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  1. Stainless Steel Standards and Specifications for Cleanroom Equipment: An Overview of ASTM and AISC Standards

    Stainless Steel Standards and Specifications for Cleanroom Equipment: An Overview of ASTM and AISC Standards

    Stainless Steel Standards and Specifications Terra customers often inquire about what type of steel is suggested for their product. In making a decision, one should also consider that not all 304 and 316 stainless steel is built to equal standards. In the USA, the leading codes of standard …

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  2. Selecting Appropriate Cleanroom Stainless Steel: 304 vs 316 vs 304L vs 316L

    Selecting Appropriate Cleanroom Stainless Steel: 304 vs 316 vs 304L vs 316L

    Terra Universal manufactures a vast selection of stainless steel products for cleanrooms, hospitals, laboratories, and other controlled environments. Among these steel-constructed products, you'll find tables, workstations, glove boxes, pass-throughs, doors, and more. There are several varieties of …

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  3. Terra Delivery and Stocking Programs for Cleanrooms

    Terra Delivery and Stocking Programs for Cleanrooms

    Here at Terra Universal, we’ve made it our mission to offer the best possible lead times in the industry. In addition to aggressive stocking programs and streamlined fulfillment, Terra Universal also offers several services that ensure you receive your products as quickly as possible. Terra FasTrak …

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  4. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Conductive vs Insulative Properties, and ESD Prevention Methods

    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Conductive vs Insulative Properties, and ESD Prevention Methods

    Table of contents What is ESD? (Electro Static Discharge) How Does Friction Create Static Electricity? How Does ESD Occur? Conductive, Dissipative & Insulative Materials What are Conductive Materials? What are Insulative Materials? What’s the Difference Between a Conductive & Dissipative …

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  5. WARNING: Don't underestimate the importance of uniform airflow!

    WARNING: Don't underestimate the importance of uniform airflow!

    Did You Know? Fan/Filter Units Do More Than Meet ISO Requirements—they also prevent infection. Most cleanroom professionals understand that FFUs capture contaminants that degrade particle-sensitive samples. But they also remove bacteria and many viruses and mold spores that contribute to a host of …

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  6. Chemical Compatibility Chart — Plastics

    Chemical Compatibility Chart — Plastics

    This chart is intended as a general guide for various materials and chemicals. It shows some of the materials used in Terra’s products and chemicals likely to be used with them. Testing is strongly recommended for extreme conditions of use, such as prolonged exposure or immersion, high temperatures …

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  7. Chemical Compatibility Chart — Rubber and Synthetics

    Chemical Compatibility Chart — Rubber and Synthetics

    This chart is intended as a general guide for various materials and chemicals. It shows some of the materials used in Terra’s products and chemicals likely to be used with them. Testing is strongly recommended for extreme conditions of use, such as prolonged exposure or immersion, high temperatures …

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  8. Chemical Compatibility Chart — Metals

    Chemical Compatibility Chart — Metals

    This chart is intended as a general guide for various materials and chemicals. It shows some of the materials used in Terra’s products and chemicals likely to be used with them. Testing is strongly recommended for extreme conditions of use, such as prolonged exposure or immersion, high temperatures …

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  9. Under Pressure in Critical Environments

    Under Pressure in Critical Environments

    Controlled environments act as secluded clean spaces for performing select applications in a manner that protects the internal samples or materials and/or the workers involved. Air pressure is a key component of a cleanroom. The internal pressure and, by design, the differential pressure, are …

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  10. When Grounding Isn’t Enough for Static Control…

    When Grounding Isn’t Enough for Static Control…

    High-tech industries have long been plagued by an unseen foe. From semiconductors to medical devices, manufacturers are forced to accept high product rejection rates due to particle contamination or critical defects. Oftentimes, contamination issues and product damage in these industries can be …

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