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Grain Mills: Combustible Dust Housekeeping (Part 3)
Description: The potential for explosions to occur from dust collections made of flour, sugar, cinnamon or grain particles, for example, poses a significant risk to employee safety, facility maintenance and food ...
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Improved Vacuum Control for Food Packaging
From: Equilibar, LLC.Description: Modern vacuum regulators dramatically improve the repeatability and consistency of packaged food products. ...
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Manual Handling of Delicate Parts
From: All-Spec IndustriesDescription: Handling parts during assembly can entail a variety of different tools. ...
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Case Study - Managing manufacturing hazards of fiberglass in
From: NedermanDescription: Fiberglass is harmful to the machine operators and difficult to clean up. Cutting and grinding the fiberglass is polluting the workspace with small glass particulate. See the solution developed ...
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Bun Bakery Finds a Vacuum Worthy of its High-Tech Operation
Description: Combustible dust fires happen in manufacturing plants across the U.S. everyday. This white paper helps manufacturers learn more about combustible dust hazards and ways to handle combustible dust in ...
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REBECCA Provides a New Paradigm in Photoelectron Spectroscopy (.pdf)
From: Nor-Cal Products, Inc.Description: Scientific research instruments and industrial vacuum equipment are often viewed as just a means to an end. In some instances, however, they provide the platform enabling science and industry to ...
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HEPA Vacuums Play Critical Role in Lead RRP
Description: Among the EPA's Lead RRP required work practices are the use of a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner to safely collect and contain lead particulate in and around the work area. ...
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HPR30 Series Orifice Sampling Process Gas Analysers (.pdf)
From: Hiden AnalyticalDescription: To analyse processes operating at pressures >10-4Torr it is necessary to pump the RGA with its own pumping group and sample the process through a sampling connection. ...
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Ion Energy Distributions for a DC Plasma (.pdf)
From: Hiden AnalyticalDescription: DC plasmas at low pressures are among the wide range of discharges currently used for the preparation of metallic, non-metallic and semiconducting surfaces. The surface treatment is a strong function ...
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Partial Pressure Control in Reactive Sputtering (.pdf)
From: Hiden AnalyticalDescription: Reactive Sputtering is used to produce functional coatings having properties that are suitable for a range of applications such as decorative, wear resistant, optical and magnetic thin films. In ...
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Curds and Whey: Nilfisk CFM 118 Combats Dusty Whey Powder
Description: The mantra of Ellsworth Co-op Creamery (Ellsworth, WI) leaves no question as to what this 99-year old company specializes in, nor does their nickname, "Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin." But it's not ...
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Central Vacuum System Cleans Up On Dirt, Production, and Quality in New Hampshire Woodworking Plant (.pdf)
Description: Inches of oak, birch, and other species of wood dust blanketed the equipment, floors, and walls at a Manchester, NH's 40,000-square-foot furniture factory. With anywhere from 20 to 40 professional ...
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Clear the Air: Boat Manufacturer Improves Air Quality by 94.4% with Nilfisk CFM Industrial Vacuums (.pdf)
Description: For more than 27 years, a Florida-based boat manufacturer has built versatile, distinctive boats designed for both the serious sport fisherman and the dedicated recreational boater. The company's ...
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Electronics Plant Protects Sensitive Valves Using High-Performance Vacuum Cleaner System (.pdf)
Description: The continuous clean-up of plant equipment and products in an electronics manufacturing facility is a difficult task, especially when different areas of the plant have specialized cleaning needs. In ...
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Far from Nano: HEPA-Filtered Industrial Vacuums Help Solve Critical Safety Concerns (.doc)
Description: At a recent sales meeting, Paul Miller, general manager of Nilfisk CFM, one of the world's leading suppliers of HEPA-filtered industrial vacuums, gave a presentation titled, Nanotechnology. The word ...
