World’s First Uniform Heating Vacuum Table

Systematic Automation has developed the first vacuum table system to uniformly distribute heat at an adjustable temperature, with uniformity of vacuum. Temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit are attainable, adjustable through an external analog control. Vacuum suction is also adjustable via inline adjustable vacuum gate. Sizes are custom to your specification. Options such as bases, modular clamping systems, vacuum pumps and much more are available.

The SA heated vacuum table makes use of high temperature epoxy during construction. You will still receive uniform air flow via the aluminum honeycomb core. The heating elements are located between the rows of holes to not inhibit air flow, no function is compromised from design. You can now heat and vacuum all in one simple process. This is crucial for applications such as debulking and curing composite parts.

A heated vacuum table may also be used to make repeatable thin films of lacquer or other liquids. The unparalleled flatness and construction of the heated vacuum table will give you the very best solution for your panels, foils and other flat surfaces. The even heat distribution and simple temperature control system allows you more freedom and ease of use than ever before.

Typical Applications

Preparation of catalyst coated membranes (CCM) for the battery or fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA)
Direct deposition of catalysts upon the membrane
Solar Energy Systems
Industrial De-wrinkling
Quick drying of painted catalyst ink layers for membranes
Fuel Cells
Vacuum Curing & Debulking
Mending Tears
Thin Film Applicator
Prototype Development
Bonding or Infusion of Lining Fabrics

Heated vacuum tables can be built to your size specification.

Equipment Features

Systematic Automation super precision vacuum tables provide a flatness of +/-.001″ (.025mm) per linear foot, making it the flattest vacuum table available. Additionally, we provide an array of features and customizable options to complement your vacuum table, such as:

Custom shaped vacuum tables
Custom designed zones with valves
Custom hole patterns
Custom bases
Sliding vacuum tables

Heated vacuum tables
Automatic pin registration
Formica table surface
Anodized table surface

400°F

uniform heat, adjustable via external analog control

±.001″

flatness per linear foot — heat without giving up the flattest table available

Heat + hold

elements sit between the hole rows — full airflow, one process

40 years

manufacturing vacuum tables in Farmington, CT · Made in USA

ONE TABLE, ONE PROCESS — HEAT AND VACUUM TOGETHER

Before this table existed, heating and holding were two separate operations — a hot plate that couldn't hold the part flat, or a vacuum table that couldn't heat it. Systematic Automation built the first system that does both uniformly at once: high-temperature epoxy construction, an aluminum honeycomb core for even airflow, and heating elements placed between the rows of vacuum holes so neither function compromises the other. That's why labs and manufacturers use it for composite debulking and curing, fuel cell and battery membrane preparation (CCM/MEA), thin-film coating, solar energy systems, de-wrinkling, and prototype development.

BUILT IN FARMINGTON, CT — TO YOUR SIZE AND SPEC

heated vacuum table hole pattern close up — Precision hole pattern — uniform vacuum across the surface

different sized vacuum tables — Any size — every table built to the customer's spec

vacuum table valve actuation for zones — Valve-actuated zones — vacuum only where you need it

vacuum pump matched to the table — Pump sized and shipped with the table

custom vacuum table — Custom builds — shapes, bases, clamping systems

custom vacuum port locations — Port from any side or the bottom

TRUSTED BY THE MOST DEMANDING BUYERS IN THE WORLD

SEE HOW EVERY TABLE IS MADE

Watch how our precision vacuum tables are manufactured at our Connecticut facility.

Hold demonstration — uniform vacuum secures the workpiece with zero movement.

WHY BUYERS CHOOSE SYSTEMATIC AUTOMATION

THE FIRST — AND STILL THE STANDARD

We developed the first uniform-heating vacuum table. Nobody has more experience building them.

MADE IN THE USA, BUILT TO YOUR SPEC

Every table manufactured in Farmington, CT to your size, temperature, and process. No stock sizes.

FLATNESS GUARANTEED, NOT CLAIMED

±.001″ per linear foot, inspected and verified on every table before it ships.

SUPPORT FROM THE TEAM THAT BUILT IT

Call after installation and you reach the engineers who made your table.

GET A CUSTOM HEATED VACUUM TABLE QUOTE

Tell us your size, temperature, and process — we'll spec the table, heat control, and pump, and come back to you fast.

or call 860-677-6400

Value Added Services

Our knowledgeable engineering department will assist you in selecting the optimal size vacuum table, type of pump best suited for your needs, and port location. Our precision vacuum tables are available with vacuum port connections from any side of the table, or at any location from the bottom of the table.

You can also call on Systematic Automation to resurface your current vacuum table, applying our extensive knowledge in manufacturing precision vacuum tables to providing superior engineering enhancements to your current product.

At Systematic Automation, we have vast experience in providing the most cost-efficient solution for your application requirements. With our customized approach, we make sure that you get the vacuum system required for your application, without paying more than you need to.

Systematic Automation is recognized as a leading global supplier of vacuum tables, with experienced engineers providing customized solutions. We provide exceptional customer service and ongoing support to ensure success of your installation. Contact us today to learn more about our high-performance heated vacuum tables.

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