Vacuum Bake-Out System for Satellites & Components by LACO Technologies

A firm specializing in satellite platforms for space communication, tracking, surveillance, and remote sensing needed a high-capacity, high-volume bake-out oven for batch drying satellite components. The system required two internal shelf heaters, external wall heating, each with its own integrated thermal control, customizable recipes, temperatures up to 150C, and multiple custom ports and feedthroughs.

• Integrated, portable bake-out system with internal shelf and external wall heating
• Cast aluminum hot plate shelf with heaters up to 150C
• External wall heating from ATM to 10^-7
• Chamber Size: 30" W x 30" L x 30" H
• Vacuum Rating: 1 x 10^-2 Torr
• Chamber Material: 304 Stainless Steel
• Door Material: 304 Stainless Steel
• Door Configuration: Plate hinge
• Seal: Viton O-ring
• Finish: Painted carbon steel skin
• Temperature Range: Up to 150C
• Controller: HVC-3500 Thermal Vacuum Controller
• Pumping System: Dry, corrosive-resistant multi-stage roots pump, 36 CFM, and turbo pump package