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October 21, 2022 | Seika MachineryEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Seika Machinery, Inc., a leading provider of advanced machinery, materials and engineering services, is pleased to offer McDry cabinets with Data Loggers as an option. Secure, cloud-based data storage, and multiple unit monitoring are just a few features of the Data Loggers.
By adding a Data Logger to McDry cabinets, users can schedule recurring reports right to your inbox. Also, get email, text and phone alerts when temperature or humidity is out of specification. Charts are downloadable as evidence for traceability, and Data Loggers are Ethernet based, Wifi and networking capable.
The McDry high performance dry cabinet maintains one percent RH levels and quickly recovers back to set point 2-3 times faster than previous model. All McDry ultra-low humidity storage cabinets conform to IPC/JEDEC J-STD 033C and IPC 1602 Standards. Additionally, the ESD safe design adheres to the IEC-61340-5-1 (ESD) Standard. McDry cabinets dehumidify ICs to prevent micro-cracking and are an alternative to baking, MBBs and nitrogen storage.
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