EAG Data Storage Solutions

Magnetic disks and disk drive components, optical disks, flash memory devices, and other data storage media require ultra-clean manufacturing, careful part selection, and state-of-the-art R&D to produce world-class products with high yields. For almost 30 years, Evans Analytical Group® (EAG) has dedicated instrumentation, research, and development efforts to the data storage industry, helping customers develop new techniques for analyzing contamination and controlling quality.

We are known for our pioneering work in lubricant testing and lead the industry in analytical testing that supports Freon replacement and ultra-clean manufacturing. Our scientists also regularly help customers solve process problems.

We have many years of experience helping our customers determine the root cause failure mode in adhesion, contamination and other yield affecting problems.

Application Examples

• Magnetic media failure analysis
• Lubricant thickness testing
• Lubricant replenishment
• Lubricant and additive identification
• Overcoat characterization
• Magnetic layer identification and thickness testing
• Drive teardown and inspection
• HDA failure analysis
• Outgassing analysis
• Organic contaminant analysis
• Disk quality program
• Operating drive contamination monitoring
• Contamination analysis and materials characterization for flash memory devices

Application Notes