White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), announced today that it has acquired the business of PCT Systems Inc. (PCT), a California-based manufacturer of high-purity fluid handling solutions with more than 35 years of
experience.
A White Knight PCA300 centrifugal pump system was tested to determine how its use affects the size distribution of particles in Semi-Sperse® 12 slurry. The slurry was circulated until it passed through the pump approximately 1,000 times. After 1,000 turnovers, no change in the mean working particle size distribution was observed with DLS…
Ultra-Pure Water Conservation with Aquarius-ECO™ Heated Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) is critical in Semiconductor manufacturing to ensure purity and high yields. With constant demand for chips, and increasing needs to conserve water, the world’s largest OEMs and Fabs have been upgrading their tools and facilities to focus on enhancing water and energy efficiencies. The Aquarius® DI…
White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), announced today that it has acquired International Polymer Solutions Inc. (iPolymer). iPolymer, headquartered in Irvine, California, has more than 30 years of experience manufacturing high-purity fluid handling solutions.
PA140 pumps feature low-cavitation checks to reduce cavitation in applications with high head pressure. They have metal-free, process-safe, chemically-resistant PTFE, PFA flow paths. Their on-board magnetic shuttle prevents stalls and reduces alarm errors. The pumps are capable of up to 100°C fluid…
PA060 pumps feature metal-free PTFE, PFA flow paths with low-cavitation checks to reduce cavitation in applications with high head pressure. They have an on-board magnetic shuttle for enhanced reliability. They are capable of up to 100°C fluid temperatures, 100 psi air pressures, and maximum flow…
Kamas, Utah (January 25, 2021) – Graco Board of Directors appointed Tim White, President of the EMEA region, to become President of White Knight Fluid Handling and QED Systems. In his new role, Tim will assume leadership of QED Systems, White Knight, and its acquisitions, Heateflex and Imtec. With over 28 years at Graco, Tim…
White Knight displayed a range of chemical delivery pumps, ultrapure bellows and diaphragm pumps, tanks, and solvent heaters. This is the first live show for White Knight since the acquisition of the California-based manufacturing companies, Imtec Acculine and Heateflex Corporation.
Graco SaniSpray is helping hospitals, factories, and other facilities stay safe and clean during the pandemic. With the continuing spread of COVID-19, it is important to ensure that we are meeting the proper CDC guidelines for disinfecting our facilities. Often at times, basic and effective sanitation is overlooked. However, with the right equipment, businesses can…
SEMI released an official statement that SEMICON/FPD China 2020 will be postponed due to the spread of COVID-19. Originally scheduled for March 18-20, the association, in communication with the Shanghai government secured new dates for the event. The exhibition is expected to continue from June 27-29 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). SEMICON/FPD…
White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), announced today that Graco has acquired the business of Imtec, a California-based manufacturer of quartz fluid management and heating equipment for the semiconductor, solar, LED, displays and electronics industries, as well as other markets.
IMTEC Achieves Class 1, Division 2 Certification for PFA Solvent In-line Heaters IMTEC Acculine announced today that it has achieved 3rd party certification by Intertek of its PFA Solvent In-Line heaters. Driven by high customer interest and governmental demands in multiple regions throughout the world, IMTEC decided to pursue this difficult certification process. After months…
White Knight and Heateflex joined SCH Electronics Co., Ltd., to exhibit at SEMICON Taiwan, held in Taipei from September 18-20. Heateflex exhibited its latest product, the Aquarius® deionized (DI) water heater. Since the company’s acquisition, Heateflex also joined White Knight Fluid Handling, the company’s new parent company at the show. White Knight exhibited the Heateflex…
White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), announced today that Graco has acquired the business of Heateflex, a California-based manufacturer of ultra-pure fluid and gas heating equipment for the semiconductor, solar, LED, displays and electronics industries, as well as other markets.
