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Ceramic-to-Metal Solutions for High-Voltage & Vacuum Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Analytical and scientific instruments often combine high voltage, vacuum environments and demanding requirements for electrical insulation, dimensional stability and long-term reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From electron microscopy and mass spectrometry to particle accelerators and electron-beam systems, SCT designs and manufactures ceramic-to-metal brazed assemblies for demanding scientific and analytical equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For decades, our expertise in ceramic metallization and ceramic-to-metal brazing has supported manufacturers of vacuum equipment and scientific instrumentation worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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02 – Applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SCT supplies custom ceramic-to-metal assemblies for analytical and scientific equipment requiring reliable performance under high voltage and vacuum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Electron Microscopy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High-voltage, vacuum-compatible ceramic-to-metal components for SEM, TEM and other electron-beam imaging systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mass Spectrometry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vacuum-compatible ceramic-to-metal assemblies for analytical instrumentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Particle Accelerators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High-voltage ceramic-to-metal components for accelerator systems and research facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Electron-Beam Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic-to-metal insulating assemblies for industrial and scientific electron-beam equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vacuum Electronic Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Custom ceramic-to-metal components for vacuum electronic devices operating under demanding electrical and vacuum conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scientific & Research Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Custom ceramic-to-metal assemblies for specialized laboratory equipment and emerging scientific applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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03 – Products<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Products & Solutions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Every solution is engineered according to the electrical, mechanical, vacuum and environmental requirements of the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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High-Voltage Ceramic Insulators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic-to-metal insulating assemblies for high-voltage vacuum equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hermetic Feedthroughs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reliable electrical interfaces designed to maintain vacuum integrity in scientific and analytical systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Multipin Feedthroughs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hermetic ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs integrating multiple electrical connections within a single assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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04 – Challenges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges We Help Solve<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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High-voltage vacuum equipment requires careful control of materials, surfaces, interfaces and manufacturing processes. SCT’s ceramic-to-metal assemblies are engineered for stable electrical and mechanical performance in demanding vacuum environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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High Voltage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reliable electrical insulation for high-voltage vacuum systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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High & Ultra-High Vacuum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hermetic ceramic-to-metal assemblies designed for demanding high-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Outgassing & Cleanliness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carefully selected materials and controlled manufacturing processes designed to limit contamination and support stable vacuum performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bake-Out Compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Components designed to withstand repeated thermal conditioning cycles without compromising performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dimensional Precision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Controlled manufacturing for demanding scientific and analytical equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Long-Term Stability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reliable electrical and mechanical performance throughout the service life of the equipment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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03 – expertises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built for High-Voltage & Vacuum Technologies<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Designing ceramic-to-metal components for high-voltage vacuum systems requires expertise that extends beyond manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vacuum integrity, electrical insulation, cleanliness, outgassing, thermal cycling, dimensional control and material compatibility must all be considered throughout component design and production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCT’s engineering, R&D and production teams work together to develop robust ceramic-to-metal solutions, optimize designs for manufacturing and support reliable series production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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