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Vac-U-Chamber

The SKC Vac-U-Chamber is a rigid air sample box that allows sample bags to be filled directly by using negative pressure provided by most personal air sample pumps. Because the sample does not pass through the pump, both pump and sample contamination are eliminated. All surfaces in contact with the sample are constructed of inert materials. The Vac-U-Chamber’s rigid walls will not collapse under vacuum conditions.

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  • Allows direct filling of SKC air sample bags
    • Uses negative pressure provided by most personal air sample pumps
  • Protects sample pump from contamination
    • Sample does not pass through the pump
    • Sample contacts only inert tubing and bag
    • Sample line extends from contaminant source through case to bag
  • Rugged heavy-duty construction
    • Will not collapse under vacuum
    • Airtight
  • Four sizes available:
SizeSample Bag (L)Dimensions
Small 1 305 x 229 x 127 mm (12 x 9 x 5 inches)
Large 8 483 x 356 x 198 mm (19 x 14 x 7.8 inches)
Extra-Large 10 740 x 460 x 265 mm (29.1 x 18.1 x 10.4 inches)
Jumbo 25 784 x 660 x 394 mm (30.8 x 26 x 15.5 inches)
Applications
  • Industrial VOCs
  • Indoor air quality
  • Effluent gas samples
  • Ground water testing
  • Stack sampling
  • Ventilation studies
  • Hazardous Material (HazMat) testing
Using the Vac-U-Chamber

The Vac-U-Chamber is equipped with three ¼ inch OD fitting ports for inflating sample bags:

  • Sample inlet port - for connecting to the sample line or gas source
  • Purge port - for purging the air prior to sampling or when preparing the bag for a standard
  • Vacuum port - for inflating a bag

An air sample bag is connected to the inside sample inlet port and the chamber is closed, providing an airtight seal. An air sample pump is connected to the outside vacuum outlet port. When activated, the pump evacuates air from inside the chamber. The sample bag inflates as a result of the interior pressure drop. This pneumatic technique allows the air sample to enter the bag directly without passing through the pump, protecting the pump from sample contaminants and the sample from pump contaminants.

Vac-U-Chambers
Description Pack Size Part Number
Small Vac-U-Chamber only with polypropylene fittings (supplied without pump), suitable for use with 1 L sample bags, 305x229x127 mm Each 231-940
Large Vac-U-Chamber only with stainless steel fittings (supplied without pump), suitable for use with 8 L sample bags, 483x356x198 mm Each 231-939
Extra-large Vac-U-Chamber only with polypropylene fittings (supplied without pump), suitable for use with 10 L sample bags, 740x460x265 mm Each 231-944
Jumbo Vac-U-Chamber only with polypropylene fittings (supplied without pump), suitable for use with 25 L sample bags, 784x660x394 mm Each 231-946
Kits
Description Pack Size Part Number
Large Vac-U-Chamber Kit, includes:

224-PCMTX8 Universal sample pump, 100-240V AC single charger, large Vac-U-Chamber and 10 x Tedlar 8 L Sample Bags (232-939)

Each 224-4115MTX
Small Vac-U-Chamber Kit, includes:

224-PCMTX8 Universal Sample Pump, 100-240V AC single charger, small Vac-U-Chamber and 10 x Tedlar 1 L Sample Bags (232-01)

Each 224-4124MTX
Accessories
Description Pack Size Part Number
FlexFoil PLUS 1 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with small Vac-U-Chamber (231-940) 10 252-01
Tedlar 1 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with small Vac-U-Chamber (231-940) 10 232-01
FlexFoil PLUS 8 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with large Vac-U-Chamber (231-939) 10 252-08
Standard FlexFoil 8 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with large Vac-U-Chamber (231-939) 10 262-08
Tedlar 8 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with large Vac-U-Chamber (231-939) 10 232-939
FlexFoil PLUS 10 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with Extra-large Vac-U-Chamber (231-944) 10 252-10
Tedlar 10 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with Extra-large Vac-U-Chamber (231-944) 10 232-10
Tedlar 25 L Sample Bag with single polypropylene fitting, for use with Jumbo Vac-U-Chamber (231-946) 10 232-25
Replacement Quick Disconnect Stainless Steel Male Insert with 36 inch Tygon tubing, for use with large Vac-U-Chamber (231-939) Each P231941
Replacement Quick Disconnect Stainless Steel Female Connector, for use with large Vac-U-Chamber (231-939) Each P231943
Replacement Quick Disconnect Polypropylene Male Insert with 36 inch Tygon tubing, for use with small Vac-U-Chamber (231-940) Each P231941M
Replacement Quick Disconnect Polypropylene Female Connector, for use with small Vac-U-Chamber (231-940) Each P231942
PTFE Tubing, 5/16 inch OD (¼ inch ID) 3 m
15 m
231-937
231-924
Documentation
Sample Bag Brochure

   

Vac U Chamber Manual

Brochure

   

Manual