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FIRED UP: Combustible Dust Raises Explosive Issues (.doc)
Description: By now, most manufacturers are familiar with the story of combustible dust. They've read about it in the newspaper, 'Googled' it online, watched it on CBS's 60 Minutes special , or received a letter ...
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Packaging Equipment Manufacturer Finds Better Way to Bust Dust (.pdf)
Description: With more than 3,000 processing and packaging machines in operation throughout the world, an established Minneapolis-based packaging manufacturer is well-known for the reliability of it's machines in ...
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Preventing a Disaster: A Tutorial on Explosion Proof Vacuums (.doc)
Description: In February of 2008, a sugar plant near Savannah, Georgia suffered the ultimate tragedy. Fourteen employees were killed and 40 injured when finely ground motes of sugar dust ignited, setting off a ...
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Survey Says: Clean for Safety and Profitability (.pdf)
Description: In recent years, an increased focus on safety and security has permeated almost every industry in the United States, as well as abroad. Environmental concerns, economic competitiveness and technology ...
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When the Dust Settles: A Tutorial on Explosion-Proof Vacuums(.pdf)
Description: Ever since finely ground motes of sugar caused a tragic explosion at a sugar factory in Savannah, GA, killing 14, combustible dust has been wavering as a national headline. The tragedy sparked serious ...
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Best Practice Guidelines for Operating Standard Vacuum Pumps with Flammable Gas Mixtures Outside the Flammable Gas Range - the ATEX Implications (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: The key safety objective in operating vacuum pumps with flammable gas mixtures should be to maintain the pumped gas mixture outside the flammable gas range, as far as possible. There are vacuum pumps ...
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Challenges of Hydrogen Pumping in Emerging Applications
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Emerging applications, such as thin-film solar cell manufacturing in the solar industry and silicon/silicon germanium (Si/SiGe) epitaxy in the semiconductor industry, are using increasing levels of ...
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Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Manufacturing (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Crystalline silicon solar cell manufacturing requires vacuum-based processing tools for many critical steps, from mono- to polycrystalline silicon growth to thin-film depositions on silicon wafers. ...
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Data Collection and Networking Capabilities Enable Pump Predictive Diagnostics (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Predictive diagnostics techniques are applied to networked vacuum systems in wafer-processing applications using an array of data col¬lection, mining, and advanced analysis concepts. By utilizing data ...
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Designing Safe, Low-cost Vacuum and Exhaust Gas Management Systems for Semiconductor Processes (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Vacuum and exhaust gas management are critical components of semiconductor manufacturing. While these systems are usually hidden away out of sight-and out of mind-in the process tool or the sub fab, ...
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Fifty Years of Vacuum Technology Marked by Evolutionary Advances
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Vacuum technology is not often considered as leading semiconductor manufacturing. However, a look back at the last 50 years reveals that it has played an essential supporting role. Complex ...
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Getting the Best from Your Investment
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: As the use of vacuum-based equipment in industrial applications continues to grow, vacuum pump system life cycle costs are increasingly scrutinised. Andrew Chew of Edwards, outlines the factors that ...
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Has the Challenge of PFCs Really Been Solved?
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: In the semiconductor industry, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chambers were traditionally cleaned using perfluorocarbon (PFC) gases such as C2F6 and CF4. Michael R. Czerniak and Kirel Tang, Edwards, ...
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How to Select the Right Vacuum Pump for the Application (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Selecting the right vacuum pumping system for your heat treat application is a complex and challenging task with the realization that no single type of vacuum pump is likely to provide all the ...
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Low-Pressure Carburising Systems: A Review of Current Technology (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Although the great majority of carburising is still carried out at atmospheric pressure, recent developments in vacuum furnaces and steel technology have meant that carburising can now be carried out ...
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Magnetically Levitated Turbomolecular Vacuum Pumps (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Building on years of experience in harsh semiconductor applications such as metal etch, PVD, and CVD, as well as LCD processes, Edwards has moved on to develop a new generation of turbo pumps with ...
