New Products

Bonder Upgrade

Performance upgrade packages, with Bond Data Miner (BDM) software, are available for CBT6000 and model 8000 automatic wire bonders. BDM monitors machine and process trends for increased yield and predictive maintenance, tracking and archiving traceability data, adapting parameters to address production variations, and reporting uptime remotely. The packages also feature improved vision systems for pattern recognition, and updated operating software. Palomar Technologies, Carlsbad, CA, www.palomartechnologies.com.

Silver-filled Epoxy

ARALDITE 7047, a one-component, silver-filled epoxy adhesive, performs void-free circuitry and chip-to-board bonding and die attach. The epoxy reportedly demonstrates high electrical and thermal conductivity and good bond strength. Formulated without solvents or viscosity diluents, it features a one-hour cure time (165°C) and four-day work life at room temperature. Properties include an aluminum/aluminum lap-shear strength of 1300 psi, gold/gold die-shear strength of 1700 psi, glass transition temperature of 130°C, and CTE of 72. Huntsman Advanced Materials, The Woodlands, TX, www.huntsman.com/electronics.

Miniature Photoelectric Sensors

Designed for machine applications that require a small sensor in an industrial, harsh-environment package, the MT miniature photoelectric sensors are available in three sensing modes: polarized reflective, diffuse reflective, and a through-beam model. The polarized reflective sensors feature different models for solid and transparent materials. The sensors mount in tight locations on semiconductor machinery, packaging machinery, and assembly systems. Each sensor features sensitivity adjustment, a yellow LED for output indication, a green LED for stability indication, and an M8 four-pole connector to aid in installation. The sensors carry an IP66 rating, allowing for use with dust or liquids, and a sensing distance range from .2 cm to 6 m, depending on model. Automation Systems Interconnect, Inc., Carlisle, PA, www.asi-ez.com.

Vacuum Soldering Systems

The VLO series of vacuum soldering systems integrate heating and cooling platens intended for efficient ramp-up and cool-down of substrates. Individually controlled rigid platens allow for mixed load processing at up to 450°C, and temperature homogeneity across the platen. Applications include flip chip, MEMS, optoelectronics, multichip modules (MCMs), and other packages, including those specific to military usage. The furnaces suit productions that require flux, flux-free, or void-free solder processing. Process gas atmospheres available are nitrogen, full hydrogen, forming gas, and formic acid. Process profiles editing and recipe storage are available via a process control computer, which offers accuracy in repeated runs. The machine’s vacuum can reach 0-5 mbars of pressure. centrotherm, Blaubeuren, Germany, www.centrotherm.de.

Optoelectronic-assembly Bonder

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The OPTO-BONDER FEMTO, in the FINEPLACER product family, performs automated, sub-micron assembly for power laser bonding, flip chip, MEMS and MOEMS, sensors, chip-on-glass (COG), and die-attach assembly. The system combines ±0.5 μm accuracy with process flexibility for various assembly applications. It occupies a 1270- × 900-mm footprint and features a 25% larger table than previous generations, X/Y/Z/theta movements, and automatic controls for alignment and bonding processes. The machine handles die up to 4" in diameter and substrates up to 6" with automatic pattern recognition. It suits production and process- or product-development environments. FINETECH USA, Tempe, AZ, www.finetechusa.com.

Software Product Library

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Designed for Agilent Technologies’ Advanced Design System (ADS) electronic design automation (EDA) software tool, the Advanced Design library includes various products in different packages to enable RF-product designers to integrate complex designs. ADS features design links for RF architecture applications, enabling complex high-frequency systems and circuit designs. The library works in conjunction with the software to enable customers to perform diagnostics on designs prior to manufacturing. Simulation technologies range from frequency- and time-domain circuits to electromagnetic fields. The library, accessible online, includes data for Accu-P, Accu-L, LGA and SMT couplers, low-pass filters, and 3dB couplers. AVX Corporation, Myrtle Beach, SC, www.avx.com.

Nano Bonding Material

NanoFoil, a multilayer foil, controls the instantaneous release of heat energy for joining and reaction-initiation applications. The foil suits thin-film coatings; aerospace, defense, and automotive end products; joining of sputtering targets; and other large- and small-scale joining processes. It delivers localized heat in a fraction of a second. RNT, Hunt Valley, MD, www.rnt.com.

