Stainless components
By avoiding use of zinc and zinc-plated products, you can prevent corrosion and contamination in your cleanroom. Instead, opt for anodized aluminium, stainless steel or glass.
Semiconductor industry: Solutions for manufacturers and suppliers
Your production, our equipment – we are your reliable partner for cleanroom solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. Use the versatile item Building Kit System to design custom production workshops and achieve the very highest quality standards.
Semiconductor manufacturing in cleanrooms – what really matters
Microchips and wafers are indispensable for state-of-the-art devices and traditional branches of industry, which is why their production is to be expanded in the EU. The semiconductor industry is therefore on a growth trajectory, with a continuous rise in demand. High availability is a crucial requirement for systems – and item can offer you flexible solutions that meet the semiconductor industry’s stringent specifications for cleanliness and functionality perfectly.
Key semiconductor industry requirements
In the semiconductor industry, there is not yet any one universal approach. Standards are defined differently, depending on the production stage and the individual company. However, there is one thing that is essential in this sector – flexible solutions for clean production. Whether you’re a manufacturer or a supplier, we have the relevant know-how and the products you need.
Minimal outgassing
Components with the lowest possible levels of outgassing are important for preventing particle formation and contamination in semiconductor cleanrooms. This means you can be sure to maintain your quality standards.
High levels of cleanliness
Even the tiniest of impurities can damage semiconductor chips, so opt for easy-to-clean components that prevent the accumulation of dust.
ESD safety
If chips are to function correctly, ESD safety is vital. You can reduce your failure rates by protecting the workstations in your cleanroom against electrostatic discharge (ESD).
“There is not yet any one universal approach or standard for building kit system requirements in the semiconductor industry. It’s important to understand the customer and what they’re looking for.”
– Kevin Haas, cleanroom product manager at item Industrietechnik
item cleanroom technology for suppliers and manufacturers
By opting for item solutions for your clean production, you can safeguard the high quality of your semiconductor products and boost the efficiency of your production processes at the same time. In the semiconductor industry, perfection is not merely an aim – it is a requirement. We gear our solutions to the challenges you face, and all item products can be flexibly combined with one another. You can put your trust in our expertise and experience.
Anodized aluminium profiles
Ideal cleanroom conditions with anodized aluminium
In semiconductor manufacturing, certain materials need to be avoided. Our anodized aluminium Profiles X 8 and X 8 XMS are ideal for a variety of cleanroom solutions. These profiles have a high-quality oxide layer that makes them resistant to both corrosion and chemicals. Minimal edge radii and smooth, unbroken outer surfaces ensure outstanding functionality and compliance with the most stringent of cleanliness requirements.
You can use the item Building Kit System to create a cleanroom environment in the exact size and configuration you need for your chip manufacturing – and all with minimal effort. Everything is possible, from a self-contained machine enclosure or walk-in cabin to a partial enclosure or laminar flow box. Our profiles are ideal for building mobile, height-adjustable or extra-large working surfaces for the manufacture of chips in your semiconductor cleanroom. The modular components can be flexibly combined and adjusted to suit your specific requirements.
item panel system
Stable panel fastening in cleanrooms
By opting for item Fixing System X 8, you can ensure stable panel fastening in your cleanrooms. Our modular system includes basic profiles, aluminium covers and seals that you can combine to create easy-to-clean surfaces. It enables you to create flush transitions on ceilings and walls, so you can avoid gaps and inaccessible areas. Different wall types (single skin, double skin or sandwich design) can be built.The system is suitable for walls and ceilings alike, while its high holding force means it can be used to hold Filter Fan Units securely in place. Customised cleanroom environments such as mini-environments and laminar flow boxes ensure a controlled airflow and minimise the risk of contamination by airborne particles. Our products can be delivered within 24 hours.
Air and filter technology
Controlled ventilation in production areas
Filter Fan Units (FFUs) generate a low-turbulence airflow that supplies the production area with clean air. Our item filter technology can be integrated into frames and ceiling constructions. The replaceable Pre-Filter and HEPA Filter are suitable for both high and low ISO cleanroom classes. Ready-to-install Filter Fan Unit 1200x600 (FFU) removes 99.995 percent of all particles from the air – the filter performance of Pre-Filter M5 and HEPA Filter H14 is certified to EN 1822. FFU StarterKit 230V makes it particularly easy to install the FFU – the plug-and-play solution controls your FFU directly.
Our filter technology offers high filter performance and can be flexibly integrated into a variety of constructions, so it is ideally suited to use in semiconductor cleanrooms.
Semiconductor cleanrooms – with item
Cleanroom requirements and additional know-how
Microchips are at the heart of many products, but a shortage of semiconductors is slowing down innovation. Read our blog post to find out everything you need to know about the relevant requirements and the steps that are being taken to boost semiconductor manufacturing in Europe.
Systematic cleanroom solutions
Our item Building Kit System components give you the freedom to kit out your cleanroom however you like – create your cleanroom applications in the exact shape, size and configuration you need.
Sample solutions in the Online Shop
Why not take some inspiration from the item sample applications for clean production? Thanks to complete CAD data and parts lists, you can use the sample solutions exactly as they are.
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Reference
Olympus success story
Olympus worked with item to kit out over 1000 m² of a new building. The main focus was on setting up cleanrooms and ESD-safe workstations.