Application Overview

The Surfex Advantage
Most cleanliness measuring techniques are either highly inaccurate, difficult to implement, or take too long (low testing throughput). The Surfex parts cleanliness testing station brings a powerful combination of features that solve all of these problems in one unique system, such as:

• High accuracy particle counters with the sensitivity to measure sub-micron particles
• Eliminating variability in test data caused by human error with automated control and user-configured test recipes
• Testing cycle times in 10 minutes or less due to the ability to re-establish an acceptable background particle level in just minutes
• A proven ability to increase testing throughput by 10-20 times.

Applications:

• Automotive parts
• Aerospace parts
• Medical devices
• Electronic components
• Orthopedic implants
• Plated/coated parts (optics, blades, etc.)
• Cleanroom consumables
• The flexible design of the Surfex parts loading mechanism and ultrasonic extraction tank make it possible for just about any part to be measured for particle cleanliness

Surfex Parts Cleanliness Testing Station

Parts Testing is as Easy as ...

1. Click a button to clean the container
High purity flow components and system monitoring allow Surfex to quickly and accurately establish acceptable background particle levels prior to testing.

• Takes the guesswork out of test data interpretation
• Eliminates the occurrence of a part incorrectly failing or passing a test

2. Load the parts
An adjustable fixturing gantry is located above the sample container for easy loading of test parts. A motorized stirring assembly ensures a consistent particle concentration in the water volume

• Allows reproducible results between operators
• Improves test accuracy and repeatability

3. Click a button to run the test and display the data
Test data is displayed in numeric and graphical form on the user interface. It can also be printed to hard copy, saved to disk, sent over Ethernet, or exported to Facility Net software for SPC charting.

• Maximizes the usability of test data
• Allows data tracking and archiving

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This instrument is CE certified.

SURFEX® is a registered trademark of Particle Measuring Systems.

Parts Cleanliness Testing Services

Our parts testing services can help you:

• compare the effectiveness of different cleaning stations or methods
• prepare to bring a new part into full-scale production with prototype cleanliness tests
• get the cleanliness data you need to aid your research and development efforts
• Determine at what frequency, power, and extraction period an ultrasonic cleaning tank will begin to cause surface damage to a part (or "etch" the part)
• Conduct any other parts cleanliness test that helps to improve your quality or productivity

Test Report

At the conclusion of any parts testing service, whether in-house or on-site, you will receive a professional test report that provides valuable information on the logistics and results of the test, including:

• Description of work
• Test method
• Test data
• Discussion of results