Purpose of Hermetic Feedthroughs
Hermetic feedthroughs allow electrical current or signals to pass into or out of sealed or vacuum systems while maintaining airtight integrity. Terms such as vacuum feedthroughs, electrical feedthroughs, glass feedthroughs, and ceramic feedthroughs are often used interchangeably, but all serve the same critical function.
Multi-Pin and Bulkhead Designs
Multi-pin hermetic feedthroughs and electrical bulkhead feedthroughs route multiple electrical connections through a single flange-mounted bulkhead. This reduces enclosure penetrations, improves system reliability, and simplifies system architecture. Contacts may be laser-welded or solder-in depending on electrical load and mechanical requirements.
Extreme-Environment Reliability
Hermetic feedthroughs are engineered to withstand high pressure, vacuum, vibration, and thermal extremes. Materials such as Kovar, stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic insulators provide durability and electrical isolation in harsh conditions.
Electrical Safety and Longevity
Feedthroughs also act as a safety barrier, preventing arcing and leakage in high-voltage systems. Proper spacing, insulation thickness, and material selection ensure long-term electrical continuity.
Industrial and Medical Uses
Applications include submersible pumps, downhole drilling instrumentation, exploratory equipment, implantable medical devices, and cryogenic surgical probes.
Contact Complete Hermetics
Complete Hermetics manufactures custom glass-to-metal and ceramic-to-metal hermetic feedthroughs, including bulkhead feedthroughs, multi-pin designs, and vacuum-rated configurations. The company also supplies hermetic connectors, headers, and sealed packages to support fully integrated solutions. From design to production, Complete Hermetics delivers reliable feedthrough technology for extreme environments.
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