Vacuum Feedthrough Selection Guide
Choosing the Right Feedthrough Connection for Your Needs In vacuum systems, selecting the appropriate feedthrough is crucial to achieving reliable…
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ANCORP Innovative Heat-Thru Technology for Heater-Optimized Ball Valves
No stranger to invention, ANCORP welcomes a second round of patent-protected valve developments to our high vacuum ball valve line.…
Going Beyond Aesthetic: Functional Surfaces for Vacuum Applications
In high vacuum (HV), ultra-high vacuum (UHV), and extreme high vacuum (XHV) applications, the importance of surface finishes extends far…
The ABCs of UHV: A Guide to Understanding Vacuum
In order to navigate the world of vacuum science, a specialized vocabulary has evolved to help professionals navigate the unique…
How to Install a Wire Seal Flange
Wire Seal flanges offer versatile solutions in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) settings, serving as reliable connections for fittings, valves, and instrumentation.…
Choosing a Superior Vacuum Manufacturer: 6 Considerations for an Effective Partnership
Creating vacuum systems can be as simple as adding multiple standard components or complicated with custom design work and job…
Ensuring Reliability in High Vacuum Manufacturing: The Critical Role of Helium Leak Detection
Maintaining high standards for quality control is an essential cornerstone of high vacuum manufacturing. Seemingly minor errors can cause issues…
Day in the Life: Finishing Associate for High Vacuum Manufacturing
Day in the Life Take a step behind the scenes of our manufacturing process as we explore a typical day…
How to Maintain your High Vacuum Ball Valve
At ANCORP, we pride ourselves on producing the industry’s leading high vacuum ball valve. Though uniquely different in its stem…
Announcing New ANCORP CEO Dan Vaudreuil and President Glenn Vaudreuil
WILLISTON, FLORIDA– [November 6, 2023] – ANCORP, an industry-leading manufacturer of vacuum chambers, components, and ball valves, is pleased to…
Extended Life Ball Valve: ANCORP’s Patented Solution
The ball valve is a desirable isolation valve designed to direct the flow of gases and other materials within a…
Elastomer Seals: FKM vs. FFKM in High Vacuum
For decades, elastomer seals have formed the backbone of high vacuum systems, offering remarkable sealing capabilities and durability. At ANCORP,…
Silver Summer Sale for High Vacuum Products
ANCORP proudly presents the Silver Summer Sale, your invitation to enhancing vacuum system efficiency with high-quality vacuum products made in…
ANCORP Partners with Hartech Corporation for Sales Support in New England
ANCORP is excited to welcome Hartech Corporation, a premier technical sales firm dedicated to offering a comprehensive range of vacuum…
The New Innovative Multiport Valve for High Vacuum Applications
ANCORP’s Multiport Ball Valve is the emerging industry standard for multiport valves in semiconductor, coating, and abatement processes. As a new product…
ANCORP Welcomes Steve Greuel as Global Account Manager, R&D Market
ANCORP, a leading US manufacturer of high and ultra-high vacuum components, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Greuel…
ANCORP Partners with Vacuum One to Deliver Specialized Vacuum Solutions and Support
ANCORP is excited to announce its partnership with Vacuum One, a premier vacuum representative firm dedicated to delivering the best…
Maximizing Semiconductor Subfab Efficiency with High Vacuum Ball Valves
Semiconductor Subfabs The semiconductor industry has made remarkable progress in recent years, leading to the development of ever smaller and…
VSG Offers Specialized Sales Support for New York
ANCORP is pleased to announce its partnership with Vacuum Solutions Group to offer specialized sales support to vacuum users in…
The UHV and XHV All-Metal Leak Valve for Precise Flow Control
ANCORP’s most recent product expansion of 8 VAT vacuum valves saw the addition of the VAT Series 590 All-Metal Variable Leak Valve. This…
ANCORP Expands VAT Valve offering with 8 Vacuum Valve Types
As a proud North American distributor of VAT vacuum valves, ANCORP is happy to share we have expanded our offering…
The One Solution for Viewing Inside Your Chamber
At the very heart of each vacuum application is the need to create an environment isolated from the atmosphere and…
Vacuum System for Charge Management Device Testing at Precision Space Systems Laboratory
Written in collaboration with Dr. Simon Barke of the Precision Space Systems Laboratory The Precision Space Systems Laboratory (PSSL) at…
6 High Vacuum Viewport Materials and their Selection
Viewports often called windows or sight glasses, allow observation, illumination, and transmission within a high or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chamber.…
The Explosion Welding Process for Ultra High Vacuum Applications
What is explosion welding? The history of explosion welding dates back to the first World War, when a series of…
