MDC’s Flexible Couplings provide a reliable, leak-tight solution for connecting CF flanges of different sizes while compensating for slight misalignments in vacuum system configurations. Engineered for high precision and long-lasting durability, these couplings are fabricated from 304 stainless steel drawn and welded vacuum tubing, ensuring exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and vacuum integrity. The flexible design makes them ideal for correcting short-distance angular or axial misalignments and is also well-suited for use in Gimbal Assemblies, where dynamic motion must be accommodated without sacrificing vacuum performance.

With a UHV rating of 1x10⁻¹³ Torr and temperature tolerance up to 450°C (842°F), these couplings are ideal for demanding ultra-high vacuum environments. The standard matte finish minimizes surface contamination and supports clean vacuum performance.

Industry Applications

MDC’s Flexible Couplings are essential in systems where precision alignment is difficult to maintain or where movement and vibration can affect vacuum integrity. They are widely used in semiconductor fabrication equipment, surface analysis instruments, and thin film deposition systems, offering reliable compensation for thermal or mechanical shifts. In particle accelerators, fusion research, and beamline systems, these couplings help maintain vacuum performance across mobile or rotating structures. Their role in Gimbal Assemblies also makes them ideal for space simulation chambers and motion-sensitive vacuum systems. Whether for research or production, MDC’s flexible couplings ensure stable, UHV-rated performance where alignment flexibility is required.