Radial Distribution Chamber - RDC
The OmniVac RDC Distribution Chambers are the central element of our multichamber UHV-systems. It provides access to up to 8 individual chambers for e.g. preparation, storage or analysis. The RDC distribution chambers start with a diameter of 700 mm and offer a translation distances to each sample holder station in the different chambers beginning at 475 mm. An optional telescopic transfer arm allows for transfer lenghts up to 820 mm.
For sample holder reception and fixation a carabiner mechanism is used enabling safe and reliable transfer of your samples. Under common conditions a transfer can be performed in less than one minute, enabling nearly continuous heating or cooling of a sample.
Up to three DN 250CF windows provide full optical insight to all phases of the sample transfer process.
RDC UHV Distribution Chambers
| RDC 700 | RDC 820 | RDC 1100 | |
| Chamber diameter | 700 mm | 700 mm | 1100 mm |
| Maximum z-transfer | 475 mm | 820 mm | |
| Mechanism | Rack & Pinion | telescopic | Rack & Pinion |
| Rotation | 360 | 360 | 360 |
| Flanges | up to 8 DN 63 CF flanges | up to 8 DN 63 CF flanges | 8 to 12 DN 63 CF flanges |
| Vacuum pump | Ion getter pump | Ion getter pump | Ion getter pump |
| Base pressure | < 2 . 10-10 mbar | < 2 . 10-10 mbar | < 2 . 10-10 mbar |
Schematic view:
Carabiner mechanism
