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What it is

The CHA LN2 Trap Purge/Siphon tool with heater is a special tool manufactured by CHA Industries for use with vacuum deposition systems.[1][2][3]

How it works

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The LN2 trap purge/siphon tool incorporates a heater to warm the trap assembly, facilitating the vaporization of condensed liquids or the siphoning of liquid nitrogen. The tool allows for controlled purging without disassembly.

Applications

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The primary application is the maintenance of liquid nitrogen traps in vacuum coating equipment, such as the bell jar systems and other deposition tools produced by CHA Industries. The tool is suitable for use with traps that require periodic purging and siphoning.

  • Mark 40/50 Tool Kits
  • SE600 and SE1000 Tool Kits

What do the numbers mean?

Configuration & options4

Model
LN2[1]
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Description
LN2 Trap Purge/Siphon tool with heater[1]
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part number
12016[1]
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description
CHA LN2 Trap Purge/Siphon tool with heater[1]
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Frequently asked questions

How does a liquid-nitrogen cryogenic pump capture gases?General reference — not yet source-verified

Liquid nitrogen cools a metal surface to cryogenic temperatures. When gas molecules collide with that surface, they lose enough energy to condense into a solid or liquid phase, effectively trapping them. The pump thereby removes those molecules from the vacuum environment.

How is liquid nitrogen supplied to such a system?General reference — not yet source-verified

Liquid nitrogen is usually supplied from a dewar or a cryogenic storage tank through an insulated transfer line. The system may have a fill controller to regulate the flow and level, ensuring the cold surface remains adequately cooled without wasting LN2.

What safety considerations apply to these tools?General reference — not yet source-verified

Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold and can cause severe frostbite or asphyxiation if released in a confined space. Proper ventilation, pressure relief devices, and personal protective equipment are essential. Additionally, the system must be designed to handle thermal stresses and potential rapid outgassing during regeneration.

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The following facts about the LN2 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the LN2 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the LN2 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the LN2 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the LN2 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the LN2 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  2. [2]Special Tools - CHA Industries — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
  3. [3]Special Tools - CHA Industries — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
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