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VACUUM ATMOSPHERES Co VACUUM ATMOSPHERES Co NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTNEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT

November 28, 2001November 28, 2001

Multiple Module Vacuum Multiple Module Vacuum Oven Oven

Productivity Enhancement Productivity Enhancement SystemSystem*Patent Pending*Patent Pending

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ISO 9001 CertifiedISO 9001 Certified State-of-the-Art, In-House State-of-the-Art, In-House

Design & ManufacturingDesign & Manufacturing Serving a World Class Serving a World Class

Scientific & Industrial Scientific & Industrial Customer BaseCustomer Base

Customer Support by Highly Customer Support by Highly Experienced Engineering & Experienced Engineering & Sales Staff Sales Staff

78,000 Sq. Ft. Production & 78,000 Sq. Ft. Production & Assembly Facility Assembly Facility

Over 7000 Systems in Over 7000 Systems in Operation WorldwideOperation Worldwide

The Leader in Controlled The Leader in Controlled Atmosphere Technology Since 1960Atmosphere Technology Since 1960

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Laser Seam SealingLaser Seam Sealing SemiconductorSemiconductor Organic Light Emitting Organic Light Emitting

DevicesDevices Medical DevicesMedical Devices Thin Film DepositionThin Film Deposition Battery ResearchBattery Research Air Sensitive ChemistryAir Sensitive Chemistry PharmaceuticalPharmaceutical NuclearNuclear

High Quality, Technically Advanced, Fully High Quality, Technically Advanced, Fully Integrated Controlled Atmosphere SystemsIntegrated Controlled Atmosphere Systems

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Overview - Multiple Module Vacuum Overview - Multiple Module Vacuum OvenOven

Productivity Enhancement SystemProductivity Enhancement System 6 Transportable Module Ovens6 Transportable Module Ovens Module Parameters are Individually Module Parameters are Individually

ProgrammableProgrammable Modules use Plug Connectors Modules use Plug Connectors

- Simple Removal/Replacement - Simple Removal/Replacement Integrated Computer ControlIntegrated Computer Control CRT Monitor CRT Monitor

- Graphical & Numerical Display - Graphical & Numerical Display Intrinsically Safe Actuators & Intrinsically Safe Actuators &

TransducersTransducers Patent PendingPatent Pending

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Benefits - Multiple Module Vacuum OvenBenefits - Multiple Module Vacuum Oven Independent Control Increases Independent Control Increases

Product ThroughputProduct Throughput Eliminates Bottle-necking in Glove Eliminates Bottle-necking in Glove

Box Batch TransfersBox Batch Transfers Allows Constant Flow of ProductAllows Constant Flow of Product Product Transfer Protection Product Transfer Protection

- Carry Product under Vacuum - Carry Product under Vacuum Module Passes Through Module Passes Through

AntechamberAntechamber Speeds Materials Research via Speeds Materials Research via

Concurrent Multiple SettingsConcurrent Multiple Settings Reduces need for Clean Room Reduces need for Clean Room

SpaceSpace - Load inside Clean Room - Load inside Clean Room - Process Externally - Process Externally

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Product Flow DiagramProduct Flow Diagram Facilitate Continuos Product Flow Facilitate Continuos Product Flow

- 6 Independent Modules - 6 Independent Modules - Independent Operation - Independent Operation - Independent Settings - Independent Settings

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PerformancePerformance - - Multiple Module Vacuum Multiple Module Vacuum OvenOven

Temperature - Ambient to 125° CelsiusTemperature - Ambient to 125° Celsius Accuracy - Ambient to 100°C ±2°C, 100 - 125°C ±3°CAccuracy - Ambient to 100°C ±2°C, 100 - 125°C ±3°C Temperature Overshoot - Less Than 2°C Temperature Overshoot - Less Than 2°C Setting Range - Each Module; 40 - 125°C in 5°C IncrementsSetting Range - Each Module; 40 - 125°C in 5°C Increments Heat Cycle - Ambient to 100°C in less than 20 MinutesHeat Cycle - Ambient to 100°C in less than 20 Minutes Cool Down - By Convection Approx. 1°C per Minute above 50 Cool Down - By Convection Approx. 1°C per Minute above 50

