Ready or not, the holidays are upon us and the year is drawing to a close. What better way to end the year than with some clearance sales?

Production Automation is offering clearance items and specials to our customers until December 31st on some of our most popular lines of products.

By clicking any of the ads below, you can easily shop online at our website www.gotopac.com

If you need advice, have questions, or want more information on any of our products you can contact us by phone at 888.903.0333 or by email at info@gotopac.com

You may be asking yourself “What exactly is a desiccator cabinet, and why would I need one?”

The answer to the first question is easily definable;

Desiccators are sealable enclosures containing desiccants used for preserving moisture-sensitive items. A common use for desiccators is to protect chemicals or materials which are hygroscopic or which react with water from humidity.

The answer to the second question is more in-depth, the use of desiccator cabinets depends solely on your needs and products. Much of todays high-tech manufacturing requires extensive use of integrated circuits and other sensitive devices and sub assemblies. These packages are very durable but when stored in a typical manufacturing environment they become exposed to contaminates and moisture in the atmosphere causing corrosion and oxidation on the leads. The ultimate results can be poor solder contact and possible board failure.

There is your outline for needing a desiccator cabinet in your facility. Do you have sensitive products that can be easily damaged by humidity? Have you experienced your products failing inspections due to environmental damage? A desiccator cabinet would help maintain the integrity and quality of your sensitive components.

Production Automation carries only the highest quality of Dessicator Cabinets from the D.M. Semiconductor Company (DMS). DMS was established in 1963 and has a long history of servicing the electronics, defense and medical industries. Starting in 1979 DMS started producing small 1, 2 and 3 door acrylic desiccator cabinets and now manufactures, in the USA, a full line of quality desiccator cabinets.

DMS desiccator cabinets provides clear, clean moisture free storage. A mini-cleanroom isolated from the typical warehouse and manufacturing atmosphere. A cleanroom environment at a fraction of the cost. The input of nitrogen or compressed dry air into the cabinet displaces the contaminated air and provides a truly ideal clean, dry space for your components and devices. Due to reduced moisture within the cabinets, electrostatic charge becomes an issue for which DMS offers a permanent, transparent ESD coating which is applied in the manufacturing process. Grounded stainless steel bottom plates and shelving systems complete the ESD protection process.

Production Automation carries DMS’s full line of desiccator cabinets, making it easy to find a unit that will work best in your application:

- Single Tier Solid Wall Non-ESD Acrylic  

- Single Tier Plenum Wall Non-ESD Acrylic

- Single Tier Solid Wall ESD Acrylic

- Single Tier Plenum Wall ESD Acrylic

- Two Tier Solid Wall Non-ESD Acrylic

- Two Tier Plenum Wall Non-ESD Acrylic

- Two Tier Solid Wall ESD Acrylic

- Two Tier Plenum Wall ESD Acrylic

Lista Xpress includes an extensive selection of storage and workbench solutions, all shipping in 3-5 days of order. Virtually all available in your choice of three colors. So place your order today. We’ve got the Lista you need, in a hurry.

Choose from Preconfigured benches and workstations, or build your own personalized workspace with Lista’s Xpress ship bases, surface options, and accessories.

We also offer a large selection of Xpress ship cabinets in both stationary and mobile units. The cabinets are stackable making customization easy!

* Free shipping from October 1st, 2009 until December 31st, 2009.

Click any of the links below to start shopping for your new Lista products!

 Build your own Lista units

Lista Computer Cabinets

Lista Mobile Cabinets

Lista Stationary Cabinets

 Lista Preconfigured Technical Workbenches

Lista Preconfigured Industrial Workbenches

Aven, makers of the popular Mighty Scope Handheld Microscope brings you their iLoupe XL. The iLoupe XL is the second generation of the iLoupe digital camera/microscope combination.

A professional-quality digital microscope portable enough for you to easily use out on the factory floor, on your customers’ sites, at crime scenes, out in the field, and more. Easily document changes and problems, gather evidence, and take care of your customers.