Heateflex recently attended the annual SEMICON West trade show in San Francisco, held at the Moscone Center from July 9-11. In the booth, the company displayed almost a complete line of its fluid heaters, including inert gas heaters, solvent heaters, immersion heaters, in-line fluid heaters, and the latest model of the Aquarius® deionized water heating…
A Comparison of Particulate Contamination and Process Purity Advanced semiconductors are now being manufactured at device geometries of 10 nm and below. At these dimensions, the chip’s circuitry is incredibly dense, and particulate contamination, which can lead to chip failure, is a major concern. With particle contamination in mind, Heateflex Corporation and Saint-Gobain High Purity…
Heateflex attended SEMICON China in Shanghai on March 2019 exhibiting with SCH Electronics Co., Ltd. On display was the latest Aquarius® DI Water Heater System, featuring new design upgrades. Engineered to deliver high flows of continuous, at-temperature hot DI water, Aquarius incorporates an innovative Power-to-Flow Control™ feature that provides one of the most accurate temperature…
IMTEC Acculine acquires A1 Technical Ceramics LLC, expands capabilities IMTEC Acculine announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of A1 Technical Ceramics LLC. A ceramic machining company based in the Bay Area. The assets acquired by IMTEC in the acquisition include A1 Technical Ceramics customer base, equipment, and other related assets.…
Sanitary Design Considerations in Choosing a Fluid Heater Sanitary design for heaters in food processing applications boils down to two considerations; eliminating possible locations in the heater where contamination could occur, and engineering the heater for optimal clean-in-place efficiency during operations. Preventing contamination and ensuring a clear fluid path are essential in industries with high…
Heateflex exhibited for the first time at the MD&M (Medical Design & Manufacturing) West trade show, held in Anaheim, CA from February 5-7. The company showcased it’s new True Sanitary In-Line Heater, engineered specifically for the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries where both hygiene and cleanliness are essential requirements. The new 316L stainless steel heater…
Heateflex joined European distributor SPS-Europe B.V. to exhibit at SEMICON Europa, held in Munich, Germany from November 13-16. The company showed off its compact nitrogen gas heater, a 316L stainless steel design with an electropolish internal finish. Featuring a tri-clamp sanitary fitting between the heater and the housing, this eliminates threads and possible sources of…
Heateflex teamed up with SCH Electronics Co., Ltd., to exhibit at SEMICON Taiwan, held in Taipei from September 5-7. Heateflex exhibited both its Aquarius® deionized (DI) water heater and its HC model PFA ultra-pure in-line fluid heater. Designed for high purity heating applications requiring accurate temperature control, the Aquarius features the innovative Power-to-Flow Control™ system.…
Heateflex traveled to San Francisco to attend the annual SEMICON West trade show, held in the city’s Moscone Convention Center from July 10 to July 12. The Heateflex booth featured a nearly complete range of the company’s products for semiconductor manufacturing, including the latest model of the Aquarius™ deionized water heater, the Vesper™ heat exchanger,…
Heateflex participated in the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting and Convention, held in Salt Lake City, Utah from July 8-11. The company’s exhibit was focused on the innovative Demeter™ media preparation system for commercial food testing labs. Demeter automates the media preparation steps in testing for common food pathogens, including e coli, listeria,…
Heateflex attended SEMICON Southeast Asia from May 22-24, held for the first time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the new Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Heateflex exhibited in the booth of SPS-Asia, the company’s distributor for the Southeast Asia region. Featured products included the latest Aquarius deionized (DI) water heater, PFA in-line fluid…
Remove Bubbles from Chemical Delivery Processes CBA Series debubblers reduce bubbles from high-purity chemical delivery and wafer process systems. They feature 4-in inside diameters, which offer debubbling greater surface area. They are available in…
Demeter™ Media Preparation System Featured in Food Quality & Safety Magazine Heateflex Corporation has developed the the Demeter™ automated media preparation system that can dramatically increase productivity in the media preparation step while increasing test accuracy. One lab manager’s experience in using the Demeter in day-to-day testing operations is described in an article published in…
White Knight is expanding our facility in Kamas, UT. Today, we broke ground on the Phase 2 addition, which will be twice the size of the current White Knight manufacturing facility. Phase 2 is expected to be completed in summer of 2018. Phase 3…
Representing Heateflex Corporation, Jorge Ramirez, attended SEMICON China held from March 14-16 in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Heateflex exhibited in the booth of SCH Electronics Co. Ltd., the company’s distributor for the China and Taiwanese markets. Products showcased included the latest model of the Aquarius deionized (DI) water heater, as well as…
Heateflex Recognizes Daeshin Tech Co. of South Korea for 2017’s Best Sales Team Management At SEMICON Japan last month, Jorge Ramirez, CEO of Heateflex Corporation, presented Mr. Han-Kyu Kim, President of Daeshin Tech Co. Ltd., with a commemorative plaque recognizing him for the Best Sales Team Management for 2017. Daeshin Tech was the highest performing…
Heateflex partnered with Hugle Electronics at SEMICON Japan held from December 13-15 at Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center. The company exhibited the latest Aquarius system for heating deionized water, designed to exceed the most recent SEMI S3 standards for process liquid heating systems. The new Aquarius includes a number of safety and convenience upgrades, as…
Heateflex reinforced its commitment to the European semiconductor market by exhibiting at SEMICON Europa, held in Munich, Germany from November 14-17. The company showed off the latest model of its Aquarius deionized water heating system, along with its line of acid etch in-line fluid heaters, in the booth of European distributor SPS-Europe. For the first…
