Many people believe that it seems safer to overbuild a cleanroom “just in case.” After all, if a space is cleaner than necessary, isn’t that obviously better than the alternative? Not always. In fact, over-engineering can lead to increased construction costs, oversized HVAC systems, a lot...
If your cleanroom falls short on air change rates, it won’t just be a minor issue; it’s a compliance risk. Regulations often demand strict air change requirements in order to prevent contamination, protect products, workers, and consumers. If your cleanroom fails to meet such standards,...
Unfortunately, contamination in cleanrooms isn’t always easy to see. While HEPA filtration and airflow controls help, wall seams, rough surfaces, and low-quality sealing can attract and trap particles, which makes cleaning in general less effective. The right wall finishes, joint sealing, and cleaning protocols can...
Right when you think you’ve got everything planned for your new cleanroom, a new tariff or trade restriction gets announced. Suddenly, you find that the cost of cleanroom materials skyrockets. Or, perhaps an important part you sourced from overseas is now tied up in customs,...
With so many options for modular cleanroom walls, how do you know what to choose? Making the wrong choice in wall systems, materials, and other configurations can seriously harm your project. However, with the right information, you can choose modular walls, finishes, and systems that...
In demanding environments like cleanrooms, the wall systems do more than simply define boundaries. The right wall system can determine cleanliness, help you reach compliance, and even allow you to make future adjustments to your space. In this article, we’ll break down the basic types...
Confused about ISO 6 vs ISO 7 cleanrooms? You’re not alone, as many people get lost in the technical-sounding jargon. In truth, however, it’s not nearly as complicated as it seems. It’s important to know the difference, too, especially if you’ve been tasked with figuring...
The particles that cleanrooms prevent from entering may be invisible to the naked eye, but their effect on many manufacturing processes isn’t. Recalls, product damage, and lawsuits are all very real possibilities for companies that create sensitive and essential products, whether that be for aerospace,...
If you’re unfamiliar with cleanrooms, trying to understand the difference between ISO 5 vs ISO 8 can feel frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be complicated, and it’s actually easier to grasp than it might seem at first. In this article, we’ll break down the...
Every year, millions of pounds of food are recalled because of contamination, costing companies lots of money, and worse, putting consumers at risk. Cleanrooms help nip this problem in the bud by keeping food processing plants clean, which of course means safer food for the...