【Extending the exchange cycle】 From resin molded products to "metal + antistatic PEEK coating." Increased rigidity and wear resistance of the handle, reducing maintenance labor by half.
In semiconductor and electronic component mass production lines that operate continuously for 24 hours, frequent replacement and maintenance of transport hands are a significant bottleneck that causes the entire production line to stagnate.
■Challenges of Resin Hands
- Conventional resin hands wear out quickly, requiring complete shutdown of manufacturing equipment with each replacement (resulting in downtime).
- Since the working environment is a "clean room," strict entry procedures for workers and pre-cleaning (cleaning and degassing) of replacement parts are essential, leading to significant waste of labor time and costs.
■Switching from Resin to "Metal + PEEK Coating"
In response, we proposed "high-rigidity metal (such as SUS) hands + antistatic PEEK coating (PEEKCOAT N04blk)."
As a result:
- By using metal for the core material, the mechanical strength of the parts themselves is dramatically improved, preventing deformation and cracking due to repeated transport loads.
- The PEEK surface layer exhibits excellent wear resistance, significantly extending the lifespan compared to resin hands.
- Maintenance labor and equipment downtime in the clean room are dramatically reduced, contributing to improved overall equipment efficiency in the factory.
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