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How Cleanroom Airflow Patterns Are Designed
Every cleanroom is designed to uphold a certain cleanliness level and ISO classification — and a major component of meeting those standards is establishing and maintaining a proper airflow pattern. In fact, ISO 14644-4 designates an entire annex section to discussing...
Understanding Biological Safety Levels
In any cleanroom application, safety is top priority — for the benefit of both operators and end consumers. In order to ensure the safety of all, various industry authorities have created guidelines for cleanliness and protection. When it comes to applications that...
Medical Cleanroom Terminology: What Are Hoods?
Many cleanrooms require the implementation of additional features in order to perform their specific application safely and efficiently. One of the most common additions is a cleanroom hood. Below, we’ll outline the basics of what a cleanroom hood is, what it’s used...
How Much Does a Plastics Industry Cleanroom Cost?
In the plastics industry, quality is critical. No matter which industrial application you’re manufacturing for, a controlled cleanroom environment is critical for the efficient production of safe, durable, reliable plastic products. But with all that emphasis on...
Understanding the Value of Modular Cleanrooms
At Angstrom Technology, we like to take a step back every once in a while, taking the time to acknowledge and appreciate the impact of our work in various industries. It helps us put our work into perspective, and it motivates us to deliver excellence each and every...
How to Set Up a Semiconductor Manufacturing Cleanroom
Semiconductors are made with a glassy, pure silicon material which is cut into very thin wafers, and they’re responsible for the performance of circuitry in computerized devices. They’re extremely sensitive materials, so without a sterile cleanroom to manufacture them...
Medical Cleanroom Technology that Aids Surface Sterilization
In order to keep operators and consumers safe, medical cleanrooms have some of the most stringent cleanliness requirements. Depending on whether they’re used for medical research, medical device, or pharmaceutical applications, their ISO standards can range from ISO...
Cleanroom Classification FAQs
Cleanroom classification is often one of the most confusing parts of designing and building a cleanroom. However, it’s also one of the most essential parts, so it’s important that you understand all the relevant information. If you’re installing a cleanroom for the...
Horizontal vs. Vertical Laminar Flow Hoods: What’s the Difference?
Laminar air flow is air flow that constantly moves at the same speed, in the same direction. That being said, a laminar flow hood is a device or enclosure, most commonly used in laboratory applications, designed to carefully guide that filtered air and use it to sweep...
Understanding Cleanroom Costs by Type
If your facility needs a controlled space for one or more of its operations, you may be looking into purchasing a cleanroom. However, while doing your research, you may find yourself stuck on which type of cleanroom is the best investment for you: SoftWall, HardWall,...
How to Choose a Fan Filter Unit for your Cleanroom
In order to ensure your facility is meeting required cleanliness standards, fan filter units (FFU) are a critical component of your cleanroom design. Let’s explore more about fan filter units: how they work, what types there are, and how to choose the right one for...
Are Modular Cleanrooms Environmentally Friendly?
Manufacturers and production facilities across the nation are on a continuous search for sustainable solutions. Of course, sustainable solutions help production facilities, labs, and fabrication plants do their part in protecting our environment and natural resources,...
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