NEW PRODUCTS
10/01/2005
Compiled by Angela Godwin
Each month, Cleanrooms brings you a collection of the latest product innovations in the contamination-control industry.
Carbon dioxide gas analyzer
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The newly improved CEA 266 is a wall-mounted, infrared CO2 gas analyzer contained in a water- and dust-tight NEMA 4X enclosure with digital display readout. Ranges of 0 to 2000 ppm, 0 to 5000 ppm, 0 to 1 percent, 0 to 2 percent, 0 to 5 percent, 0 to 10 percent, or 0 to 20 percent are available. The sample gas is continuously drawn into the unit through a built-in air pump. A self-draining water trap and dust filter are also provided. The unit includes 0- to 5-volt DC and 4 to 20 mA outputs and two user-adjustable alarms and contact relays. The CEA 266 is applicable for use in indoor air monitoring, food-related industries, office ventilation systems, cooling systems, hazardous environments, laboratory and research projects, and various other applications where CO2 levels have to be monitored and/or controlled.
CEA Instruments
Emerson, N.J.
www.ceainstr.com
Stainless-steel drawer slides
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Sugatsune America has announced the introduction of their new stainless-steel full-extension drawer slide. The model ESR-4513 is a 100 lb. capacity ball-bearing drawer slide constructed completely of type 304 stainless steel. It’s size is ideal for most drawers and shelves in cabinets used for exterior or corrosive environments. Corrosion resistance is superior to steel slides, regardless of finish. The new slide features a convenient front-lever disconnect for easy installation and drawer removal as necessary. Also included is a hold-in detent device to help prevent slammed drawers from bouncing open. The mounting-hole pattern is suitable for traditional and 32 mm systems. Cabinet member mounting points are equipped with flex-tabs to accommodate tolerance stack-up in the lateral direction. Travel stops in and out are fully silenced for quiet operation. The new slide is unhanded, so will apply to either drawer side interchangeably. Sizes of 10 inches through 28 inches are in stock for immediate availability.
Sugatsune America
Carson, Calif.
www.sugatsune.com
Personal safety gas monitor
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The Eikon is a new series of single-gas, recyclable personal safety monitors from CEA Instruments, available for the detection of either hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen (O2), chlorine (Cl2), or ammonia (NH3). Each unit is extremely rugged, intrinsically safe with UL and other approvals, weighs about four ounces, and cannot be turned off accidentally. A two-year operation is guaranteed and there are no parts or maintenance required for the duration of its operational life. Easy and unobtrusive to wear, with a patented cam-grip pocket clip that keeps the unit in place, these units are resistant to water, dust, and chemical corrosion. A confidence ‘Tap Tap Test’ ensures the unit is working properly.
CEA Instruments
Emerson, N.J.
www.ceainstr.com
Thermal flow switches
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SCHMIDT Technology has expanded their program of thermal airflow sensors with thermal flow switches. A compact housing and precise switch point identify these new products. These sensors can be used at extremely low flow velocities, starting from 0.1 m/s, and in air polluted by aggressive particles. An optional available sensor coating protects the sensor tip against solvents, acids and leaching. The smooth surface makes the sensor tip easily cleanable and unsusceptible to dust and dirt. Two LEDs indicate the correct operation and the activation of the switching output. The sensor tube is available in different lengths and thus can be placed at the correct position regardless of the size of the duct. Applications include: exhaust-air monitoring, cooling-air monitoring, flow monitoring in semiconductor machinery, filter monitoring, and laboratory exhaust-air control.
SCHMIDT Technology, GmbH
St. Georgen, Germany
www.schmidttechnology.com
Integrated flow controller
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Entegris, Inc. introduces its NT® Integrated Flow Controller (IFC) Model 6510. The NT IFC is a technological advancement that helps semiconductor equipment makers enable chemical handling and blending as close to the point of use as possible. The reduced footprint of the NT IFC 6510 saves valuable space in liquid-handling systems and allows toolmakers to integrate more process functionality. The unit’s DeviceNet™ communications protocol delivers advanced diagnostics to monitor, troubleshoot and problem-solve to keep fabs up and running. The product performs at the highest degree of accuracy and reliability so manufacturers are able to effectively employ dilute chemical solutions at the point of use.
Entegris, Inc.
