Quartz Tanks

QFa Series Quartz Tanks/Baths:

High Temperature Recirculating Quartz Tanks:

The Modutek QFa Series of High Temperature Recirculating Quartz Tank is the result of almost 30+ years of evolutionary bath design and a passion for establishing the quality standard in quartz tanks. At Modutek, we define quality by the degree of safety, reliability, and cost of ownership integrated into every aspect of our quartz tank products.

Quartz Tank Features and Benefits:

• Nested 4 sided heating element 360º serrated overflow weir
• Dual safety snap switch
• Seamless, sloped flange design
• Fast, more even heating
• Facilitates laminar flow while minimizing particulate contamination
• Minimizes damages resulting from runaway temperatures
• Improves up time and reliability due to longer vessel life

System Specifications:

• Applications: Etching, Stripping, Cleaning
• Chemical usage: H2SO4, H2O2, SC1, etc.
• Operating temperature range: 30 º – 180 ºC
• Process temperature control: ± 1 ºC (depends on controller and process)
• Heat-up rate: 2 º C per minute (rate affected by size of system, fluid, etc.)
• Circulating fluid inlet / outlet: 3/4” Male Flaretek

Options:

• Liquid Level Sensor
• Quartz diffuser plate
• Process temperature controller
• Autolid
• Custom vessel sizes
• Water Ring Seal (WRS) -30 month warranty, 360 degree Labyrinth seal, Contact us for specific bath price

Facility Requirements:

• Electrical: 208VAC, 50 / 60 Hz, 1Ø (current requirements depends on bath size)
• Remote controller: Modutek C1915, or equivalent

Construction Materials:

• Process Vessel: Semiconductor grade, flame-polished, quartz
• Housing: UL-94 VO rated FRPP
• Process thermocouple: Teflon encapsulated J-type
• Insulation: High density alumina silica fiber rated to 1260 º C

QFa Matrix

Model	Vessel ID L x W x D (in.)	Deck Cutout L x W x D (in.)	Deck Area L x W (in.)	Heater @ 208 Vac
QFa16	7.75 x 7.75 x 9.00	10.25 x 13.00 x 16.00	15.625 x 14.375	2.0 kW
QFa18	12.00 x 11.00 x 10.50	18.75 x 16.50 x 17.50	20.25 x 18.00	4.5 kW
QFa24	11.50 x 7.50 x 6.75	18.00 x 12.625 x 13.50	19.50 x 14.25	2.5 kW
QFa25	13.50 x 7.50 x 7.75	20.25 x 16.625 x 14.50	21.50 x 14.25	3.0 kW
QFa26	16.00 x 8.00 x 9.00	22.50 x 13.25 x 16.00	24.00 x 14.75	3.6 kW
QFa28	21.50 x 11.50 x 10.50	31.00 x 17.25 x 17.50	32.25 x 18.50	5.7 kW
QFa112	17.87 x 10.75 x 14.50	24.50 x 16.50 x 21.50	26.00 x 18.00	6.0 kW

Model nomenclature: model code, number of cassettes and size of cassettes. eg. QFa26(QFa series-2-6”)
Note: Add approximately 4” for drain on overall depth

Qa Series Quartz Tanks/Baths:

Constant Temperature Quartz Tanks:

The Qa Series Constant Temperature Quartz Tank is the result of over thirty years of evolutionary bath design and a passion for establishing the quality standard in quartz tank. At Modutek, we define quality by the degree of safety, reliability, and cost of ownership engineered into every aspect of all our products.

Constant Temperature Quartz Tank Features:

• Bonded 5-sided circuit heating element
• Redundant safety devices
• Seamless, sloped flange design

Constant Temperature Quartz Tank Benefits:

• Improves process yield by faster, more efficient, and even heating
• Minimizes potential damage caused by runaway temperatures
• Improves uptime and reliability due to longer vessel life

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:

• Application: Etching, Stripping, Cleaning
• Chemical usage H2SO4, H2O2, HCI, ETC
• Operating temperature range: 30-180˚C
• Process temperature control: ± 1.0˚C (depending on controller)
• Heat-up rate: 2˚C per minute (rate affected by size of system, fluid, etc.)
• One year warranty

OPTIONS:

• Magnetic stirrer
• Aspirator (dilution) valve system
• Gravity drain
• Remote operation timer switches
• Process Controller
• Quartz bubbler
• Water Ring Seal (WRS) -30 month warranty, 360 degree Labyrinth seal, Contact us for specific bath price

FACILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Electrical: 208-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1ø, 7-20 amps (depending on model and voltage)

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS:

• Process Vessel: Internally flame polished virgin fused quartz, boron-free
• Housing: Flame retardant polypropylene, UL-94 V-O rated (PVDF: optional)
• Process thermocouple: J-type Teflon® encapsulated
• Insulation: High density alumina silica fiber rated to 1260˚C

Qa Matrix

Model	Inside Dimension (ID) L x W x D (in.)	Deck Cutout L x W x D (in.)	Deck Area L x W (in.)	Heater (Kw)
Qa16	7.75 x 7.75 x 9.81	10.50 x 10.50 x 10.00	11.63 x 11.63	2.3
Qa18	12.00 x 11.00 x 11.69	14.75 x 13.75 x 11.88	15.88 x 14.88	3.6
Qa24	11.50 x 7.50 x 7.81	14.25 x 10.25 x 8.00	15.38 x 11.38	2.5
Qa25	13.50 x 7.50 x 8.81	16.25 x 10.25 x 9.00	17.38 x 11.38	2.5
Qa26	16.00 x 8.00 x 9.81	18.75 x 10.75 x 10.00	19.88 x 11.88	3.0
Qa28	21.50 x 11.50 x 11.69	24.00 x 14.00 x 12.00	25.50 x 15.50	6.0
Qa112	17.87 x 10.75 x 17.50	20.25 x 13.25 x 17.69	21.75 x 14.75	6.0

Model nomenclature: model code, number of cassettes and size of cassettes. eg. Qa26(Qa series-2-6”)

If you need additional information on our Quartz Tanks, or want a free consultation of quote for your specific requirements, call us at 866-803-1533.