necessary to observe inside a vacuum chamber.

There are a wide range of applications from simple visual measurement to precise optical measurements. Many applications also require the targeted introduction of electromagnetic waves in the form of laser waves or light from the outside into the vacuum or vice versa.

Design of Vacuum Viewports

You will need to consider the following aspects to enable our team to choose the correct flange and material for your application:

  • Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Corrosion Resistance
  • Electrical and magnetic properties

Materials

There are a variety of coatings to enhance performance in CF, ISO or KF formats.
Standard viewports are made of borosilicate. This allows easy observation or illumination of the inside of the vacuum chamber. This in turn ensures reliable monitoring of the performance and function of the entire vacuum system.

Optical viewports are made in various materials such as: sapphire, fused silica, zinc selenide, magnesium fluoride, calcium fluoride, germanium and quartz crystal. The optical application will determine the desired spectral range and consequently the optical material required.

Optical Viewport Types:

  • CF Optical Viewport
  • ISO-K Optical Viewport
  • KF Optical Viewport

Viewport Types:

  • CF Viewport
  • ISO-K Viewport
  • KF Viewport

Our design and engineering team will be able to assist you whether you have a requirement for a single viewport or a large quantity of viewports. If you need assistance deciphering which viewport you require for your application, please get in touch and our team will provide you with the most cost-effective solution.

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