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Allectra in light science

For an increasing number of High Vacuum and UHV applications, Optical Fibres are used either to get signals out or to bring “light” to the right point into the chamber.

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Allectra components for Surface Science Applications

Modern technologies increasingly rely on low-dimensional physics at interfaces and in thin-films and nano-structures. Surface Science holds a key position in providing the experimental and theoretical models for a basic understanding of these effects.

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On-going investment for Allectra in 2014

October 2014: 2014 has been a year of on-going investment for Allectra – the new UK facility has been re-equipped with new machines and we have welcomed some new technical team members. We have undertaken a thorough review of in-house critical processes and it has all led to the successful scaling up of our production and manufacturing capabilities. Recent custom …

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New UK facility now open

February 2014: Allectra’s new facility to expand manufacturing capabilities is now open Allectra has opened a new facility on the site of its former offices and workshops at Sheffield Park, East Sussex. The company has seen strong growth of custom High Vacuum equipment sales to High Technology industries both in the UK, and in export markets in France, Italy, India …

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Allectra part of a consortium to win funding to re-think the train

November 2013: Revolution VLR Consortium wins funding to re-think the train Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail) Consortium is one of the first four of eight entrants to have been awarded investment as a result of entering the Radical Train competition, run by the UK rail industry's Enabling Innovation Team. The investments, which are the first substantial tranche of competition funding ...
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Allectra support a Future Pathways event in Scotland

November 2013: Allectra support a Future Pathways event in Scotland The company will be at Clydeview Academy, the last week in November, to discuss a career in the High Technology sector with local students. The aim of the event is to inspire young people to think about future careers and opportunities by helping them develop knowledge and understanding of employment ...
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New Releases from Allectra

May 2013: New Releases from Allectra Radiation resistant wire with PEEK insulation. These PEEK insulated cables combine high radiation resistance and a very high insulation resistance over a broad temperature range. These are outstanding properties for use in Ultra High Vacuum systems. The low water absorption in air (0.1%) combined with a high diffusion rate of water also makes it …

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Allectra Opens Allectra Italia

September 2011: Allectra Italia Opens Allectra are pleased to announce the launch of their Italian operation, a joint-venture between Allectra and Ecovide Srl. Allectra Italia will join the existing global sales and service network which supports the design and manufacture of Allectra's High Vacuum and Ultra High Vacuum components. The range includes custom solutions and new products developed by Allectra ...
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Allectra To Distribute HVA Valves In Europe

June 2011: Allectra And HVA Enter A European Vacuum Technology Distribution Partnership Allectra are pleased to announce a distribution partnership with American based, High Technology manufacturer HVA. Allectra will be selling their 4000 Series Angle Valve, 81000 Series Aluminium Gate Valve, Harsh Process Valve for high particle or high risk processes and other components alongside the Allectra range of vacuum …