Global industry-leading manufacturer of high-performance, innovative solutions and components across a wide range of industries.
Serving Biopharm and Cell Therapy
Industry-leading provider of material science-based solutions in the biopharmaceutical and cell therapy markets for single-use fluid management.
Medical Components and Custom Solutions
We provide custom components and engineered systems for the medical device industry, including critical parts where precision enables superior performance.
Electronics and Semiconductor Industry Solutions
Design and manufacture a complete line of ultra-high purity, fluoropolymer-based fluid handling components and solutions for the electronics and semiconductor markets.
Industrial & Consumer Solutions (ICS)
Superior engineering and customer support to achieve safety, performance, and regulatory compliance across a broad range of capabilities. Offerings include Tygon® Tubing and Accessories, Hoses and Fittings, Heat Shrink Tubing, and High-Performance Seals.
Sensors Flow Measurement Solutions
Playing an essential role in preventing cross-contamination, validating essential processes, and driving cost savings, we specialize in the development and production of high-quality single-use flow sensors and corresponding equipment.
Saint-Gobain is dedicated to collaborating with our customers to solve equipment and process challenges while delivering efficient, effective solutions. One notable customer in Asia was searching for an alternative tank solution to replace their existing tanks, which were limited in size. They required tanks with a capacity of over 100 gallons, that were black spot free, chemically resistant and inert for use with the shared slurries in the microelectronics Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) process. The project also demanded a short lead time and multiple lightweight tanks.
In addition to meeting technical specifications, logistics played a critical role. Given the large size of the tanks, specialized packaging methods were necessary to minimize the risk of deformation during overseas transportation.
Saint-Gobain’s Asia Team reviewed our customer’s various requirements and developed a plan to solve their challenge. Our Furon Conical Tanks are
created with specified raw materials in a rotation molding process, were identified as an ideal fit for their application. Not only would the tanks meet the customer’s specific requirements, but they are also engineered with a robust, corner-free design preventing thinning and minimizing slurry agglomeration, which can negatively impact a tank’s efficiency and lifetime. With a wide range of product capacities – from 30 to 500 gallons – providing the exact size tank (150 gallons) the customer required was simple.
Leveraging our manufacturing capabilities in Asia enabled us to meet the crucial five-week delivery deadline. Given the volume and size of the products, we explored sea freight as a cost-effective shipping option. To minimize the risk of deformation or damage during transit, we utilized custom recyclable packaging, precisely sized to allow the 150-gallon tanks to be securely placed on pallets for efficient transport.
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Customer Experience
Other Tanks (Squared) vs. Saint-Gobain's Corner-Free Design
Saint-Gobain successfully met the customer’s specific product and delivery needs by combining our specialized process vessels with an innovative
logistics solution. Our optimized tank design helped minimize the risk of slurry agglomeration in their CMP application, potentially enhancing both tank efficiency and longevity.
