Welded Metal Bellows suit semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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Produced using ultra-thin metal plate welding technology, nesting-type Welded Metal Bellows offer cleanliness and corrosion resistance, as well as pressure and heat resistance. Units can be compressed to full contact position and operate in range of low and high temperatures. Suited for high vacuum applications, bellows are utilized in accumulators, couplings, mechanical seals, pressure sensors, switches and transducers, rod seals, and temperature sensors.



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Simrit Unveils Welded Metal Bellows at SEMICON West 2006



New product demonstrates excellent durability, flexibility and corrosion resistance

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2006 - Dedicated to advancing technology and maintaining high standards of quality, Simrit - the industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK - has introduced its new line of welded metal bellows for semiconductor manufacturing equipment at SEMICON West 2006 (booth #3606).

"Our welded metal bellows have the ability to perform in a wide-range of stressful environments, including ultra-high vacuum, high pressure and extreme temperatures, making them an ideal product for semiconductor applications," said Vinay Nilkanth, vice president of business development for Simrit. "Additionally, they provide the durability, superiority and quality Simrit is known for supplying to its customers."

The Simrit line of welded metal bellows are nesting-type bellows, which are produced using a unique ultra-thin metal plate welding technology. These bellows can secure a wide stroke within a limited space, which achieves a compact equipment design. Simrit welded bellows can be made almost completely with weldable materials, guaranteeing design efficiency for each specification and providing optimal performance.

Simrit's welded metal bellows offer a range of features and benefits, including: product longevity; corrosion resistance; sealing performance; cleanliness; spring character; flexibility; as well as pressure and heat resistance.

Metal Bellows:
Can be made from any weldable material.
Suitable for high vacuum applications due to superior cleanliness.
Excellent corrosion resistance.
Operates in wide range of low and high temperatures.
Offers flexibility as it can be compressed to full contact position.

Within the semiconductor industry, Simrit has earned a reputation for supplying clean, dependable metal bellows with longevity that increases productivity. Simrit's line of welded metal bellows are utilized in a variety of markets, including: aircraft and aerospace; marine; nuclear energy; medical and pharmaceutical; and petroleum refining and petrochemical.

Additionally, this Simrit product line is utilized for a variety of applications, including: accumulators; couplings; joints; mechanical seals; pressure sensors, switches and transducers; rod seals; temperature sensors; and valves.

The Simrit Division is based at Freudenberg-NOK's headquarters in Plymouth, Mich. Freudenberg-NOK is part of the Freudenberg and NOK Group Companies, which have total annual sales of more than $7 billion. The global Freudenberg and NOK Group offers an extensive portfolio of precision-molded products for the aerospace, appliance, automotive, marine, medical, off-highway equipment, recreational vehicle and semiconductor markets.

For more information, visit the Simrit website at www.simrit.com.

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