At HiVac Engineering, we specialize in the precision design and manufacturing of ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chambers and equipment. Our mission is to deliver uncompromising quality, ensuring every component meets the highest engineering standards. With full in-house control over the entire production process—from CAD design and fabrication to leak testing, UHV cleaning, and bake-out with RGA scanning—we guarantee reliability and performance at every stage.
Hivac Engineering was incorporated in September 1998 by our founder & Managing Director Paul Lennard, the company specialised in UHV fabrications for OEM’s Commercial & Educational users. The customer base quickly grew with an international reputation for high quality products.
The company has grown into a one stop shop for any HV-UHV manufacturing user, large capacity machine shops for large batch manufacturing to detailed one off projects. Our Vacuum Vessel capability has grown to a 3M x 3M x 3M envelope with 3 Axis, 4 Axis, 5 Axis & now 4 Plus 2 Axis capability.
Located in Hastings, East Sussex – a renowned hub for vacuum chamber manufacturing, 27 + years of industry expertise – Welded Vacuum Vessel in Aluminium & Stainless Steel Up to 3 Meters cube. Advanced machining capabilities including 3,4,5 & 4 + 2 axis machining. TIG Vacuum welding to UHV Both Aluminium & Stainless Steel.
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Facilities
At HiVac Engineering Ltd, we’ve invested heavily in our in-house facilities so we can deliver precision, quality and fast turnaround. Everything – from design to final test – happens under one roof.
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Products
Alongside our bespoke engineering services, HiVac Engineering Ltd supplies a wider range of high quality vacuum components and assemblies. All products are manufactured and finished to the same standards as our custom chambers, ensuring reliable performance in high and ultra-high vacuum environments.
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Services
Whether you need a standard part or a completely bespoke chamber, we offer an end-to-end service under one roof – from CAD design and machining through to welding, cleaning and leak testing.
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