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Electronics-cooling Software

CFdesign V9 is a CAD-driven, electronics-cooling and thermal management simulation software that synthesizes simulation, CAD, and process automation to create thermal solutions for electronics and package design. Blue Ridge Numerics, Charlottesville, VA, www.cfdesign.com.

Silicon-on-diamond (SoD) Wafers

Silicon-on-diamond (SoD) wafers are created through a proprietary chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process that deposits highly uniform diamond thin films onto large-diameter substrates (up to 300 mm). sp3 Diamond Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, www.sp3inc.com.

Precision Temperature Sensors

High-precision, remote-diode temperature sensors use TruTherm thermal management technology to maintain lowered temperatures in 65- and 90-nm microprocessors. National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, CA, www.national.com.

Prefluxed Preforms

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Indium and SAC 305 solder alloy preforms reportedly improve heat dissipation from components attached to a substrate. Targeting components such as power amplifiers and power devices, the prefluxed preforms are pre-engineered to ensure complete surface coverage during die-attach. Indium Corporation of America, Clinton, NY, www.indium.com.

Thermal Interface Material

The EPM-2493 is an electronic packaging thermal interface material designed for low outgassing applications. Its low viscosity and outgassing properties meet requirements for high-temperature, high-stress, and low-contamination products, and handle drastic temperature cycling. NuSil Technology, Carpinteria, CA, www.nusil.com.

Heat Sinks for LEDs

Introduced to cool OSRAM DRAGONstick LEDs and other linear LED devices, the ATS-486, 503, and 504 mitigate the intensity of heat generated by high-output LEDs. Fabricated from extruded aluminum, the products feature low-profille spread-fin arrays to maximize surface area, and disperse heat through convection air flow. Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc., Norwood, MA, www.qats.com.

Silicone-free TIM

The SF3000 GORE POLARCHIP thermal interface material targets silicone-sensitive applications. The soft silicone-free thermal gap pad eliminates outgassing and oil migration (bleeding) problems associated with silicone. W.L. Gore & Associates, Elkton, MD, www.gore.com.

Adaptable Thermal Solution

A proprietary thermal cooling technology, WayCool uses capillary fluid displacement to transfer heat away from electronics, such as LEDs, eliminating the need for active cooling devices. The product’s scalability allows heat transfer from a source towards large, accessible surface areas. OnScreen Technologies, Inc., Portland, OR, www.onscreentech.com.

Electronics-cooling Software

CFdesign V9 – developed for design, mechanical, electro-mechanical, thermal, and product-development engineers – is a CAD-driven, electronics-cooling and thermal management simulation software that synthesizes simulation, CAD, and process automation to create thermal solutions for electronics and package design. Fluid-flow and heat-transfer analysis capabilities are integrated into the design process. Auto mesh-sizing performs a topological interrogation of the geometric model and assigns mesh sizes based on curvature, geometric gradients, and proximity to other components. A rules-on-parts feature detects MCAD part names within an assembly, then automatically assigns volumetric boundary conditions, such as heat-generation data and material properties. Accelerant Solver programming uses proprietary CPU-optimization algorithms to reduce generation time for simulation results from previous iterations – 40 to 2,000%, depending on design complexity. Analysis supplies users with board, junction, and case temperatures; heat transfer from junction to board; and heat transfer from junction to case for each component in a design. Other attributes include process-automation scripting, which allows users to create project-specific scripts for repetitive analysis development; and a design-review server that distributes computations across a network. The software supports various BGA, flip chip, SOIC, SOP, and QFP styles of package design. Blue Ridge Numerics, Charlottesville, VA, www.cfdesign.com.

Silicon-on-diamond (SoD) Wafers

Silicon-on-diamond (SoD) wafers are created through a proprietary chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process that deposits highly uniform diamond thin films onto large-diameter substrates (up to 300 mm). This layer is covered with a thin layer of silicon, providing a known interface on a thermally-conductive substrate. The materials-based thermal management approach reduces junction temperatures by increasing thermal conductivity, and lowers current leakage in comparison with similar substrates. Diamond’s thermal conductivity and metallization capacity reportedly enable micro- and nanofabrication applications, such as MEMS and traditional packages. sp3 Diamond Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, www.sp3inc.com.

