Product Description
Varian 938-41 Turbo Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector – High-Sensitivity Helium Leak Detection System
This used Varian 938-41 is a high-performance helium mass spectrometer leak detector (MSLD) designed for precise leak detection in vacuum systems, aerospace components, and industrial applications. The 938-41 is a well-documented workhorse, with models used at NASA and other government agencies for critical leak testing .
This unit features a turbo pump for clean, high-speed vacuum generation, offering a sensitivity of 2 x 10⁻¹⁰ atm cc/sec for helium at the test port . The high sensitivity and robust design make it suitable for identifying minute leaks in sealed payloads, pressure vessels, and vacuum chambers . It is capable of detecting leaks at a rate of 10−9 cc/sec or better, a standard often required in aerospace and nuclear applications .
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Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Varian Vacuum Products |
| Model | 938-41 |
| Type | Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector |
| Pump Type | Turbo-molecular pump |
| Sensitivity | 2 x 10⁻¹⁰ atm cc/sec He (at high test port pressures) |
| Sensitivity (Hi-test) | 2 x 10⁻⁹ atm cc/sec He at 350 mTorr |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Phase | 1 Phase |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power | 650 Watts |
| Serial Number | BDBAH5001033 |
| Condition | Used – Untested |
Applications
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Leak Testing of Vacuum Systems: Identifying leaks in chambers and components
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Aerospace and Defense: Testing sealed payload units, pressure bottles, and flight hardware
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Semiconductor Manufacturing: Ensuring hermeticity in process tools
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Refrigeration and HVAC: Detecting leaks in sealed systems
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Nuclear Industry: Leak testing of radioactive material shipping packages









