Manual SS All-Metal Leak Valves (CF flanged): LVM Series

Kurt J. Lesker Bakeable leak valves are used to control the flow of gas into a vacuum system from an external source. A soft metal pad is compressed against a harder metal seat, creating the necessary seal for precise gas flow control.

• Available in two different series
• Each series utilizes different types of sealing materials tailored for specific applications
• Typical applications include argon processing, sputtering, system purging, precision gas control, and laser back-filling

LVM Series

• Stainless steel and copper alloy construction for long life
• Inlet pressure to 10 bar maximum
• Operating pressure from 1 bar to 10^-11 mbar
• Precision control mechanism
• Adjustable graduated indexing
• Bakeable to 450° C (open)/ 250 ° C (closed)
• Minimum control backlash
• User serviceable