Why does OFSCN recommend all-metal adhesive-free packaging for vacuum environments?
In ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments, traditional packaging materials that rely on adhesives or polymers can lead to significant outgassing. This outgassing can contaminate the vacuum system, degrade the performance of sensitive instruments, and shorten the lifespan of the sensor itself.
OFSCN recommends all-metal adhesive-free packaging for vacuum environments to:
- Prevent Outgassing: Eliminate the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other contaminants that can occur from adhesives and polymer coatings in vacuum, thus maintaining the integrity of the vacuum environment.
- Ensure Long-term Stability: All-metal, adhesive-free designs are inherently more stable and resistant to degradation in harsh vacuum conditions, ensuring reliable sensor operation over extended periods.
- Widen Temperature Range: Such packaging often allows for a broader operational temperature range, including extreme high or low temperatures, without material breakdown.
For applications requiring operation in vacuum environments, we recommend the use of products like the OFSCN® Alloy Tube Packaged Fiber Bragg Grating Strain Sensor. This sensor features full metal seamless tube packaging, which eliminates the issues associated with adhesives and polymers.
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OFSCN® Alloy Tube Packaged Fiber Bragg Grating Strain Sensor
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