The Benefits of Using Modutek’s Quartz Tube Cleaning Solutions

Ultra-clean and reliable quartz tubes are a basic requirement to ensure a precise and smooth semiconductor wafer fabrication process. That’s why quartz tube cleaning stations are required equipment at every semiconductor wafer foundry.

The Quartz tube cleaning process requires the use of corrosive chemicals, and requires the involvement of a manufacturer and installer to design and install units specifically tuned and adjusted to meet the specific application.

Quartz tubes themselves are delicate components, they need to be handled meticulously as they can be prone to risk and damage. The ideal quartz tube cleaning process minimizes human handling at all stages. This is why automated tube cleaning stations are essential equipment for semiconductor manufacturers.  

Fortunately, there are quartz tube cleaning stations today that require minimal human handling at every stage, and Modutek’s quartz tube cleaning stations do exactly just that.

Built out of white polypropylene, Modutek’s quartz tube cleaning stations are designed to keep quartz tubes in motion while they are being etched, and powerful nozzles direct water spray at the quartz tube to maximize coverage.

Units can also be custom-designed and equipped with many other options (such as automation and hot nitrogen drying processes) that can be applied for more efficient cleaning procedures. From automated program recipes to tube roller systems, every part of the process can be made more efficient with automation. Operators using the automated station will simply monitor the process through the data shown on the screen, and can control various functions remotely.

Whether you need a manual or automated quartz tube cleaning station, Modutek designs it for you in house at their facility to ensure excellent and superior performance in any installation.

For more details read the posted article titled “The Benefits of Using Modutek’s Quartz Tube Cleaning Solutions”. If you want a quote or consultation on selecting equipment for your specific application call Modutek at 866-803-1533 or email Modutek@modutek.com.

Custom Fabrication Services for Unique Wafer Processing Requirements

Research labs and semiconductor manufacturing facilities often have special requirements for certain projects or prototypes that may need custom equipment to support their manufacturing procedures.

Semiconductor manufacturing facilities may need customized tanks, carriers or chemical stations to manufacture a particular product or may need to change existing equipment based on external changes or new requirements.

When new products are developed, single items are manufactured, or prototypes are done for testing, existing wafer processing equipment being used may not be suitable for the job. There are many factors: changing suppliers and/or environment and safety regulations imposing additional requirements or changing existing ones. In such cases, retrofitting the equipment, adding new components or changing parts or any other customization may be the best and most cost-effective solution to meet the current requirements.

On the other hand – other semiconductor manufacturers want to customize their existing equipment to let themselves adapt their production lines to current requirements, to speed up production and to increase throughput.

Fortunately, Modutek can provide expertise and experience to manufacturers when customized solutions are needed to support their unique wafer processing equipment requirements.

With over 35 years of experience supporting the needs of the semiconductor manufacturers and research facilities, Modutek specializes in custom design and development. They offer a wide range of customizations that include retrofitting equipment, upgrading stations, improving chemical delivery systems, etc., to meet client specifications, safety standards and environmental regulations. By using their expertise and experience to design and build customized equipment, Modutek’s engineers know exactly what works best and how existing equipment can be modified to meet any specialized requirements.

If you have questions, or would like a free estimate, after reading our full article “Custom Fabrication Services for Unique Wafer Processing Equipment,” please feel free to call Modutek at 866-803-1533 or send an email to Modutek@modutek.com.