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Mechanical Vacuum Pumps (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: This presentation gives an overview of the technology of contemporary primary and secondary mechanical vacuum pumps. For reference a brief history of vacuum and a summary of important and basic vacuum ...
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Mechnical Vacuum Pump Selection Considerations for Ion Pressure Nitriding, Plasma Nitriding and Nitro Carborising (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Low pressure nitriding applications typically involve the use of ammonia gas as the source of nitrogen. Careful consideration of material selection is needed for the vacuum pump system. In addition ...
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Practical Vacuum: Good Design, Procedures and Maintenance Equals Good Vacuum (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Vacuum is used to control the environment in many heat treatment processes and the vacuum pumping systems used may be simple or complex. This article offers practical recommendations to handle ...
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Pumping Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: This article provides an introduction on how to apply the principles of ATEX legislation and its supporting documentation to the internal flammable atmospheres associated with vacuum pumps. ...
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Recent Experience of Mechanical Vacuum Pumps Replacing Stem Ejectors in VOD and VD Processes (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Investment in steel vacuum degassing processes, both in new plant and upgrades of existing plant, is continuing as steel companies see the opportunity to increase the value added component of their ...
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Recent Operating Experience with Dry Running Vacuum Pumps on Vacuum Degassing and Vacuum Oxygen Decarburising Systems (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Investment in steel vacuum degassing processes, both in new plant and upgrades of existing plant, is continuing as steel companies see the opportunity to increase the value added component of their ...
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Towards the Single Pump Solution - Recent Development in High Speed Machines for Dry Vacuum Pumping (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: The goal of a single _dry_ pump capable of reaching high vacuum and itself exhausting to atmospheric pressure has long existed in the vacuum field. The development of a single-shaft, high-speed pump ...
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Vacuum Requirements for Steel Degassing (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Vacuum degassing (VD) and vacuum oxygen decarburisation (VOD) are the main processes in secondary steel making. The large volumes of dissolved contaminant gases arising and the generation of metallic ...
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Vacuum Systems for ALD (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes require vacuum conditions both for proper deposition and adequate purging of precursors from the chamber. Since the ALD process is surface driven, the high ...
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Why Wafer Cleaning Becomes More Challenging (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: In the 2004 update of the ITRS, many targeted milestones for wafer cleaning remain unchanged from the previous year, but near-term and long-term requirements will undergo greater scrutiny during the ...
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Flexible Handling of Cardboard Boxes and Sacks
Description: Handling goods in the pharmaceutical industry is subject to a large number of requirements. The industry is characterized by national and international regulations resulting in high standards in the ...
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Industrial Vacuum Cleaner for Foundry Sand Cleaning
From: VAC-U-MAXDescription: Established in 1972, Saudi Cast is a modern ferrous and non-ferrous foundry located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Production capacity is 800 tons per month of gray, ductile, bronze, and aluminum castings. ...
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Industrial Vacuum Cleaners Workhorse Behind Good Housekeeping Practices
From: VAC-U-MAXDescription: Under intense scrutiny since the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's (CSB), released its 2006 Combustible Dust Hazard Study, OSHA is taking action to amend is General Industry ...
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Vacuum System Diagnostic Test Kit (.pdf)
Description: There are many things that can go wrong with your vacuum system. Save time by starting here to find the most common ones. The usual vacuum furnace problem is caused by a high leak up rate or high ...
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Leak Testing Meets - New Semiconductor Industry Needs
From: AdixenDescription: Helium leak detectors have evolved quite dramatically in recent years. Thanks to the electronics revolution, expanded features and interface capabilities have become more user friendly and more ...
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Leak Testing Meets - New Semiconductor Industry Needs
Description: Helium leak detectors have evolved quite dramatically in recent years. Thanks to the electronics revolution, expanded features and interface capabilities have become more user friendly and more ...
