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News Release from: Contax | Subject: McDry humidity cabinets
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 May 2006
Ultra-low-humidity cabinets keep
components safe
Many manufacturers have purchased McDry humidity cabinets from Contax to store and protect their components and PCBs.
Many manufacturers, including seven who in the main serve the defence industry, have purchased McDry humidity cabinets from production automation specialist Contax to store and protect their components and PCBs These include: Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, Ultra Electronics - Controls, Hitachi, BAE Systems and JVC
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 14 Apr 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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They prevent microcracking and enable components to be stored safely both before and after mounting.
Available in a wide range of sizes, McDry systems are nitrogen-free, instead relying on a powerful zeolite desiccant which is automatically recycled, so eliminating the need for replacement and operate at ambient temperature.
Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems (S and AS), one of Europe's leading defence electronics companies has recently purchased three McDry DXU-1001 units.
Gareth Smale, Selex S and AS Production Engineer commented: "Our components are very expensive to produce and because of the nature of our work it is imperative that they are kept secure - the McDry cabinets allow us to store our components safely and ensure they are kept in perfect condition.
Metrology company, Renishaw reinforces these views.
"We now have two McDry cabinets", said Damian Lai, Senior Production Engineer.
"We manufacture precision measuring equipment, so there is no room for component failure.
As a precaution, all moisture sensitive devices are stored in the McDry cabinets in reels or waffle trays", he said.
Ultra Electronics - Controls uses the McDry units for long-term storage.
Explains Bradley Smith, Production and Inventory Manager: "Our four McDry cabinets are used to protect and store components used within the civil aerospace market, these components are very costly to replace, thus perfect storage conditions are paramount".
When choosing the right humidity cabinets, service and support was a critical factor.
Gareth Smale at Selex S and AS remarked: "Contax is a great service provider".
"They advised us well and have provided excellent support".
"This was very important to us".
His comments are reinforced by Renishaw's Damian Lai.
"We are completely satisfied with the system and the advice and service received from Contax", he added.
And Bradley Smith at Ultra Electronics - Controls added: "Contax have been very helpful and sorted out any initial queries quickly and effectively".
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