Do you need to rely on cryogenic solutions as part of setting up a vacuum system? In these critical environments where precision and expertise are key, you can rely on Plasmadiam. Our company based in Switzerland supports professionals with the supply and installation of cryogenic equipment for the vacuum industry.
In an advanced vacuum system, cryochillers and cryopumps are essential pieces of equipment to reach very low pressure levels or stabilize sensitive processes.
A cryochiller is a deep cooling device capable of reaching very low temperatures, which can go down to around -150 °C depending on the model. It is used to cool components, surfaces or fluids used in vacuum processes.
Their role can be multiple and may involve maintaining a cold surface to capture residual molecules, thermally stabilizing a sensitive process or cooling internal heat sources in order to guarantee constant pressure.
Cryochillers are particularly used in vacuum deposition applications, in the semiconductor industry, but also in research environments where thermal stability is crucial.
Cryopumps, on the other hand, are pumping systems based on a simple physical principle: when a gas comes into contact with an extremely cold surface, it condenses or is adsorbed on it, which makes it possible to “trap” it and thus lower the pressure.
Unlike mechanical pumps, cryopumps do not use moving parts. They offer several decisive advantages in the vacuum industry, namely the ability to reach ultra-high vacuum, quiet operation, complete absence of oil contamination and fast response time.
Cryopumps are often used in processes that require an extremely clean atmosphere, such as the manufacturing of optical components, particle acceleration or microelectronics.
With more than twenty years of experience in the construction and integration of vacuum systems, Plasmadiam supports companies in the selection, installation and commissioning of cryogenic equipment adapted to their needs. To this end, our team intervenes at every stage of the project:
Needs analysis
Selection of the appropriate solution
Mechanical and electrical integration
Automation and supervision
Testing, validation and commissioning
The integration of cryogenic systems requires advanced expertise, in particular to ensure compatibility with the configuration of vacuum chambers, thermal constraints and the performance expected in production. Our engineers, with experience in a wide range of sectors, are fully able to meet this need.
A cryopump has no moving parts, which eliminates the risk of contamination, reduces noise and allows ultra-high vacuum to be reached more quickly.
Yes, modern cryochillers are designed to operate over long periods and provide the thermal stability that is essential for demanding vacuum processes.
No. Our team supports you from start to finish: equipment selection, mechanical and electrical integration, programming, automation, on-site installation and system validation.
Mainly microelectronics, research centers, precision optics, materials physics, vacuum processes (PVD, CVD) and aerospace.
Yes. This is one of our main strengths. Our team designs custom vacuum systems that integrate cryogenics.
