If you’re working with products that can’t handle dust or dirt, you already know you need super clean air. And that’s exactly what class 100 cleanrooms are for. It keeps tiny particles out, so your work stays safe. In this article, we’ll break down what...
Given the COVID-19 outbreak and its ramifications, it’s no secret that labs are important for studying and containing dangerous pathogens. But they also need to keep the outside world safe, too. So whether you're building a research lab, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, or need to meet...
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,...
In the quest for scientific breakthroughs and achievements, the environments we work in are often just as important as the work itself. Whether it's a pristine, well-ventilated room scrubbed of every particle, or a busy space filled with tools for experiments, the proper setting makes...
The line between a safe and effective medication and a dangerous one is often razor-thin. To prevent crossing this line, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has established guidelines, such as USP 797 and USP 800. These chapters aim to improve the overall safety and handling...
In some industries, creating high-quality products or research depends in large part on the environment they are conducted in. Organizations may use a variety of controlled environments, such as dry rooms and cleanrooms, to protect these products and processes. In this article, we’ll cover what...
Given that almost everyone has had to rely on medicines at some point, the importance of manufacturing safe drugs for public use is self-evident. This is where pharmaceutical cleanrooms come in, as they play a huge role in making sure medicines are safe. Let's take...
Controlled environments are used in many industries, stretching from manufacturing and research to seemingly unrelated areas like film production and agriculture. In this article, we’ll go over the definition of a controlled environment, some common factors that are ‘controlled’, and the differences between controlled environments...
Why Choosing Allied for Your Next Cleanroom Build is the Smart Choice In the intricate world of cleanroom construction, selecting the right partner for your next build is paramount. Cleanrooms are vital for industries where even the smallest particle can have significant implications, such as in...