Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions Becomes Official Global Supplier of ITER Flanges

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions, a member of the global Busch Group, announces its completion of the qualification process for the supply of ITER-specific flanges.

After a one-year evaluation period, Pfeiffer now offers ITER flanges to support the world's largest fusion energy research project. The ITER organization has officially qualified Pfeiffer as a recommended supplier of ConFlat, ISO, ITER, and many more flange styles for use in US ITER hardware procurements.

ITER: A global collaboration for the future of fusion energy
ITER is the world's largest fusion energy research project, investigating the scientific and technological feasibility of nuclear fusion energy as a large-scale, safe and carbon-free power source. In the ITER research center located in Cadarache, Southern France, scientists from 35 different countries work together in the framework of this international collaboration.

Vacuum technology is essential at ITER, as the massive vessel and cryostat must be evacuated to ultra-high vacuum to create the clean environment required for stable plasma. This also places exceptional demands on the connections, the flanges, to keep the system safe in the event of an emergency. Safety Important Components (SIC) - components that are critical to maintain the secure state of ITER - require special ITER-style flanges that ensure reliable sealing and monitoring options.

Commitment to quality and precision
The qualification process involved regular inspection and quality checks, alongside documentation. With the successful qualification of Pfeiffer as a flange supplier, the company can further support the ITER project with its high-quality vacuum solutions. Pfeiffer has also provided the vacuum system, including turbomolecular vacuum pumps, for the ITER nuclear fusion reactor.

"By meeting ITER's strict requirements, we show that Pfeiffer can deliver components that comply with the highest technological and safety standards, giving customers confidence, reducing risks, and enabling smooth project execution even in the most demanding research environments," said R?diger Timmermann, managing director at Pfeiffer in G?ttingen.

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions
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Frau Dr. Sandra Thirtle-H?ck
Head of Communications Busch Group
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sandra.hoeck@pfeiffer-vacuum.com
https://www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com/global/de

About the Busch Group
The Busch Group is one of the world's largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems. Under its umbrella, the group houses two well-known brands: Busch Vacuum Solutions and Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions.

The extensive product and service portfolio includes solutions for vacuum, overpressure and abatement applications in all industries, such as food, semiconductors, analytics, chemicals and plastics. This also includes the design and construction of tailor-made vacuum systems and a worldwide service network.

The Busch Group is a family business that is managed by the Busch family. More than 8,000 employees in 44 countries worldwide work for the group. Busch is headquartered in Maulburg, Baden-W?rttemberg, in the tri-country region of Germany, France and Switzerland.

The Busch Group manufactures in its 23 own production plants in China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Romania, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA and Vietnam.

The Busch Group has an annual consolidated revenue of close to 2 billion Euro.

This release was published on openPR.