Precision Temperature Sensors

High-precision, remote-diode temperature sensors uses TruTherm thermal management technology to maintain lowered temperatures in 65- and 90-nm microprocessors. The sensors, with transistor-mode beta compensation, resolve inaccuracy problems caused by variations in the internal diodes of deep sub-micron microprocessors, microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGAs. By improving temperature readings, the sensors lower cooling-fan speed to reduce acoustic noise, and also manage excessive heat to prevent malfunction. LM94 is a hardware monitor that measures temperatures in up to four remote-diode-connected transistors, as well as its own die. The sensor monitors the dynamic power supply voltage, thermal throttling functions, and input/output pins. LM95234, LM95241, LM95233, and LM95235 monitor temperatures through four, two, or one diode. National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, CA, www.national.com.

Prefluxed Preforms

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Indium and SAC 305 solder alloy preforms reportedly improve heat dissipation from components attached to a substrate. Targeting high-power components, such as power amplifiers and power devices, the prefluxed preforms are pre-engineered to ensure complete surface coverage during die-attach. Materials for advanced packaging include indium, indium/silver, gold/tin, eutectic tin/lead, and SAC alloys. Preforms can be flux-coated, and either fused or non-fused. The material can be engineered to any thickness – as thin as .0005 in. Common sizes, from as large as 2 in., range from squares to rectangles, disks, and custom or complex shapes. The preforms allow for thermal stability and heat transfer at the packaging interface level, either between the chip and heat-spreader/thermal lid, or between the heat-spreader/thermal lid and heat sink. Indium Corporation of America, Clinton, NY, www.indium.com.

Metal Matrix Composites

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Metal matrix composites for chips in RADAR, aerospace electronics, weapons systems, and other high-temperature applications include copper-clad molybdenum copper (Cu-clad Mo/Cu), molybdenum copper (Mo/Cu), aluminum silicon carbide (AlSiC), and tungsten/copper (W/Cu). These composites dissipate heat in semiconductors. The products suit LDMOS packages, base plates, and spreaders. AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, Eighty Four, PA, www.ametekmetals.com.

Thermal Interface Material

The EPM-2493 is an electronic packaging material (EPM) designed for low outgassing applications. The thermal interface material (TIM) has a low viscosity and low outgassing properties to meet requirements for high-temperature, high-stress, and low-contamination products. It is designed to handle drastic temperature cycling. The formula is said to be easily dispensed with conventional systems. NuSil Technology, Carpinteria, CA, www.nusil.com.

Electronics-cooling Design Software

With direct representation of CAD geometries and thermal-conductivity distributions generated from local trace and via densities, Icepak 4.3 software handles complex geometries and offers automation features for thermal modeling. An automatic hex-dominant mesher handles grids of unlimited size and complexity due to an unstructured generator program. Direct CAD import and Icepak libraries offer thermo-electric cooler modules, materials data, and modeling of temperature-dependant powers, as well as enhanced macros and correlations for automatic specification of heat-transfer coefficients. Operators can import trace and via details from MCM/BRD and Gerber files to account for the effect of traces and vias on thermal management. Fluent, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc., Canonsburg, PA, www.ansys.com.

Heat Sinks for LEDs

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Introduced to cool OSRAM DRAGONstick LEDs and other linear LED devices, the ATS-486, 503, and 504 mitigate the intensity of heat generated by high-output LEDs to extend service life and minimize maintenance. The heatsinks reduce LED temperature by 53% at the thermocouple mounting pad. Fabricated from extruded aluminum, the products feature low-profile spread-fin arrays to maximize surface area, and disperse heat through convection air flow. The heatsinks are available un-anodized, black anodized, with thermal tape, or without thermal tape. Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc., Norwood, MA, www.qats.com.

