Developing a Requirements List For Buying Wet Bench Equipment

A manufacturing company or research facility faces a huge challenge when they are purchasing wet bench equipment. Such equipment is a big investment that involves reviewing a detailed set of technical requirements. You need to confirm that the equipment supports all the chemical processing and through put specifications needed for your applications.

Below are seven things you need to consider when choosing wet bench equipment:

• ·         Wafer or substrate size
• ·         Cassettes per bath
• ·         Is FM approval required?
• ·         Is CO2 fire system required?
• ·         Is a third party electrical inspection needed?
• ·         Wafer volume requirements per day/week
• ·         Exhaust/chemical fume hood filtration requirements

Pump requirements, in-line heater needs, and station layout are a few other things you may want to consider. For more information read our blog article titled “How to Develop a Requirements List When Buying Wet Bench Equipment” or contact Modutek at 866-803-1533 or 408-362-2000.