VBMDS40 Transfer rod DN40CF

High quality UHV magnetically-coupled transfer rod with rotation and linear motion. Standard travels from 100-1000mm in 100mm increments.

Key Features


  • Flange Size: DN40CF with through holes
  • In-vacuum shaft diameter: 12mm as standard (optionally 16 or 20mm)
  • Vacuum side transfer tool attachment: M6 threaded hole
  • Air-side support attachment: M8 threaded hole, 10mm deep
  • Rotation: 0-360º
  • Transferrable axial force: 50 N
  • Transferrable torque: 2 Nm
  • Maximum bakeout temperature: 230ºC (UHV compatible)
  • Pressure range: 1bar- 10-11 mbar
  • Helium leak rate: <1×10-10 mbar l s-1
  • Options available (please ask!):
    • stop ring (Part number VB-MDS-AR)
    • port aligner (Part number VB-JUMEM40#)
    • Transfer tool / sample holder
    •  attachment to remove the rotation axis and change to linear-only motion (Part number VB-MLH)
    • attachment for remote operation, especially useful for longer transfer rods (Part number VB-MDF)
    • Stepper motor operation (Part number VBMDS 40-…MLHS2). Can be optionally enclosed.
    • X-table to provide an additional vertical or lateral movement (Part number VBX40-12)
    • Retractable in-vacuum rod support mechanism (can be useful for long rods which may otherwise sag)
Part No.Stroke (mm)Length (mm)Weight (kg)
VBMDS40-1001003103-1
VBMDS40-100+
VBMDS40-2002004103-15-
VBMDS40-200+
VBMDS40-3003005103-2-
VBMDS40-300+
VBMDS40-4004006103-25-
VBMDS40-400+
VB-MDS40-5005007103-3-
VB-MDS40-500+
VBMDS40-6006008103-35-
VBMDS40-600+
VBMDS40-7007009103-4-
VBMDS40-700+
VBMDS40-80080010103-45-
VBMDS40-800+
VBMDS40-1000100012103-5-
VBMDS40-1000+

VBMDS40-100

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VBMDS40-200

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VBMDS40-300

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VBMDS40-400

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VB-MDS40-500

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VBMDS40-700

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VBMDS40-1000

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