[3dem] plasma cleaner

[Reinhard Rachel]

Hi Ed, 
> We have a Gatan Solarus that is failing, and are thinking about
replacements. 
> The newer Solarus II is from 5-10 times more expensive than the simplest 
> plasma cleaners out there. Does anyone have any comparisons to justify this

> very high price tag?

in our lab, people here (and myself) use a Harrick Plasma Cleaner (model PDC 3
XG from about 1991) i.e. since about 32 years. Affordable, reliable, and ZERO
maintenance cost in 32 yrs. 
Recently, Harrick  sold it as model PDC-32G-2. Very similar, indeed. 
you will have to buy the unit from Harrick and look for a separate pump ...
that's it. 
I guess it is one of the less expensive units on the market. 
kind regards - Reinhard


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