Heateflex joined, SCH Electronics Co., Ltd., at the recent SEMICON Taiwan show, held in Taipei from September 13 to 15. Heateflex displayed the latest Aquarius deionized (DI) water heating system. The new system features a number of safety and convenience upgrades such as enhanced operator interface and information display capabilities. With the new PLC touchscreen,…
For the second year in a row, Heateflex exhibited at the Food Safety Summit (FSS) conference. The show was held in Rosemont, IL from May 8-11 where Heateflex exhibited the Demeter™ automated media preparation system. The Demeter has effectively increased testing, productivity, and accuracy where it is used in pathogens testing by food safety labs.…
Heateflex Corporation exhibited with SCH Electronics Co., LTD. at SEMICON China, held in Shanghai from March 15 through 17. SCH is a leading provider of products and services in Asia for the semiconductor, flat panel display, PV, and LED manufacturing industries. In addition, SCH is the distributor for Heateflex across China and Taiwan. Representing Heateflex…
IMTEC Launches New Business Unit and Hires Industry Veteran Lee Stevens to Manage Operations IMTEC Acculine is pleased to announce the formation of a new business unit, IMTEC Legacy Systems. The new venture will be focused on sales, refurbishment, and service of semiconductor front end equipment, as well as providing hard to find spare parts.…
Reducing Total Package Oxygen – The Basics of a Foaming Device in Beer Bottling Using Heated, Ultra-Pure Water Many experts agree that the taste and quality of beer is best when it is first filled into a container. However, the presence of oxygen in the liquid results in oxidation, a major contributor to degrading beer flavor, quality,…
Innovative New Product Improves Productivity and Accuracy in Food Testing Labs Arcadia, CA-April 25, 2016– Heateflex Corporation, a global leader in high-purity industrial heating systems, today announced that it has shipped the company’s first Demeter system for automating media preparation in food testing labs to Marshfield Food Safety. The initial Demeter will be installed in…
Heateflex’s Gambrinus reduces Total Package Oxygen (TPO) by more than 50% in a pilot test where it increases the quality and shelf life of bottled beer. Oxygen can diminish the product flavor, overall quality, and shelf life for numerous sensitive products such as bottled beer. Lowering the oxygen levels in a beer bottle’s headspace reduces…
Heateflex Corporation has launched a product designed to streamline the media preparation process in food testing labs. Heateflex’s new Demeter Food Microbiology Automated Media Preparation System automates the traditionally manual, dehydrated media reagent step for increased testing throughput and accuracy. The system records the volumetric amounts and temperatures (NIST traceable) used in a test, feeding…
White Knight has released the PSB100 air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump as a direct retrofit replacement for other chemical delivery pumps. PSB100 AODD pumps feature PTFE and PFA fluid paths for high-purity chemical delivery, dispense and transfer applications.
(Food Safety Tech) Implementing new technologies will help food microbiology testing labs streamline the compliance process. The passing of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will increase the role of food microbiology testing labs. As a result, the passage of this legislation food testing procedures and documentation to be more stringent. The largest impact will…
Automated System Increases Lab Throughput, Improves Testing Accuracy and Traceability ARCADIA, CA – Nov. 10, 2015 – Heateflex Corporation, a global leader in high-purity industrial heating systems, today introduced a new product, Demeter, designed to streamline the media preparation process in commercial food-testing labs. Demeter automates the traditionally manual, dehydrated media reagent preparation step in…
Customer-Verified Total Package Oxygen Reducer for Beer Bottling Lines in Pilot Commercial Installation ARCADIA, Calif.–Nov. 2, 2015 – Heateflex Corporation, a global leader in high-purity industrial heating systems, today introduced a new product, Gambrinus, designed to reduce Total Package Oxygen (TPO) in beer-bottling lines. The initial Gambrinus has been installed and tested in a high-volume…
Newer Regulations Clarify Food Microbiology Parameters for Labs Synopsis: Heateflex’s Jacob Bowland describes the problems with different classification systems of water purity within the food microbiology testing laboratory setting. High quality water is essential in food testing labs in order to ensure that the accuracy and validity of the tests. Water for food testing is classified in terms…
Semiconductor Manufacturers Develop New Technology for Advanced Process Nodes Synopsis: Advanced semiconductor manufacturers operating below the 14 nm technology node requires advances in lithography, mask, film and etch. With the complexities of modern chip circuit design, every step within the manufacturing process must be closely monitored in order to control and manage quality. By doing…
Innovative Design Provides Enhanced Cleanliness and Reliability for Advanced Process Applications TAIPAI, TAIWAN, September 2, 2015 – Heateflex Corporation, a leader in precise temperature control in ultra-pure industrial applications, today at SEMICON Taiwan 2015, unveiled two new products for the in-line heating and heating/mixing of liquids used in semiconductor manufacturing. HC In-Line Heaters and Heater/Mixers…
(Microelectronics Magazine) Synopsis: To meet the critical requirements for cleanliness and reliability in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, Heateflex has unveiled a new in-line heater and heater/mixer in which the input manifold can be rotated 360 degrees. These two products are small, and the all-PFA wetted surface enables the heater to reach temperature set points in the shortest amount…
White Knight has released the PPMC Mini Pumps, which feature PTFE and PFA fluid paths for high-purity chemical processes. The pumps are capable of up to 300 ml/min flow rates and 160 psi discharge pressures.
