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John R. Weaver
Facility Manager
Birck Nanotechnology Center
Purdue University
(765) 494-5494
jrweaver at purdue.edu
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From: labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu [mailto:labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu] On Behalf Of Mario Portillo
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:08 AM
To: labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu
Subject: [labnetwork] Clean Room Garments
Dear Labnetwork Members,
Having been 35 years in photolithography I visit Laboratories like yours globally, I would like to share with you my humble observations..
NOT ALL BUDGETS ARE CREATED EQUAL....What works well for one does not mean it is the most economical choice...only means you have the money.
1) "Launder Your Own" seems to be globally the number one choice and of course the most budget forgiving.. It is the most troublesome as you need to assign staff/students to take care of this. It can be a headache to keep a constant fluidity of these garments into the cleanroom at certain times of the year. Budget vs. Headaches......I think budget wins...
2) "Hired Outside Services" Expensive initially to buy the garments and pay for laudering services. Depending on your geographical location it can be expensive to maintain.
3) "Hired Outside Services" Rent the garments and laundering services.
Depending on number of students I think the most expensive in the long run.
4) "Throw Away Garments" unless you buy big quantities at a good price and the wear n tear is resonable low, it can be expensive also....
In my opinion.....your budget determines your choice.
Regards
Mario A. Portillo Sr.
High'born Technology USA Inc.
Semiconductor Equipment Services
5970 SW 18th St. Suite 227
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561 504-0244 cell
561 470-1975 office
561 395-0074 fax
hbtusainc at yahoo.com www.hbtusainc.com
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From jrweaver at purdue.edu Wed Dec 2 16:44:08 2009
From: jrweaver at purdue.edu (Weaver, John R)
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 16:44:08 -0500
Subject: [labnetwork] Cleanroom Garments
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Mario -
For the sake of accuracy, my budget is well below six million dollars, but if you would like to make up the difference...
John
John R. Weaver
Facility Manager
Birck Nanotechnology Center
Purdue University
(765) 494-5494
jrweaver at purdue.edu
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From: labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu [mailto:labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu] On Behalf Of Mario Portillo
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 3:21 PM
To: labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu
Subject: [labnetwork] Cleanroom Garments
I agree 100% with John from Purdue that the needed cleanliness of your Labs including lab garments absolutly is dictated by the requirements of your research...but blessed are those with a six million dollar yearly operating budget...not your average typical budget..
Just an after thought...
Regards
Mario A. Portillo Sr.
High'born Technology USA Inc.
Semiconductor Equipment Services
5970 SW 18th St. Suite 227
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561 504-0244 cell
561 470-1975 office
561 395-0074 fax
hbtusainc at yahoo.com www.hbtusainc.com
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From hbtusainc at yahoo.com Thu Dec 3 06:48:39 2009
From: hbtusainc at yahoo.com (Mario Portillo)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 03:48:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [labnetwork] Clean Room Garments
Message-ID: <110040.53096.qm@web52302.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
No quible on my part either....I am very glad to see the participants expressing their opions and experiences with the laundering of clean room garments. These information from the group helps others seeking consenses and different points of view.
Regards and good day..
Mario A. Portillo Sr.
High'born Technology USA Inc.
Semiconductor Equipment Services
5970 SW 18th St. Suite 227
Boca Raton, FL 33433
561 504-0244 cell
561 470-1975 office
561 395-0074 fax
hbtusainc at yahoo.com www.hbtusainc.com
From elliscd at auburn.edu Thu Dec 3 09:43:55 2009
From: elliscd at auburn.edu (Charles Ellis)
Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:43:55 -0600
Subject: [labnetwork] Cleanroom Garments
Message-ID: <4B177A4C.84EA.0071.0@auburn.edu>
We also use Alsco (out of Durham, NC). We have used them for about 5
years with wonderful service, good price, and quality. We had a large
number of suits donated a few years ago and probably spend $600 -
$1000/year for laundry. We have enough equipment to maintain - don't
want to add a washing machine and dryer!
Charles Ellis...
Microlab Director
Auburn University