Electronics Industry

Air treatment for the electronics industry

Mobile phones, tablets, and TV screens have become integral parts of our daily lives, accelerating the growth of the electronics industry. These electronic products contain microchips and other components that are highly sensitive to even slight external changes, making cleanliness crucial during every production phase.

The electronics industry extensively uses compressed air in various production stages. To ensure that the air is free from contaminants, moisture, and pollutants, adsorption dryers are essential.

The use of compressed air for the electronics industry

Compressed air is utilized in several production stages within the electronics industry, especially concerning components and semiconductors:

Cooling components
Photolithography
Wastewater treatment and soldering

The importance of quality air in the electronics industry

Compressors draw in ambient air, which may contain moisture and pollutants. Additionally, if a lubricated compressor is used, oil droplets might contaminate the compressed air. Contaminated air can damage final products and hinder the proper functioning of electronic devices.

There are various methods to remove impurities from compressed air, with dryers being among the most effective. Adsorption dryers are particularly suitable when contaminant-free compressed air is required.

The dryer solution

Moisture in compressed air can cause several issues in electronics manufacturing:

Corrosion of circuit boards and connectors
Short circuits due to condensation
Reduced reliability of electronic components
Inaccurate readings from sensitive instruments

Implementing effective air drying solutions helps prevent these problems, ensuring the longevity and reliability of electronic products.

The compressed air quality standard

The ISO 8573-1:2010 standard classifies compressed air quality based on solid particles, water, and oil content. For electronics manufacturing, achieving a pressure dew point (PDP) of -40°C/-40°F or lower is often necessary to prevent moisture-related issues.

Purity class	Solid particles			Water		Total oil
	Number of particles per m3			Pressure dewpoint		Concentration
	0.1 < d ≤ 0.5 μm**	0.5 < d ≤ 1.0 μm**	1.0 < d ≤ 5.0 μm**	°C	°F	mg/m3
0	As specified by the equipment user or supplier and more stringent than Class 1.
1	≤ 20000	≤ 400	≤ 10	≤ -70	≤ -94	≤ 0.01
2	≤ 400000	≤ 6000	≤ 100	≤ -40	≤ -40	≤ 0.1
3	-	≤ 90000	≤ 1000	≤ -20	≤ -4	≤ 1
4	-	-	≤ 10000	≤ 3	≤ 37.4	≤ 5
5	-	-	≤ 100000	≤ 7	≤ 44.6	-
6	≤ 5 mg/m3			≤ 10	≤ 50	-

The dryer that meets textiles electronics production needs

Pneumatech's PB 760-7400 HE adsorption dryers are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the electronics industry:

Clean air: Delivers high-purity compressed air with a reliable PDP to meet ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 1, 2 & 3 standards.

Operational cost savings: Offers industry-leading efficiency to reduce energy costs.

Reliability: Built with durable components to minimize production downtime.

Long service intervals: Equipped with high-grade, long-life components and desiccant for extended

A wide range of filters

Filters play an essential role in the treatment of compressed air and the removal of solid particles, oil and moisture.

Pneumatech helps protect your equipment and end products with a full range of coalescing, particulate and oil vapor filters. Our portfolio also includes breathing air, silicone-free, sterile and process filtration.

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