Virtual Industries Inc., a supplier of manual vacuum handling solutions, features a product line of hand tools that replace tweezers or other gripping means for many applications. The Porta-wand elite 110–220 VAC vacuum tweezer kit is a cleanroom-safe tool that handles up to 8“ (200 mm) wafers or solar cells. It comes equipped with a detachable 9.6 V NiMH rechargeable battery pack, an in-stand charger (P/N VPW-Charger-110–220) and one wafer tip.
The detachable battery pack (VPWE-150) contains a rear exhaust filter for the entire tool to ensure better than Class 1 performance. The battery pack can be recharged while attached to the tool or when separated.
This hand tool is ideal for handling wafers, solar cells, disk media, flat panels or any item that has a flat hard surface. A “power on” indicator light flashes when the battery pack needs to be recharged or interchanged with a fully charged battery pack. A push button provides easy on/off control with a lock to on position. Additionally, an intake air filter (VF-40M-5) is replaceable from the front of the tool.
