06 December 2003
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Microelectronics Business
Introduces the New Furon® Q-Valve Product Line
GARDEN GROVE, CA - July 10, 2003 - Saint-Gobain Performance
Plastics Microelectronics Business today launched their latest
addition to the semiconductor industries most extensive high-purity
valve line. The new Furon© Q-Valve is offered in 1/4", 1/2" and
3/4" sizes, and is available in manual, pneumatic and 1/4 turn
configurations. The Q-Valve was developed primarily to provide
end-users with a high performance, low cost solution that insures
reliable fluid delivery to critical process applications.
The Q-Valve's transparent, injection molded body combined with a
visual indication feature provides optimum visibility. Innovations
such as Saint-Gobain patented Rolling Diaphragm Technology enable
maximum flow ratings without sacrificing safety. An integrated base
with a "place and turn" feature simplifies installation of the
valve. The valve's actuator is fully serviceable without draining
the installation for easy field maintenance. The Primary
application is high-purity chemical delivery for chip makers;
however it is ideally suited for chemical processing or
pharmaceutical applications as well.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is the world's leading producer
of high-performance engineered polymer products. With 50 locations
in 17 countries the company is positioned to provide innovative
products and services to a global customer base.
The Microelectronic Business supplies a complete line of
semiconductor grade fluid handling products. Providing customer
oriented solutions the product line includes pumps, valves,
fittings, integrated manifolds, high-purity pipe and tubing. For
further information regarding Saint-Gobain products access their
web site at www.plastics.saint-gobain.com
The parent company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, is one of the top
100 industrial corporations in the world. Founded in 1665, the
company is a leading producer of flat glass, glass containers,
insulation, reinforcements, building materials, abrasives,
industrial ceramics and piping.
Furon© is a registered trademark