HTC Ferrofluidic Rotary Feedthrough

A ferrofluid rotary feedthrough that transfers rotation into vacuum, with magnetic fluid sealing the gap between the shaft and pole pieces like an O-ring. The non-contact seal has no friction, and flange mount, nose mount, hollow shaft and water-cooled spindle types are available.

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Specifications

TypeFlange mount, nose mount, non-flange, nut bush, hollow shaft, semiconductor spindle (water-cooled available)
Vacuum Range1x10⁻⁸ mbar (solid shaft), 1x10⁻⁶ mbar (other types)
Leak Rate<10⁻¹¹ to <10⁻¹² mbar·l/s (He)
Operating Temperature0 to 80 °C
Transfer Torque5 to over 5000 kg·cm
Applicable GasInert gas
MaterialHousing SS304, shaft SS420