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Heat Spreader Material
Aluminium silicon carbide (AlSiC), a metal matrix composite, provides high-performance, lower density lids and heat spreaders for flip chip packaging and optoelectronics. AlSiC, a RoHS-compliant material, reportedly enables a tailored coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) for compatibility with various electronic devices and assemblies; the isotropic CTE value of AlSiC can be adjusted for specific applications by modifying the Al-metal/SiC-particulate ratio. CTE matches eliminate thermal-interface stacking, increasing reliability. AlSiC exhibits a high thermal conductivity for efficient thermal dissipation, avoiding bows and flexing in package and substrate. A net-shape fabrication process produces the composite material while fabricating the product geometry to allow rapid prototyping for high-volume advanced thermal management solutions. The unrestricted geometry enables engineered features, such as capacitor or resistor pockets, in flip chip lids. The cast lid can integrate high-thermal-conductivity inserts (>1000 W/mK) or cooling tubes for more advanced thermal management solutions. Ceramics Process Systems Corporation, Chartley, MA, www.alsic.com.

Silicone-free TIM

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The SF3000 GORE POLARCHIP thermal interface material (TIM) targets silicone-sensitive applications. The soft silicone-free thermal gap pad eliminates outgassing and oil migration (bleeding) problems associated with silicone. Because of its high compressibility, the conductive material fills air gaps between heat-generating devices and heatsinks, spreaders, or metal chassis, increasing heat dissipation from the package. The fluoropolymer composite comprises an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) matrix populated with boron nitride (BN) particles. As BN particles create thermal conductivity, the ePTFE mass maintains low elastic modulus for conformability and compressibility, while reportedly reinforcing the assembly against wear. The TIM family is available in rolls or sheets, die-cut or continuous, with pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side. Pre-cut pieces suit automated assembly processes. W.L. Gore & Associates, Elkton, MD, www.gore.com.

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Adaptable Thermal Management Solution
A proprietary thermal cooling technology using fluid displacement, WayCool transfers heat away from high-heat-generating electronics, such as LEDs. The technology is adaptable across various end markets, including advanced gaming systems, medical equipment, computing systems, and photovoltaics. Independent of the thermal conductivity of the heatsink material, the product’s capillary network of microchannels allows transport of fluid at a rapid rate. This reportedly ensures active removal of hot fluid from the area contacting the heat source and replacement with colder fluid. It can eliminate the need for active cooling devices. The product’s scalability allows heat removal from the source towards large, accessible surface areas; its hollow, honeycomb-like structure is said to reduce cost and weight. OnScreen Technologies, Inc., Portland, OR, www.onscreentech.com.

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New Products

Compiled by Angela Godwin

UV irradiation for small systems
The new V-Ray™ FO system from Ultraviolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI) is designed to deliver an optimum level of UV for larger multi-row HVAC systems common to fan coils, ceiling-mount unit ventilators, rooftop units and heat pumps, effectively eliminating the need to clean hard-to-reach coil fins with costly or harmful chemicals while delivering continuous irradiation of the coil surfaces. The V-Ray FO features a universal voltage input for connection to voltage sources from 120 Vac to 277 Vac at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Three lamp lengths are available: 21 inches, 33 inches, and 61 inches. The V-Ray FO is suitable anywhere small systems exhibit microbial problems and efficiency losses.

Ultraviolet Devices, Inc.
Valencia, CA
www.uvdi.com

Transparent conductive coatings

Agiltron Inc. now offers its transparent conductive coating service. This coating can be applied conformally to objects of nearly all shapes, sizes and materials, including plastics and glass. The nanocomposite paint features optical clarity, adhesion, and scratch resistance. Coated objects can be used at temperatures up to 230°C. NanoPaint™ coatings exhibit high visible transparency of >90 percent, have a refractive index of 1.6 and resist abrasion. Sheet resistance can be optimized for specific applications from 104 to 108 ohm/square. This coating technology has a broad range of applications, including electrostatic dissipation (ESD) and EMI shielding, and for optoelectronic devices.

