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Higgs Sump Cryostat
02 Apr 2020
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The Higgs Sump Cryostat is suited to testing of rotary systems (motors etc.) down to 20K.

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​Features
  • Cryo-vac testing down to 60K (-213°C) or 20K (-253°C)
  • Designed specifically for mechanical rotary testing
  • Two rotary feedthroughs
  • Electrical/electronic access during test
  • Located in a controlled-access clean-lab area
  • Engineering support available to help design testing
  • Full technician support included for operation of cryostat and vacuum systems
Use cases
  • Rotary mechanical sub-system testing down to 20K (-253°C)
  • Ideal for motors, rotary-encoders, etc
  • Confirm correct operation during test through optical window and electrical/electronic pass-through connections
Technical details

​Vessel Size​ 500mm (L) x 300mm (D) x 200mm (H)
​Roughing Vacuum System​1x scroll pump
​High Vacuum System
​1x turbo pump
​Typical Pump Down time
​~1 hour
​Base Pressure at Ambient
​< 5E-4 mbar
​Base Pressure cold​< 5E-5 mbar
​Cooling System
​1x 2-stage Helium CTI Helium cold-head
​Temperature Sensors​DT470 with Lakeshore temperature controller
​Feedthroughs​2x rotary feedthroughs, 4x electrical ports
​Large Vacuum Ports​Down-looking viewport dia 80mm
​Small Vacuum Ports​1x KF25
​Radiation Shielding​Single-stage at 80K with MLI
​1st Stage cold station​~60K (400mm x 200mm breadboard 25mm M6 tapped)
​2nd Stage cold station
​~20K (150mm x 150mm breadboard 25mm M6 tapped)
​Pressure Relief Device ​ Fitted, pop-off @ 0.2bar
​Unloaded cool down time~4 hours
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Higgs Sump Cryostat

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