CleanRooms articles from December 2007

CleanRooms archives from December 2007

Safety first.(from the editor)(Editorial)
December 1, 2007... Apparently, as far as the general media is concerned, anyone with a big mouth and a web site can qualify as an instant expert on biolaboratory safety. At least that appears to be the case in Boston, Massachusetts, where a new BSL-4 biological...

Lab biosafety hearings conjure Cold War fears.(news)
December 1, 2007... A government report has resorted to Cold War language and imagery: High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: Preliminary Observations on the Oversight of the Proliferation of BSL-3 and BSL-4 Laboratories in the United States. The term...

Food safety plan emphasizes 'effective action' to prevent food supply contamination.(news)
December 1, 2007... U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt recently announced a comprehensive initiative by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designed to proactively address the safety of the nation's food supply. Back...

Journal of the IEST celebrates 50 years of publication: IEST journeys to the past to move forward into the future of contamination control.(50 years JOURNAL of the IEST)
December 1, 2007... Editor Frank Kramer, in the second issue of a new journal, wrote that the purpose of the publication was "to make facts available, and to turn light on the existence of a strong, coordinated body of men and women dedicated to the advancement of...

Yesterday's purity isn't enough: continually scaling circuit features have led to tightened process requirements, including the purity levels of gas and liquid chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing. How will the industry respond to the contamination control challenges posed by gas and chemical distribution?(special report)
December 1, 2007... For gas and liquid distribution systems in semiconductor cleanrooms, a high level of purity is a necessity, one that's becoming more urgent all the time. Shrinking semiconductor features are the overarching factor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Fan filter units.(product spotlight)
December 1, 2007... Air quality is a dominant factor in any clean environment. Fan filter units (FFUs) are often used in "clean zones" because of their ability to be added to existing areas without major refitting. Advances in the control and monitoring...

Modular cleanrooms.(product spotlight)
December 1, 2007... Modular hardwall and softwall cleanrooms can be found in a variety of industries and applications. The flexibility of the modular approach allows designers and operators to customize work areas at a lower cost and to accommodate tight...

Conveyor system with built-in pallet transfer capability.(new products)
December 1, 2007... The Q-Squared Series Conveyor, an efficient, space-saving addition to MagStar[TM]Technologies' advanced line of Quickdraw[R]conveyor systems, provides robust transfer and material handling capabilities. The Q-Squared eliminates the need for...

Particle monitoring sensor with optional OPC communication.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Particle Measuring Systems' Airnet particle sensor easily and cost-effectively provides simultaneous monitoring of particles from multiple locations. The high-performance particle counter offers a small footprint and real-time data transmission...

Aseptic fill-finish services for injectables.(new products)
December 1, 2007... DSM Pharmaceuticals Inc. has added aseptic fill-finish manufacturing services for injectable cytotoxic products to its capabilities. Its news facility will be ready for commercial production in January. Aseptic cytotoxic capabilities include...

Disposable polypropylene lab coats.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Hardy Diagnostics introduces ComfortPRO lab coats, a new line of disposable lab coats that offers excellent protection and comfort. Features include breast and hip pockets, snap-front buttons, and knit cuffs and collars. The garments are made...

High-flow filters for control of nanoscale contamination.(new products)
December 1, 2007... The Torrento[TM] family of high-flow liquid filters is available for liquid contamination control of nanoscale particles in wet etch and clean manufacturing processes used in advanced semiconductor applications. The new membrane technology...

Semi-automated filling/plugging system.(new products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Accuracy, flexibility, and fast changeover in small batch filling of clinical trials are offered in the easy-to-operate FPC50 semi-automated filling and plugging system from Flexicon America. The compact filling and capping system has been...

Antimicrobial cleanroom garments.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Lakeland Industries, Inc. has begun shipping new, high-density, woven antistatic garments for pharmaceutical and aseptic applications. The garments are antimicrobial and have strong repellant barriers to provide a high level of protection and...

Negative-pressure containment booths.(new products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... International Portland Corp., a manufacturer of containment booths and localized clean stations, has announced the immediate availability of the Model 880, Class 1000 to Class 100,000 containment booths. The Model 880 protects the surrounding...

