Vacuum chambers

“Big Blue” Vacuum Chamber 

  • machinery

Thermal shroud and platen are maintained at the same temperature.

Capable of -55 C to 150 C and is capable of changing temperature at 3.5 C per minute on hot and cold side.

Capable of 5 x 10 ^-6 torr

Platen is 18 inches wide x 48 inches long

Shroud dimensions are 36 inch diameter and 48 inches long

Example Use: Testing equipment for the vacuum of space