NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS — Section 1: Overview ............3 Section 6: Refurbishing and Filling the Canisters ..10 Safety Information ............3 Empty Canister Disassembly and Liner Removal ..............10 System Information ............3 Inserting Two-Dimensional Replacement Canister System Components ........
This section is for use by chemical suppliers who This user guide is intended for use by personnel who fill new canisters with chemicals and who receive will install, use, maintain and repair the NOWPak ® empty canisters from end users for refurbishment liner-based canister system.
For technical support, contact Entegris at +1 800 394 4084. Please have the complete model number, chemical, and application information ready when calling. Figure 1. NOWPak liner-based canister system. SECTION 3: SYSTEM INFORMATION — The liner-based canister system consists of a reusable stainless-steel outer shell and a single-use inner liner filled with a desired chemical.
This section of the guide provides a description of the that can be purchased for use with the canister system. main components used in the NOWPak liner-based canister system. LINER-BASED CANISTERS A complete liner-based canister system, Figure 2,...
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM FITMENT ADAPTERS Please contact Entegris for application-specific information and liner compatibility. 200-liter canisters require a fitment adapter, Figure 5, to be inserted inside the retainer. The fitment adapter reduces the larger 200-liter fitment opening to the size needed for diptube insertion.
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT BREAKSEALS the canister, and the closure cap is hand-tightened onto the base. Breakseal technology, Figure 7, separates the chemical from the environment to ensure absolute chemical The following two-piece closures are available for use integrity during transport of filled canisters. When the...
• ND-ED (MaxMT system) ™ Holes in the upper connector body Refer to the relevant Entegris user guide or data sheet for the tubing to pass through. These holes prevent the fitting from being for specifications and for detailed user and maintenance turned by the tubing.
Figure 12. ND-ED MaxMT dispense connectors (installed on 19-liter being used. canisters) and control box. Refer to the ND-LD data sheets or contact Entegris for model numbers and detailed user information on these dispense connectors. SECTION 5: HANDLING THE CANISTERS —...
Some chemical will remain on these the contained chemical and the staging conditions. when they are removed from the canister. Entegris recommends placing the used diptube into a Please contact the chemical supplier for appropriate sealable bag.
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NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM 4. (200-liter canister only) Remove the fitment adapter WARNING: Some chemical may remain on from inside the canister neck, Figure 4, page 6. Use component parts. Follow all chemical safety procedures and wear chemical splash goggles either of these methods: and other appropriate PPE.
Do not unfold the liner. The folds in the liner are unless the liner integrity has been compromised. specifically designed to enable proper inflation of Entegris does not prescribe cleaning procedures for the liner. The folds create a small amount of back reusable components, and cleaning procedures depend...
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM NOTE: Be sure the liner is not rotated or becomes twisted All liner material should be below the base of as it is inserted into the canister. Those conditions can the fitment. result in improper inflation.
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NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM 1. Select a new, properly sized, pre folded liner. NOTE: Be sure the liner is not rotated or becomes twisted as it is inserted into the canister. Those conditions can NOTE: See Appendix B: Canister Compatibility Matrix, result in improper inflation.
Figure 27. Bag inflation fixture (NF-01-FR shown). Tools Required (see Required Tools, page 28) NOTE: The use of bag inflation fixtures not manufactured by or approved by Entegris may cause inflation problems. Canister neck Item Entegris is not responsible for inflation problems that result...
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Table 1, The use of any manual inflation fixture not may damage the liner during inflation and should be manufactured by or approved by Entegris may avoided. cause inflation problems that result from the use of an unapproved manual inflation fixture.
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM 5. (200-liter canister only.) Place a fitment adapter into NOTE: Removing a previously inflated liner from the canister may damage the liner and may compromise the 2 inch liner fitment, Figure 29. its performance. 6. Connect the manual inflation fixture to a canister...
WARNING: Pressing the diptube into the liner fitment creates a safety hazard. Torque NA-10 DA-06 adapter tool NOTE: New diptube assemblies from Entegris are pre cleaned and ready for use. No further cleaning Breakseal NA-23 NA-23 is required prior to the initial use.
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM 2. Install a new breakseal into the closure base, Figure 32. a. Place the closure base upside down on an appropriate work surface. b. Insert a new breakseal into the closure base, gasket side down. c. Press the breakseal into place using the breakseal insertion tool (NA-23).
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM 2. Place the closure directly onto the canister neck. Torque the closure clockwise onto the canister to the specified value using the appropriate torque wrench and adapter. Closure Canister size Closure base torque NC-W2 20-liter 9.0-9.6 N•m (80-85 in•lbs) Figure 37.
NOTE: New diptube assemblies purchased from Entegris are pre cleaned in a cleanroom environment and do not use. Entegris is not responsible for damage resulting require additional cleaning prior to use. from using diptubes that have been improperly cleaned or are damaged or worn out.
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NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM FEP Reusable Diptube – Replacement O-ring Part Numbers DIPTUBE PART NUMBER SIZE O-RING PART NUMBER O-RING MATERIAL NDT-T4 NA-24 (Qty 50) EPDM NDT-T5 10 L NA-24-1000 (Qty 1,000) NDT-T9 18 L NDT-T8 19 L NDT-T7 20 L...
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM CLOSURE MAINTENANCE Normal maintenance for two-piece closures consists a canister is changed out. The O-ring surface can of cleaning the closure cap and base and replacing deteriorate over time. If an O-ring appears worn or O-rings and compression ring as needed, Figure 40.
Figure 41. Removing dispense connector O-rings (ND-CD shown). NOTE: For maintenance procedures to be performed on the dispense connector, including O-ring replacement, refer to the Entegris user guide for the type of dispense Compression ring connector being used (ND-CD, ND-LD, or MaxMT).
1. Connect one end of the inert gas supply line tubing vary depending on the type of dispense connector used. (typically a translucent, inert plastic such as PFA) to Refer to the appropriate Entegris user guide or data sheet a filtered and regulated gas source. for detailed user instructions.
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM Connecting the Dispense Connector to a Canister Do not overtighten. If the closure or canister threads are damaged or cross-threaded, liquid To use a filled canister, the end user installs one of the dispense may be affected.
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM NOTE: If dispense is interrupted or discontinued for an 7. Perform any required maintenance on the extended period, Entegris recommends reducing the inert dispense connector. gas pressure inside the canister to minimize permeation of 8. Install the closure or closure cap onto the empty the headspace gas into the chemical.
NOWPAK LINER-BASED CANISTER SYSTEM APPENDIX A: REQUIRED TOOLS — Entegris provides the following specialized tools for filling, operation, and maintenance of the liner-based canister system. Contact Entegris at +1 978 436 6500 to order these tools. TOOL PART NUMBER Torque wrench NA-18 (4- to 40-liter) (1/2”...
Not all possible configurations are shown. Contact Entegris for additional configuration options. IMPORTANT: The user must ensure that the selected liner is properly sized for the canister being used. Entegris does not recommend using any diptube or liner designed or provided by anyone other than Entegris.
Visit www.entegris.com for ordering information for the NOWPak liner-based canister system components. To order accessories and spare parts, contact Entegris at +1 978 436 6500. LIMITED WARRANTY Entegris' products are subject to the Entegris, Inc. General Limited Warranty. To view and print this information, visit entegris.com and select the Legal &...
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