Deployable UHV Pump

Remington, Austin [Northern Illinois U.]; Spires, Abram [Northern Illinois U.]; Porzondek, Alec [Northern Illinois U.]; Salehinia, Iman [Northern Illinois U.]; Cho, Kyu Taek [Northern Illinois U.]; Steinberg, Bob [Fermilab]

doi:10.2172/3363560

DOE OSTI · 3363560

Deployable UHV Pump

Remington, Austin [Northern Illinois U.]·Spires, Abram [Northern Illinois U.]·Porzondek, Alec [Northern Illinois U.]·Salehinia, Iman [Northern Illinois U.]·Cho, Kyu Taek [Northern Illinois U.]·Steinberg, Bob [Fermilab]

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Abstract

This project presents an external motorized actuation system for a deployable ultra-high vacuum (UHV) pump, enabling internal motion without compromising vacuum conditions. All active components remain external due to environmental and space constraints. A motor-driven mechanical feedthrough transfers motion into the pump, supported by a modular, adjustable mounting system that maintains alignment and integrates with existing hardware. CAD modeling and iterative design were used to refine geometry and ensure proper fit. The final design reliably transfers motion while maintaining alignment and structural integrity. Its adjustability improves installation and maintenance, demonstrating a practical solution for actuation in UHV systems.

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Remington, Austin [Northern Illinois U.], Spires, Abram [Northern Illinois U.], Porzondek, Alec [Northern Illinois U.], Salehinia, Iman [Northern Illinois U.], Cho, Kyu Taek [Northern Illinois U.], Steinberg, Bob [Fermilab]. 2026-05-08. Deployable UHV Pump. https://doi.org/10.2172/3363560

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