Aven designed the iLoupe Digital Microscope system to take professional-quality digital images- for engineers, doctors, scientists, and technical photography specialists.

With built-in adjustable illumination, a very wide magnification range 3x to 300x and a built in 5 Mega-Pixel Camera, the iLoupe XL is one tool that you can have when and where you need it for a wide variety of situations.

Some of the features of the iLoupe XL are:

• The magnification range is 3x to 300x, a broader range than the original iLoupe
• A 5 mega-pixel high resolution sensor for detailed images
• A 2″ LCD display for easy viewing, capturing and recording of magnified images
• 180 degree rotated lens tube allows user to capture magnified images at any angle
• Includes a SD card for storing images and editing on a PC
• Easy to use touchpad controls
• The built-in 6 white-light LEDs and adjustable illumination ensure the magnified images are clear and bright
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the microscope can be used continuously for more than 5 hours
• TV Video Out allows you to see images on TV

For more specifications please visit our site at www.gotopac.com and search for iLoupe, or just click this link: Aven iLoupe XL

The latest addition to our anti-fatigue section is a company called Alessco.

Alessco manufactures durable, waterproof anti-fatigue matting for retail or residential use. The SoftFloors and SoftWoods lines of products are both easily installed and germ resistant. Cleaned with a damp cloth or mop these flooring solutions will not harden or crack, and since they come in 2′ x 2′ squares, if one does get damaged it is simply replaced without disturbing the rest of the floor.

The SoftFloors line comes in 14 different colors to match any decor. SoftFloors is sold on our website in solid colors ranging from covering a four foot square area all the way to 1700 square feet. If you are interested in checkered pattern or a multi-color option please contact us directly at 888.903.0333 or email at info@gotopac.com, as those options are not on our website.

Alessco’s SoftWoods are also available for purchase on our website with the options of Light or Dark Oak.  SoftWoods are made of the same durable material the SoftFloors is but printed with a beautiful wood grain. Perfect for a more professional look in a retail setting or a classic look in your home. Other wood grains are available such as Cherry, Walnut, or Red Oak.

Please contact us directly for pricing of wood styles not featured on our website.

We are pleased to have recently added Superior Uniform Group’s Worklon® series garments to our website, which are now available for purchase.

Worklon® provides a comprehensive line of apparel for cleanrooms, controlled environments and ESD sensitive areas.  Markets served include Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Semi-conductor and Food Processing.

Worklon® manufactures cleanroom and controlled environment apparel and accessories for the ultimate defense in particle control, electrostatic dissipation, fluid resistance and bacteria filtration for peripheral areas of the High Tech Industry. ESD Lab Wear is offered in a variety of fabrics and styles.

Choose from materials such as:

• Maxima High Density: A densely woven 100% polyester fabric. Maxima High Density offers excellent barrier protection against bacteria, fluids, and particles. This fabric is gamma compatible and autoclavable. (ESD Version: 99% polyester, 1% carbon yarn)
• Integrity 1800: 99% polyester and 1% carbon yarn creates a static dissipative fabric. This material is highly fluid repellant and contains an antimicrobial treatment to inhibit bacteria growth and reduce bioburden. This material is also gamma compatible and autoclavable.
• Burlington C3: A densely woven, static dissipative fabric made or 99% polyester and 1% carbon yarn. This material has excellent durability.
• More fabric options available including: Polyester Taffeta, Polyester Herringbone, Micro-Stat, and Work-Stat.

The Worklon® Series also carries a variety of boots and shoe covers, with a choice of hypalon soles or molded soles.

• Hypalon Soles: Polyester substrate with static dissipative hypalon coating. The material is flexible, skid/abrasion/chemical resistant. Gamma compatible and autoclavable.
• Molded Soles: Once piece injection molded, custom nitrile rubber. good resistance to slipping, scuffs and chemicals. Static dissipative and durable. Also gamma compatible and autoclavable.

