Description
Core Vacuum Technology Skills
- Understand the components of a high-vacuum system: pumps, valves, gauges, and their integrated operation.
- Follow the proper sequence for venting and pumping down a vacuum chamber using manual controls.
- Perform hands-on assembly and disassembly of common flange types (QF, ISO, ConFlat), including correct use of elastomer O-rings and copper gaskets.
- Evaluate system cleanliness and leak tightness using the rate-of-rise method.
- Calculate the effective pumping speed and perform conductance calculations (including combined conductances).
- Compare pump-down performance for clean vs. contaminated components to understand contamination effects in vacuum environments.
- These training outcomes are essential for technicians and engineers working in semiconductor processing, thin-film deposition, plasma systems, cryogenics, surface analysis, and precision manufacturing.
Included System Components
The Kurt J Lesker Vacuum Training System includes robust, industry-standard hardware designed to accurately replicate real-world vacuum environments:
- Stainless-steel cylindrical chamber with ISO 320 flanges
- Carbon steel frame (22″ W × 34″ D × 42″ H)
- 84 L/s turbomolecular pump
- 3.8 CFM rotary vane mechanical pump
- Ion gauge plus two convection gauges
- 2.5″ gate valve and 1″ roughing / foreline valves
- Manual leak valve
- Hardware for demonstrating conductance limits and contaminated part scenarios
- Two days of in-house Train-the-Trainer for two personnel at KJLC (7 hours of expert-led training covering all educational objectives)
- Supplies and spare parts kit (tools not included)
Performance & Power Requirements
- Base Pressure: 1 × 10⁻⁷ Torr
- Electrical: 110 V, 15 A
Why Choose the KJLC Vacuum Training System?
Hands-On Learning for Real-World Applications
Students and professionals learn directly on a complete system—no simulations, no abstraction—building confidence and competence in vacuum fundamentals and troubleshooting.
Perfect for Corporate & Academic Environments
Designed for classrooms, training labs, and production facilities that need reliable, repeatable vacuum instruction with professional-grade equipment.
Boost Workforce Capability
Ideal for semiconductor fabs, thin-film labs, engineering departments, and high-precision manufacturing environments requiring staff trained in vacuum science.
Master Vacuum Technology with Industry-Leading Expertise
The Kurt J. Lesker Company Vacuum Training System provides everything you need to build a strong foundation in vacuum science—combining industrial hardware, expert instruction, and real-world learning outcomes.
For organizations seeking to elevate their technical training capabilities and empower personnel with mission-critical vacuum skills, this system offers unmatched value and educational impact.