Clean, residue-free marker board.(new products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Pilot Pen introduces the CleanWriter[TM] Chalkless Board, a unique new marker board created for use in cleanrooms. Users can write and erase just like with a conventional marker board without the dust and contaminants associated with dry erase...

Medical-grade sealer for sanitary applications.(new products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Doboy, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, presents the B-500M continuous band sealer, a medical-grade machine that meets industrial validation requirements. The sealer regulates and displays temperature, pressure, and speed read-out and...

Self-sanitizing fiber with embedded copper--silver antimicrobial.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Foss Manufacturing Co. announces that its Fosshield[R] patented technology is 99.99 percent effective in killing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria to below the level of detection within one hour. The self-sanitizing...

Ultraviolet inspection lamp.(new products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Spectronics Corp.'s EA-160 UV inspection lamp is a lightweight, portable unit intended for detecting stains, spills, germs, and other contaminants on surfaces from carpets, upholstery, and bedding to countertops, exam tables, and food...

Maintenance-free turbopump.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Pfeiffer Vacuum has expanded its line of magnetically levitated, maintenance-free turbopumps with integrated drive electronics to include the HiMag 3400. Like the HiMag 2400, the larger HiMag 3400 provides especially high pumping speeds,...

Extension set with flow controller.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Qosina has added a new Extension Set with Flow Controller (Part #17549) to its inventory. The 15-inch long extension set is built of PVC tubing with a polycarbonate flow controller bonded within the tubing length. The ABS male luer and PVC...

Nitrile gloves with safety grip.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Sempermed[R] has introduced SemperGuard GripSafe Nitrile[TM] powder-free gloves as an alternative to natural rubber latex. The gloves deliver a combination of fit, feel, tactile sensitivity, and strength in a latex-free glove. GripSafe is a...

In-line cleaner uses natural gas.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Technical Devices Co. has developed an in-line cleaner that operates on natural gas. Using natural gas instead of electricity to operate the heaters of the Nu/Clean Hybrid saves money in daily operating expenses and reduces the demand on power...

Sensor for particulate monitoring systems.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Dwyer Instruments, Inc. has released a new PMS Particulate Sensor, which offers reliable operation and requires minimal maintenance (no need for an air purge). The particulate sensor employs a combination of passive induction and protected...

Gasketing material to minimize VOCs.(new products)
December 1, 2007... Garlock Sealing Technologies, a leader in fluid sealing technology, now offers the Style 3575 Sage GYLON[R] gasketing material for severe chemical service applications. Featuring superior load retention, reduced permeability, and improved...

Class 1000-100,000 storage and retrieval system.(new products)
December 1, 2007... The MegaSYS[TM] CLEAN automated storage and retrieval system from MegaStar Systems is designed to provide cleanroom manufacturing manufacturers with easily accessible, high-density storage for cleanroom applications. The system offers storage...

ESI sample introduction pump.(new products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... The Harvard Apparatus Model 11 Plus pump is commonly used for mass spectrometry. Other applications include calibration solution delivery, matrix delivery, and electro-spray ionization (ESI) sample introduction. Calibration solution delivery...

Quick turnaround of furnishing orders available.(new products)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Duralab Corp. has begun its new Quick Ship Program, offering a selection of laboratory casework and fume hoods with shipment in 7 to 10 days. Quick Ship provides a choice of base cabinets including 24-, 35-, and 47-inch widths. Also available...

Single syringe infusion/withdrawal pump.(new products)
December 1, 2007... The KD Scientific Model KDS 310 Nano Pump with a microprocessor-based controlled is used exclusively with micro syringes from 0.5 to 250 [micro]l. The small size of the pumping head makes this pump suitable for any limited-space application....

Dust collector bulletin.(new literature)
December 1, 2007... Farr Air Pollution Control (APC), a subsidiary of containment filtration systems supplier Camfil Farr, has published an application focus bulletin describing the company's "Gold Series[R] Camtain[TM]" dust collector for pharmaceutical...

