Product innovation: Sailer Hygienic Design Magnet now also available for clean rooms in the optics, semiconductor and microelectronics sectors

In the pharmaceutical and food industry, the Sailer Hygienic Design Magnet has already established itself as an innovative mounting solution for clean rooms and makes it much easier for countless users to attach any type of equipment to the wall. Walls no longer need to be drilled. The decision as to where something is installed is made considerably easier. Wall mounting can be implemented more quickly and can be reversed at any time. The FDA-compliant silicone cap of the Sailer Hygienic Design magnet protects the walls and ensures an intact room envelope.

For companies in the optics, semiconductor and microelectronics sectors, however, it is precisely this silicone cap that has so far prevented use in clean rooms and in the production area, since silicone is a prohibited substance for many companies in these sectors. Outgassing from silicone can cause serious problems here.

Nevertheless, it is precisely in these high-tech clean rooms that the use of the Sailer Hygienic Design magnet to prevent damage to the walls and the generation of particles is of particular interest and value for the user. An alternative material had to be found that meets the particularly high demands of these technical clean rooms and at the same time can be processed appropriately. After various attempts, the choice fell on Viton - a synthetic rubber known for its excellent resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, solvents and various aggressive media. Viton even has a longer service life, better abrasion resistance and higher pressure resistance compared to silicone.

In order to offer absolute security for these high-tech industries, Friedrich Sailer GmbH had the Hygienic Design Magnets with Viton sealing surface tested by the Fraunhofer IPA for outgassing behavior. The test report for material emissions VOC and SVOC according to ISO 16000-9 and ISO 14644-15 is available from Fraunhofer IPA under report number SA 2023-235 and can be requested directly from Friedrich Sailer GmbH.

Manufacturers of optics, semiconductors and microelectronics can now also benefit from the unique properties of the hygienic design magnet: small equipment can be assembled in the clean room at any time without leaving any traces. Changed assembly positions can be implemented quickly and easily. Dismantling for complete wall cleaning and -desinfection also easily possible. Thanks to the elimination of drill holes, repair work and coverings are no longer necessary. On commercially available panels and clean room walls made of powder-coated steel, a single magnet with a Viton sealing surface, just like the pharmaceutical version with a silicone sealing surface, has a load capacity of approx. 10 kg due to its powerful internal magnet system.

The extensive range of accessories such as shelves, dispensers and holders for various applications made of stainless steel 1.4301 can be used in all industries.