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Cleanroom flooring made easy
Flooring can be at the bottom of the ladder when planning a new cleanroom. As contamination has a downward flow it is an element not often given as much consideration as those featuring higher in the cleanroom; wall construction, for example. But, a non-cleanroom compliant floor could introduce and harbour contamination to the environment thus putting manufacturing processes at risk.
Modular cleanroom designs
People often come to us for a budgetary price for their cleanroom project without much information about their needs. A cleanroom is an investment and a real asset in a company’s strategy and needs to be well thought through. Many decisions must be taken when building a cleanroom, and these will affect the cleanroom performance, ergonomics and cost. The following 5 questions are, in our opinion the first ones to ask when initiating a cleanroom project.
Cleanroom HVAC Engineering
It is easy to make a room clean if no one is inside, with no equipment, and no material movement. But operations occur in cleanrooms and must be accounted for in the HVAC calculation. Below are some other elements that influence the required airflow.
Classification Impacts For Cleanroom
Clients often come to me specifically requesting an “ISO 7 cleanroom” or an “ISO 8 cleanroom.” What they often fail to realize is that the ISO class does not define the layout of the cleanroom. It only defines the cleanliness level that needs to be met. In fact, the ISO classification actually corresponds to a specification of how clean the cleanroom must be. The ISO 14464-1 standard doesn’t say how to design the cleanroom, it only specifies the maximum quantity of air particles allowed.
Modular Cleanrooms Facts
The cleanroom market has grown tremendously in the past 50 years due to increased regulations and the rise of safety concerns. Furthermore, a growing number of companies now choose modular over conventional construction. Here are some facts that you should take into account when considering a cleanroom supplier.
Cleanroom HVAC Designs
The HVAC system is at the heart of the cleanroom. Although many clients are unenthusiastic when broaching the subject, the HVAC system should not be overlooked given its central role. HVAC is actually the most complex and important system of a cleanroom facility as the HVAC is responsible for controlling air cleanliness, temperature, humidity, and pressure. This article aims at simplifying the cleanroom HVAC concept to facilitate conversations with your cleanroom supplier for your next project.
