The sun naturally “cleanses” the earth’s surface with ultraviolet energy. Due to conditions like sun burns and skin cancer, we are most familiar with UVA and UVB rays, but there is actually a third classification of ultraviolet energy called UVC. These rays contain the highest energy, making them …
Light-emitting diodes, more commonly referred to as LEDs, are semiconductors that emit light when an electrical current is applied to the component. Even though LEDs have been around since the early ‘60s, it is only in recent years that white LED bulbs have become more commonly used as a substitute …
What is Activated Charcoal Filtering? Activated charcoal is highly porous carbon used in air filters to capture solvent fumes and organic compounds by adsorption of molecules (van der Waals forces). Unlike particle filters, which rely on micro-pores to capture solid contaminants suspended in air, …
Electronic hand dryers are all the hype when it comes to hand-drying cleanliness. Did you know, though, that they’ve been proven to be less efficient and hygienic than paper towels, according to a 2012 Mayo Clinic study? Then, why would anyone willingly choose to use them? It’s true certain hand …
An Ionizing Blow-Off Gun is a hand-held device used to eliminate static, dust, and contaminants from a variety of surfaces and parts. It is shaped similarly to a gun and includes a trigger. The emitter is made from titanium that resists corrosion, ensuring the blow-off gun will last. Guns can …
For professionals with jobs that center around a work station, desk or computer, investing in quality furniture promoting health and productivity is important. Choose furniture that is comfortable for workers and appropriate to the application. Stresses placed on joints and muscles, for example, …
The Kinetic Butler Automatic Shoe Cover Dispenser and Bootie Butler Shoe Cover Remover System offers the perfect alternative to the manual application and removal of shoe covers within a work environment. In a single motion, the Kinetic Butler automatically places a shoe cover over each shoe with …
Keeping your cleanroom free of dust and debris is essential to maintaining the integrity of the room and its function. Whether you use your cleanroom for research, manufacturing or engineering, removing dust without just moving it around the space is crucial. For that, you need a vacuum cleaner …
Security is a vital part of any industry that deals with sensitive products or information, and one of the most important aspects of security is physical access control. For most implementations, access control starts at the door. In an ideal situation, a door will provide immediate access for …
Cleanroom space can be expensive, both to set up and to maintain. One way to get the most value out of that investment is to make good use of the height, not just the width: in other words, the space above the floor. The only problem with this approach is that the more vertical space you use, the …
