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Origin of cleanroom technology
A clean area is a “specified area in which the concentration of airborne particles is regulated and classified, and which has been designed and is being operated appropriately for regulating the introduction, formation and deposition of particles in the area.” (ISO 1464 41-1)
Design cleanroom conditions
For zero-defects with suitably clean production, you must always consider the entire process chain. If one single process link is neglected, process steps lose their effect and the product its quality.
Flexible Cleanroom Design
Designed to accommodate various layouts, sizes and strict or unique requirements, we offer flexibility in our modular cleanroom designs. With hardwall and softwall enclosure options and negative or positive pressure capabilities available, we provide modular products to suit various applications, including medical device manufacturing, assembly and packaging, pharmaceutical compounding and many more. Our cleanrooms are designed to meet specific ISO Classification requirements for ISO Class 3 through ISO Class 8.
The World’s Best Cleanrooms
Cleanrooms are most commonly associated with scientific laboratories, but they’re used in a wide range of applications. In fact, cleanroom technologies are often utilized in manufacturing and computer server production to help support a sterile environment.
The Cleanroom Construction Process
While there are discrete steps in the design and construction of a cleanroom, those projects deemed successful incorporate certain practices that promote flow of the construction process toward completion on time and within budget. Proper front end planning is not completed until it results in appropriate values for design parameters; "buy-in" at all levels of management, and clear direction for the design phase. Engineering the cleanroom in accordance with recognized industry practice would produce construction documents that facilitate clear procurement and construction planning as well as a focused, efficient, construction effort. A full return on the energy expended through the construction phase cannot be realized without a well-executed start-up and certification process that provides baseline data for effective operation and maintenance. This paper describes the steps in the cleanroom design/construction undertaking and offers practical suggestions on how to avoid pitfalls along the way.
Stages of Cleanroom Construction
Building out a cleanroom and adjacent environments is a multi-stage construction process and particular protocols must be maintained at each stage of the construction to ensure the integrity of the cleanroom. The stages are:
