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History of Vacuum Research Corp.Vacuum Research Corporation (VRC) traces its history back almost 60 years. VRC was one of the pioneer companies in the high vacuum industry when we introduced our vacuum gate valves in 1953 and our product development efforts have never stopped. Many of the products we offer today such as our active Pirani gauge and full opening ThrottleMaster™ valve are truly state of the art technology and more importantly everything we ship is state of the art in quality and reliability.
VRC’s key personnel possess over 125 years of vacuum industry experience. Allow us to help you enable your vacuum process.
VRC MilestonesAluminum gate valve production began in northern California. Virtually every part was made by permanent mold casting.
1953
1987 Valve manufacturing operations moved to Pittsburgh, PA.
1988 Vacuum gauge production begins in Newport News, VA.
1995 Start of redesign of valve product line to replace castings with extrusions to eliminate real and virtual leaks due to casting porosity.
VRC MilestonesElimination of castings is complete and no valve shipped in 2005 was in the product line 1995.
2005
2006 Added Solid Works to Auto-CAD. VRC can now provide 3-D STEP file models of all valves to system designers.
2007 Introduced the 50 mTorr to 1000 Torr Diaphragm Manometer.
2008 Introduced the 10 -5 Torr to 1000 Torr Super Wide Range Diaphragm Manometer.
VRC MilestonesAn article appearing in Vacuum Technology & Coating acknowledges the superior aluminum welding capabilities of Vacuum Research Corporation.
2009
2009 Introduction of our Active Pirani Gauge that can replace any Pirani or Thermocouple gauge.
Vacuum Research Corporation
What You Need to Get the Job Done.
Vacuum ValvesProven designs to meet your needs.
Five Minute Rebuild Valves
Have your system back up and running in 5 minutes without removing your valve.
Bonnet Style, Rotary Actuated Gate Valves
Available Sizes:
2”/ISO-63 to 20”/ISO-500
Long life rotary actuator
Locks in full open and full close
Removable bonnet section for ease of maintenance
ANSI, ISO, JIS or custom flanges
End Operated Gate ValvesLow cost, simple linear actuated valves will give years of trouble free service.
Available with ANSI, ISO, JIS and custom flanges
Large Angle Valves
Available Sizes:
2”/ISO-63 to 24”/ISO-630
Available with ANSI, ISO, JIS and custom flanges.
Rectangular Port ValvesCustom port dimensions and flanges to meet your unique requirements.
Throttlemaster Control ValveControl you system pressure by using this valve as a three position valve or by modulating the gate with the use of a PID controller.
Dust & Dirt Valves
Designed to minimize breakdowns due to dusty and dirty applications. The protective ring helps to keep debris out of your valve so that you stay up and running.
Small Angle ValvesNW-16 -as well as CF and tube end
Available in Stainless Steel or Aluminum, Pneumatic or Manual, with position indicators and with optional gauge tube ports.
Vacuum FittingsHoses, clamps and other fittings needed to put your system together.
Vacuum and Pressure Gauges
Wide Range Diaphragm Gauge
Range:
1 mTorr to 1500 Torr, also available calibrated in mbar & pascal.
Available with two or four adjustable set points, analog outputs including 0-10V and 4-20mA.
Diaphragm Manometer
Available Ranges:
0.5 to 1500 Torr, 30 inches Hg to 150 PSIG and .1 to 20, .1 to 200 and 1 to 1000 PSIG
Also available calibrated in mbar & Pascal
Pirani GaugesAvailable Ranges:
.01 to 100 mTorr, 1 to 2000 mTorr and .01 to 20 Torr
Display unit only or Dual Set Point Controllers.
Analog outputs or optional 0-10V or 4-20mA outputs
Big Digit Display
Easy to read Big Digit Displays and Dual Set Point Controllers are available in the following ranges:
1 to 1500 Torr or 30in Hg to 150 PSIG.
1 to 2000 mTorr and .01 to 20 Torr
NEMA 12 Enclosure
Absolute & Differential Gauges/Transmitters
Low cost & rugged
Ranges from 10 –5 to 1500 Torr or 30” Hg to Atm.
Perfect for users who want to transmit a signal to their PC or PLC.
Single alarm/control setpoint and analog output.
With or Without Display
Portable Battery Powered GaugeAvailable Ranges:
Diaphragm, 1 to 1500 Torr or 30” Hg to 200 PSIG
Pirani, 1 to 2000 mTorr or .01 to 20 Torr
Rugged Digital Display
Long Life Battery
Dual Range GaugesTwo gauges in one 1/8 DIN enclosure.
Available Ranges:
1 to 2000 mTorr and 1 to 1500 Torr
Mix and match ranges to suit your needs.
Low Cost & Portable Gauges
Available Ranges:
.01 to 50 Torr
1 to 1500 Torr
Atm to 30” Hg
Available with optional handle & bumper pads.