What Are Hermetic Feedthroughs?

Hermetic feedthroughs are essential components that allow electrical signals, power, or data to pass through sealed enclosures without allowing any external elements—such as gas, fluid, vapor, or contaminants—to enter. These components are vital in aerospace avionics, semiconductor fabrication, medical implants, power systems, defense platforms, and industrial vacuum equipment. When systems are exposed to high pressure, vacuum, radiation, corrosive chemicals, or temperature fluctuations, hermetic feedthroughs act as the primary barrier protecting internal electronics and maintaining long-term operational stability.

How Hermetic Feedthroughs Maintain Airtight Integrity

A high-performance hermetic feedthrough is created through glass-to-metal or ceramic-to-metal sealing, a process in which insulating materials bond molecularly with the metal shell and internal pins. By carefully matching the coefficient of thermal expansion between materials, Complete Hermetics ensures the seal remains tight even under vibration, pressure cycling, and thermal shock. This engineering precision prevents micro-cracks, corrosion pathways, and seal degradation—factors that can cause catastrophic system failure.

Advanced Materials for Maximum Performance

Hermetic feedthroughs are constructed using specialized alloys such as Kovar, stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium, each chosen for its thermal stability and mechanical resilience. High-purity ceramics offer exceptional dielectric strength, while plating finishes—gold, silver, or nickel—enhance conductivity and corrosion resistance. These materials allow feedthroughs to survive extremely harsh operating environments, from deep-space vacuum to high-pressure oceanic applications.

Applications Across Industries

Hermetic feedthroughs are indispensable in:

• Satellite propulsion and orbital control systems
• Semiconductor vacuum etching and deposition chambers
• Medical imaging, diagnostics, and implantable electronics
• High-temperature industrial furnaces
• Defense communication & targeting systems
• Cryogenic and high-voltage environments

Custom Engineering Expertise

Every environment demands unique electrical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics. Complete Hermetics provides fully customized feedthrough solutions—with tailored pin counts, geometries, voltage ratings, sealing materials, and mounting styles. Engineers collaborate with customers throughout design, prototyping, and qualification to ensure maximum performance.

Contact Complete Hermetics:

For high-performance hermetic feedthroughs engineered for mission-critical applications, partner with Complete Hermetics—your trusted leader in precision hermetic sealing.

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What Are Hermetic Feedthroughs?

Hermetic feedthroughs are specialized components that allow electrical current or signals to pass through an airtight barrier while maintaining a perfect seal. They are essential in industries like aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor manufacturing, where even microscopic leaks can compromise safety and performance. Designed with absolute precision, these feedthroughs maintain the stability of electrical systems under high vacuum, pressure, and temperature variations.

How Hermetic Feedthroughs Work

A hermetic feedthrough uses glass-to-metal or ceramic-to-metal sealing to create a molecular bond between conductive pins and their housing. This ensures gas-tight performance while electrically isolating the conductive elements. The result is stable electrical transmission in environments where ordinary connectors would fail due to temperature or atmospheric stress.

Custom Feedthrough Design

Complete Hermetics designs and manufactures custom hermetic feedthroughs for single-pin, multi-pin, RF, and high-voltage configurations. Each product is precisely engineered to meet customer-specific requirements for dielectric strength, mechanical endurance, and leak-rate performance. Every feedthrough undergoes helium leak testing (as low as 1 × 10⁻⁸ cc He/sec) to ensure consistent quality and compliance with industry standards.

Materials for Maximum Reliability

Using advanced materials such as stainless steel, Kovar, titanium, and high-grade ceramics, Complete Hermetics ensures excellent thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and electrical performance. Optional plating in gold, silver, or nickel further enhances conductivity and long-term reliability. These materials perform consistently across wide temperature and pressure ranges, making them ideal for mission-critical applications.

Applications Across Industries

• Aerospace avionics, satellites, and flight controls
• Semiconductor fabrication and vacuum chambers
• Medical implants, imaging devices, and diagnostics
• Defense and power generation systems

Contact Complete Hermetics

For high-precision hermetic feedthroughs engineered to deliver unmatched sealing performance, partner with Complete Hermetics—your trusted source for dependable interconnect technology.

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What Are Vacuum Feedthroughs?

Vacuum feedthroughs—sometimes called glass-to-metal feedthroughs or ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs—are essential components in hermetic sealing systems. They allow electrical current or signals to pass through airtight barriers without losing integrity.

Why Hermetic Feedthroughs Are Critical

The purpose of a hermetic feedthrough is to maintain a gas-tight seal while carrying electricity through a vacuum system. In aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical devices, even the smallest leak can lead to costly failures. Ensuring hermeticity keeps sensitive electronics safe from moisture, pressure changes, and environmental damage.

