Customizing Your Modular Cleanroom

The design of your modular cleanroom must satisfy not only industry standards but also the specific needs of your business. Although modular cleanrooms have been used for decades in the manufacturing and scientific research sectors, they are now becoming a more affordable option for smaller companies that need controlled spaces. Customizing your modular cleanroom must also take into account the size and configuration of your available space as well as the size of your budget. Here we discuss several of these considerations to help you better determine the right cleanroom for your needs.

Industry Requirements

The most crucial factor for your cleanroom’s design will be its cleanroom classification. Every industry has a unique set of demands, some far more stringent than others. Cleanroom classifications are determined according to the size and concentration of particles found in the air. There are nine different cleanroom classes within the ISO 14644-1 classification system, with ISO 1 being the cleanest and ISO 9 being the least clean.

The cost to create and maintain a room increases with its degree of cleanliness, so designing it correctly is essential. You do not want to pay higher costs to filter the air to a standard higher than you need or invest in cleanroom products that perform inadequately. If you’re unsure of your cleanroom’s classification, The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) can help. You will need to determine:

• Your sources of contamination
• The size of particles you’ll need to filter out
• The amount of air you’ll need to circulate to remove the contamination

Once you have this information, you can then customize the appropriate ISO class to your cleanroom.

Space Requirements

The flexibility and adaptability of modular cleanrooms are enormous advantages, especially for smaller and medium-sized companies. Cleanrooms can be made larger, smaller, reconfigured, or moved elsewhere in your facility if your company’s needs change. 

You should consider both your current and potential future space requirements when designing your cleanroom, as well as the following: 

• Any potential cross-contamination hazards
• Where to place doors and pathways to reduce airflow from worker movement
• The number of necessary room access points 

Cleanroom Equipment and Furniture

You will likely also need tables, chairs, and cabinets in your workspace. Cleanroom furniture is manufactured to reduce dust and particulate, and you should choose yours with care. For storage, you should consider accessories specifically designed for cleanrooms like mobile HEPA cabinets and pass-thru cabinets.

Customizing Your Modular Cleanroom

How can you be certain that the cleanroom you’re building is what you need? Working with a cleanroom manufacturer will give you assurance that the choices you make will work in your space exactly as you need them to. Technical Air Products has been designing custom-engineered solutions for our customers for more than 25 years. Our engineering team will make CAD drawings precisely to your specifications. They will design around the constraints of your space for accessibility and use, modifying its electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and lighting systems as required. 

By consulting a cleanroom specialist, you can be sure that your custom cleanroom will  enhance your production and minimize problems associated with implementing cleanroom standards. Contact Technical Air Products today to put our design professionals to work for you.