Particle Deposition Monitoring
Take control of particle deposition measurements! Our system offers precise counting, sizing, and imaging of each particle on a detachable witness plate. With exposure boxes, you can monitor multiple rooms simultaneously. This passive system, similar to the original PFO system, allows for long-term monitoring over several months. It’s a true innovation, enabling comprehensive PFO characterization. What sets it apart is its unique capability to measure fibers as well. The fast, real-time feedback feature even provides insights during ongoing work.
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Particle Deposition Measurement at the Einstein Telescope Project
Our PDM3 Deployed in a Case Study at the ETP in Maastricht! In 2023, our intern Youri Hissink, then a student at Fontys, completed an internship...
PDM Witness Plates Receive an Upgrade
The PDM Witness Plates have been upgraded with a new feature: internal laser engraving. The first generation of Witness Plates used a black marking that allowed...
Partikelfalle – Witness plate
Is a Witness plate the same as a Partikelfalle? Yes it is. In the englisch language we talk about the plate showing the evidence of the deposition. In the german...
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Comprehensive service from sac
SAC offers full service, including equipment calibration. We ensure that every system is optimized and ready for precise particle monitoring. We also make sure the systems receive an annual calibration.
PDM system verification at site
Using the calibration plate, we generate verification reports that allow SAC to recalibrate the PDM remotely. This process extends the operational period before physical recalibration is needed, maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime. When manual calibration becomes necessary, our experts can do so on site.
PDM rental
Our PDM systems, along with exposure boxes and witness plates, are available for rental throughout Europe. This flexible option allows you to access cutting-edge particle monitoring technology without the need for a full purchase.
Trusted globally for quality assurance
PDM equipment is utilized by companies worldwide to uphold the necessary quality standards during production. Our technology helps ensure that every step meets rigorous quality requirements.
UNIQUE CAPABILITIES OF THE PDM
What makes PDM unique
PDM equipment collects deposition on a detachable glass witness plate, enabling passive data collection without an active measurement device, even on-site. This passive mode allows for extended measurement series and simultaneous monitoring with ease.
Additionally, measurements can be performed with the witness plate on the measuring device, capturing events in real-time after a brief exposure to the large detector. This is known as the real-time mode.
Importantly, samples are measured non-destructively, allowing for re-evaluation or the extraction of particles from the witness plate for further analysis, such as electron microscopy.
Enhanced detection with a large detector surface.
The detector surface spans nearly 50 square centimeters, enabling rapid detection even at low deposition levels. This design ensures efficient and accurate monitoring of particle deposition at all levels.
high dynamic range
Our PDM equipment can effectively handle high deposition levels and measure thousands of particles, including those up to several millimeters in size, such as those found in environmental dust.
Verification and reproducibility
All measurements conducted by the PDM can be verified using a microscope, ensuring accuracy through thorough analysis. Additionally, all measurements are reproducible since the original sample remains undisturbed..
