Cleanroom-compatible control cabinet
Very often it is necessary to install control cabinets or boxes directly in the cleanroom or in process machines. Therefore these cabinets or boxes must have a number of properties that enable them to be used in the cleanroom. In addition to a...
Thinking error 20: A machine or assembly tested for cleanliness has air cleanliness class ISO 5
What cleanroom class does the machine have? You know this question. How is it possible to describe a machine, system, component, material or surface with an air cleanliness class? It cannot be explained logically. But why do people argue this way?
Thought error 19: Parts or machine cleaning with a cleaner from the supermarket next door
Cleaning agents that are capable of removing particles and filmic contamination to clean individual parts, assemblies and machines for cleanroom applications and clean areas cannot be avoided.
Thinking error 18: Standards and guidelines reflect the state of the art
It is generally recognised that standards and guidelines should reflect the state of the art. But should this be accepted without restriction? In my thinking error no. 4, I address this issue in a short sentence, but the problems are more profound....
Thinking error 17: People think in terms of ‘rooms’ and not in technological solutions
For many people, cleanroom technology is something mystical and mysterious that they don't necessarily want to deal with directly. Many people are also uncomfortable dealing with this topic. This creates a lack of understanding for what is now a...
Thinking error: 16: 1; 10; 100; …. 100.000 (US-Federal-Standard 209E)
Official notification of the withdrawal of the standard: ‘Federal Standard 209E is withdrawn with effect from 29 November 2001 and replaced by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standard.’
Mini-Fan-Filter-Modules for clean air where space is limited
Fan-Filter-Modules are required for cleanrooms to realise a high volume flow rate for an equally high air exchange rate. But what if you want to keep small and very small volumes clean or pure? Then you need special solutions such as the...
Energy-efficient and ready to use in seconds – our Fan-Filter-Module LA
While some suppliers specify their modules with a ‘very low’ power consumption of 300 W at 0.45 m/s or do not even mention the electrical power consumption, the FFM-LA from COLANDIS manages with just 35 W. The compact height of just 295 mm also...