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Undetectable "virtual" leaks

How to avoid trapped gasses that hinder vacuum system performance

Vacuum system performance does not depend only on the characteristics of the vacuum pump. The vacuum chamber as well as the lines, fittings, and o-rings are just as important if not more. The purpose of the present article is to help vacuum system designers from making potential mistakes or assumptions that could result in poor performance of their vacuum systems.

Our recommendations will help engineers to optimize their pumping systems without the need of over-sizing them, saving money in the process.