Agiltron, Inc.
Woburn, MA
www.agiltron.com

Germicidal UVC lamp

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American Ultraviolet Company has introduced the Eliminator RPT™ AC Wall System to provide germicidal protection against organisms that could grow on the condensing coils in self-contained air conditioning wall units. It also purifies the outgoing air released through the blower system. The patent-pending RPT germicidal UVC lamp mounts directly to the outside of the air conditioning unit so that it does not interfere with any internal parts or motors. It lights after it is securely snapped into the lamp holder, confirming that the system is operational. The system is available for 120/240 volt operation at 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

American Ultraviolet Company
Lebanon, IN
www.americanultraviolet.com

Microscope enclosure

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The CO2 Microscope Cage Incubator from Okolabs is designed to maintain all the required environmental conditions for cell culture around the microscopy workstation. Temperature, CO2/air mixture, and humidity are precisely controlled, enabling prolonged observations of biological specimens. Enclosing the microscope protects it from changes in ambient temperature and minimizes thermal focus drift. A small thermocouple, inserted into a reference well near the sample, provides feedback control. Features include: windows on the front and side panels; quick-release hinges; and optional light-obscuring panels for fluorescence experiments. The systems are custom-designed to meet specific requirements.

Warner Instrument
Hamden, CT
www.warnerinstruments.com

Flow indicator

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Dwyer Instruments, Inc. has released its Series FIP Pulse Input Flow Indicator, a flow-rate/totalizer/batch controller suitable for almost any flow application involving a pulse signal. Features include: 7-segment LED display that provides up to 4.5 digits of rate display and 6 digits of total display; pulse input meter that accepts pulse, open collector, TTL or square wave inputs and provides the power to drive the sensor. Meters can be equipped with two relays and a 4-20 mA retransmission output for applications requiring more than display of rate or total. The relays can also be used for alarming based on the flow rate or for simple batch controlling based on the flow total. They can also be programmed for alternation, making them suitable for pump-control applications.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
Michigan City, IN
>www.dwyer-inst.com

Disposable air sampler head

The new Dispo Head from international pbi is a disposable aspirating head for microbiological air monitoring. Made from antistatic resin plastic, the disposable head is triple-packed, irradiated, and comes with certification of sterilization and conformity. It has a shelf life of five years and is suitable for any type of SAS Super air sampler that uses 55 mm diameter contact plates (RODAC).

international pbi
Milan, Italy
www.internationalpbi.it

Ultrasonic cleaner

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Tovatech LLC, a distributor for Elma GmbH, now offers the Elmasonic E ultrasonic cleaner, a new product line designed for cleaning metal, glass, electronics and plastic parts. It features digital sweep technology, which continuously shifts the frequency to ensure that cavitation occurs uniformly throughout the tank, providing evenly distributed cleaning power throughout the bath for both large and small loads. Ceramic heating elements assist the cleaning process. Temperature can be set between 30°C and 80°C, and the elements are dry-run proof. The cleaning period can be set from 5 to 30 minutes, or can be run continuously. The units have an automatic safety shut-off after 12 hours. Several models are available, with sizes from 1.75 to 28 liters. Accessories include: stainless-steel holder baskets with plastic-coated handles to minimize noise, a cooling coil to maintain a low bath temperature when needed, and various supports for flasks and beakers.

Tovatech LLC
South Orange, NJ
www.tovatech.com

Self-adhesive, disposable eyewear

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SharkLids EyeGear, Inc. now offers MEDshields® self-adhesive, disposable eyewear for medical personnel. Less than 0.25 mm thick and weighing less than 3 grams, the NFPA-compliant eyewear offers good protection and, according to the company, can improve caregiver compliance due to its convenience and ease of use. The optically clear, antifog, self-adhesive eye shields feature a medical-grade adhesive to adhere the eye shield directly to the user’s face. The hypoallergenic adhesive is strong enough to hold the eyewear in place, yet causes no discomfort when removed.

