Used Wafer Pre-Aligner / Notch Finder

Name: Used Wafer Pre-Aligner / Notch Finder
Brand: Various (Brooks, Rorze)

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Last verified: 2026-05-11

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✓Tested & inspected

✓Documentation included

✓Fast worldwide shipping

✓30-day functional warranty

✓Escrow payment available

Pricing

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How much does a used Used Wafer Pre-Aligner / Notch Finder cost in 2026?

Pricing for used Used Wafer Pre-Aligner / Notch Finder units varies by condition and configuration. Contact us for current 2026 market pricing. Get a quote.

Used Various (Brooks, Rorze) Subassemblies vs. buying new: is it worth it in 2026?

Used (2026)

✓Priced below new OEM

✓Inspected and functionally tested before shipment

✓30-day functional warranty

New OEM

—Full OEM list price

—Factory lead times apply

—New condition, full warranty

—Factory support included

Most buyers in 2026 choose used for cost and speed. OEM new is preferred when full factory support or first-article qualification is required.

What's included with a used Used Wafer Pre-Aligner / Notch Finder from Caladan Semi?

Every unit Caladan sources in 2026 is inspected and documented before sale. Here's what you get:

✓Functional test report and inspection photos
✓Available documentation (manuals, service records where available)
✓Availability: Available to Source — contact for current inventory
✓Export compliance documentation (EAR99 or ECCN classification provided)

Wafer Pre-Aligner / Notch Finder Specifications and Compatible Tools

Key specs: alignment accuracy ±1.5°, power draw 12V DC @ 2.1A, interface RS-232 or CANbus, and vacuum hold-down with <50 mTorr leak rate. Compatible with:

Brooks APX-3000 (2005–2010)
Rorze NF-220 (2008–2012)
TEL WA-2000X (2011–2015)
Exclusion: Do not install on Lam Research’s ALD-5500 (part #LAM-ALN-450)—uses a proprietary optical sensor array. Cross-check firmware version (v3.2+) for compatibility with post-2018 tools.

What to Check Before Buying a Used Wafer Pre-Aligner / Notch Finder in 2026

Alignment accuracy: Test with a laser interferometer; deviation >±1.8° invalidates use in 1xnm nodes.
Power stability: Measure voltage with a Fluke 434 II; fluctuations >±0.5V at 12V DC signal degraded motor controllers.
Physical wear: Inspect vacuum ports for cracks >0.2mm using a Go/No-Go gauge—leaks exceed spec.
Calibration age: Reject units certified before 2021 (older than 5 years) without recent SEMI E144 recertification.
Firmware compatibility: Verify CANbus ID matches your tool’s protocol (use a Peak-PCAN-USB adapter to scan).

FAQ

Q: Used vs. refurbished wafer pre-aligners—what’s the difference?
A: Used parts are operational but may lack calibration; refurbished includes full rebuild, OEM-spec calibration, and 12-month warranty.

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