Vacuum-Component Assembly: Tips and Procedures

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Types of Vacuum-System Components

CF Conflat Flange

QF/KF Quick FlangeCF to KF adapter

The flange on the left is called a CF or Conflat flange. Bolts, nuts and copper gaskets are used to attached components.

The Flange in the middle is called a QF (or KF) Quick Flange. O-rings and clamps are used to attach components.

The rightmost component is a CF-to-KF adapter.