Web site features detailed application notes.(new literature)(Website overview)
December 1, 2007... Mass-Vac, Inc. has launched a new web site featuring vacuum inlet traps, exhaust traps, and oil filtration systems that includes detailed product descriptions, specifications, and applications notes, especially for semiconductor processes. The...

Controls and gauges.(new literature)
December 1, 2007... Dwyer Instruments, Inc., which offers a complete range of practical and affordable instrumentation, has released its 496-page 2008 catalog. The convenient and easy-to-use format includes complete product ordering information and schedules for...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2007... JANUARY 28-31 MD&M West Conference and Exposition. Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. For more information or to register: www.mdmwest.com JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 1 SEMICON Korea 2008. Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX),...

Apparel.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... apparel APRONS Company Disposable Reusable Sterile * American CleanStat [black [black [black Irvine, CA 949-900-1625; circle] circle]...

Cleaning supplies.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... cleaning supplies Company Buckets Dispensers Dust Removers * American CleanStat [black [black [black Irvine, CA 949-900-1625; ...

Cleanroom packaging.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... cleanroom packaging PACKAGING Company Bottles Boxes Labels Antistatic * American CleanStat [black [black [black Irvine, CA...

Components: engineering & rooms.(Buyers guide)(Statistical table)
December 1, 2007... components: engineering & rooms AIR Company Curtains Handling Showers Systems * American CleanStat Irvine, CA...

Equipment: cleaning & containment.(Buyers guide)(Statistical table)
December 1, 2007... equipment: cleaning & containment AIR GUNS Company Acid Air Automation Ionizing Baths Blowers, ...

Furniture & supplies.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... furniture & supplies CABINETS Company Benches Garment HEPA-filtered Storage * American ...

Monitors & instruments.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... monitors & instruments AIR Company Aerosol, Aerosol, Pressure Generators Photometers Meters * American CleanStat...

Series RH humidity/temperature transmitter.
December 1, 2007... Demanding humidity/temperature applications require the Series RH Transmitter which offers high accuracy, long-term stability, and reliable operation. The Series RH is designed for monitoring and controlling humidity or both humidity and...

Series 607 differential pressure transmitter.
December 1, 2007... Monitor positive or negative pressures in your clean rooms down to 0.1" w.c. at 0.25% F.S. accuracy. Bi-directional ranges also available. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series 641 air velocity transmitter.
December 1, 2007... Monitor clean air flow into rooms. Unit has optional bright LED display. All 641 models include 16 field-selectable ranges. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series 641RM air velocity transmitter with cable.
December 1, 2007... For ducts located in unviewable areas, use the 641-RM-LED. This unit provides various lengths of cable so the transmitter and its display can be mounted where operators can easily view the process reading. For clean air flow this transmitter...

Series 641B air velocity transmitter.
December 1, 2007... Monitor air velocity in dust-laden air flows. Steel tip sensor allows for dust build-up to be easily dislodged or cleaned without damaging the sensor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series FLST duct mounted airflow measurement station.
December 1, 2007... Obtain total average air flow in plant air supply ducts. Units are available for various size ducts from 8" to 120". [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

FREE 2007 dwyer catalog.
December 1, 2007... Over 5,000 products available! Your Preferred Source for a complete range of practical and affordable instrumentation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Service design, maintenance, training.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... service design, maintenance, training Company Architectural Certification Consulting Design ACM Advanced Cleanroom [black [black Microclean ...

Distributors.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... distributors REGIONS Company Central/Texas Global Midwest ACM Advanced Cleanroom Microclean Santa Ana, CA 714-751-1152; www.advcleanroom.com *...

Glossary.(Glossary)
December 1, 2007... The terms and defi nitions included in this document generally have distinctive meanings within the context of contamination control. Terms having a more generic nature are not included in this document; their defi nitions as found in the...

Company directory.(Directory)
December 1, 2007... 3M Electronics (div of 3M) Electronics Div, A130-3N-52, 6801 River Pl Blvd, Austin, TX 78726; 800-328-1368, FAX: 800-858-9136, Web site: www.3m.com/electronics AAF International (American Air Filter) 10300 Ormsby Park Pl, Suite...