5 DOF Port Aligner

The 5 DOF Conflat Port Aligner is a precision device designed for use in vacuum systems, especially in high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments. Built with the widely used Conflat (CF) flange standard, these port aligners facilitate precise alignment and adjustment of components within a vacuum chamber, offering adjustments along five distinct axes: X, Y, Z, pitch, and yaw.

Key Features:

Multi-Axis Adjustability:
The 5 DOF Conflat Port Aligner allows for:

Translation along X, Y, and Z Axes:
Enables precise movement in the horizontal (X and Y) and vertical (Z) directions, critical for accurate spatial positioning of components.

Rotation in Pitch and Yaw:
Provides angular adjustments around two axes, allowing for tilting (pitch) and horizontal rotation (yaw) to fine-tune alignment within the vacuum chamber.

2. Conflat Flange Compatibility:
Featuring a knife-edge sealing mechanism, Conflat flanges ensure a robust high vacuum seal when aligned correctly. The port aligner simplifies achieving and maintaining this alignment during both installation and ongoing operation.

Applications:

Vacuum Chambers:
Widely used in research and industrial settings for applications such as material deposition, surface analysis, and particle accelerators.

Particle Physics Experiments:
Essential for high vacuum environments where precise alignment of experimental components is crucial for accurate data collection.

Thin Film Deposition:
Ideal for processes like Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), where precise component alignment is necessary for uniform coating on substrates.

Installation and Adjustment:

Proper procedures for installing and adjusting the 5 DOF Conflat Port Aligner are essential to ensure optimal performance and vacuum integrity. The aligner's five degrees of freedom—X, Y, Z, pitch, and yaw—enable precise fine-tuning of components within the vacuum system, significantly enhancing the system's efficiency and reliability.

Experience the precision and versatility of the 5 DOF Conflat Port Aligner, designed to meet the rigorous demands of high vacuum technology.

• 5 DOF Port Aligner DN200CF (10" OD)
• Both flanges tapped (M8x10)
• Mid-stroke 100mm
• ID 200mm
• Working temperature 20°C
• Baking temperature 200°C
• Guaranteed cycles 1'000
• max lateral displacement 4.5mm
• Stroke axial (max lateral) -5.8mm / +20mm OR angle bending 5°
• max torsion 0°
  

Materials in accordance with ORNL

• CF Membrane bellows made of 1.4404 (AISI 316L)
• Joint heads made of 1.4301 (AISI 304)
• Joint heads ball eye made of 1.4125 (AISI 404)
• Turnbuckles made of A2
• Screws and nuts made of A4