The Pernicka 700H - The art and science of fine leak detection in a compact and cost-effective system.

Today's implantable electronic medical devices, high-reliability space/satellite parts, and semi-conductor packages require rigorous new testing methods that protect your investments in design, production and market development. With industry leading reliability and precision, the Pernicka 700H is a robust, cost-effective testing platform that delivers proven performance in any lab or production environment.

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Inficon Acquires Cumulative Helium Leak Detection (CHLD)
Technology from Pernicka Corporation

January 31 , 2011

INFICON, a worldwide leader in gas analysis, measurement and control, has expanded it’s Leak Detection product offerings through the acquisition of the CHLD technology (Cumulative Helium Leak Detection) from the PERNICKA Corporation, Fort Collins Colorado on December 31st, 2010.

CHLD technology pioneered and developed by PERNICKA Corporation is a powerful and unique solution providing  fast and accurate tests of the integrity of hermetic sealed parts demanding longest lifetime and highest reliability, like medical implants, electronic hybrid circuits and components for satellites.                                      

INFICON has world-class manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe and subsidiaries in China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States, INFICON will continue all operations of the unique CHLD technology from PERNICKA, especially the 700H unit, which is the first leak detector to integrate all necessary test steps for hermetic sealed parts in one machine. INFICON, as the leading manufacturer of leak detectors with worldwide sales and service locations, provides stable relationships to all 700H suppliers and adds service and support value to 700H customers.

 Pernicka will continue operating its world class test facility offering both Internal Gas Analysis (IGA) and Cumulative Helium Leak Detection (CHLD) test services.  Pernicka holds suitability certification from Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) since 1978. Pernicka is both Mil Std and ISO 9001:2008 certified to perform semi-micro quantitative analyses of liquids, solids, and gasses.