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PUBLICATIONS

A UHV-Gasket Removal Tool

Published

Author(s)

B Waclawski

Abstract

This note describes a safe, effective tool for removing copper gaskets from ultrahigh vacuum flanges. Use of the tool practically reduces to zero the chance of damaging the flange sealing surface, because all motion of the tool is away from the flange face, and force is required for gasket removal. In addition, the pliers maintain a positive grip on the gasket, keeping it from dropping onto delicate parts of any apparatus attached to the flange.
Citation
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A
Volume
1
Issue
1
Pub Type
Journals
Metrology

Citation

Waclawski, B. (1983), A UHV-Gasket Removal Tool, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A (Accessed October 13, 2025)

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Created February 28, 1983, Updated October 12, 2021
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