ISO 14644 · SEMI S2/S6 · Designed for OSHA Limits
Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing
ULPA filtration, molecular contamination control, and toxic gas scrubbing for wafer fabs, cleanrooms, and electronics assembly, from ISO Class 1 to general manufacturing environments.
DustHog equipment
Where DustHog equipment fits, and where it does not
Cleanroom air is a HEPA and ULPA problem, not a dust collector problem, and we would rather say that than sell you the wrong machine. DustHog equipment earns its place in the support spaces around the fab rather than in the fab itself.
HEPA and ULPA Filters
Individually scan tested, shipped with its own test report rather than a batch certificate.
See the filter optionsDustHog SFC Modular Cartridge Collector
Twenty builds from 1,275 to 102,000 CFM. DustHog rates the SFC for combustible and non combustible dry dust.
See DustHog SFC specsDustHog Dust Collectors
The full DustHog line, from portable benches to 102,000 CFM modular cartridge.
See the DustHog lineFacility maintenance shops, machining and weld bays, and chemical handling areas are where a collector belongs on a semiconductor site. For the controlled environment itself, the answer is filtration and air change rate, and that is a different quote.
Not sure which of these fits your floor? Tell us what your process puts into the air and we will size it against your actual conditions.
Get a free system reviewSemiconductor fabs demand the cleanest air of any manufacturing environment on earth. ISO Class 1–5 cleanrooms require filtration down to 0.1 μm where a single stray particle can destroy a wafer in process. But particle control is only part of the challenge. You also need molecular contamination control to protect photoresist chemistry, toxic gas scrubbing for process exhaust, and acid fume extraction from wet bench stations.
Arizona has become a major semiconductor corridor. The Chandler–Tempe area alone hosts some of the largest wafer fabs in the western hemisphere, and new facilities are expanding across the Phoenix metro. Whether you’re building a new fab, retrofitting an existing cleanroom, or need filtration for electronics assembly and PCB fabrication, we design systems that protect both yields and workers.
The desert environment adds a unique challenge for semiconductor facilities. Ambient dust loading is significantly higher than coastal or temperate regions, which puts more stress on pre-filtration stages and make-up air handling. Our designs account for this additional load so your cleanroom classifications are maintained year-round, including during monsoon season and haboob events.
Installation is handled by an independent ICAP Certified crew or your own contractor.
Challenges
Semiconductor Fab Air Quality Challenges
ISO Class 1–5 Particle Control
ULPA filtration at 99.9995% efficiency down to 0.1 μm for critical process zones. Sub-micron particle counts must remain within classification limits 24/7.
Airborne Molecular Contamination
AMC control using activated carbon and chemisorbent media to protect photoresist chemistry, catalysts, and sensitive process materials from molecular-level contaminants.
Toxic Process Gas Exhaust
Arsine, phosphine, silane, and other hazardous gases used in deposition and doping must be scrubbed to safe levels before exhaust, both for worker safety and EPA compliance.
Wet Bench Acid & Solvent Fumes
High-velocity capture hoods for HF, sulfuric, nitric, and solvent cleaning stations. Fume extraction must prevent cross-contamination between process baths.
Laminar Flow Integrity
Unidirectional airflow in critical tool bays with zero turbulence. Fan filter unit (FFU) arrays must deliver uniform velocity across the entire ceiling with minimal pressure variation.
Energy Efficiency at Scale
Fabs process massive air volumes, so low-pressure-drop filters, EC motor FFUs, and smart controls are essential to managing energy costs without compromising cleanliness.
Systems
What We Design and supply
ULPA Fan Filter Units (FFUs)
99.9995% efficiency at 0.1 μm for ISO Class 1–5 environments. Ceiling-mount arrays with EC motors, low pressure drop, and uniform velocity distribution.
Chemical Scrubbers
Wet and dry scrubbing systems for toxic gas neutralization: arsine, phosphine, silane, chlorine, and other process gases. Sized for single-tool or multi-tool exhaust headers.
Molecular Filtration (AMC)
Activated carbon, chemisorbent, and hybrid media for airborne molecular contamination control. Protects photoresist, thin film, and deposition processes from organic and inorganic vapors.
Wet Bench Exhaust Systems
High-velocity capture hoods with acid-resistant ductwork for HF, sulfuric, nitric, and solvent stations. Ductless options available where exhaust routing is impractical.
ESD-Safe Dust Collection
Grounded, static-dissipative systems for PCB fabrication, component assembly, and test operations. Prevents electrostatic discharge damage to sensitive devices.
HEPA & ULPA Pre-Filtration
Make-up air pre-filtration stages designed for the heavy ambient dust loading of desert climates. Protects final ULPA filters from premature loading and extends service life.
Applications
Common Semiconductor & Electronics Applications
Wafer Fabrication
Photolithography, etch, deposition, and implant process zones requiring ISO Class 1–5 particle control.
Wet Bench Stations
Acid and solvent cleaning baths with high-velocity exhaust to capture HF, sulfuric, and organic vapors.
Gas Cabinet Scrubbing
Emergency and process scrubbers for toxic gas storage areas: arsine, phosphine, silane, and specialty gases.
PCB Fabrication
ESD-safe dust collection for drilling, routing, and depaneling. Solder fume extraction for wave and reflow processes.
Component Assembly
Soldering fume extraction, conformal coating vapors, and cleanroom assembly environments for sensitive devices.
Test & Inspection
Controlled environments for wafer probing, final test, and optical inspection where particle contamination affects yield.
Gowning & Support Areas
Cascading pressure and filtration for gowning rooms, airlocks, and sub-fab support spaces.
Solar & Display Manufacturing
Thin-film deposition, cell processing, and panel assembly requiring controlled particle environments.
Standards
Compliance & Standards
Semiconductor facilities operate under overlapping regulatory requirements. We design around the applicable standards and you get the documentation needed for qualification and ongoing compliance.
ISO 14644
Cleanroom classification and monitoring: Class 1 through Class 8.
SEMI S2 / S6
Environmental, health, and safety guidelines for semiconductor equipment and exhaust ventilation.
OSHA Hazardous Chemicals
29 CFR 1910.1000 PELs and 1910.1450 lab standard for toxic gas and chemical fume handling.
EPA Toxic Gas Emissions
Scrubber discharge requirements for hazardous air pollutants and toxic gas release prevention.
Protect Your Fab Yields
Schedule a free fab assessment and we’ll go through your cleanroom requirements, make-up air challenges, and process exhaust needs with you.
Serving semiconductor facilities nationwide.