Nor-Cal Products has earned a reputation as a world-class manufacturer of high and ultra-high vacuum chambers. The quality, appearance and performance of our chambers are unequaled. We supply single chambers designed from customer specifications for university or national laboratory research projects, as well as production quantity chambers that are built-to-print for equipment manufacturers.

Thin-film deposition and compound semiconductor processing are common applications for our high-vacuum, O-ring sealed chambers that operate at pressures down to 1x10-9 Torr. Vacuum fired 316L stainless steel, electropolishing and metal seals are recommended for ultrahigh vacuum surface science chambers that operate at pressures in the 1x10-11 Torr range.

Nor-Cal can fabricate vacuum chambers up to approximately 5 x 5 x 5 feet with doors, stands, water jackets and Mumetal shields. (Consult the factory for exact capabilities.) We offer a complete line of vacuum chamber accessories that
include load locks, sample transfer and positioning devices, liquid and electrical feedthroughs, viewports and roughing components

We have developed a reputation at national laboratories, universities and UHV equipment manufacturers for being the premier vacuum chamber fabricator. The quality, appearance and performance of our chambers are unequaled. Our engineering staff can design a chamber from customer sketches or specifications and supply complete manufacturing drawings for customer approval. On request, Nor-Cal can assemble an entire system including chamber, frame, pumps, gauges, valves, manipulators and other components to customer specifications. Our vacuum technicians can complete a thorough qualification of system performance, including time to base pressure and RGA scan, before the system is back filled with nitrogen and shipped to the customer.