Rooms with a view to cleanliness

by Laureen Belleville

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Modular/prefabricated cleanrooms isolate the process, whether it be manufacturing or laboratory related, from outside contamination. In addition to cleanliness, users can often control temperature and humidity, thereby ensuring the best possible results within the cleanroom.

Configured in many sizes, from many materials, hardwall and softwall rooms provide business flexibility and facility expandability. The choice is application driven—what is being done in the cleanroom and what are the cleanliness requirements? Applications for prefabricated cleanrooms range from pharmaceutical filling lines and assembly of medical devices to semiconductor fabrication and food processing.

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When specifying a modular/prefabricated room, consider the following design criteria:

  • Buildings must be large enough to accommodate the equipment—both manufacturing and cleaning—necessary for the job.
  • Storage space may be needed to bring materials to proper temperature.
  • If product will be moved on conveyors can wall penetrations for conveyors be added?
  • Are large door openings required for equipment removal or maintenance?
  • Are man doors and windows necessary?
  • Walls and ceilings should be made of smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces.
  • Is standard electrical lighting provided?
  • Floors should be sealed; tiling should be considered as well as vacuum systems for material spills.

Distributors of modular/prefabricated cleanrooms

  • Connecticut Clean Room Corp., Bristol, CT, Tel: (860) 589-0049, Fax: (860) 585-7355, www.connecticutcleanroom.com
  • Contamination Control Products, Neptune City, NJ, Tel: (732) 869-3400, Fax: (732) 869-2999, www.ccpcleanroom.com
  • Ultrapure Technology, Suwanee, GA, Tel: (800) 932-0309, Fax: (770) 932-0809, www.ultrapuretechnology.com
  • VWR International, West Chester, PA, Tel: (610) 719-7014, Fax: (610) 918-0310, www.vwr.com

Manufacturers of Modular/Prefabricated Cleanrooms
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Manufacturers of Modular/Prefabricated Cleanrooms (con’t)
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Manufacturers of Modular/Prefabricated Cleanrooms (con't)
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