Varian 956 Portable Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector / Helium Leak Detector
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Description
The Varian 956 Portable Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector, also known as a Helium Leak Detector, is a highly sensitive instrument used for detecting and locating leaks in vacuum systems, components, and devices. It operates on the principle of mass spectrometry, where helium gas is used as a tracer gas to identify leaks by detecting helium molecules escaping from the system under test. The Varian 956 is designed for portable and field use, offering exceptional sensitivity and accuracy in leak detection applications.
Specifications
– Leak Detection Sensitivity: Capable of detecting helium leaks as small as 1 x 10^-10 atm cc/s (atmosphere cubic centimeters per second), ensuring detection of even the tiniest leaks in vacuum systems.
– Mass Spectrometry: Utilizes mass spectrometry technology to analyze helium ions and molecules, providing precise identification and localization of leaks.
– Helium Tracer Gas: Uses helium gas as a tracer gas for leak testing, offering high sensitivity, low background noise, and minimal interference with other gases.
– Measurement Range: Detects leaks across a wide range of vacuum pressures, from rough vacuum to ultra-high vacuum (UHV) levels, suitable for various vacuum systems and applications.
– Response Time: Fast response time for rapid detection and localization of leaks, enabling efficient troubleshooting and maintenance of vacuum systems.
– Display and Controls: User-friendly interface with digital display, intuitive controls, and adjustable settings for leak detection sensitivity, calibration, and data logging.
– Portability: Compact and lightweight design for easy transport and maneuverability in field and on-site leak detection tasks.
– Battery Operation: Operates on rechargeable batteries or external power sources, providing flexibility and mobility for extended leak detection operations.
– Data Logging: Built-in data logging capabilities for storing leak detection results, recording leak rates, and generating reports for analysis and documentation.
– Application: Suitable for leak testing and quality control in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor manufacturing, where leak-free vacuum systems are crucial for performance and safety.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Our Capabilities
Micro Precision can perform instrument calibration services on equipment from variety of applications for specific industries and lines of business. If you have a calibration need that is not listed in this area, please contact us.
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Mechanical & Dimensional
Micro Precision accredited mechanical and dimensional calibration lab services with pressure, torque, force, flow, velocity, and aircraft jack load capabilities.
Laboratory Standards
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Micro Precision utilizes state-of-the-art technology to analyze semiconductor wafer thickness and step height.