Imtec Expands Capacity with Acquisition of California Advanced Technology (CAT) Imtec Acculine LLC announced today that on October 1st, 2015, it has completed the acquisition of all of the related assets of California Advanced Technology (CAT). The assets acquired by Imtec in the acquisition include CAT’s customer base, machining & glass blowing equipment, and other…
Vice Chair of The High-Tech Facility Committee, Arthur Chuang Ph.D., Sr. Director of NFDD at TSMC, presenting Lindi Liao, White Knight Taiwan, the plaque for contribution appreciation for The High-Tech-Facility Forum during Semicon Taiwan.
White Knight demonstrated high-purity flow and pressure control systems, metering pumps and pressure regulators at Semicon West 2015. Demonstrations compared White Knight systems to centrifugal systems for flow pulsation, filter retention and temperature stability.
Imtec is pleased to announce that we have completed an agreement to be the exclusive distributor of Fit-One High-purity PFA Fittings and Fluoropolymer Tubing for North America. Fit-One products are manufactured in Taiwan by Bueno Technology, a 46 year old manufacturing company with over 750 employees at 3 discrete manufacturing facilities. The Fit-One technology was…
White Knight attended Semicon West 2014 to release new fluid handling solutions and to present important technical data from tests done on the closed-loop control systems. The response from distributors, OEMs and customers was simply overwhelming.
High-purity forward and backward pressure regulators control pressure for chemical circulation loops and systems with multiple tool drops or dispense points.
White Knight’s recently released pressure vessels offer high-purity chemical dispense with absolutely no pulsation. They provide laminar flow at the point of use and serve as holding or mixing tanks for high-purity chemicals. They feature chemically-resistant PTFE and PFA fluid paths for dispense and mixing applications.
White Knight’s FHA Series filter housings combine compact size, superior containment, and high-flow performance. The housings contain no metal parts and allow for filters to be changed without disconnecting liquid lines.
White Knight Fluid Handling is pleased to announce the release of the much-anticipated PEM050 electronic metering pump for chemical replenishing, blending, dosing, and spiking applications. The PEM050 dispense up to 50 ml of high-purity chemical with ±0.01% repeatability at high pressures (60-80 psi). They feature PTFE fluid paths and fully supported rolling diaphragms to…
This report compares pressure and flow pulsations from a White Knight closed-loop control system and Levitronix system and evaluates their effect on the retention efficiency of a membrane filter. The White Knight system featured a PSA060 bellows pump; the Levitronix system used a BPS-4 centrifugal pump.
Nison Custom Designed Replacement Quartz In-line Heater Imtec today fabricated its 30th unit of a specially configured inline heater designed to easily integrate into a Nison Hot Phos chemical module. This replaces a heater that is often difficult and expensive to acquire. Mark West of Imtec said “In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, extending the life…
A White Knight PXASD060 bellows pump and Levitronix BPS600 centrifugal pump were run simultaneously in identical recirculation systems. The bath temperature was recorded eight hours. White Knight’s pump maintained a stable fluid temperature. The centrifugal pump heated the fluid bath significantly.
Solid State Technology and SEMI have selected the Closed-Loop Control System as a 2013 Best of West Award finalist. The closed-loop system provides complete control of high-purity chemical processes and delivery systems with customizable feedback capability to maintain optimum system performance. It is designed to support process tools that require a set flow or pressure at the point of use.
