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The advantage and power of vacuum in direct manufacturing
Thanks to direct manufacturing, we can conserve a lot of material that once went to waste during machining. Often, a lot of material is turned into machining chips and those are thrown away. That is not the case when vacuum is used for direct manufacturing of metal...
GNB Innovation Labs releases new ISO 80 Gate Valve
GNB Innovation Labs is proud to announce the brand-new ISO 80 gate valve. The ISO 80 gate valve often is used on the roughing line of a vacuum chamber and is able to be operated with differential pressure across the gate. This month, this product is being revealed for...
Vacuum industry market update
Just a few months ago, we talked about rising prices of materials in the vacuum industry. While cost is a major factor, it doesn’t paint the entire picture. We aren’t assigned to a singular industry and therefore multiple factors push and pull the vacuum market waves....
Clearing up some misconceptions about vacuum chamber surface finishes
Like the body paint of a new car, the surface finish inside a vacuum chamber can have an impact on the overall cost. In some cases, surface finishes can double the material cost and add time to the manufacturing of the vacuum chamber. But unlike a new vehicle, the...
What happens when paint inside vacuum is necessary
Can you use paint inside a vacuum system? As a general rule, paint within a vacuum chamber is less than ideal. For certain applications such as space simulation, however, paint is absolutely necessary. Additionally, it may be helpful to paint the inside of a mild...
Defining the Vacuum Industry
What do most people think of when they hear the phrase “vacuum industry?” They probably think about vacuum sweepers or vacuum cleaners, right? However, there is a difference between that and the industry we are in. Today, we’ll look at the vacuum industry, defined as...
5 mistakes we should all try to avoid in 2021
Entering a new year is an opportunity for fresh ideas and new beginnings. But 2021 is no ordinary year. We are living under new operating procedures in everything we do — from work to school to grocery shopping. A return to the way things were pre-pandemic remains a...
How the right surface finish on a vacuum seal ensures vacuum integrity
When we talk about vacuum equipment, no discussion is complete without the understanding that the seal between the atmosphere and the vacuum is critical. In vacuum equipment, a precise and specially tailored surface finish is the difference between excellence and...