Chaska, Minn.
www.entegris.com
Color silicone tubing
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AdvantaPure is pleased to announce the availability of Color Silicone Tubing for fluid and air transfer. The solid-color tubing offers quick recognition of individual tubing lines while it retains the performance characteristics for which silicone is known. Applications include the transfer and processing of liquids and gases in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and dairy, beverage, cosmetic, biomedical, and biotechnology industries. Color Silicone Tubing allows for immediate recognition of multiple lines. Various colors can be used to associate the line with temperature, contents, departments and work shifts, processing equipment, or other user-defined specifics. Colors will not degrade or wash off like ink can. Because the tubing is a solid color and encompasses the entire length of the tube, misidentification is less likely than with color identification that covers only part or one side of a tube, or occurs at one fitting attachment or the other. Silicone tubing’s extreme flexibility, ability to be sterilized/autoclaved, and the fact that it imparts no taste or odor to critical streams are all retained when color is introduced during the manufacturing process. In addition, Color Silicone Tubing resists temperature extremes (-100°F to +400°F), compression set, chemical attack, ozone, radiation, and moisture. Color Silicone Tubing is a platinum-cured product that is custom-produced according to specification. Peroxide-cured tubing is also available. Users can detail the color(s) needed for each application in tubing sizes ranging from .03-inch to 1-inch I.D.
AdvantaPure
Southampton, Pa.
www.AdvantaPure.com
Polyester wipers
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Berkshire has recently introduced two new wiper products. MicroSeal™ SuperSorb (shown left) is a highly absorbent, two-ply, 100 percent polyester wiper with ultrasonic heat-sealed edge, designed to address specific absorbency concerns and durability for the critical environments. This polyester-knit wipe is an excellent choice in critical component wiping applications where high concentrations of liquid are in use. ValuSeal™ HA (shown right) is a highly absorbent, 100 percent polyester wiper with ultrasonic heat-sealed edge, designed to address specific absorbency concerns, purity levels, and strength and durability for the semiconductor and biomedical markets. Proprietary knitting and laundry techniques, combined with a bonding application, have created products that possess super absorbency capacity along with cleanliness and durability. In addition to delivering performance and cleanliness to critical environments, Berkshire is committed to strict quality-control guidelines. To guarantee consistent quality, Berkshire follows the ISO Standards and its Quality Management System is ISO 9001-registered. Berkshire’s technology programs are designed to produce the highest-value manufacturing processes and products driven by the continuous improvement requirements of critical environment customers.
Berkshire Corporation
Great Barrington, Mass.
www.berkshire.com
Water process solutions
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With their new Liproline product range (Liquid Process Line), Christ Water Technology now offers, in addition to plants for the supply of ultrapure water and steam, complete process solutions. The range consists of mixing tanks, preparation lines, CIP/SIP systems and plants for the inactivation of biologically active wastewater. The modular components can be combined freely with each other and with all Christ water treatment systems to produce complete turnkey pharmaceutical production plants from a single source. This means that hand-shake problems are minimized, project execution is rapid and trouble-free, control systems are integrated, and documentation is uniform for entire GMP-compliant plants. The Liproline preparation lines are intended for the manufacture of sterile liquids and include weighing of the components, mixing, sterile filtration, sterile storage and bottling. Process-control systems permit recipe-based operation with automatic batch logging in accordance with 21CFR Part 11. All Liproline systems are compactly mounted on a frame, are fully self-draining, are prequalified and can be sterilized with steam at temperatures of up to 135°C.
Christ Water Technology Group
Aesch, Switzerland
www.christwater.com
Airflow modules
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Clean Air Products introduces Series 130 Horizontal Flow Wall Modules. The units feature all-metal construction to provide long life and maximum resistance to wear and abuse from abrasion, corrosion, stains and chemicals. Well-designed cabinet volumes minimize weight and space requirements. Modules may be used individually or in groups to form a wall for a cleanroom or tunnel. Airflow is factory-set at a filter face velocity of 90 fpm. Other features include a protective grill for the absolute HEPA filter and a quiet, energy-efficient belt-drive blower. The units meet or exceed Federal Standard 209E and NEC electrical codes. The modules are made in two basic styles: CAP 132 features intake at the top of the unit, and CAP 133 features intake in the rear of the unit. Maintenance and filter changing may be performed from the front of the Model CAP 132, allowing it to be placed against a wall, thereby increasing workspace in the cleanroom. With CAP 133 models, HEPA filters may be serviced from the front of the unit while other maintenance is performed from the rear.
