Filaments for Vacuum Metallizing
Single or multiple strand tungsten, molybdenum, or tantalum stranded wire for vacuum metallizing. Stranded wire can incorporate a core of aluminum for wetting purposes. Nichrome, silver, or other cores are available by request.
We also make electron beam filaments and ion beam filaments.
Please reference these generic styles, in the below table, when using Filament Quote Request Form.
In order for us to quote, please provide complete dimensions and critical tolerances.
Schematic
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Style Description |
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Horizontal Helix |
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Z-Coil. Open or Closed Bottom. |
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Z-Coil with Horizontal legs, also Crucible Heater |
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Double Helix, can be tapered |
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Vertical Helix |
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Vertical Conical Basket |
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Conical Basket, V-Style legs |
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Conical Basket, Z-Style legs |
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Conical Basket, Horizontal legs |
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Cylindrical Basket, V-Style legs |
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Cylindrical Basket, Z-Style legs |
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Cylindrical Basket, Horizontal legs |
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Open Helix |
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Closed Helix |
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Flat U Loop |
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Flat O Loop |
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Spiral Crucible Heater |
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Overwrapped Tungsten Rod (Tungsten rod overwrapped with fine tungsten wire in honeycomb fashion) |