The Closed-Loop Controller (CPC-1) automatically adjusts to maintain a set pressure or flow rate in high purity, closed-loop chemical pumping systems to compensate for variables in wafer processes, such as opening/closing chamber valves or clogging filters. The controlled closed-loop system improves process repeatability, increases chip yields, and simplifies automation to save customers time and resources.…
White Knight’s Cycle Rate Translator (CPT-1) enables pump swap-outs in existing tools. The CPT-1 operates White Knight pumps at their optimal cycle rate and communicates a scaled operational cycle rate to match that expected by the tool. It also manages cycle rate errors and eliminates steady-state cycle rate alarms.
DBA and DBH Series in-line and top-mount pulse dampeners augment the capabilities of White Knight high purity pumps. They reduce pulsation in fluid systems to improve flow control, increase batch yields, protect filters, fittings and pipes, and minimize downtime for system repairs. DBA and DBH Series dampeners operate in temperatures up to 100°C (212°F) and 145°C (293°F), respectively.
PSD Series air-operated double-diaphragm pumps, or AODD pumps, for industrial chemical, semiconductor, solar, LEDs and flat-panel display manufacturing markets offer improved performance, optimized efficiency, simplified maintenance, and reduced noise levels. Their leak-proof, icing-resistant plastic design provides constant, reliable, and safe operation – even with the most corrosive chemicals. PSD Series pumps are available in…
White Knight’s high-purity PPM100 pneumatic metering pumps feature PTFE fluid paths. They are capable of dispensing up to 100 ml of corrosive media with +/-0.1% repeatability at high-pressure (60-85 psi). The pumps offer adjustable flow rates for use in single-wafer processing tools or premix vessels to ensure exact chemistry mixtures, and they allow for in-situ mixing directly at the head.
White Knight has won five prestigious Best of State® Awards for 2012 — more than any other company in Utah. The awards were won for achievements in the Production & Manufacturing, Science & Technology, and Community Development categories.
White Knight received Utah Psychological Association’s 2012 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award, which recognizes organizations for workplace practices that create positive work environments. White Knight has dozens of programs intended to improve employee health and well-being, and many also improve the employee performance as well as the company’s products.
Formed in 1972, Imtec has been providing quality products and services to the Semiconductor and related industries for 40 years. Paul Mendes, President and CEO is very proud of reaching this milestone. “Many companies have come and gone over that time and I think our continued success speaks to the quality of our organization and…
PSS Sapphire Wafer – Wet vs. Dry Etching The U.S. Department of Energy is expected to release a report stating that in order to compete effectively with the fluorescent lighting market, solid-state lighting manufacturers need to cut the cost per lumen (currently at $18/klm) by 8x to $2.20/klm by 2015. Gaining efficiencies during the manufacturing…
White Knight won four prestigious Best of State® medals and the Best of State Statue. The awards were won for achievements in the Production & Manufacturing and Science & Technology categories.
Imtec Completes Class 10/1000 Cleanroom Installation Imtec Acculine recently announced completion of a new clean room to be used in their assembly and test area. The 500 Sq. ft. cleanroom is separated into two sections. One side is class 1000 and will be used for product and component testing. The other side is class 10…
Enhanced Services to Lead Foray into New Markets; Boost Market Share Fremont, California, February 2, 2010 – In view of consolidating its operations, leading high purity wet chemical processing equipment manufacturer, Imtec Acculine Inc. has merged with IQS LLC (Intelligent Quartz Solutions). The company has moved its operation from Sunnyvale to a larger facility in…
We are please to announce that our Accuheat Quartz In-line heaters has been recognized by UL. In addition to the UL recognition, the products were also tested for compliance with all applicable CE directives as well as Semi S2 and S3 standards.Having UL recognition assures our customers that the product design is sound and the…
Imtec today announced the completion of it’s quartz machine shop in Fremont CA. The machine shop will primarily support the already completed fabrication facility in San Jose and expand our capabilities in other areas, said Paul Mendes, President. The building of the machine shop continues our vertical integration path allowing us better control over cost…
Imtec announced that it has opened it’s own quartz fabrication facility in San Jose. IQS LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Imtec Acculine and was built to help us control the quality and delivery of one of the most critical components used in many of our products, said Paul Mendes, Imtec’s President. Most people…
White Knight’s AT Series pumps were the world’s first metal-free Teflon® pumps capable of distributing chemistry at temperatures up to 210°C (410°F) in constant or thermal cycling applications. The pumps are capable of air supply pressures up to 4 Bar (60 psi), and they perform safely and reliably for the entirety of their one-year warranty.
White Knight’s Pneumatic Logic® was third place winner of the 1997 DuPont Plunkett Award for Innovation with Teflon® , to recognize outstanding uses of DuPont™ polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fluoropolymers to create inventive market solutions that benefit the environment, showcase extraordinary innovation, or deliver a market-changing applications.