SharkLids EyeGear, Inc.
Woodstock, VT
www.sharklids.com

Ductless fume hood

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Purair 5 Ductless Fume Hoods from Air Science USA feature a high level of operator protection where routine work is being carried out. The ductless design eliminates installation costs and allows the unit to be positioned over a sink or benchtop apparatus. Three models are available, with 24-inch, 36-inch or 48-inch widths. The recirculating units operate at low noise levels and do not exhaust conditioned and/or heated air into the atmosphere. A face velocity of 100 fpm ensures containment of fumes and particulates for operator protection. An alarm alerts the operator when the airflow falls to an unacceptable level. An optional polypropylene spillage tray is also available. Lighting at the rear of the unit illuminates the work surface. All mechanisms in the head section are on the clean side of the filter, with the switches and electrical components isolated from contamination. The patented filter clamping mechanism allows for easy filter installation and ensures an even seal at the filter face to prevent bypass leakage. The main filter can be chosen from 14 different types of carbon, which include specialty media for vapors of organics, solvents, acids, mercury and formaldehyde. HEPA filters for particulate filtration are also available. The units exceed OSHA, ANSI and relevant international standards.

Air Science USA
Fort Myers, FL
www.air-science.com

Silicone bottle stoppers

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AdvantaPure has announced the availability of injection-molded silicone bottle stoppers for containers such as carboys, flexible storage systems, laboratory apparatus and bottles, and sampling and storage vessels. Manufactured in a cleanroom environment, they are biologically safe and suitable for pharmaceutical, biotech, biomedical, and laboratory environments. Produced using a silicone elastomer that meets Class VI and FDA standards and does not contain any animal ingredients, the stoppers provide long life expectancy and consistent performance. The smooth finish and gap-free surfaces ensure a true seal and a secured environment. The stoppers resist cracking, particle migration, chemical attack, and a wide range of temperatures (from -100°F/-73.3°C to +400°F/+204.4°C), and they are sterilizable by autoclave or gamma radiation. Custom options include cored holes for tubing inserts or vents.

AdvantaPure, a division of NewAge Industries
Southampton, PA
www.advantapure.com

Disposable nitrile gloves

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Disposable glove supplier Sempermed® has announced its SemperGuard™ Industrial Nitrile Powdered and Powder-Free Gloves. Made from a synthetic polymer exhibiting rubber-like characteristics, these gloves are an option for individuals who are sensitive or allergic to natural rubber latex. They are designed to provide the fit, feel, tensile and tear strengths and other properties of natural rubber latex gloves, without the protein allergens. The micro-rough-textured surface enhances tactile sensitivity, and electrostatic charges are dissipated. The gloves comply with FDA 21CFR guidelines, and agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada requirements, making them suitable for food, food processing, pharmaceutical and laboratory applications.

Sempermed USA, Inc.
Clearwater, FL
www.sempermedusa.com

Misting air shower

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Misting Air Showers from Atmos-Tech Industries offer the benefits of a traditional air shower, plus the added value of a misting system. The air shower cycle scrubs the occupant or equipment with high-velocity HEPA-filtered air, while the misting system fills the chamber with a fine water mist to further entrap any unwanted particles, dust and hazardous powders. The units are built to custom sizes and configurations with microprocessor control systems to optimize performance and adaptability to specific functions and customer needs.

Atmos-Tech Industries
Ocean, NJ
www.atmostech.com

Clear polyurethane hose

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The Flexaust Company offers a new line of rugged, wire-reinforced, clear polyurethane hose that is self-extinguishing and halogen-free for use in a wide range of ventilation, evacuation, ducting, and material-transfer applications. Flexaust FLX-Thane® SE is UL94V-0 listed, has a smooth interior for optimum airflow, and is reinforced with a coated spring steel-wire helix. Featuring excellent abrasion-, chemical-, cut- and puncture resistance, this self-extinguishing, halogen-free hose operates from -65°F to +225°F, is highly flexible and has a 4:1 compression ratio. The hose is manufactured using FDA-acceptable materials, and is available in 2-inch to 24-inch and 60 mm to 300 mm I.D. sizes, with a 0.030-inch wall, and comes standard in lengths of 25 and 50 feet.

