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Powder Coated Machine Skins in a Cleanroom

Q. My company is an OEM equipment builder for the semi-conductor industry. All of our equipment goes into cleanrooms. My question is that of using powder coated sheet metal in this environment--is it done (to your knowledge), does the paint break down over time and cause a dust problem?

Any info would be appreciated

Barry Brenner
- Concord, Massachusetts
2003

"Introduction to Contamination Control and Clean Room Technology"

on AbeBooks

or Amazon

(affil links)

A. There is no objection whatsoever in using powdercoated objects in a cleanroom-situation.

Good luck,

Remmelt Bosklopper
- Enschede, The Netherlands
2003

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