Clean Air Products
Minneapolis, Minn.
www.cleanairproducts.com
ESD compound
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Medical device manufacturers can now improve drug delivery efficiency with CYRO Industries’ new Vu-Stat® Y-20 static dissipative acrylic multipolymer compound. Developed for injection-molding applications, Vu-Stat Y-20 compound provides permanent electrostatic dissipative (ESD) protection to medical devices where static attraction is a concern, such as needle hubs for bracheotherapy and spacers for dry powder pharmaceutical inhalation. With excellent durability and optical clarity, this advanced acrylic compound offers superior balance of mechanical, thermal and flow properties. Static charge may weaken the performance of drug-delivery devices by impeding passage of drug particles. To combat this tendency, Vu-Stat Y-20 compound incorporates advanced static dissipative technology directly into its formulation. Unlike compounds that rely on topical ESD coatings, Vu-Stat Y-20 compound offers static protection that cannot be compromised by surface scratches or abrasions. Vu-Stat Y-20 compound is also not dependent upon moisture or humidity for its effectiveness and retains its superior ESD properties even after repeated washing cycles. Available in pellet form, Vu-Stat Y-20 compound can be sterilized via EtO, e-beam or gamma radiation with no effect on appearance and can be processed in all types of injection-molding presses.
CYRO Industries
Rockaway, N.J.
www.cyro.com
Tri-clamp ball valves
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Low-cost, durable products are keystones to valve packages from W.E. Anderson, a division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc. The New Series BV3-SS Tri-Clamp Electric and Pneumatic Ball Valves are competitively priced and feature tri-clamp ends for easy line removal. The sanitary polish is ideal for use in pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and chemical-processing systems, while the cavity filler helps to reduce product entrapment and the full bore design provides consistent flow characteristics. The Series BV3-SS is an economical automated valve package with either an electric or pneumatic actuator. Electric-actuated models are weatherproof, NEMA 4, powered by standard 115 VAC supply, and are available in either two-position or proportional control. Two-position actuators use the 115 VAC input to drive the valve open or closed, while the modulating actuator accepts a 4 to 20 mA input for infinite valve positioning.
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
Michigan City, Ind.
www.dwyer-inst.com
Front-opening shipping box
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The Entegris full-pitch SB300 FOSB offers safe, reliable protection for raw wafer shipping. It is FIMS compatible, reusable and offers low particle generation and low outgassing, delivering the ultimate in safe transport. The SB300 FOSB is one component of Silicon Delivery™ Systems and Services-Entegris’s unique materials integrity management solution to cost effectively manage silicon from production to consumption. This offering brings together wafer- and device-handling systems and services into a customized, coordinated package. The SB300 is engineered and manufactured to provide maximum wafer protection during transport. Features include: ultrapure polycarbonate housing with low particle generation and outgassing; molded-in wafer planes to ensure wafer location accuracy and limit particulation; FIMS automation to reduce wafer exposure to ambient environments; door cushion system that limits cross-slotting, is low in out-gassing and minimizes wafer rotation; automated FIMS compatibility to minimize contamination from human interaction; protective gasket and filter to limit external particle infiltration; ergonomically designed and positioned handles that ensure proper operator handling; and metal-free assembly that prevents metallic contamination. Entegris offers its Entegris Product On Demand™ (EPOD) program with the unit-a pay-per-use model where Entegris assumes all responsibility for the supply chain costs and for delivering shippers as needed.
Entegris, Inc.
Chaska, Minn.