The Flexaust Company, Inc.
Warsaw, IN
www.flexaust.com

Cleanroom oven

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The No. 836 is a 750°F, electrically-heated, Class 100 cleanroom oven from Grieve. The oven measures 36”W x 36”D x 39”H. A 1,000 CFM, 1.5 HP recirculating blower maintains horizontal airflow across the load, and 30 KW installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements provide the maximum temperature of 750°F. The oven features a Type 304, 2B finish stainless-steel interior with continuously backwelded seams, an exterior finished with white epoxy paint #4, brushed finish stainless-steel door face and control panel face. The oven has 6-inch insulated walls and an aluminized exterior. Additional equipment includes: a 30” x 24” x 6” thick stainless-steel, high-temperature HEPA recirculating air filter, digital programming temperature controller, manual-reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, recirculating blower airflow safety switch, and a 10-inch-diameter circular chart recorder.

The Grieve Corporation
Round Lake, IL
www.grievecorp.com

Air sampler

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Coriolis® μ from Bertin Technologies is a new air sampler designed to capture airborne biological particles, such as bacteria, fungi and pollen. Its patented cyclonic technology delivers a liquid sample that is compatible with immunoassay, PCR, flow cytometry, and microbiological analyses, providing accurate and reliable results in only few hours. The air sampler is ideal for collecting a large panel of microorganisms (> 0.5 μm) even if the concentration in the air is very low, such as in a cleanroom. Parameters for air flow rate and collection time can be set to optimize collection. Sterile, single-use cones prevent cross-contamination. The air sampler is portable, small and lightweight, making it suitable for areas with limited accessibility and low clearance. Applications include air biocontamination monitoring in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries; in hospitals; or near air-cooling towers.

Bertin Technologies
Montigny le Bretonneux, France
www.bertin.fr

Filter housing

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MKS Instruments, Inc. has introduced the Series 26 Single Round Filter Housing for a wide range of gas and liquid filtration applications in biopharmaceutical processes. Its modular design and highly polished surface finish provide for an easily configurable filtration solution that minimizes dead legs and hold-up volume, and has superior drainability and cleanability. The housings come with a variety of inlets, outlets, surface finishes and other component options, as well as custom designs that can best meet users’ process requirements. For applications demanding a more robust design, ASME-coded vessels are available with both “U” and “UM” certification.

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Wilmington, MA
www.mksinst.com

Broad-spectrum disinfectant

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Contec has introduced Accel TB, a patented colorless liquid cleaning and disinfecting solution made with accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP™). This intermediate-level disinfectant is EPA-registered, safe, and fast-acting, with a broad-spectrum kill. It’s ready to use and is compatible with a wide range of common materials, including 316 and 304 stainless steel, natural and silicone rubber, and most plastics. Accel TB is ideal for use on environmental surfaces in pharmaceutical cleanrooms, compounding pharmacies, labs and other GMP facilities where short contact time is beneficial.

Contec, Inc.
Spartanburg, SC
www.contecinc.com

Retrofit filter cartridges

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HemiPleat™ retrofit cartridges from Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) can be used to upgrade performance of, or solve problems with, existing dust collector systems. The patent-pending pleating technology opens up the pleats uniformly for more effective cleaning and better airflow to extend service life and reduce pressure drop. HemiPleat retrofit filters are available to fit virtually all leading brands of dust collectors that use cylindrical cartridges. The retrofit cartridges are made with HemiPleat PolyTech™ pulse-cleaned media, a silicone-treated polyester/cellulose blend that offers high moisture resistance and excellent filtration efficiency-99.99 percent on 0.5 micron particles and larger (MERV 11/12). Ultrahigh-efficiency PolyTech media (99.999 percent or MERV 15/16 efficiency) is also available for more demanding applications. Flame-retardant cartridges are available for increased fire risk applications, as well as carbon-impregnated cartridges for static dissipation.

Farr Air Pollution Control
Jonesboro, AK
www.farrapc.com

Prefilled swabs for cleaning wires, cables

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Puritan Medical Products has announced its new PurSwab® Popule swab, designed to easily clean fiber-optic wires and cables. The swab comes prefilled with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol. The user squeezes the handle between thumb and forefinger to release the fluid into the foam tip. Because the fluid is contained in the handle, problems such as dripping, spilled bottles and cross-contamination are eliminated. The swab features a split foam tip that can clean both sides of a cable simultaneously.

