Taking Charge of Cleanroom Contamination Control
What you can’t see in a cleanroom can cost you a lot of time, money and your reputation, in the life sciences industry. Even microscopic particles can compromise product integrity, affect patient safety, and lead to regulatory non-compliance. Two significant contributors to contamination are electrostatic attraction (ESA) and airborne particles. MediClean offers advanced solutions to address these challenges, ensuring optimal cleanroom performance.
Understanding Electrostatic Attraction in Cleanrooms
Electrostatic attraction occurs when static charges accumulate on surfaces, drawing in airborne particles. This phenomenon can lead to contamination of sensitive components, especially in environments where insulating materials are prevalent. For instance, in cleanrooms, materials like plastics can generate static charges that attract dust and other contaminants, compromising product quality .
To combat ESA, MediClean provides a range of static control products:
- Static Eliminators: These include ionizing bars, blowers, air guns, and nozzles designed to neutralize static fields, reducing the attraction of foreign materials (FM) to components.
- Ionization Fans and Blowers: These devices dissipate static charges on surfaces and materials, preventing ESA and FM contamination.
- Ionizing Guns and Nozzles: Lightweight and ergonomic, these tools effectively remove contaminants from surfaces, equipment, and materials.
Implementing these solutions can significantly reduce yield losses and rework caused by static-induced contamination.
Proactive Particle Control Strategies
Airborne particles pose a constant threat to cleanroom environments. Effective particle control involves both capturing contaminants and monitoring their presence.
- Particle Capturing Systems: MediClean offers systems like particle traps designed to capture FM at the source, particularly before critical processes such as heat sealing and final packaging. This proactive approach reduces scrap and rework, ensuring product integrity.
- Particle Monitoring & Measurement: Continuous monitoring of particle levels is essential for maintaining cleanroom standards. MediClean’s advanced particle counters and monitors provide real-time data on particle concentrations, enabling immediate corrective actions when necessary .
Regular monitoring not only ensures compliance with industry standards like ISO 14644 but also helps in identifying potential contamination sources promptly .
Expert Consultation and Support
Recognizing that each cleanroom has unique requirements, MediClean offers expert consultation services. Their team collaborates closely with clients to assess specific needs, recommend suitable solutions, and provide ongoing support to ensure the success of cleanroom operations.