www.entegris.com
Fast, reliable integrity testing
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Millipore recently announced the availability of the new Integritest 4 instrument for fast and reliable integrity testing, which meets regulatory integrity analysis requirements. This tool allows biopharmaceutical production operators, supervisors and validation managers to conduct on-site bubble point, diffusion, enhanced bubble point and HydroCorrSM (water-based test for hydrophobic filters) tests on disk, cartridge and tangential flow filtration (TFF) filters with the highest level of confidence. Easy to use, the Integritest 4 features an intuitive graphical user interface with touch-screen menus and toolbars that can be customized based on operational roles. To provide accuracy and reproducibility, this system employs a unique software algorithm that utilizes data points from the accurate portion of a pressure-flow curve while avoiding dependencies on the volatile portions. The Integritest 4 also brings new test options for accelerated mode, asymmetric bubble point, multilayer prepressurization, and pressure hold tests. Test results are provided via the built-in printer, and a barcode reader input is available for accurate product identification. Millipore’s cleanroom-compatible integrity testing device is a robust and modular system enclosed in a water- and splash-resistant case. A built-in, high-efficiency filter prevents dust produced by the instrument. Instrument-grade inlet and outlet connections on the pneumatic manifold assembly minimize leads and provide more precise results. The exterior surfaces can be wiped clean with alcohol, bleach and dilute sodium hydroxide. Developed and validated according to the GAMP 4 Guide for Validation of Automated Systems, the Integritest 4 instrument can be qualified on-site using a customized validation protocol. In addition, the modular architecture of this new instrument allows for on-site maintenance and repair by certified Millipore Field Technicians.
Millipore Corporation
Billerica, Mass.
www.millipore.com
Ozone delivery subsystem
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MKS Instruments, Inc., provider of process control technologies for improving productivity in semiconductor and other advanced manufacturing processes, is pleased to introduce the O3MEGA™ ozone delivery subsystem. Flexible, versatile and cost-effective, the O3MEGA subsystem incorporates MKS’s field-proven, high-concentration, ultraclean ozone generation technology in a compact unit requiring up to 60 percent less space than other ozone delivery systems. It includes concentration monitoring and flow control as well as pressure control, and is the first ozone delivery system that can be designed directly into the process tool, or it may be integrated into a stand-alone, remote ozone delivery system, such as the MKS AX8555. This turnkey point-of-use subsystem delivers ultrahigh-concentration ozone with flow rates as high as 20 slm and concentrations of up to 20 wt% (300 g/m3). The advanced, patented cell design converts oxygen to ozone while maintaining low, process-acceptable contamination levels. Through a variety of communications interfaces, including the MKS TOOLweb® framework and Ethernet, users can remotely perform complete system monitoring and diagnostics. In addition, the O3MEGA subsystem’s integrated, closed-loop, ozone monitoring and control functions allow the user to set and monitor all process parameters (oxygen and doping gas flows, and pressure) remotely. The O3MEGA subsystem is designed for maximum configuration flexibility and high value, matching ozone output to your process requirements in the smallest, most complete delivery subsystem available. The unit is ideal for use in semiconductor processing applications such as atomic layer deposition (ALD), TEOS/Ozone CVD, Ta2O5 CVD, photoresist strip, wafer cleaning, contaminant removal, surface conditioning and oxide growth.
MKS Instruments, Inc.
Wilmington, Mass.
www.mksinst.com
Liquid solidifier
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Hospital operating-room personnel, infection-control coordinators and risk managers in medical and clinical laboratories can quickly contain and solidify biohazardous liquids with SaniSorb™ Medical Liquid Solidifier. Manufactured by Multisorb Technologies, SaniSorb X is a premeasured pouch that inserts easily into medical containers and utilizes “self-bursting” technology to quickly absorb and immobilize infectious biological fluids. SaniSorb X greatly reduces the risks and odors associated with handling infectious wastes, bacteria and particulate matter. The solidifier dissolves on contact with fluids and facilitates fast responses in order to quickly contain spills. Once in contact, the SaniSorb X compound congeals liquids into an odor-free, gelatinous state. Waste is sanitized at the point of generation, preventing spread and contamination, and facilitating clean-up. Studies have shown greater than 99.9 percent reduction in infectious bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Salmonella choleraesuis after 30 minutes when SaniSorb X pouches are used. SaniSorb X is the first infectious-waste fluid solidifier and sanitizer to achieve EPA Registration (EPA Reg. No. 72675-1), and it is approved for use in treating suction canister Red Bag waste. The pouches can be used to convert Red Bag waste to White Bag waste in Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sanisorb X eliminates the tearing and spillage associated with conventional products, and it creates no harmful vapors, noxious odors or dust associated with other treatment agents. The SaniSorb pouch format is available in 2.5 g, 5 g, 15 g, and 27 g strip sizes.
Multisorb Technologies
Buffalo, N.Y.
www.multisorb.com