Vacuum Viewports

What Makes Custom Hermetic Viewports Essential for High-Tech Applications?

In advanced fields such as defense, space, medical endoscopy, and laser optics, the need for precision-engineered hermetic products is non-negotiable. One critical component that supports these high-stakes operations is the hermetically sealed viewport—also known as a vacuum window, hermetic window, or vacuum viewport. These terms are often used interchangeably across industries that demand airtight performance and enduring material integrity under extreme conditions.

Why Hermetic Viewports Are Crucial

Custom hermetic seals and feedthroughs are designed to preserve a contamination-free environment while ensuring high optical clarity and structural stability. In applications like infrared imaging or laser targeting systems, a hermetically sealed viewport acts as a critical interface that transmits light while blocking moisture, pressure variation, and other environmental threats. These advanced assemblies must comply with military and aerospace standards such as MIL-PRF-13830, ensuring rugged performance from -100°C to 450°C.

Precision Engineering with Advanced Materials

What sets these glass to metal seals and ceramic to metal seals apart is the high degree of customization available. At Complete Hermetics, each viewport is engineered using the ideal combination of window and flange materials. Common viewport substrates include sapphire, fused silica, magnesium fluoride, and zinc selenide, each selected for its optical and thermal properties. These are paired with flanges made of Kovar, stainless steel (CF, NW), titanium, or aluminum—depending on the application’s specific sealing and mechanical needs.

With leak rates tested below 1×10⁻⁹ atm·cc/sec He, these viewports are built for environments where absolute integrity is required. Whether for use in deep-space missions or in sterile surgical imaging systems, these custom hermetic seals and feedthroughs provide unmatched protection and performance.

Choose a Trusted Hermetic Seal Manufacturer

When precision, durability, and compliance are mission-critical, trust a proven hermetic seal manufacturer. Complete Hermetics has years of experience delivering custom solutions for some of the most demanding industries in the world.

Looking for a reliable partner for custom hermetic windows and feedthroughs?

Contact Complete Hermetics today  to learn how our vacuum viewports, glass to metal seals, and ceramic to metal seals can help you achieve flawless performance under pressure.

Vacuum Viewports

Vacuum Viewports: Clear Performance Under Pressure

In high-performance systems where vacuum integrity and optical clarity are paramount, vacuum viewports—also known as vacuum windows, hermetic windows, and hermetically sealed viewports—are indispensable. These components serve as critical interfaces between atmospheric and vacuum environments while allowing precise optical transmission for lasers, infrared, and imaging technologies. At the forefront of innovation, Complete Hermetics delivers customized hermetic products designed for challenging operational demands in space, defense, medical, and industrial sectors.

Custom-Engineered Hermetic Viewports

Unlike standard optical windows, hermetic viewports must maintain vacuum integrity under extreme environmental conditions. Complete Hermetics specializes in custom hermetic seals and feedthroughs, offering advanced window assemblies that conform to MIL-PRF-13830 and MIL-O-13830 standards. Whether for deep-space missions or high-power laser applications, these glass to metal seals and ceramic to metal seals  deliver unmatched performance and reliability.

Each unit is built to meet client-specific requirements—size, shape, optical transmission, thermal endurance—across a broad range of material configurations. Typical window materials include Sapphire, Fused Silica, Glass, Magnesium Fluoride, and Zinc Selenide. For flange materials, options such as Stainless Steel (CF/NW), Kovar, Titanium, and Aluminum ensure mechanical compatibility and chemical resistance.

Uncompromising Performance Standards

Every viewport from Complete Hermetics undergoes rigorous testing to ensure zero compromise on sealing integrity. These custom hermetic seals maintain leak rates of less than 1×10⁻⁹ Atm·cc/sec He and withstand bake-out temperatures up to 450°C, functioning reliably from -100°C in cryogenic setups to extreme high-heat applications. Optical elements are precisely aligned and polished to meet demanding military optical specifications.

Contact Complete Hermetics for Hermetic Products

When precision, durability, and customizability are non-negotiable, trust Complete Hermetics—a leading hermetic seal manufacturer—to deliver tailored solutions that power the world’s most advanced systems. From defense-grade laser optics to medical endoscopy and aerospace sensors, our hermetic products set the benchmark in sealing technology.

Contact Complete Hermetics today  to explore how our vacuum viewports, glass to metal seals, and ceramic to metal seals can elevate your mission-critical designs. Let us help you seal your success—hermetically.

Hermetic Seals: Ensuring Airtight Solutions

Hermeticity is defined as the state or condition of being airtight, ensuring no gases can pass through. In interconnect applications, hermetic seals refer to packaging technology designed to prevent gas leakage through pressure barriers, typically via connectors. These seals are crucial in critical industries where airtight solutions ensure the functionality and safety of equipment.

The Role of Hermetic Feedthroughs

A classic application of hermetic technology involves receptacle feedthroughs that penetrate pressurized bulkheads or equipment housings. Hermetic feedthroughs serve as vital components in various industries, enabling secure transmission of signals, power, or fluids through pressure barriers without compromising the system’s integrity.

Custom Hermetic Products for Every Need

Complete Hermetics specializes in crafting custom hermetic products tailored to meet specific requirements. From prototypes to mass production, they offer both small-scale manufacturing for niche applications and large-scale production for industries requiring thousands of units. Their expertise extends to creating hermetically sealed connectors, hermetic terminals, and glass-to-metal as well as ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs.

Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

Located in Santa Ana, California, Complete Hermetics utilizes advanced modeling and prototyping techniques to design and manufacture highly reliable solutions. Whether you need custom designs for unique projects or standardized components, their team ensures exceptional quality and performance.

Why Choose Complete Hermetics?

Complete Hermetics stands out as a global leader in the production of hermetic packages and connectors. Their dedication to innovation and precision engineering makes them the go-to provider for industries requiring airtight and reliable interconnect solutions.

Contact Complete Hermetics Today

When it comes to hermetic seals, connectors, and feedthroughs, trust Complete Hermetics for unparalleled expertise and quality. With a global reach and commitment to customer satisfaction, they are ready to meet your needs. Explore their innovative solutions and ensure your systems remain airtight. Contact their team today to discuss your project requirements!