Filters for Electronics Applications
Better flow. Better retention. Best economics.
With razor-thin profit margins, controlling costs in electronics fabrication is critically important, but in competition with process stability. GORE® Filters for Electronics Applications enable significant cost savings over best-in-class filters, without sacrificing performance.
Through a significant advancement in membrane technology, GORE® Filters provide up to 3 times the flow rate of industry standard filters without sacrificing retention. The simple substitution of GORE® Filters in existing systems enables:
- Improved bath cleanliness
- Faster process times
- Extended online service life
- Lower cost of ownership
GORE® Filters are composed of sturdy, reliable PTFE media and are 100% integrity-tested. A range of micron ratings and product sizes are available for use in the manufacturing processes and fabrication of hard disk drives, flat panel displays, optical recording media and solar cells.
GORE® Filters provide performance advantages for most electronics liquid filtration processes.
Aqueous Chemical Filtration Applications
| Product | Process |
|---|---|
| HDD Magnetic Recording Media | Alkali Cleans, Post Texture Cleans |
| HGA: Head, Slider, Assembly | Detergent Baths. Dilute Acid Processes |
| Flat Panel Displays / LCD | Chemical Processing, Glass Washing |
| CD / DVD Optical Media | Substrate Cleans, Disc Washing |
| Photovoltaic Cell Manufacturing | Pre-Cleans, Post Etch, Glass Cleans |
Process Chemical Filtration Applications
| Product | Process |
|---|---|
| Microelectronics Fabrication | Acids, Bases, Solvents, Chemical Delivery |
| HDD Manufacturing & Assembly | Wet Cleans, Surface Prep, Plating |
| TFT — LCD Processes | CF Resists, Strippers, Glass Etch |
| Compact Disc and DVD Mfg | Solvents, Coatings, Cleaning Solutions |
| PV Manufacturing & Cell Assembly | Chemical Baths, Etchants |
DI Water Rinse Bath Applications
| Product | Process |
|---|---|
| Hard Disc Drive Media | Megasonic Rinse, Spray and QDR Baths |
| Hard Disc Drive Heads | UPW Supply and Recirculation, HSA Wash |
| CD / DVD Media | Substrate Rinse, Disc Washing, DIW Supply |
| LCD – FPD – OLED | Cascade Stations, DI Shower, Final Rinse |
| Photovoltaic / Solar Cells | Silicon Wafer Rinse, Cell Assembly Rinse |