Why Is 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) a Better Disinfectant than 99% Isopropanol, and What Is IPA Used For?
How does one solution kill viruses and bacteria on contact, and the other not at all?
The Hidden Costs of Acrylic Enclosures, Cabinets, and Desiccators
Why Is Static Dissipative PVC a Better Option than Acrylic?
What’s the Best Automatic Shoe Cover Dispenser or Remover Machine?
There’s one crucial thing you need to consider before purchasing an automatic shoe cover remover or automatic shoe cover dispenser.
Are Automatic Shoe Cover and Medical Bootie Dispensers and Removers Worth the Cost?
High-traffic cleanrooms use tightly controlled procedures with repeatable processes to maximize the passage of people in and out of sanitary environments. Cleanroom facilities of all
Should the Ban on a Specific Type of PPE Glove Worry Pharmaceutical, Electronic, and Packaging Manufacturers?
Should pharmaceutical, food, packaging, and electronics industries be concerned about new PPE regulations? According to the FDA, yes.
FS209E and ISO Cleanroom Standards
Before global cleanroom classifications and standards were adopted by the International Standards Organization (ISO), the U.S. General Service Administration’s standards (known as FS209E) were applied
What You Must Know about Designing and Constructing a Cleanroom
There are numerous considerations when evaluating cleanroom construction and design. The goal of this post is to touch on the basics. You may very well
The Seven Deadly Sins of Cleanroom Wiping (and How to Avoid Them!)
1. Ignoring the Need to Wipe on a Regular Basis To assure quality is maintained in all cleanroom and restricted areas, housekeeping maintenance must be
Air Showers: Increasing Productivity & Reducing Costs of Cleanroom Operations
Article reprinted from Clean Air Products, manufacturers of air showers, cleanrooms, and cleanroom accessories. A cleanroom provides a controlled environment in which companies can produce
What Challenges Do Flat Panel Display Manufacturers Face for Static Control?
Because flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing is performed in a cleanroom environment, it faces the same problems resulting from static electricity buildup that other high
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.
Choosing the Right ESD Smock for Your Application: A Comprehensive Guide
When purchasing ESD garments, many factors must be considered, including material, length, style, additional features like pockets, and industry-specific needs. At PAC, we offer a
Air Ionization: How it works
What is Air Ionization and How Does it Work? Air ionization neutralizes static charge on insulated and isolated objects by producing a balanced source of
Latex, Nitrile, and Vinyl Gloves: What are the differences?
What’s the difference between various types of disposable gloves and how do you decide which ones to buy>
Bantex Cohesive Gauze
During World War II, Harry Brasel saw the need for an easy economical bandaging material. In 1947 he developed Bantex, a revolutionary cohesive gauze tape
Dry Box Desiccant Storage within the PCB Manufacturing Environment: Uses, History, Selection, and Performance
Manufacturing Uses of Desiccator Cabinets for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) The discussion regarding ‘dry box’ or desiccant storage of MSD’s (Moisture Sensitive Devices) has increased
Choosing a Stainless Steel Table
What is Stainless Steel? Wikipedia describes stainless steel as: inox steel or inox from French “inoxydable“, is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum
Why is Phenolic Resin the Choice for Laboratory Tables?
What is Phenolic Resin? Phenolic resin is a heat-cured plastic formed from a reaction of a carbon-based alcohol and a chemical called aldehyde. The resin
CleanPro Environmental Monitoring
CleanPro Critical Environment Monitoring Solution:Get real time reporting, alarm conditions, and instant traceability. CleanPro’s Monitoring Solutions are sophisticated computer-based monitoring systems for critical applications. They
Airy Technology P231 Remote Particle Sensor
Update: 10/2/2019 Particles Plus acquired Airy Technology in 2014. Particles Plus is currently working on a new remote sensor as a replacement for the P