Measure surface contamination instantly—no sampling required.
PartSens 4.0 – Portable Surface Particle Counter
The PartSens 4.0 is a state-of-the-art Portable Surface Particle Counter, designed for the direct measurement of metallic and non-metallic particles and fibers on various surfaces. With its wireless measuring head, it offers unparalleled flexibility and ease of use.
Benefits of PartSens
- Target Cleanliness Level Setting: Set target cleanliness levels for each surface and location.
- Effective Method Documentation: Document effective cleaning methods that achieve the targeted cleanliness levels.
- Particle Concentration Monitoring: Monitor the concentration of particles on surfaces before and after cleaning.
Applications
- Prevent defects and improve product yield by verifying cleanliness of semiconductor manufacturing environments.
- Assess cleanliness of manufacturing environments and components to ensure product quality in the automotive industry.
- From verifying cleanliness of aerospace components, such as engine parts to checking the cleanliness of aircraft surfaces ensuring performance and safety.
Key Features:
- Differentiation Capabilities: The PartSens+ 4.0 can differentiate between metallic and non-metallic particles and fibers on surfaces, ensuring comprehensive analysis.
- Mobile Design: Its portable nature combined with easy operation makes it the go-to solution for companies aiming to verify surface cleanliness.
- Advanced Technology: The use of glancing light technology, in line with ISO 14664-9, ensures reproducible and highly accurate measurement results.
- Elimination of Complex Sampling: With PartSens, there's no need for gas extraction sampling or subjective measuring methods. It also avoids multi-stage procedures such as surface rinsing and subsequent filter analysis.
- Direct Results: PartSens determines particle size and the number of particles directly. The measurement result, including a live image, is immediately displayed on the instrument via wireless transmission.
- Data Storage and Transfer: For data archiving or later comparison, the data is stored in the particle counter. It can be uploaded as a CSV file on a USB stick or printed out via an external printer. The live image feature allows for easy detection of particles.
- Versatility: The system is compatible with various surface materials, including stainless steel, silicon, glass, and plastic.
What standards does PartSens support?
The PartSens aligns with major technical cleanliness standards, including:
- ISO 14644-9
- Surface cleanliness in controlled environments.
- ISO 16232 / VDA 19
- Critical for automotive component cleanliness
PartSens supports particle size classification in accordance with VDA 19 and ISO 16232, enabling standardized evaluation of technical cleanliness.
