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The Edwards PD3 plate degasser is suitable for degassing photographic films and plates, prior to their use in electron microscopes. This gives the advantages of reduced pump down times and less contamination to the microscope column.
- Large capacity stainless steel chamber - 164 ´ 164 ´ 340 mm
- Chambers can be added to increase capacity
- Hinged door with elastomer seal
- Mounted on standard Edwards direct-drive vacuum pump
- Fitted with NW fittings for versatility
- Uses small floor area
Chamber construction
The stainless steel chamber has internal dimensions designed to accommodate the largest photographic films and plates normally used in todays electron microscopes. The chamber is fitted with a full width hinged door with elastomer seal. A vacuum gauge and an air admittance valve are provided.
Versatile mounting
The chamber can be mounted horizontally or vertically above the rotary pump. In addition, more than one chamber can be mounted on the pump for increased capacity. Depending on the configuration selected for a multi-chamber installation further pipeline fittings may be required.
Rotary pump
A standard two-stage Edwards RV3 rotary vacuum pump is provided. The pump is of proven design and is quiet running and vibration-free. The pump is fitted with a gas ballast valve to assist in removing water vapor.
The unit is supplied complete with electrical mains cable, and an on/off switch is fitted.
| Chamber size | 164 mm x 164 mm x 340 mm (internal) |
| 6.5 in x 6.5 in x 13.4 in (internal) | |
| Overall size | 630 mm x 190 mm x 450 mm |
| 24.8 in x 7.5 in x 17.7 in | |
| Weight | 30 kg / 66 lbs |
FROM:http://www.edwardsvacuum.com
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