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Vacuum Chambers
Even a casual study of vacuum technology makes it abundantly clear that chambers are almost as vital to the industry as pumps. We offer a wide variety of chamber types in a comprehensive range of sizes.
Chamber Builder™
The Kurt J Lesker Company has used its extensive experience in making vacuum chambers and combined it with VacuCADSM, the online drawings package, to bring you the Chamber Builder. This allows YOU to be in control of the design at a price that is right.
Hydra~Cool™
Water Cooling Method
Hydra~Cool is a technically superior and cost effective method of water cooling vacuum chambers.
Assembly & Test
KJLC Manufacturing includes three large white room areas, two in the US and one in the UK. White room areas provide a positive pressure filtered environment for clean project and system assembly and test.
Engineering
KJLC's team of engineering professionals is skilled at addressing tough technical problems and finding the right answers. Engineering closely supports machine shop and assembly personnel by designing for manufacturability and integration with other equipment.
Machining
KJLC's large machine shop is equipped with modern machinery serviced by 10 ton capacity overhead cranes. Our complement of CNC milling centers, boring mills, and lathes enables high speed, repeatable component production.
Quality
Our Quality Mission: "The Kurt J. Lesker Company provides a quality vacuum product delivered on time and produced by a qualified team committed to becoming our customer's primary vacuum partner choice."
Welding/Fabrication
KJLC Manufacturing employs a team of highly skilled welders qualified to AWS D1.6 providing precision hand welding to tight tolerances for vacuum and non-vacuum products. The products range in size from ounces to the 5-ton limit of the welding shop's overhead crane.
Manufacturing Overview
Founded in 1954, the Kurt J. Lesker Company® is a manufacturer of vacuum equipment and systems to research laboratories and high technology industries from our facilities around the world. KJLC® Manufacturing was established 25 years ago as the engineering, machining, welding, clean assembly and test division of Kurt J. Lesker Company. The division specializes in fabrication of stainless steel and aluminum products for vacuum related applications.
The KJLC Manufacturing Division serves many markets and industries, including Vacuum Science, Photovoltaics, Defense, Semiconductor, Nuclear, Automotive, Aerospace, and R&D. KJLC's commitment to quality is shown through our ISO 9001 certification and adherence to security and confidentiality through compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
ITAR Secure Facilities
Access to KJLC Manufacturing's US facilities is restricted to properly authorized (and badged) team members and visitors only. The appropriate handling of confidential information and security is of prime importance. With 24-hr video surveillance and secured network, our security program meets all International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.
Awards
Kurt J. Lesker Company is proud to announce that it has won the 2010 Advanced Manufacturing award from the Pittsburgh Technology Council and was also named the 2010 Manufacturer of the Year (Large Company) by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Our quality and global efforts of continuous improvement have made us one of the most respected manufacturers in the industry.