V. I. C. e-Newsletter
...a quarterly newsletter from V.I.C. Leak Detection
Volume 1, Issue 7, Winter 2009/10
U n p a r a l l e l e d A p p l i c a t i o n S u p p o r t
In This Issue...
-AVS-56
-MD&M Minneapolis
-NCMS Technology Showcase
-Assembly Technology Expo
-New-Air Leak Test Product
-New-H2 Leak Detection Product
-New-Dry Helium Leak Detector
-Helium Recovery
-Calibrated Gas Leaks
-Upcoming Events
-Tech Notes
V. I. C. Web Links
Greetings
V.I.C. Exhibits at AVS-56
San Jose, CA—Nov. 10-12, V.I.C. exhibits at AVS-56 held at the San Jose Convention Center with their western regional rep. Applied Vacuum Technology (AVTEC). Products featured were the New high performance, high sensitivity MS-60 portable helium leak detector—fully automatic, easy to use, and highly accurate—this advanced design leak detector is ideal for a broad range of applications—from semiconductors to food and beverage packaging.
More Also on display was the high speed MS-50UFT console helium leak detector which has become a staple in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing. More
V.I.C.'s Air Leak Test Division Exhibits at MD&M Minneapolis
October 21 & 22 V.I.C. exhibits at MD& M Minneapolis held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. The show booth staff included Bruce Patterson of D.B. Patterson Associates, Inc., Algonquin, IL, Ted Peterson of V.T. Peterson, Inc., Manteno, IL and Bill Hathaway, Sales Manager from V.I.C.'s Air Leak Test Headquarters in Dayton, OH.
V.I.C. at NCMS Technology Showcase
Tobyhanna, PA, October 14—NCMS made arrangements with the Department of Defense (DoD) for this technology showcase at the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This unique opportunity to present innovative technology solutions and meet directly with maintenance personnel was available to NCMS members and invited guests. Here, Chuck Wilkinson shows off the new MS-60 high sensitivity portable helium leak detector.
VIC-Torr Debuts at Assembly Tech Expo
Rosemont, IL, September 22-24—making its debut at ATE '09 was V.I.C.’s New VIC-Torr—portable Mass Flow, Pressure Decay/Vacuum Decay leak tester and is available in single or multi-channel versions. More Also on hand was the MD-490S portable sniffer helium leak detector. More The booth staff included Chuck Wilkinson, Corp. Marketing Director and Bill Hathaway, Sales Manager, Air Leak Test Division.
VIC-TORR TM NEW!
Mass Flow, Pressure/Vacuum Decay System
VIC-Torr is a high resolution test instrument that can be configured as a Mass Flow, Pressure Decay or Vacuum Decay leak tester and is available in single or multi-channel versions. The robust color LCD touch screen makes it easy for the operator to determine if a test product is pass/fail. The product has provisions for Ethernet, USB and RS-232 communications capability for downloadable selection and to upload data. Other features include automatic set up, a multi-language display and user friendly programming and diagnostics. More on the product.
Vacuum Instrument Corp. a world-leading manufacturer in the leak detection industry, today announced its plan to distribute a new series of Hydrogen gas leak detectors.
"The portable battery- operated Hydrogen sniffer leak detector is an excellent complement to our leak detection product line," said Chuck Wilkinson, Corp. Director of Marketing. "Its unique capabilities rounds-out our product offerings and ensures one-stop shopping for all our customers' leak detection equipment requirements." More on the product.For those companies looking for a test method that is not operator-dependent, V.I.C. offers a cumulative leak detection system based on the Hydrogen sensor instrumentation. This technique features the following benefits:
-Uses a safe 5% hydrogen gas mixture
-Product/Fixture outgassing is not a concern
-Can test wet parts/not effected by humidity
-Leaking pneumatic components will not effect test
-Ideally suited for “lean cell” manufacturing
-Tests the cumulative leak rate at a lower cost than Helium hard vac
-Minimal maintenance required:
-No chamber evacuation vacuum pumps
-No evacuation valves and manifolding
-Chamber/valves operate at no pressure differential
-Minimal system leak integrity issues
-No pump oils to change
-No vacuum cleanliness requirements
-Lower operating cost/utility consumption
-Quiet, test is done at atm without the need for large vacuum pumps
New -- Portable Dry Helium Leak Detector
Vacuum Instrument Corp., introduces a Dry version of the MS-60 mass spectrometer helium leak detector for testing the integrity of products ranging from semiconductor/microelectronic devices to pharmaceutical packaging. The new MS-60Dry comes with a 16 cfm foreline/roughing pump for faster cycle times and clean room applications. More DetailsFREE Remote Capture Software Offer
V.I.C.’s Helium Recovery Systems Combat Global Helium Shortages
“Helium prices are expected to spike by 10-15 percent,” according to Chuck Wilkinson, Corp. Director of Marketing for Vacuum Instrument Corporation, world’s largest independent manufacturer of leak detection equipment and leak-test systems, “but industrial users may be even more concerned about spot shortages that can delay their own production lines. This is a good time,” he added, “for industrial helium-users to look carefully at the cost/benefit ratio of employing helium reclaim. V.I.C.’s Helium Recovery product line features a group of high efficiency gas recycling systems that significantly reduce operating costs associated with Helium leak testing. “Our wide choice of standard models and custom manufactured products provides the flexibility to quickly meet varying capacity requirements while reducing tracer gas operating costs.” More Details
Recalibration Services for CGLs / V.I.C. Offers a Variety of Calibrated Gas Leaks
We offer a full recalibration service for calibrated gas leaks manufactured by V.I.C. and other leak standard suppliers from our new state-of-the-art calibration laboratory located in our New York headquarters. Services include recalibrating and recharging with replacement of the precision element if breakage or clogging occurs, along with full N.I.S.T. recertification. Certificates of N.I.S.T. traceability are provided with each leak standard documenting the accuracy, and calibration parameters. This information is perfect for those companies with ISO quality systems procedures. More Details -MD&M West, February 9 ~ 11, booth no. 2349, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.
-NCCAVS, February 10, Wyndham Hotel, San Jose, California.
Please feel free to stop by our booth to discuss all of your leak detection applications and requirements.
Tech-Notes?
High Flow Probe Filter Assembly -- P/N 655-129
A high flow filter assembly is now standard hardware on all new MD-490Ss. It's ideal for the harshest environments and provides an added level of protection for the sniffer transport system and manifold down to 10 microns without affecting the industry leading response time of 0.5 seconds. The filter can also be retrofitted and installs effortlessly in the field on any MD-490S or MD-390S. Call for more details and to order.
Free Software Promotional Offer for all New Purchases of the MS-60 Helium leak Detector
(with this promotion)
If ordered before 3/31/10 V.I.C. will include Remote Data Capture Software--a $690 value.
This program will allow the user to capture leak rate information sent from the Leak Detector and store it on a personal computer or PC.
About us...
V.I.C. manufactures, services and supports everything from industry-standard air, helium, and high-sensitivity leak detection units and the detectors that drive them to complete turnkey leak-test solutions including gas handling and recovery systems.
Everything you need from one reliable source, worldwide, for more than 50 years. More
Questions? Contact us at http://www.vicleakdetection.com/usa.htm or call 631-737-0900 x113.
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