CleanRooms articles from October 2008

CleanRooms archives from October 2008

It ain't no Blarney.(from the editor)
October 1, 2008... Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the ICCCS Conference & Exhibition held in Cork, Ireland. And I say pleasure not because I had the time to visit and appreciate any of the beautiful surroundings or historic sites and architecture of...

Series RH humidity/temperature transmitter.(relative humidity)(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... 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 641 air velocity transmitter.
October 1, 2008... 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.
October 1, 2008... 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 610 differential pressure transmitter.
October 1, 2008... Designed specifically for clean rooms and critical environments, D.P. transmitters measure low pressures down to 0.1" w.c. at 0.25% F.S. accuracy. Removeable process head and detachable terminal block allow for quick and easy installation....

Series FLST duct mounted airflow measurement station.
October 1, 2008... Obtain total average air flow in plant air supply ducts. Units are available for various size ducts from 8" to 120". [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Series MS Magnesense[TM] Differential Pressure Transmitter.(Brief article)
October 1, 2008... The Series MS Magnesense[R] Differential Pressure Transmitter is an extremely versatile transmitter for monitoring pressure and air velocity. This compact package is loaded with features such as: field selectable English or metric ranges, field...

FREE 2009 dwyer catalog.
October 1, 2008... Over 5,000 products available! Your Preferred Source for a complete range of practical and affordable instrumentation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Risk gains momentum over reaction in worldwide food-safety efforts.(news)
October 1, 2008... To some consumers, it's becoming a rock-vs.-hard-place choice in food safety: Risk Salmonella and other types of microorganism contamination or choose irradiation as a means to protect against it. But for food producers, importers,...

As ICs stack up, cleanliness levels may follow.(news)
October 1, 2008... There's a growing consensus that the semiconductor industry has no place to go but up--literally. Driven by performance and cost needs, the industry is developing manufacturing processes that stack integrated circuits atop one another, adding...

ATMI provides materials/process development and risk management support with global centers.(news)
October 1, 2008... In July, ATMI, Inc. (Danbury, CT) announced the launch of four High Productivity Development Centers in the United States and Asia, which the materials, process, and handling company plans to utilize to support customers integrating new...

AdvanceTEC gets Merck design/build contract.(PARTICLES)
October 1, 2008... Design and build firm AdvanceTEC, LLC (Richmond, VA) has been awarded multiple design and construction contracts by Merck & Co. (Whitehouse Station, NJ) and Jacobs Engineering (Pasadena, CA). AdvanceTEC will build nearly 50,000 sq. ft of cGMP...

Particle Measuring Systems brings in Chinese particle counter division.(PARTICLES)
October 1, 2008... Microcontamination monitoring systems supplier Particle Measuring Systems has announced its acquisition of the particle counting division of Shanghai SUNDEN Technology Corp. in China. As a result, newly created Particle Measuring Systems sales...

CleanRooms Worldwide eVent.(showguide)(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... October 21, 2008 8:00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Central Time Virtual tradeshow--A first for the CleanRooms group of contamination control technology conferences and exhibitions CleanRooms will premier its virtual trade show, the CleanRooms...

Safe & sterile: dedicated equipment, minimal operator intervention, and single-use technologies are just a few keys to success in the aseptic processing of biopharmaceuticals.(special report)
October 1, 2008... Although biological products and their potential contaminants are fickle entities, the manufacture of sterile biopharmaceuticals has matured into a well-characterized, industrialized endeavor. Much of the uncertainty is gone, the constraints...

Neutron activation analysis supports polysilicon production: ultra-trace bulk analysis of polysilicon helps meet production demands for high-purity silicon in solar-cell market.(trace element analysis)
October 1, 2008... The rapid growth in solar cell production has fueled demand for high-purity silicon. About 90 percent of the current solar cell market is based on solar cells using silicon, and the majority of the raw material for the process is derived from...

Hygienic stainless steel upholds cleanliness requirements for HP water systems: the inherent cleanliness and properties of stainless steel enhanced by preparation processes make it the material of choice for critical applications.(high-purity water systems)
October 1, 2008... Stainless steel has historically been the material of choice for the pharmaceutical industry due to its unique metallurgical composition, which is inherently hygienic and chemically resistant. The objective of this article will be to review...

Laminar flow workstations.(product spotlight)
October 1, 2008... Larger facilities often require just a few "critical clean" areas, making laminar flow workstations an appropriate solution. It's often more cost-effective to construct a cleanroom at a lower cleanliness class and supplement it with laminar...

Steamer for oxidation processes.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The RASIRC Steamer 501 is a safe, compact, and economical system that can deliver a steam flow rate of more than 50 slm, which exceeds the flow capacity of other technologies. The new steamer addresses semiconductor, flat-panel, solar, and...

GMP sterilizers.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The new, enhanced Finn-Aqua GMP Bio Pharma sterilizers include the patented SAMX (steam-air mix) cycle, which allows the processing of liquid-filled flexible containers such as IV bags, blister packs, syringes and plastic vials, and circulates...

Ductless fume hoods.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The new Purair 5 ductless fume hoods exceed OSHA, ANSI, and all relevant international standards. The ductless design eliminates installation costs and allows the unit to be positioned over a sink or benchtop apparatus. There are three models...

Continous cleanroom analyzer.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The Tiger-i[TM] line of analyzers provides cleanroom ambient air monitoring for gas-phase airborne molecular contaminants (AMCs) that compromise manufacturing process quality and yield. The analyzer employs patented continuous-wave cavity...

Protection for valves, assemblies in harsh environments.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Customized valve boxes provide protection for all Asahi/America valves and valve assemblies. The fully enclosed boxes are available in polypropylene, HDPE, PVDF, ECTFE (Halar), PVC, or CPVC. Valves are totally encased in the thermoplastic valve...

Dual coverall for extra protection in vulnerable areas.(new products)
October 1, 2008... DuPont's Tyvek[R] Dual coverall features a front and sleeves made entirely from Tyvek[R] fabric and a back panel made of DuPont's advanced composite technology (ACT) fabric. In some industries, limited-use coveralls are worn to protect workers...

Total exhaust BSC.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The Thermo Scientific 1300 Series B2 total exhaust biological safety cabinet (BSC) uses advanced DC motor technology, increasing user safety as well as protecting samples from contaminants. The BSC exceeds the highest quality and safety...

Liquid-handling QA system.(new products)
October 1, 2008... ARTEL's Pipette Quality Management System is intended to help labs easily transition to a robust, in-house pipette calibration process for greater control over data quality. As part of the Pipette Quality Management System, ARTEL will install...

Automation system for semiconductor facilities.(new products)
October 1, 2008... Agile Automation is a new approach to automated material handling in semiconductor fabs. It increases fab productivity through modular enhancements to the existing AMHS system, enabling the ability to load and unload several tools in parallel...

Lightweight, reusable, disposable gloves.(new products)
October 1, 2008... PolyConversions Inc. now offers VR[TM] gloves as part of its proprietary line of protective apparel. The gloves are odorless and free of vinyl and latex. VR gloves feature an elastic elbow-length cuff impervious to punctures providing...

Overseal capping machine.(new products)
October 1, 2008... The VRK overseal capping machines are designed for continuous operation. They feature filling volumes ranging from 2 to 500 mL and an output of up to 600 units/min. A combination of laminar flow (LF) design and the gentle capping principle...

Calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1 2008 National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) Annual Meeting. JW Marriott Star Pass Resort and Spa, Tucson, AZ. For more information: www.nebb.org NOVEMBER 9-13 Pack Expo International 2008. McCormick...