Particle Trap Installation and Operation Manual
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Introduction
Why use the Particle Trap
When trying to dislodge particles from various substrates, especially plastic parts and trays, the use of ionizing
air guns, ionizing nozzles and air knives are commonly used devices that not only aid in getting the
contaminants off the product, but the fact that they control the static electricity means that the particles are
not re-attracted to the newly cleaned materials. Where do the particles go? The problem is that they either
fall to the floor, onto a workstation or to personnel, which means that they stay around and could eventually
be the cause of rejects and poor yields. The problem is solved by using a blow-off device within the hood
of the Particle Trap which utilizes a reverse fan to pulls ambient air into the cabinet that is supported by a
pre-filter and HEPA-filter system so that the exit air is free of unwanted contaminants. The quick change
pre-filter makes the Particle Trap the ideal system to enhance the process and increase yields that translate
into higher profits.
Although the systems works best when incorporating an ionized air device to neutralize static electricity, as a
stand-alone process tool, the Particle Trap can also be positioned near a critical point in the process. The
Particle Trap will act as a vacuum to attract particle into the filters of the unit and away from particle-
sensitive products typically found in Medical Device Manufacturing, Optics, Coatings, Electronics and
other applications that require clean parts.
Optional
If you wish to convert the Particle Trap to an
Ionized Air Cleaning System, simply mount
one of our Ionizing Air Knives to the front of the
Particle Trap above the entrance or use an Ionizing
Air Gun and perform the cleaning action within the
workspace of the clear view Lezan hood
.
Pictured is the Static Clean ZappPLUS Ionizing
Nozzle - this hands-free blow-off nozzle gives the
operator the versatility and flexibility to mount and
position the nozzle at a desired spot for high-impact
cleaning;
