Semiconductor Industry
Reduce contamination, improve and stabilise process yield – with independent elastomer expertise for semiconductor manufacturing.
Problem & risk
In semiconductor manufacturing, even a single unsuitable material can jeopardise the entire process stability. Elastomers are often overlooked in this context, but they are one of the most common causes of contamination.
Extremely low tolerances
Outgassing from elastomer components
Aggressive cleaning and process chemicals
High functional pressure due to rejects and downtime
Chemical degradation by high-purity media
Without targeted testing, risks often remain invisible – until performance suffers.
Our solutions
Elastomer quality for maximum purity, stability and process reliability.
We support semiconductor manufacturers and plant engineers with:
Resistance tests in high-purity and aggressive media
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Testing in high-purity chemicals, process gases and cleaning media
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Evaluation of extraction, particle formation and material degradation
Fully quantitative analysis of elastomer outgassing
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Analysis using high-resolution GC/MS and HPLC methods
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Development of problem-specific testing methods
Service life estimates with extremely low tolerances
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Aging models under application temperature, media and load profiles
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Forecasts for safe operating limits
Damage analyses for contamination prevention
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Investigation of causes for performance losses or particle findings
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Derivation of specific material and process measures
Specification testing & seal design
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Clear material definitions instead of room for interpretation
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Support in the design of seals for high vacuum applications
Why OPR
We support companies in the semiconductor industry with the qualification and series production validation of elastomer components.
Self-test checklist
Fit for modern elastomer knowledge in your industry?
Specialized training from onboarding to elastomer expert, on-demand, in-house, on-site or hybrid
Design of seals
material selection
lifespan estimation
resistance tests
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We are here to help you
info@oprgroup.de
Telephone
+49 7148 16602-0
"In semiconductor manufacturing, every detail counts – every particle and every outgassing. We systematically analyse materials, identify critical weak points and thus create the basis for measurably lower contamination and new confidence in the processes."
— Bernhard Richter, CEO OPR
Case summary:
Increased particle rate in the process →Material & resistance testing →Endurance analysis under clean room conditions →Material adaptation & specification →Contamination rate significantly reduced, yield stabilised