Desiccator Diagrams – Compare Models!
Desiccator diagrams aid in choosing the correct desiccator by comparing side to side. Choose a clear acrylic or ESD safe static dissipative acrylic model in order to request a price quote.
In order to compare acrylic and stainless steel models please see our desiccator photo gallery. In addition to the standard models, this page includes application specific models as well.
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Chambers: 1
Chamber Size: 14-1/2″W x 13-1/2″D x 15″H
Shelf Space: 14″W x 13″D
Total Cubic Feet: 2-3/8
Clear Acrylic: 161D
ESD Acrylic: 161SD
Chambers: 2
Chamber Size: 14-1/2″W x 13-1/2″D x 7″H
Shelf Space: 14″W x 13″D
Total Cubic Feet: 2-3/8
Clear Acrylic: 160D
ESD Acrylic: 160SD
Chambers: 2
Chamber Size: 22″w x 22″D x 11″H
Shelf Space: 21-1/2″W x 20″D
Total Cubic Feet: 8
Clear Acrylic: 240D
ESD Acrylic: 240SD
Chambers: 3
Chamber Size: 16-1/2″W x 15-1/2″D x 11″H
Shelf Space: 16″W x 15″D
Total Cubic Feet: 6-3/4
Clear Acrylic: 183D
ESD Acrylic: 183SD
Chambers: 4
Chamber Size: 14-1/2″W x 13-1/2″D x 7″H
Shelf Space: 14″W x 13″D
Total Cubic Feet: 4-3/4
Clear Acrylic: 162D
ESD Acrylic: 162SD
Chambers: 4
Chamber Size: 22″W x 15-1/2″D x 11″H
Shelf Space: 21-1/2″W x 14-3/4″D
Total Cubic Feet: 12
Clear Acrylic: 248D
ESD Acrylic: 248SD
2 Tier Desiccator Diagrams
Chambers: 6
Chamber Size: 22″W x 15-1/2″D x 11″H
Shelf Space: 21-1/2″W x 14-3/4″D
Total Cubic Feet: 18
Clear Acrylic: 488D
ESD Acrylic: 488SD
Chambers: 8
Chamber Size: 22″W x 22″D x 11″H
Shelf Space: 21-1/2″W x 20″D
Total Cubic Feet: 32
Clear Acrylic: 484D
ESD Acrylic: 484SD
Desiccator Diagrams – Clear or Static Dissipative?
Knowing the Difference Between Clear Acrylic & Static Dissipative Acrylic Materials before you Choose
Clear Acrylic
Clear acrylic desiccators are recommended for non-electro-static (ESD) sensitive storage applications. Often these desiccators are utilized in cleanroom storage of wafers, reticles, photomask, as well as other contents that are less susceptible to ESD discharge events. Although acrylic desiccators may attain a highly charged condition, for the most part it can be mitigated with the proper precautions. Cleanrooms routinely maintain 45/55% relative humidity control, under those circumstances a layer of moisture accumulates on exposed surfaces. As a result, this conductive layer facilitates discharging the static electricity to ground. Grounding is also recommended on acrylic desiccators to accelerate these discharges.
ESD Safe Static Dissiaptive
Static dissipative acrylic desiccators provide complete electrostatic discharge protection for ESD sensitive components. Our static dissipative acrylic material offers a surface resistivity of 106-108 Ohms/sq. and cannot be tribocharged when properly grounded. Stainless steel shelves, plates, shelf racks, door latches, and hinges are commonly grounded to the desiccator and wire connect to hard ground. Stainless steel plates are required for enhanced grounding and provide protection from surface abrasion when you use the floor of the compartment as an additional shelf.
Although static dissipative acrylic desiccators are recommended for electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive storage applications, as shown above clear acrylic desiccators may be utilized as an economic alternative in certain applications. In order to use a clear acrylic desiccator to store ESD sensitive components you must include stainless steel shelves and plates with our grounding option. Furthermore, the components must be stored in ESD safe storage bags, totes, or other type of protective packaging. Clear acrylic desiccators remain susceptible on the acrylic material surface to static charging and for this reason, are not recommended in critical ESD assembly locations.
In conclusion, the choice of clear or static dissipative acrylic depends ultimately on the type of components you wish to store.
Stainless Steel Desiccator Cabinets
Stainless steel desiccators provide clean, high-density storage for both cleanroom and assembly applications. Compared to acrylic desiccators, stainless steel ultimately provides maximum weight capacity and longer durability. Constructed of heavy-duty conductive stainless steel in addition to wire grounding as an option. Stainless steel desiccators meet stricter insurance requirements as well as providing part storage privacy.