For added protection in cleanrooms and for worker comfort, Worklon® offers Intersuits in both standard and ESD versions.

• Microdenier Sandwash with Nano-Dry Technology: 100% polyester microfiber fabric has a luxurious silk-like hand and appearance. Excellent opacity, drapability and moisture wicking capability. Gamma compatible and autoclavable.
• Microdenier Sandwash ESD with Carbon Yarn Grid & Nano-Dry Technology: 99% polyester, 1% carbon yarn that provides superior static dissipation and moisture control. Lightweight with a soft hand, this fabric is extremely comfortable and offers low particulation. Also gamma compatible and autoclavable.

Now that you have a better idea of the fabrics to choose from, please browse through the categories of products we have available in the Worklon Brand:

 Coveralls

Frocks

Hoods/Bouffants

Interclothing

Lab Coats

Shoe Covers

Uniquely Justifiable…

Designed with innovative polymers for longer-life product performance, easy-to-clean surfaces to promote a cleaner environment and higher level of food safety, interchangeable components for maximum flexibility, a truly unique way to improve operational efficiencies, productivity, and ultimately ROI.

Interchangeability: MetroMax i and MetroMax Q, shelves, posts, and most accessories are uniquely interchangeable making the iQ System adaptable to your specific application.

Longer-Life Durability and Performance: Corrosion proof MetroMax i has an innovative polymer design and the performance of stainless steel at half the cost. MetroMax Q has an advanced polymer and epoxy coated design that offers superior performance versus wire shelving. All shelves can be cleaned in a fraction of the time of wire for improved productive and ROI.

Improved Food Safety: iQ System shelves have removable polymer mats that are easily cleaned in sinks or dish machines. Cleaner shelves promote food safety.

Storage Optimization: iQ System accessories contain, compartmentalized, and organize your stored contents to maximize every square inch of storage space. Smooth polymer components protect fragile packaged items.

New MetroMax i

Uniquely Lifelong…

From top to bottom, a premium storage solution that is built to address food service operator needs for a lifetime. MetroMax i offers an innovative, corrosion proof polymer design at half the cost of stainless. Unique performance… shelves combine the strength of steel with efficient, quick-to-clean, lifelong components. Easy-to-clean removable polymer mats and smooth surfaces promote food safety. Open grid mats promote air flow and one-piece solid mats contain spills. Microban antimicrobial protection is built into the mats and all other high contact areas of the shelves and posts to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that cause odors, stains, and product degradation iQ system accessories organize the entire storage area. Lifelong durability, fastest cleaning, and well-organized storage enhance efficiencies and productivity to improve ROI.

New MetroMax Q

Unique Value…

A quantum leap from traditional wire shelving, a value-added storage system that offers superior cleanability and long-lasting performance. MetroMax Q is constructed of durable polymer mats and epoxy coated frames and posts. Easy-to-clean removable shelf mats promote food safety. Unique performance.. shelves easily adjust with the flip of the corner releases to maximize storage efficiency and hold up to 800 lbs.. For greater corrosion protection, a MetroMax Q unit may be configured with the interchangeable MetroMax i polymer posts. For applications requiring solid shelf surfaces, solid overlays are available. Microban antimicrobial product protection is built into the high contact areas of the shelves and posts to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, just like the MetroMax i system is.

Both of these products are available on Production Automation’s website, along with all the other products Metro has to offer. Purchase through PAC online at www.gotopac.com, or send us a request for quote by following the link on the right hand side of the page.

You can contact Production Automation by phone at 888-903-0333 or by email at info@gotopac.com. One of our knowledgeable sales staff can help answer questions and make sure you find the product best suited for your particular application.

Production Automation carries both hardwall and softwall cleanroom construction materials. Whether you are looking to start a new cleanroom or expand an existing one, you will find a wide variety of options on our website.

