In a critical process it may be necessary to slowly bring the vacuum level up or down at a specified rate so as to not disturb process material. This can be referred to as the slew rate, or ramp rate, of the vacuum level. A new feature for the Stratavac Touch is the ability to set a slew rate along with a setpoint for a valve and the controller handles the details.

Topics: StrataVac 2018, Vacuum Control, Multi-sensor Vacuum Controller, Vacuum Technology

How did STRATAVAC get its name? The prefix Strata is for Stratum. Webster's Dictionary defines Strata as “a layer of material, naturally or artificially formed, often one of a number of parallel layers one upon another”. STRATAVAC, DigiVac’s Multi-Gauge Vacuum Controller, is customizable for a number of Vacuum Applications based on its ability to add additional driver cards to the vacuum instrument. And "Vac" for, well, vacuum ;). Strata (many layers) of Vac (vacuum) capabilities. Now, let's dig into a few of the DigiVac STRATAVAC and STRATAVAC Touch lines features and benefits.

Topics: Vacuum Analytics, StrataVac 2018, Vacuum Control, Vacuum Technology

The most commonly used vacuum pumps run at one speed. Therefore, the pump is always driving toward the deepest vacuum level possible where they function optimally. Just because this is the sweet spot for your vacuum pump, doesn’t mean it’s the best vacuum level for your process.

Topics: StrataVac 2018, Vacuum Control, Multi-sensor Vacuum Controller, Vacuum Technology, valves

Two weeks ago (10/23), the DigiVac team walked into AVS 65 at the Long Beach Convention Center with excitement, eager to show exhibit attendees our new product developments. On display, we had a few products, some new, and some known but updated in appearance and functionality. Our booth visitors found the traditional thermocouple Bullseye with a Bluetooth connected to our Vacuum Gauge 2.0, StrataVac 2018 with one thermocouple sensor and our brand new StrataVac Touch connected to our recently launched VacStable valve, a thermocouple sensor and an MKS 523 gauge. Everything was a hit!

Topics: Vacuum Technology

What is RoHS? Restriction of hazardous substances, abbreviated as RoHS, is a protocol many companies worldwide put into place in 2006. Why? Because when the European Union decided in 2003 to standardize the practice of minimizing or removing all materials that could be harmful, electrical and electronics companies had to comply in order to maintain business with Europe. Additionally, following the shift in production processes meant that end products became safer for customers.  

Topics: RoHS, Vacuum Technology, RoHS Compliance, Compliance, CE Compliance