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Building a Spring-Transport Mechanism for Spinning Rotor Gauges
Published
Author(s)
James A. Fedchak, Julia K. Scherschligt, Makfir Sefa, Nick Phandinh
Abstract
Spinning rotor gauges (SRGs) are widely used as transfer standards in inter-laboratory comparisons and as secondary standards by calibration laboratories. In both of these applications, it is necessary to ship the SRG for calibration, often internationally over long distances. A spring-transport mechanism is a device used to immobilize the SRG and keep it in vacuum during transport. This shop-note describes the design and mechanical testing of a robust spring-transport mechanism built by NIST.
Fedchak, J.
, Scherschligt, J.
, Sefa, M.
and Phandinh, N.
(2015),
Building a Spring-Transport Mechanism for Spinning Rotor Gauges, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A
(Accessed October 2, 2025)