                                                                                        Hardwall Features:

Softwall Features:

Find these options and all of our other cleanroom construction components, such as air showers and communicators here: Cleanroom Construction at Production Automation

website: www.gotopac.com

For questions, info or quotes: info@gotopac.com

Production Automation is offering the best deal on Hakko 936-12 soldering stations!

For the month of August, Hakko 936-12 stations are priced at $75 a station with FREE SHIPPING! You cannot find a better deal on these stations anywhere.

The 936 soldering stationis an inexpensive, temperature adjustable station that you can stack to conserve valuable bench space. ESD safe by design.

• Station Specifications:
• Model Name: 936
• Power Consumption: 60W
• Output Voltage: 24V AC
• Temperature: 200°C – 480°C (392°F – 896°F)
• Temperature Stability: ± 1.0°C (1.8°F)
• Outer Dimensions: 4.7×3.7×6.7 in.
• Weight: 2.9 lbs.
• Iron Specifications:
• Model Name: 907 ESD
• Style: Medium
• Power Consumption: 24V AC/50W
• Standard Tip Included: 900M-T-1.6D
• Tip to Ground Resistance: < 2ω
• Tip to Ground Potential: < 2mV (Typ. 0.6mV)
• Heating Element: Ceramic Heater
• Total Length: 7.5 in.
• Weight: 0.09lb.

View the Hakko 936-12 with all available tips here: Hakko 936-12

Or visit our website: www.gotopac.com

Have questions? Need a quote? email us at: info@gotopac.com

Ergonomics is the blending of human biology, psychology, engineering and design. The aim of ergonomics is to develop and apply techniques to optimize performance while protecting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals.

The application and science of ergonomics is not a new one, ergonomics principles have been implemented since the 5^thcentury BCE, an example being a description Hippocrates gave on how a surgeon’s workplace should be designed. The term “ergonomics” is derived from the Greek word Ergon (work) and Nomos (natural laws), and entered modern lexicon in an 1857 article by Wojciech Jastrzębowski.

The science of ergonomics contains five separate aspects: safety, comfort, ease of use, productivity, and aesthetics.

In the work place safety should always be a top priority; production and morale are higher in environments where safety is implemented and insured. Providing a safe environment for workers also reduces costs to the company by preventing accidents and injuries.

Comfort in the workplace leads to more productive employees and less time loss due to fatigue and injury. Workers can focus more attention on their tasks when they are comfortable.

Ease of use pertains to the organization of employee workspace. When production floors or workstations are laid out in a way where a user has everything they need to complete a task set up in an efficient and ergonomic way, tasks are completed faster and more thoroughly.

Productivity in an ergonomic workplace comes from the implementation of the first three aspects. Once a workspace is organized, more efficient, and accessible, employee stress and fatigue goes down bringing productivity and safety up.  

The last aspect of ergonomics is aesthetics; workplace aesthetics not only leaves a good impression on visitors to your facility, but can raise company morale and pride and make working more efficient by not having to traverse unorganized workspace and storage areas or search for necessary products and materials.

 The basics of ergonomics can be addressed in any type of work environment, and Production Automation carries products that will help you focus on improving your facilities and providing for your employees.

Whether you are starting an ergonomic program from scratch, or improving on an existing program, Production Automation carries the brands and products you can depend on. We can help you improve your facility from the ground up with anti fatigue matting, highly customizable seating and footrests, work surfaces and shelving, monitor holders, and lighting.

We understand the importance of ergonomic thinking and planning and we strive to offer the best products and solutions to the problems of fatigue, injury, and strain.

These links are for our leading ergonomic product lines:

Flooring: Wearwell, a wide variety of options for any space and working conditions

Seating: ErgoCentric, for the office, cleanroom, and industrial areas. ESD options available.

Workbenches: Arlink, modular, customizable and fully adaptable systems. Layout and design planning available.

Workspace: ESI, providing ergonomic solutions for a wide variety of industries including office and healthcare.

You can view our entire website here: www.gotopac.com.