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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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