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Productivity in a Vacuum (.pdf)
From: VACUUBRAND, Inc.Description: With lab staffing squeezed and no relief in project deadlines, improved lab productivity is your only hope. You're already working as hard as you can. Where can you find these elusive productivity ...
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Advantages of Cleaning without a Venturi In Pulse Jet Baghouse Collectors (.pdf)
Description: A venturi has been associated with reverse pulsejet baghouse dust collectors since the 1950's, and has become the industry standard design for the reverse-jet cleaning system of baghouse dust ...
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The Future of Freeze Drying (.pdf)
Description: The history of freeze drying goes back to the ancient Inca's, who preserved their food stuff by freezing it in the mountains in winter time. At the same time the frozen water is removed through the ...
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Robust Vacuum Solutions in Biomass Processing (.pdf)
From: Edwards VacuumDescription: The success in converting biomass feedstock to financially viable products is down to combining good ideas and optimising resources such as vacuum. Safety, pollution prevention and control, energy ...
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Proper Installation of a Bolted Joint Gasket
Description: Bolted flange gasket technology continually evolves with new designs and materials that provide more reliable and durable seals. Plant operators can choose from a wide variety of gasket products that ...
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Effective Vacuum for HVAC and Refrigeration Charging
From: Teledyne InstrumentsDescription: Whether it's in the factory or in the field, a refrigeration system's efficiency and reliability depend on its conditioning before charging. Evacuating an AC or refrigeration system does two things. ...
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Maintaining an Effective Vacuum Jacket
From: Teledyne InstrumentsDescription: The technique of using a vacuum guard or barrier to thermally insulate a cryogenic or refrigerant tank is pretty obvious-remove the air from around an object and you remove the conductive heat ...
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The Case for Dedicated Laboratory Vacuum Systems
From: KNF Neuberger, Inc.Description: The demand for a reliable vacuum source has led to several different vacuum pump solutions. Many large industrial and academic labs traditionally use a centrally located house vacuum system. House ...
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A Lighter Way to Make a Vacuum
Description: Dean Palmer reports on a miniature vacuum generator that has a number of novel features, as well as lightweight design ...
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Air-Powered Vacuum Helps Heavyweight Coating Company Knock Out Shocks
From: VAC-U-MAX
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Industrial Cleanup Hazards Demand a Closer Look
From: VAC-U-MAX
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Industrial Vacuum Cleaner for Glass Factory
From: VAC-U-MAX
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Making Industy Safer and More Productive for 50 Years
From: VAC-U-MAX
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More Than Just a Vacuum Cleaning System
From: VAC-U-MAX
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Powder Coating Recovery Application
From: VAC-U-MAX
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Feedthroughs
From: CeramTec North AmericaDescription: CeramTec's feedthroughs provide the solutions for applications requiring hermeticity and electrical isolation. ...
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Vacuum Hardware Accessories
From: CeramTec North AmericaDescription: Accessories is the product classification given by CeramTec for miscellaneous vacuum hardware that is used to connect, terminate, install, or isolate CeramTec feedthroughs. ...
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Viewports
From: CeramTec North AmericaDescription: A viewport, sometimes referred to as a window, is an optical component that provides a means for visual, optical or broad-band energy transmission in and out of a vacuum system. ...
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Sizing a Vacuum Receiver
From: Gast GroupDescription: To understand tank sizing for a desired level of vacuum, it is important to remember that the volume of the tank vs the volume of the mold will determine your system vacuum. At sea level the ...
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Vacuum and Pressure Handbook: Basic Concepts
From: Gast GroupDescription: This handbook examines two interrelated segments of pneumatic power: pressure and vacuum. That is, the development and utilization of air pressure and vacuum to meet specific work needs. In terms of ...
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Vacuum and Pressure Handbook: Vacuum Pumps
From: Gast GroupDescription: Equipment used to generate vacuum, as noted earlier, is similar to air compressors. It's even possible to generate compressed air or vacuum with the same machine, depending on how it is installed. ...
