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Article: Stainless Steel Tools Cut Contamination Risk for Critical Process Laboratories.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- September 23, 2009
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Environmental integrity for sensitive bioscience research and operations depends on basic shop tools as well as advanced technology.\r\n\r\n
A common source of process contamination lies in a mechanic's supply box or a maintenance technician's toolbelt. Using ordinary carbon steel tools on stainless steel fasteners and production equipment introduces the risk of rust or chrome particles.\r\n\r\n To help laboratory administrators ensure sterility in critical industries, a Michigan-based equipment supplier has added high-performance stainless steel hand tools - including Athlet AntiCor specialty products from Germany. \r\n\r\n "A general industrial ...