ANCORP Manufactures Custom Diagnostic Chamber For Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) is a user facility for the U.S. Department of…
For the Love of Science
ANCORP is a third-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of high and ultra-high vacuum chambers, valves, and components. When the company was…
Multiport Cluster ConFlat (CF) Flanges
Critical for UHV and XHV experimentation, optics, and sputtering techniques, multiport flanges are an essential tool for processes requiring several…
316LN ConFlat Flanges For Sensitive UHV Applications
We are pleased to announce the addition of 316LN austenitic stainless steel to our ConFlat Flange product line! 316LN SS…
Vacuum Traps: The 5 Most Common Questions
Traps are designed to impede the movement of something. In vacuum science, vacuum traps are implemented to safeguard vacuum systems…
ConFlat Vacuum Flanges Installation Guide
ConFlat vacuum flanges (CF) are the ideal flange choice for ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. However, if a proper, tight seal is…
The UHV Burst Disk: Pressure Relief for Ultra-High Vacuum Systems
The UHV Burst Disk is a vacuum component that provides pressure relief for ultra-high vacuum systems. It is designed for…
ANCORP Update on Green Initiatives
ANCORP is proud to share updates on our commitment to pursuing green and eco-friendly business practices to minimize our environmental…
VAT Vacuum Gate Valves: MONOVAT vs. VATLOCK Sealing Technology
An important consideration when choosing the appropriate vacuum gate valve for your system is seal technology. Factors such as size,…
ANCORP Engineers Design Ventilator To Aid COVID-19 Fight
In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic just began to hit the United States. In anticipation of an emergency ventilator shortage,…
Vacuum Traps Selection Guide
Vacuum traps are devices designed to capture vapors and gases in a vacuum system. Most of the time, choosing between…
Vacuum Bellows and Flexible Metal Hose Purchasing Guide
Bellows and flexible metal hoses are ANCORP’s solution for vacuum applications involving prolonged vibrations and misaligned ports. Bellows are great…
Tom Bogdan Joins ANCORP as Vice President of Business Development
om Bogdan joins the high vacuum product manufacturer, ANCORP (www.ancorp.com), as Vice President of Business Development. Tom brings over 32…
ANCORP: Proudly Made in the USA
The importance of domestic manufacturing has become evident to users in the vacuum industry this year. While many companies recover…
ANCORP Partners with VAT Incorporated
ANCORP is excited to announce our new partnership with world-renowned vacuum valve manufacturer VAT Incorporated in an agreement to distribute…
COVID-19 Update
To Our Valued Customers, We are all aware of the complexities created by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen “shelter…
ANCORP Hosts Tour For UCF Graduate Students
ANCORP kicked off our first student tour of the year on Tuesday by welcoming a group of graduate students from…
Vacuum Chamber RFQs: 3 Tips To Save Time & Money
Are you in the market for a custom vacuum chamber? If so, you likely understand by now that the process…
ANCORP Hosts Bronson And Williston High School For National Manufacturing Day
ANCORP celebrated National Manufacturing Day today by hosting Bronson High School and Williston Middle High School for a complete tour…
Why Use A Conical Reducer? Conductance.
What advantage does a conical reducer offer compared to a similarly flanged straight reducer? The answer is simple: Conductance!
When ANCORP Was On ‘How Its Made’
A little over 3 years ago, we made our television debut on the Science Channel show How Its Made. Our…
University Of Florida’s STEPUP Engineering Program Visits ANCORP
33 students from the University of Florida’s STEPUP Program visited ANCORP last Friday to tour our facility and to learn…
Should You Electropolish Your Vacuum Component?
Electropolishing offers various advantages and drawbacks when it comes to components for vacuum systems. When deciding whether or not to…
STEM Education In The United States
STEM education is finally starting to improve the U.S. workforce into highly skilled and trained personnel. ANCORP fully supports these…
Choosing The Right Vacuum Valve: Ball, Poppet, Or Gate?
Vacuum valve design plays a huge role in the functioning of a vacuum system. Many factors need to be weighed…
Florida’s High Tech Corridor Council
ANCORP is pleased to announce that our Director of Engineering, Paul Sergile, was recently featured in the Florida based magazine,…
The ANCORP Way
Empowering science and technology since 1965, ANCORP is committed to excellence in everything we do. The foundation for it all…
Exceeding Customer Expectations
Nothing is more frustrating or costly than equipment failure and downtime. Your vacuum system has to be reset, your labor…
10 Best Vacuum Practices for Efficient Data Collection
Over the years, we’ve identified simple practices that will prevent big issues in high vacuum systems. Here are ten things…