°C °C Diagnostics - Initial Vacuum, Time to Temp., Ultimate Diagnostics - Initial Vacuum, Time to Temp., Ultimate

VacuumVacuum Ultimate Module Vacuum - Less than 1 TorrUltimate Module Vacuum - Less than 1 Torr Data Logging - Sample#, 2 Shelf Temp., Bake Time, VacuumData Logging - Sample#, 2 Shelf Temp., Bake Time, Vacuum Alarm - Displayed on Monitor, Available as Single SSR Output Alarm - Displayed on Monitor, Available as Single SSR Output Vacuum Pump - Oil-Free Scroll 7.9 ft³/min (134m³/hr) Vacuum Pump - Oil-Free Scroll 7.9 ft³/min (134m³/hr)

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Control Display - Multiple Module Vacuum OvenControl Display - Multiple Module Vacuum Oven Oven Module NumberOven Module Number Bake Time SettingBake Time Setting Oven Temperature SettingOven Temperature Setting Each Shelf TemperatureEach Shelf Temperature Time to GoTime to Go Temperature AlarmTemperature Alarm Heater Element Status (on)Heater Element Status (on) Evacuation StatusEvacuation Status Pre-Heat StatusPre-Heat Status Oven Temperature Profile in Oven Temperature Profile in

Real Time - 2 Minutes for Real Time - 2 Minutes for Each Shelf Each Shelf

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Configuration - Multiple Module Vacuum Configuration - Multiple Module Vacuum OvenOven

1) Vacuum Oven Module1) Vacuum Oven Module 2) Display CRT Monitor2) Display CRT Monitor 3) Computer3) Computer 4) Module Storage Bay4) Module Storage Bay 5) Oven Base Cover5) Oven Base Cover 6) Main Power Switch - Power 6) Main Power Switch - Power

208/230 Vac 50-60 Hz208/230 Vac 50-60 Hz 7) Individual Module Status 7) Individual Module Status

LampLamp Overall Size - Overall Size -

W 40” x D 31” x H 61” W 40” x D 31” x H 61” (1016mm x 787mm x 1549mm)(1016mm x 787mm x 1549mm)

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Module Construction - Multiple Module Vacuum OvenModule Construction - Multiple Module Vacuum Oven Module/Shelf Material - Aluminum Module/Shelf Material - Aluminum Module Weight - 22 lbs. (10 kg)Module Weight - 22 lbs. (10 kg) Module Size - W 7” x H 7” x D 22” Module Size - W 7” x H 7” x D 22”

(177mm x 177mm x 559mm) (177mm x 177mm x 559mm) Shelf Size - 2 Each - 5.5” x 18” Shelf Size - 2 Each - 5.5” x 18”

(139mm x 457mm)(139mm x 457mm) Top Shelf Volume - H 1.87” (47mm) Top Shelf Volume - H 1.87” (47mm)

185 in³ (3043 cm³)185 in³ (3043 cm³) Lower Shelf Volume - H 2” (50mm) Lower Shelf Volume - H 2” (50mm)

198 in³ (3246 cm³) 198 in³ (3246 cm³) Heating Element - Two 400 Watt Heating Element - Two 400 Watt

Flexible Elements per ModuleFlexible Elements per Module No Detectable Leaks - Tested to 3 x No Detectable Leaks - Tested to 3 x

1010-7-7 std cc/sec std cc/sec

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Module Assembly - Multiple Module Vacuum Module Assembly - Multiple Module Vacuum OvenOven

1) Refill Valve1) Refill Valve 2) Handle2) Handle 3) Hinge Bar3) Hinge Bar 4) Teflon Shelf Support4) Teflon Shelf Support 5) Heater Shelf 5) Heater Shelf 6) Nylon Slide Buttons6) Nylon Slide Buttons 7) Thermocouple 7) Thermocouple

ConnectorsConnectors 8) Solenoid Power 8) Solenoid Power

ConnectionConnection 9) Solenoid Valve, 2 Way9) Solenoid Valve, 2 Way 10) Vacuum Interface Disc10) Vacuum Interface Disc 11) Removable Door 11) Removable Door