VIC Leak Detection introduces next generation

Patented Ultra-Sensitive Atmospheric Sampling technology is 10,000 times more sensitive than helium mass spectrometry

—without hard vacuum

Rosemont, IL October 1, 2001—Vacuum Instrument Corporation (Ronkonkoma, NY) will demonstrate its new USAS Leak Test System in the VIC Leak Detection booth (#15063) at Assembly Technology Expo. With the introduction of the patented Ultra-Sensitive Atmospheric Sampling Instrument, hard vacuum helium specifications can now be achieved without expensive vacuum components, while maintaining the same high speed of operation as helium leak test systems. This new technology entirely eliminates the need for costly vacuum and mass spectrometry components in helium leak detection systems.

According to Chuck Wilkinson, Director of Sales, Industrial Leak Detection, “The USAS system reduces the overall costs of ownership, operation, and maintenance by one-third.”

Applications: Automotive components, air conditioning systems, refrigeration components, gas meters, fire extinguishers, high voltage switch gear, or any industrial leak detection application where speed, repeatability, reliability, and cost-efficiency are essential.

For a demonstration visit VIC Leak Detection at ATExpo Booth 15063. For more information contact: Chuck Wilkinson, VIC Leak Detection at 631 737 0900 ext. 114 or visit www.vacuuminst.com.

About Vacuum Instrument Corporation and VIC Leak Detection

Vacuum Instrument Corporation (VIC) is the world's largest company devoted solely to research and design, manufacture, distribution, training and service of leak detectors and complete leak detector solutions. Founded in 1958 as Vacuum Instrument Corporation, VIC introduced the first portable helium leak detector in 1967, went on to develop the first fully automatic industrial leak detection system in 1978, and the first “sniff only” helium leak detector in 1990. In 1994 VIC was selected by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to join a consortium of leading research laboratories and Fortune 50 companies to develop the next generation of leak detection technology. In 2000, Vacuum Instrument Corporation acquired the Leak Detection Division of Veeco Instruments Inc. (Plainview, NY). This division was reorganized as the Vacuum Metrology Division. VIC’s Industrial Leak Detection, Air Leak Testing, and Vacuum Metrology Divisions combine their engineering, manufacturing, and marketing resources as VIC Leak Detection.

VIC has the world's largest base of installed leak detectors. More than one billion products have been tested with VIC’s portable vacuum-type helium sniffers, general purpose helium leak detectors, mass flow and pressure decay systems, and complete turnkey leak detection solutions. VIC employs more

than 120 people at its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities, located in Ronkonkoma, NY.

Factory direct sales and service are available worldwide.


	VIC Leak Detection introduces next generation USAS™ Leak Test System


		Patented Ultra-Sensitive Atmospheric Sampling technology is 10,000 times more sensitive than helium mass spectrometry —without hard vacuum Rosemont, IL October 1, 2001—Vacuum Instrument Corporation (Ronkonkoma, NY) will demonstrate its new USAS Leak Test System in the VIC Leak Detection booth (#15063) at Assembly Technology Expo. With the introduction of the patented Ultra-Sensitive Atmospheric Sampling Instrument, hard vacuum helium specifications can now be achieved without expensive vacuum components, while maintaining the same high speed of operation as helium leak test systems. This new technology entirely eliminates the need for costly vacuum and mass spectrometry components in helium leak detection systems. According to Chuck Wilkinson, Director of Sales, Industrial Leak Detection, “The USAS system reduces the overall costs of ownership, operation, and maintenance by one-third.” Applications: Automotive components, air conditioning systems, refrigeration components, gas meters, fire extinguishers, high voltage switch gear, or any industrial leak detection application where speed, repeatability, reliability, and cost-efficiency are essential. For a demonstration visit VIC Leak Detection at ATExpo Booth 15063. For more information contact: Chuck Wilkinson, VIC Leak Detection at 631 737 0900 ext. 114 or visit www.vacuuminst.com. About Vacuum Instrument Corporation and VIC Leak Detection Vacuum Instrument Corporation (VIC) is the world's largest company devoted solely to research and design, manufacture, distribution, training and service of leak detectors and complete leak detector solutions. Founded in 1958 as Vacuum Instrument Corporation, VIC introduced the first portable helium leak detector in 1967, went on to develop the first fully automatic industrial leak detection system in 1978, and the first “sniff only” helium leak detector in 1990. In 1994 VIC was selected by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to join a consortium of leading research laboratories and Fortune 50 companies to develop the next generation of leak detection technology. In 2000, Vacuum Instrument Corporation acquired the Leak Detection Division of Veeco Instruments Inc. (Plainview, NY). This division was reorganized as the Vacuum Metrology Division. VIC’s Industrial Leak Detection, Air Leak Testing, and Vacuum Metrology Divisions combine their engineering, manufacturing, and marketing resources as VIC Leak Detection. VIC has the world's largest base of installed leak detectors. More than one billion products have been tested with VIC’s portable vacuum-type helium sniffers, general purpose helium leak detectors, mass flow and pressure decay systems, and complete turnkey leak detection solutions. VIC employs more than 120 people at its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities, located in Ronkonkoma, NY. Factory direct sales and service are available worldwide.








This USAS Leak Test System tests natural gas meters for American Meter Company; USAS instrument shown in rollover).