ProCleanroom, a Netherlands-based modular cleanroom specialist, has installed a cleanroom spanning approximately 700m² on a rented site.
The client is an international manufacturer in the semiconductor industry.
Constructed using the patented PanelBloc (trademarked) cleanroom system, the installation prioritises easy maintenance and optimal hygiene.
The cleanroom is purpose-built to accommodate large, high-tech machinery with significant weight and size considerations
The specialised coating on PanelBloc panels allows for rapid and effective cleaning, while the fully flush design of walls and ceilings ensures a contaminant-free environment.
The cleanroom has also been designed and installed to ISO Class 7 standards, and the facility is tailored for the conditioned storage of highly sensitive high-tech machinery.
Advanced cleanroom specifications
The cleanroom features a spacious layout with an internal height of 4.8 metres, ensuring optimal conditions for equipment storage. The installation includes:
- 50 air swirl diffusers paired with an advanced Air Handling Unit (AHU) equipped with HEPA filtration.
- 140 integrated flush LED panels, following a predetermined lighting plan for optimal illumination.
- Fully flush walls and ceilings with high-performance insulation, providing excellent sound and thermal properties.
- Self-closing swing doors with an interlock system, complemented by high-speed roller doors for efficient goods transit.
- A high-capacity air conditioning system for precise heating and cooling control.
- A self-supporting construction, eliminating the need for building modifications.
- Optimised Layout for Efficiency
Beyond the primary 550m² storage area, the cleanroom includes:
- A dedicated 100m² ISO 8 Airlock/MAL area, tailored to the client’s operational needs.
- A 50m² gowning/PAL area, also classified as ISO 8.
Designed for temporary storage needs
Given that the facility is built on a rented site, the cleanroom is designed to be entirely self-supporting, avoiding any structural alterations to the building.
The cleanroom features a spacious layout with an internal height of 4.8 metres
A cleanroom-compatible floor tile was chosen to maintain the site's integrity and allow for easy dismantling if required in the future.
Precise environmental control
To maintain stringent environmental conditions, 50 air swirl diffusers work in tandem with a high-capacity HEPA-filtered AHU, ensuring a stable temperature of 21°C (±1°C) and a relative humidity of 50% (±10%).
The cleanroom has also been designed and installed to ISO Class 7 standards
Additionally, the integration of 140 flush-mounted LED panels provides consistent and efficient lighting throughout the facility.
Customer-specific features
The cleanroom is purpose-built to accommodate large, high-tech machinery with significant weight and size considerations. To facilitate smooth operation, the facility includes:
- Extra-wide high-speed doors for seamless access.
- A spacious 100m² Material Airlock (MAL) area.
- Utilities such as nitrogen, power, sprinklers, and emergency lighting at each storage location.
- A 4.8-metre internal height, allowing for easy entry of various tooling sizes.
- Safety measures include smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and special emergency doors accessible only from the inside.
Overall, the cleanroom installation by ProCleanroom effectively meets the rigorous needs of the semiconductor industry by combining cutting-edge technology, efficient design, and compliance with high standards.
The use of the PanelBloc system, along with precise environmental control and a self-supporting structure, ensures both cleanliness and ease of maintenance.
Tailored to accommodate large, sensitive machinery, this installation highlights the versatility and efficiency required for modern cleanroom environments, making it an ideal solution for industries requiring stringent operational conditions.
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