Vacuum Equipment Suppliers for Particle Accelerators
Achieving and maintaining a near-perfect vacuum state is essential for stable beam conditions and minimal particle interactions. Stability and purity hence translate into precise measurements.
Here is a list of suppliers and manufacturers of vacuum equipment specifically designed for particle accelerators. These companies provide a range of products and solutions to meet the demanding requirements of maintaining ultra-high vacuum conditions in accelerator environments.
Suppliers
Agilent provides a variety of vacuum solutions designed to meet the stringent requirements of particle accelerators, including ion pumps, turbo molecular pumps, and specialized vacuum systems.
VACOM offers high-end vacuum components optimized for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and extreme-high vacuum (XHV) applications in particle accelerators. Their products include CF components, ion getter pumps, and custom vacuum chambers.
Pfeiffer Vacuum has a long history of supplying vacuum technology for particle accelerators, including turbomolecular pumps, dry backing pumps, and solutions for operating in high magnetic fields and radiation environments.
Laird specializes in cooling solutions that support vacuum systems in accelerators, including liquid cooling systems for components that need precise thermal management.
Kurt J. Lesker offers vacuum solutions—pumps, valves, feedthroughs, fittings, and custom chambers—suited to accelerator applications.
Edwards provides dry and turbomolecular pumps, vacuum systems, and accessories engineered for accelerator environments.
McMaster-Carr supplies a broad selection of vacuum components, seals, and fittings. Some parts are suitable for accelerator applications.
Hidden Analytical
Hidden Analytical specializes in vacuum measurement instruments, including residual gas analyzers and gauges. These devices support vacuum monitoring in accelerator systems.
SAES High Vacuum produces getters, sorption pumps, and advanced purification technologies to achieve ultra-high vacuum conditions in accelerators.