Isolation and tightness
Certain functionalities are necessary for vacuum technology:

• Connections: The majority of vacuum systems require connections with either pumping systems or different peripheral accessories.
• Tightness: It is often necessary that connections are perfectly tight when closed in order to preserve vacuum integrity, while still allowing servicing.
• Specific parameters: Different vacuum applications will have different needs, with stringent requirements regarding: materials, dimensions,… These parameters must be considered in order to select the best vacuum valve solution for the specific application.

Vacuum Valves: the Adixen offer
Alcatel Vacuum Technology supplies customers with complete pumping systems that combine pumps with top-quality accessories, including vacuum valves. The new Adixen range of vacuum valves has been created in cooperation with VAT, world leader in vacuum valves and sealing technology.

A number of products presented in this section of the catalogue are designed and manufactured by VAT for Alcatel Vacuum Technology. This partnership helps to ensure that we offer our customers the best vacuum components available on the market.

A broad range
Adixen offers a solution for each application.
• Variations by type: Each type of valve (Gate, Butterfly, Angle…) is available in different versions, offering different materials, flanges, actuators, etc…, to provide the most appropriate solution to any of a wide range of demands.
• Special valves: A variety of special vacuum valves (vent valves, 3 way valves, leak valves, throttling valves…) complements the Adixen offer.

Common specifications
All vacuum valves have the following common specifications:
• Guaranteed tightness
• Individually tested
• Standard flanges
• High conductance
• High reliability
• Operation in all positions