Complete Hermetics Vacuum Feedthroughs

Complete Hermetics manufactures both glass-to-metal feedthroughs and ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs. Their engineers design custom prototypes to meet specific requirements, from single-pin designs to high-voltage and RF feedthroughs. Applications include:

• Aerospace and defense systems
• Semiconductor equipment and vacuum chambers
• Medical devices and diagnostic systems
• High-voltage and power applications

Materials for Reliable Performance

Using durable materials such as stainless steel, Kovar, high-grade ceramics, and specialized glass, Complete Hermetics ensures long-lasting performance. These vacuum feedthroughs are engineered to handle extreme temperatures, vibration, and pressure, making them dependable across industries.

Contact Complete Hermetics Today for Your Hermetic Solutions

Complete Hermetics is a trusted leader in vacuum feedthroughs and hermetic sealing. Whether you need glass-to-metal or ceramic-to-metal solutions, our team delivers precision-engineered feedthroughs built to your exact specifications.

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• Contact Form: https://www.completehermetics.com/contact-us/
• Phone: 714-265-1238
• Email: info@completehermetics.com

In mission-critical applications—ranging from aerospace to medical devices—hermetic feedthroughs ensure that electrical signals pass through sealed barriers without compromising environmental integrity. These components protect sensitive electronics from gas, liquid, or pressure intrusions, maintaining functionality in extreme environments.

Engineered for Harsh Conditions

Designed for rugged conditions, hermetic products such as multi-pin hermetic feedthroughs and electrical bulkhead hermetic feedthroughs are built to endure high-pressure and high-temperature situations. In downhole instrumentation, submersible pumps, and cryogenic medical devices, these feedthroughs maintain electrical continuity even in the harshest conditions. Whether installed via soldering or laser welding, their durability supports continuous performance in deep drilling and implantable surgical systems.

The Science Behind Hermetic Sealing

The term “hermetic” refers to the state of being airtight—an essential property for devices operating in vacuum or pressure-regulated environments. Technologies like glass to metal seals and ceramic to metal seals prevent leakage and shield electronics from moisture, gas, or contamination. These seals are integral to hermetic connectors, which bridge power and signal paths without compromising the enclosure’s integrity.

Custom Solutions for Complex Designs

Every application is unique, which is why custom hermetic feedthroughs and hermetic headers are in high demand. Engineers require flexibility in design and performance, and Complete Hermetics delivers both. With a wide range of materials and configurations, they produce components tailored to your specifications—ensuring precision and reliability across all industries.

Choose Complete Hermetics for Sealing Excellence

As a premier hermetic seal manufacturer, Complete Hermetics combines advanced manufacturing, rigorous leak testing, and unmatched engineering expertise to deliver world-class hermetic products. Their glass to metal seals, ceramic to metal seals, and hermetic connectors are trusted by professionals in energy, medical, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Partner with Complete Hermetics for custom-engineered solutions that protect your systems from the inside out. Contact Complete Hermetics today to start your next high-performance sealing project.

Understanding Hermetic Feedthroughs

Hermetic feedthroughs serve a vital role in protecting electrical systems by enabling the safe transmission of current through vacuum-sealed or high-pressure environments. These components are engineered to maintain airtight integrity while offering dependable conductivity across a sealed barrier. Whether referred to as vacuum feedthroughs, electric feedthroughs, or glass to metal feedthroughs, their function remains the same: to deliver performance without compromising the enclosure’s hermetic seal.

Versatile Hermetic Products for Complex Systems

Today’s industries—from aerospace to medicine—require highly reliable hermetic products to function under demanding conditions. At the heart of these solutions are custom hermetic feedthroughs, including multi pin hermetic feedthroughs and electrical bulkhead assemblies, all crafted to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. These configurations often feature laser-welded or solder-in installations, ensuring leak-free performance in mission-critical applications such as submersible pumps, cryogenic medical devices, and downhole instrumentation.

Advanced Materials: Glass and Ceramic Feedthrough Technologies

Two of the most trusted designs in hermetic sealing are glass to metal feedthroughs and ceramic to metal feedthroughs. These technologies are selected based on the application’s temperature tolerance, thermal expansion compatibility, and dielectric strength. Each solution is engineered to provide optimal sealing and longevity, especially where electrical continuity and environmental isolation are non-negotiable.

Why Choose Complete Hermetics?

At Complete Hermetics, precision and customization are our top priorities. We specialize in designing and manufacturing custom hermetic feedthroughs tailored to meet the exact specifications of your system. Whether you require a single electric feedthrough or a high-density electrical bulkhead, we offer both prototyping and full-scale production to support diverse sectors.

Explore the full line of hermetic products at Complete Hermetics—your trusted partner in high-performance sealing solutions. From glass to metal feedthroughs to robust multi pin hermetic feedthroughs, we provide engineering excellence for every challenge. 

Contact Complete Hermetics today to discuss your next project or request a custom solution designed for your unique application.