From Subsea to Space… and everything in between
• Aerospace • Medical • Military & Defense • Automotive • Telecommunications • Renewable Energy •
• Aerospace • Medical • Military & Defense • Automotive • Telecommunications • Renewable Energy •
Hermetic feedthroughs, seals, and electrical connectors have a wide range of applications across various industries. From submersibles to medical devices, to the aerospace industry hermetic sealing is at the forefront of innovation.
To find out more about the use of these seals, connectors and feedthroughs continue reading below.
Applications of Hermetic Feedthroughs
Hermetic feedthroughs, seals, and electrical connectors are integral components in ensuring the reliability, integrity, and performance of electronic systems across a wide range of applications, from aerospace to consumer electronics. Their ability to maintain hermetic seals and provide robust electrical connections is critical in many high-stakes environments.
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Satellites: Maintain vacuum integrity while allowing electrical connections to onboard instruments.
Spacecraft: Ensure the hermetic sealing of electrical systems, crucial for the harsh environment of space.
Aircraft: Used in various applications like sensors and control systems to protect against pressure and temperature variations.
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Engine Components: Maintain the integrity of electrical connections in engine control units (ECUs) and sensors.
Battery Packs: Seal battery enclosures in electric vehicles to prevent moisture ingress and protect against environmental factors.
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Compressor Systems: Provide leak-proof seals for electrical connections in compressors, preventing refrigerant loss and ensuring system efficiency.
Refrigerant Line Seals: Maintain airtight connections for refrigerant lines, ensuring pressure stability and preventing leaks, which are essential for reliable HVAC and refrigeration operation.
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Robotics: Provide connections for sensors, actuators, and control systems in robotic applications.
Machinery: Ensure reliable electrical connections in manufacturing and processing equipment.
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Hydraulic Systems: Prevent fluid leaks in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Control Panels: Ensure that electronic controls in harsh industrial environments remain sealed from dust and moisture.
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MRI Machines: Ensure the integrity of the magnetic field while providing connections for imaging equipment.
Implantable Device: Used in pacemakers and other medical implants to prevent bodily fluids from entering the device.
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Diagnostic Tools: Provide connections for sensors and data acquisition systems.
Life Support Systems: Ensure reliable electrical connections in critical care devices.
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Submarines: Provide reliable electrical connections in a high-pressure underwater environment.
Military Vehicles: Ensure that electronic systems remain operational in harsh conditions.
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Solar Panels: Connect solar cells and modules while withstanding environmental exposure.
Wind Turbines: Ensure the integrity of electrical connections in high-vibration and harsh weather conditions
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Vacuum Chambers: Maintain ultra-high vacuum conditions while providing electrical connections for processing equipment.
Clean Rooms: Prevent contamination in environments where semiconductor wafers are processed.
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Underwater Cables: Seal joints and terminations of undersea communication cables.
Base Stations: Protect sensitive electronics in outdoor environments.