Industrial and research facilities that handle chemicals for their processes need reliable, safe and customized chemical delivery systems to store the chemicals, make them available at the appropriate process when needed and neutralize them effectively prior to disposal. Modutek designs and builds custom chemical delivery systems to meet the needs of their customers. Typical applications include wet processing stations, wet benches, fume hoods, plating stations, precision cleaning stations and acid exhaust hoods.
The company’s equipment features precise operation, accurate repeatability, excellent reliability and a high level of safety. All chemical delivery systems are designed and manufactured in house at Modutek’s facility in San Jose, California and their engineers can design systems to meet the specific needs of particular customers.
Equipment Description
Modutek’s chemical delivery systems feature all-Teflon fluid paths with double containment cabinet construction and leak detection. Double wall plumbing and data logging are available. Chemical containers can be large totes with a load cell interface for high volumes of chemicals or 55-gallon drums for delivery close to the process. Containers have level sensing with high/high, high, low and low/low signal levels.
Chemical delivery is automated with a touch screen giving important data such as levels and alarms. The status of key components such as pumps and valves is also displayed. The SolidWorks Simulation Professional and SolidWorks Flow Simulation software allow customers to perform chemical mixing and chemical delivery calculations. Since Modutek writes its own software, the operator interface can be customized to correspond to particular customer requirements.
Modutek’s custom chemical delivery systems are built to high quality standards and according to customer requirements. Customers can request final acceptance testing at the Modutek plant to ensure customer satisfaction and to provide evidence of the system’s superior reliability. Testing is carried out with deionized water and customers can see exactly how the equipment operates.
Benefits
Modutek incorporates advanced technology and high quality components in their chemical delivery systems that reduce customer costs and improve productivity. Reliable and safe operation of the systems helps customers achieve performance and productivity goals. Because Modutek designs each system specifically for a customer’s process and operational requirements, system performance is optimized and waste is reduced. Typical benefits will include lower chemical and water use due to lower waste, an improved safety record, higher throughput and better quality output.
A key benefit comes from the system’s method of storing chemicals. System throughput is high even when chemical changes are frequent because the tote and drum system lets operators change chemicals rapidly. A storage tank lets the process continue even as the drums are re-charged and the large totes mean operators often don’t have to change drums at all.
Modutek’s automation helps minimize operator error with an easy-to-use interface that eliminates manual handling of chemicals. Spills and mistakes when mixing chemicals are eliminated and accidents from mishandling of dangerous chemicals are reduced. The software allows operators to deliver, mix and dispose of chemicals in a precisely controlled fashion that is safe and reproducible. Once a process has been run successfully, the sequences are repeatable with a high degree of accuracy.
Overall, customers who choose Modutek’s chemical delivery systems can expect to receive equipment that exactly meets their needs for reliable and safe chemical handling. They can expect to see reduced operating costs and improved plant productivity. The Modutek systems will perform chemical storage, delivery and mixing exactly according to what they need. For a free quote or consultation contact Modutek at 866-803-1533 or email Modutek@modutek.com.