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PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner

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The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is a spin-processing machine for wet processing and cleanroom use. The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner uses a vacuum stage. The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is configured for 115 Vac operation at 50/60 Hz.[1][2]

PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner — Inventory photo
Fig. 01PWM 32 PS CB 15 SpinnerInventory photo[2]

Power

115 Vac[2]

Vacuum

Vacuum stage[2]

Gas delivery

Used with organic solvents[2]

What it is

The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is a spin-processing machine used in wet processing and cleanroom work. The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner uses a vacuum stage. The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is configured for 115 Vac operation at 50/60 Hz. The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is used with organic solvents.[2][1]

How it works

The CB15 powered lid option uses a pneumatic actuator to open and close the lid. The lid can be operated by tabletop switches or a footswitch. The PWM32 controller can automate lid closing and opening as part of the programmed cycle. The lid is designed to close quickly at first and then slow for a gentle final close. The lid control reduces closing pressure near the closed position and then restores maximum pressure after unobstructed closure. A safety circuit prevents lid motion while the spinner motor is turning. The lid will not close when the accessory substrate lifter is in the up position. The substrate lifter will not lift a substrate when the lid is closed. An interlock prevents the start of a spin cycle unless the lid is closed.[3][4]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is intended for substrates that are loaded and unloaded within a closed-lid bowl arrangement using a vacuum stage. The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner can be used with the CB15 powered lid option to automate lid movement during the programmed cycle. The bowl exhaust is part of the spin coating process in critical coating applications and can be monitored and regulated.[1][4]

Applications

The PWM32-PS-CB15 is intended for relatively light loads such as silicon wafers and small photomasks. The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is used with organic solvents. The CB15 package can also be fitted with an accessory exhaust damper and bowl cover for closed-chamber inhibited drying spin coating.[2][4]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical3

Voltage
115 Vac[2]
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50/60 Hz[2]
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Frequency
50/60 Hz[2]
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Vacuum & pumping3

Vacuum stage[2]
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Stage
Vacuum stage[2]
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Vacuum
Vacuum stage[1]
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Gas & chemistry3

Used with organic solvents[2]
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Process use
Used with organic solvents[2]
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Gas delivery / process use
Used with organic solvents[2]
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Configuration & options7

Model
PWM 32 PS CB 15[2]
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Model designation
PWM32-PS-CB15 Spinner System[3]
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Bowl
Circular bowl, 15" diameter[3]
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Power
115 Vac[2]
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Powered lid option
CB15 Powered Lid Option[3]
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Process category
Wet Processing / Clean[1]
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Bowl
Circular bowl, 15-inch diameter[3]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
PWM32-PS-CB15 Spinner System——Powered lid option uses a pneumatic actuator and can be operated by tabletop switches or a footswitch.web.archive.org[3]
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  • ConfigurationUsed with organic solvents[2]
  • ConfigurationVacuum stage[2]
  • Voltage115 Vac[2]
  • Configuration50/60 Hz[2]
  • Process useUsed with organic solvents[2]
  • StageVacuum stage[2]
  • Frequency50/60 Hz[2]
  • VacuumVacuum stage[1]
  • Gas delivery / process useUsed with organic solvents[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What electrical input does the Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner use?

The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is configured for 115 Vac operation at 50/60 Hz.[2][1]

What substrate holding method does the Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner use?

The Headway PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner uses a vacuum stage.[2][1]

How large is the CB15 bowl and what substrate sizes are recommended?

The CB15 bowl has a 15-inch inside diameter. The removable splash deflector with a 12.75-inch opening sets a maximum recommended substrate dimension of 12 inches. The standard smaller splash deflector has an 11.35-inch opening that limits the maximum recommended substrate dimension to about 10.5 inches.[4]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the PWM 32 PS CB 15 Spinner are on record.

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  1. [1]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
  2. [2]Inventory photo
  3. [3]web.archive.org — headwayresearch.com (Oct 13, 1999)web.archive.org
  4. [4]https://www.headwayresearch.com/products/pwm32pscb15.htm — headwayresearch.comheadwayresearch.com
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