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Seal Degradation in Wet Processing? Here’s How Kalrez® Solves the Challenge. DuPont™ KalrezⓇ perfluoroelastomer parts have been used successfully in highly aggressive sealing environments for over 40 years. Kalrez parts have excellent chemical and thermal stability and have been specially formulated and processed to meet the unique requirements of wafer processing environments. DuPont offers molded […]

When Thermal Processes Push Seals to the Limit, Kalrez® Performs! Thermal processes in semiconductor manufacturing use high temperatures to alter material properties during oxidation, diffusion, deposition, and curing steps. These processes demand sealing solutions that can withstand extreme heat, aggressive chemistries, and ultra-clean environments without failure. Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts have been used successfully in highly

Plasma Erosion Damaging Your Seals? Kalrez® Is Built to Withstand It! Plasma in semiconductor manufacturing is a high-energy, ionized gas used for critical wafer processes such as etching, deposition, and cleaning. It contains highly reactive ions and radicals that enable precise material removal or modification but also create an extremely harsh environment with high temperature,

Rising Plant Energy Costs? Pro-Flo® SHIFT Cuts Them. Industries today face rising energy costs, wasted air consumption, slow cycle times, and high maintenance due to inefficient AODD pump designs that overfill air chambers and stall frequently. As sustainability demands grow, these issues directly impact productivity and operating expenses. The Wilden® Pro-Flo® SHIFT AODD Pump, a

Kalrez® 6375: Powering Critical Processes Across Industries Worldwide Across oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and various other process industries, Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375 has become the sealing material of choice used in more than 85% of critical applications where reliability cannot be compromised. Engineered to deliver broad chemical resistance and exceptional high-temperature stability, Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375

Tired of Coupling Failures? Switch to ESCO! ESCO Gear Couplings are built to deliver torsional rigidity and high torque under extreme conditions. With grease-filled hubs, precision gear teeth and corrosion-protected bolts, these couplings ensure flawless torque transmission and long service life. Misalignment? No Problem! The Multi-crown gear teeth allow smooth handling of: Angular misalignment up

Struggling with your existing couplings ? ESCO Disc Couplings Have the Solution ! In today’s fast-paced process industries, downtime is not just inconvenient, it’s expensive. A single hour of lost production can mean significant revenue loss, missed deadlines, and reduced equipment life. While much attention is given to pumps, turbines, and compressors, one of the

Contamination in Semiconductors? We Have the Solution! Semiconductors form the backbone of today’s digital world, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to renewable energy and electric vehicles. Manufacturing them, however, is one of the most complex and demanding industrial processes. It involves handling high-purity chemicals, abrasive slurries, corrosive acids and precise wastewater management, all without

Kalrez® Parts Reduce Wafer Contamination Kalrez® FFKM Seals Help Minimize Wafer Process Contamination Perfluoroelastomers (FFKMs) are used as seals on wafer processing equipment due to their extraordinary resistance to chemicals, including reactive plasmas and extreme heat as high as 327°C.  FFKM performance can vary depending upon the chemical composition. Specially formulated Kalrez® products can help reduce wafer

DuPont™ Kalrez® 9100 For PECVD/ALD/HDPCVD & Conductor Etch Applications DuPont™ Kalrez® 9100 is an amber translucent product targeted specifically for PECVD, ALD, HDPCVD and Conductor (Poly/Metal) Etch applications*. Kalrez® 9100 has been specifically designed for low erosion and ultra-low particle generation in harsh plasma environments. It offers excellent thermal stability, very low outgassing as well