Foamtec is the leading producer of microfiber and foam wipes for cleanrooms. They are constructed with specialized foam and microfiber that is production-proven to minimize abrasion-generated particles while maximizing the removal of stubbornly adhered contaminants from critical components and equipment surfaces. Foamtecs extensive line of wipers is available in many combinations of pre-saturation, including water, IPA, and combinations of the two that can fit your exact needs without leaving your surfaces too wet.

The most minor things can make the most significant difference, and no company understands this better than Foamtec. Using state-of-the-art technology, we’ve designed swabs that suit your every need.

Precision engineered and manufactured in-house ensures each swab is perfect and meets the standards of some of the biggest companies in the world.

 Traditional lint-free wipers are the primary culprits behind releasing fiber-shaped particles larger than 10 microns. These particles cause fiber-induced scratches in semiconductor fabs and are the leading source FM related product rejects in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

MiraWIPE® is a revolutionary new type of woven microfiber cleanroom wipe. This unique design reduces abrasion generated particles during wiping, making it ideal for use in critical environments where contamination control is essential. Available with an ultrasonic seal

Key Features and Applications:

1. Particle Pickup, Minimized Shedding:

   • MiraSAT® wipes are presaturated with a microfiber fabric engineered for maximum particle pickup while minimizing shedding.

   • The unique woven microfiber structure dislodges, entraps, and removes stubbornly adhered particulate contamination.

   • Applications: Ideal for wiping down sensitive surfaces, equipment, and critical tools in advanced wafer fabs.

2. Streak-Free, Dry Surfaces:

   • MiraSAT®’s high-density, woven fabric leaves surfaces impeccably clean, streak-free, and dry.

   • Say goodbye to residue and smudges—MiraSAT® ensures flawless results.

3. Reducing Post-PM Particle Counts:

   • MiraSAT® has been production-proven in the most advanced 5nm and 7nm semiconductor nodes.

   • It significantly reduces post-PM particle counts, enhancing yield and minimizing defects.

4. Fiber Generation Control:

   • The high tensile strength sealed edge minimizes fiber generation during use.

   • MiraSAT® is the answer to expensive scratch defect issues associated with traditional wipers.

5. Environmental Compliance and Cost Avoidance:

   • Implementing MiraSAT® helps wafer fabs stay within air permit limits.

   • It eliminates the risk of fire associated with IPA-soaked wipes and flammable solvents.

   • Applications: Use MiraSAT® for wiping hi-vac process chambers, robotics, and sensitive components.

6. Static Dissipative for ESD-Sensitive Environments:

   • MiraSAT® is static dissipative, making it safe for use in electrostatic-sensitive areas.

   • Applications: Clean wafer handling systems, eliminate linear scratch defect events, and protect sensitive components.

Process Benefits:

• VOC Reduction: Protect VOC-sensitive fab modules (lithography, metrology, CVD) from solvent fumes.

• Abrasion Resistance: Industry-leading fabric minimizes fiber and particle excursions.

• Improved Equipment Uptime: MiraSAT®’s woven microfiber structure enables faster PMs and reduced downtime.

• Corrosion Prevention: Drip-free wetting minimizes corrosion damage to metal etch chambers.

• State-of-the-Art Processing: Foamtec’s facilities produce wipers optimized for advanced wafer fabs.

• Cross-Contamination Elimination: Double-bagged packs adhere to cleanroom entry protocols.

Environmental Health & Safety Benefits:

• Air Permit Compliance: Reduce fugitive VOC emissions by switching to MiraSAT®.

• Cost Savings: Eliminate flammable chemical storage and fire risks.

• Improved Biocompatibility: MiraSAT® is safe for both users and the environment.

Foamtec’s innovative cleanroom foam wipers are revolutionary in combating particle contamination > 20 microns.

Unlike traditional nonwoven or knitted wipers that shed fibers, Foamtec’s wipes are constructed from a unique, cross-linked polyurethane material. This eliminates fiber shedding virtually altogether, significantly reducing particle contamination exceeding 20 microns during wiping.

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