Puritan Medical Products Company
Guilford, ME
www.puritanmedproducts.com

Modular cleanroom walls

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Series 901 modular cleanroom walls from Clean Air Products are available in three standard designs, with custom sizes and shapes available to suit various application needs. They provide a versatile modular wall system designed for high-quality cleanroom performance with fast and easy installation. The walls are cleanroom and pharmacy compatible. The standard wall panel is constructed of white vinyl-covered steel, and can be formed with either a smooth or textured finish to the room side. Unpainted stainless steel finish, smooth or textured baked enamel, epoxy or conductive finishes are also available.

Clean Air Products
Minneapolis, MN
www.cleanairproducts.com

Filtration, containment system

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The ABSOLUT Cephir High Filtration/Containment System from Fette is equipped with a self-cleaning HEPA filter to remove and contain high volumes of even extremely fine dust particulate from the exhaust air of production machines. The unit has application in a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, industrial, chemical, nutrition and food. Cephir features a modular design for easy upgrades, parallel swing doors and a pull-out control cabinet for easy access, a bag-in/bag-out filter exchange and a compact size (40 x 30 x 90 inches). Other features include: pressure- and shock-resistant design; control interface MES/Scada system; filter cassette with leak-test gasket; blower with a variable frequency drive and air volume measuring control; and DOP measuring lances with ports inside the control cabinet. The unit is also available with wheels.

Fette America
Rockaway, NJ
www.fetteamerica.com

New Literature

Sound, vibration manual
NEBB has released the second edition of the Procedural Standards for Measurement of Sound and Vibration manual, which has been entirely rewritten and focuses on the measurement and reporting techniques for obtaining sound and vibration data that a NEBB contractor and other professionals in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry may need in the field. The manual stresses the practical aspects of measuring sound and vibration. It also contains supplementary material that provides additional benefits to the sound and vibration industry. It specifies minimum requirements for sound and vibration work, and contains sample specifications that can be customized by engineers and specifiers to meet project requirements. Options have been included that allow the use of additional instruments for obtaining sound and vibration measurements.

National Environmental Balancing Bureau
Gaithersburg, MD
www.nebb.org/nebbpublications.htm

Catalog for indoor monitoring apps

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The 2007 Indoor Monitoring product catalog from Onset Computer Corporation offers product descriptions, specifications, and prices for a full line of PC- and Mac-based HOBO® data loggers for indoor monitoring applications. A number of new hardware and software products are highlighted, including Onset’s new HOBO Energy Logger Pro for energy monitoring, and new alarm software that provides real-time notification of environmental conditions via e-mail, pager, and text messaging. To receive a copy of the catalog, visit the company’s Web site or call 1-800-LOGGERS.

Onset Computer Corporation
Bourne, MA
www.onsetcomp.com

Loss prevention resources

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The newly updated 2007 Property Loss Prevention Resource Catalog from FM Global contains loss prevention resources to help facility, plant and risk managers prevent fires, equipment breakdown and the damaging effects of Mother Nature. The full-color catalog offers a wide selection of property loss prevention publications, learning kits, videos, CD-ROMs and training courses to help manage property-related threats, prevent facility damage and minimize business interruption at an organization. Materials and resources also cover construction and maintenance, equipment hazards, facility and warehouse protection, as well as emergency planning. To order a free printed catalog, visit the company’s Web site.

FM Global
Johnston, RI
www.fmglobalcatalog.com
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Products for labs, cleanrooms

A 35-page, full-color catalog is now available from Kimberly-Clark Professional. The free catalog provides detailed information on the company’s products designed for laboratories, cleanrooms, and clean manufacturing environments. Products include wipers, gloves, protective apparel, and face protection. The catalog can be downloaded from the company’s Web site.

Kimberly-Clark Professional
Roswell, GA
www.kimtech.com
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Process-monitoring tools, services

A new product catalog from Millipore Corporation highlights tools and services to meet process-monitoring needs. The 92-page color catalog (CA1002EN00) includes products that test for liquid and airborne contaminants, including systems, media, methods, validation protocols and rapid detection tools for time-sensitive applications. For more information or to request a copy, visit the company’s Web site or call 1-800-MILLIPORE.

Millipore Corporation
Billerica, MA
www.millipore.com/bioprocess

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