Description
VC 30 Cryostat Gauge Flow Control CRYOS/147 Pressure Gauge Pump Selector
The VC 30 is a benchtop cryostat flow control unit designed to regulate and monitor the flow of coolant or refrigerant between a pump and a cryostat system. The front panel houses a dual-scale circular pressure gauge reading in both bar and inches of mercury (in Hg), a vertical slot-style flow indicator, and a rotary selector knob that switches flow routing between the cryostat (STAT) and pump (PUMP) positions. Four brass fittings on the rear panel handle all connections: Recovery, To Pump, From Pump, and the cryostat outlet port.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: VC 30
- Part / Catalog Number: CRYOS/147
- Form Factor: Benchtop / desktop metal enclosure
- Enclosure: Beige/cream front and top panels, black side panels, wire support stand feet
- Front Panel: Dual-scale circular pressure gauge (bar and in Hg scales)
- Front Panel: Vertical slot-style flow indicator (rotameter-type)
- Front Panel: Rotary selector knob — switches between STAT (cryostat) and PUMP positions
- Rear Panel: 4 brass barbed/compression fittings — labeled Recovery, To Pump, From Pump, and Cryostat outlet
- Top: Ventilation slots
- Included: Unit only — no additional accessories
Applications
Cryostat flow control units like the VC 30 are used in laboratory and research settings to manage the circulation of cryogenic coolant — typically liquid nitrogen or a similar refrigerant — between a recirculating pump and a cryostat stage. The pressure gauge allows the operator to monitor system pressure in real time, while the flow indicator shows coolant flow rate through the circuit. The selector knob lets the user direct flow to the cryostat or divert it back through the pump, which is useful for priming, purging, or isolating the cryostat during setup and maintenance. This type of controller is commonly found on cryostats used in low-temperature physics research, materials characterization, optical spectroscopy, and semiconductor testing environments. The VC 30's benchtop format and rear barbed fittings are typical of lab-scale cryogenic support equipment dating from the 1970s through the 1990s.
This VC 30 Cryostat Gauge Flow Control (CRYOS/147) is in used condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in service. The unit has not been powered up or tested at our facility. The beige metal enclosure shows typical light wear consistent with lab use, and all four rear brass fittings, the front pressure gauge, flow indicator, and rotary selector knob appear intact and undamaged in the photos. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Unbranded |
Model: |
VC 30 |
MPN: |
CRYOS/147 |
Type: |
Cryostat Gauge Flow Control Unit |
SKU: |
20700 |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only — no additional accessories included. |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop / Desktop Enclosure |
Front Panel Controls: |
Rotary selector knob (STAT/PUMP), pressure gauge, flow indicator |
Gauge Type: |
Dual-scale pressure gauge — bar and in Hg |
Flow Indicator: |
Vertical slot-style flow indicator on front panel |
Rear Connections: |
4 brass fittings: Recovery, To Pump, From Pump, Cryostat |
Connector Type: |
Brass barbed/compression fittings |
Application: |
Cryostat coolant/refrigerant flow control and pressure monitoring |
Compatible With: |
Cryostat systems requiring pump-to-cryostat flow routing |
Enclosure Material: |
Metal — beige/cream front and top, black sides |
Condition Notes: |
This VC 30 Cryostat Gauge Flow Control (CRYOS/147) is in used condition, pulled from a working environment. Not tested at our facility. Enclosure shows typical light lab wear; all fittings, gauge, and controls appear intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
