Jun 26, 2018 
Virtual Industries Inc., a leading 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 9.6V 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.
The PORTA-WAND ELITE 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.
For more information about any of Virtual Industries’ advanced equipment, visit www.virtual-ii.com.
Founded in 1987, Virtual Industries Inc. is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo. For more than 20 years, Virtual Industries has been a leading supplier of manual vacuum handling solutions to the world’s high-technology firms. The company’s patented ESD-safe products are used by CLASS I clean room personnel, electronics assemblers, semiconductor manufacturers, Universities and scientists globally. Virtual Industries’ success has come from developing innovative manual vacuum handling tools and pick-up tips based on customer requests and customer feedback. These tools provide customer specific solutions that make assembly and processing operations more productive and ergonomic. For more information, visit the company at www.virtual-ii.com.
