High Temperature Vacuum Feedthroughs

Thermocouple FeedthroughThermocouple/Feedthrough Assemblies

Thermocouple Feedthroughs are used in many vacuum applications for temperature measurement. Thermocouples create a voltage signal from inside the vacuum system to external measuring instruments. BCE offers several standard thermocouple feedthrough designs as well as custom designs to meet your exact needs.

Nine pin circular feedthroughs

9 Pin Vacuum Feedthroughs


Nine pin circular feedthroughs (often called instrumentation feedthroughs) are commonly used for the transmission of low power electrical signals. They are designed for applications where typical Subminiature Type-D connections will not fit, or where there is little space. The circular geometry allows the installation of this feedthrough into very small vacuum flanges. They are often used in instrumentation applications such as semiconductor processing, electron microscopy, and a variety of analyzers.

BCE designs and builds high temperature vacuum feedthroughs for OEM and R&D. Contact them by calling (510) 274-1990, or visit https://bcemfg.com/feedthroughs.

OEM Equipment Manufacturers: Look Toward the Experienced Sales Engineer for Project Success

OEM heater and feedthrough sales engineer
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who work closely with vendor sales engineers in the design of assembly components (such as electric heating elements and vacuum feedthroughs) gain a valuable competitive advantage. By understanding what these professionals have to offer, and taking advantage of their skills, OEM designers end up with better project outcomes.

Sales engineers are a readily available resource of application knowledge. Unlike information pulled from the Internet, sales engineers possess real-time product information. They are also exposed to many different product applications and are a wealth of tacit knowledge. All readily available for sharing with their customers.

OEM design engineers often find themselves sailing in uncharted waters. In the application of electric heaters or feedthroughs for instance, designers don't always have a full grasp of heater or feedthrough design constraints. When these situations occur, the heater sales person provides a real benefit in teaching and advising the designer what is possible.  Additionally, many sales engineers have access to unpublished product and application information, which can be hugely important when attempting to build a leading edge product.

Of course any solutions proposed are likely to be based upon the products sold by the representative, but the best sales people will share the virtues of their products openly and honestly. The best sales engineers will even admit when they lack the product or experience to solve the problem, but even in this situation, you can be sure their perspective will still be of value. The goal is to build a long-term, trusting relationship - one of value to both parties. Sales engineers are in the business of dealing with people and making the important connections between customers and manufacturers. They make it their business to know what’s going on with products, companies and industries.

As an engineer or purchasing professional responsible for the design and manufacture of OEM equipment, know that working closely with a vendor sales engineer will save you precious time and greatly improve the likelihood of successful project outcomes. Their success, and your success, go hand-in-hand.

Electric Heating Elements and Electrical Feedthroughs for OEM Applications

BCE offers OEM (original equipment manufacturers) custom electric heaters, feedthroughs and BCE OEM customers benefit from decades of thermal design and applications experience. With a reputation for fast prototyping, quick turnaround for pre-production runs, and an eye for cost-effective design, equipment manufacturers quickly discover that find BCE is a long-term, highly valued supplier/partner.
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OEM Electric Heaters & Feedthroughs: Price, Delivery, Performance