Almatec® FUTUR 100F Expands AODD Pump Solutions for Cleanroom Environments
Duisburg, Germany – The semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by advanced electronics, 5G, AI and IoT. As production volumes rise and chip geometries shrink, fabs face unprecedented demands for purity, safety and uptime. To meet these requirements, auxiliary equipment such as pumps must combine contamination-free operation with explosion protection and exceptional reliability.
Almatec®, a premier manufacturer of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps and a brand of PSG®, a Dover company, has introduced the FUTUR 100F, a high-performance, chemically resistant diaphragm pump engineered for semiconductor cleanroom environments.
Constructed from electrically conductive UHMW-PE and equipped with a one-piece PTFE diaphragm, the FUTUR 100F is fully ATEX-certified and offers a maximum flow rate of 100 l/min (26.42 gpm). With its compact, metal-free design, straight-through flow path and zero O-rings in wetted areas, the FUTUR 100F ensures contamination-free transfer of aggressive or flammable media such as solvents, alcohols and waste streams.
“The FUTUR 100F bridges a critical gap for fabs that need explosion protection without compromising cleanroom compatibility,” said Bart Clerx, Product manager Almatec. “By combining conductive plastic construction with ATEX certification, the FUTUR 100F gives semiconductor manufacturers the confidence to handle sensitive and hazardous fluids with maximum safety and reliability.”
Key features of the FUTUR 100F – and the entire FUTUR Series – include:
- 100% plastic housing, no metal in wetted areas
- ATEX certified: IIB inside, IIC outside – ideal for solvent handling
- One-piece PTFE diaphragm for long service life
- PERSWING P® air control system – oil-free and maintenance-free
- Self-priming, low-noise, compact design
In addition to its proven performance in high-purity applications, the FUTUR 100F supports optional accessories such as pneumatic stroke monitoring and diaphragm condition sensors for predictive maintenance, as well as Flaretek® and VCR® connections.
As semiconductor fabs scale production and face increasingly stringent safety standards, advanced AODD pumps such as the FUTUR 100F are becoming essential enablers of process reliability and yield protection.