Fluid head-source reduction process technology

The fluid head is an exciting new technology developed at IBM Endicott. It is based on the fluid bearing principle, where small volumes of high speed fluid, hold and support and process a panel. This process is confined very close to the product and is able to deliver controlled amounts of fluids resulting in: less water usage; emission reduction; better chemical containment; reduced atomization; less hazardous waste; and less energy consumption. In this paper, comparisons of equipment utilizing the fluid head in rinsing, and drying devices are compared with conventional dip and spray processes. Parameters of ionic contamination, debris removal, electrical usage, as well as water usage and reduction in floor space are compared