How to Build Cleanroom Partitions? Complete Guide to Cleanroom Panel vs Smart Glass Pros & Cons!
When planning a clean room, different clean room partition materials can be selected for different clean room uses and needs. Regarding the requirements for clean room partitions, they basically need to be resistant to dust adhesion and easy to clean. Therefore, in addition to the common cleanroom sandwich panel partitions, many manufacturers now use Electronic Control Glass (PDLC) partitions as clean room partitions. What are the key points and differences in the selection of clean room partitions between cleanroom sandwich panel partitions and Electronic Control Glass partitions? The following will analyze and compare the application advantages and disadvantages of different clean room partitions one by one based on the use and grade of clean rooms.
For industries such as precision industry, biotechnology, and medical pharmaceuticals that highly require sterility, dust-free, and zero pollution, clean rooms are indispensable and important working spaces. According to the requirements and needs of different industries for clean room environments, the selection of clean room partitions will also be different.
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What is a clean room cubicle?
For industries such as precision industry, biotechnology, and medical pharmaceuticals that highly require sterility, dust-free, and zero pollution, clean rooms are indispensable and important working spaces. According to the requirements and needs of different industries for clean room environments, the selection of clean room partitions will also be different.
The purpose and importance of clean room partitions
The electronic manufacturing and precision machinery industries that most commonly require clean rooms will strictly control the cleanliness of clean rooms in order to prevent particles, dust, etc. in the environment from affecting product quality. Clean room partitions in these types of industries will use partition materials that are not prone to dust, particles, and other substances adhering to them. In addition, clean room partitions in medical-related industries, such as pharmaceutical or biotechnology R&D companies and factories, can prevent external contamination. Further consideration may be given to whether the partition materials can help control the temperature and humidity of the environment.
Application of Electronic Control Glass partitions in clean rooms
Compared with cleanroom sandwich panel partitions, Electronic Control Glass cleanroom partitions have relatively diverse functions. The material of Electronic Control Glass partitions can also avoid external environmental influences and pollution. At the same time, it is more flexible and convenient for management and visits. When Electronic Control Glass is used in cleanroom partitions, it has the following characteristics:
1. Visibility control: Since Electronic Control Glass can adjust visibility at any time, whether it is within the company, government departments, or cooperative manufacturers who need to temporarily inspect or visit the clean room,No need to enter the clean room directly, the internal working conditions can be observed through the Electronic Control Glass clean room compartment.IfDon’t want non-relevant people to see the precision process technology and equipment in the clean roomAt the same time, the Electronic Control Glass can also be adjusted to be opaque to provide instant privacy protection.
2. Environmental condition control: Electronic Control Glass has good thermal insulation effect, helps maintain stable temperature and humidity in the clean room, and reduces energy consumption. This is important for precise control of environmental conditions in clean rooms, especially in production processes that are sensitive to temperature and humidity.
How to build clean room partitions
Cleanroom compartment material comparison
Cleanroom sandwich panel
Electronic Control Glass partition
Material construction
It is made of metal plates (usually stainless steel or aluminum alloy) sandwiched with PU foam, rock wool, paper honeycomb and other materials.
It is composed of double-layer glass glued with electronically controlled dimming film.
Cleanliness
The surface is smooth, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and suitable for environments with high cleanliness requirements.
The glass surface is smooth, easy to clean, and has good dust resistance.
Durability
High strength, impact resistance, suitable for long-term use.
Passed impact resistance test
Translucency
Tight.
The light transmission can be adjusted and the transparency can be controlled according to the needs.
Sound insulation
About 50dB
About 45-53dB
The difference between clean room and clean room
clean room
clean room
Application areas
Semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, optics, aerospace and other high-tech industries.
Food processing, cosmetics manufacturing, medical equipment sterilization area, precision instrument production, etc.
Cleanliness level
Classes 1 to 9 of the ISO 14644-1 standard are usually used, but the number of particles allowed in each class is smaller than in a clean room.
Usually the cleanliness requirements are lower and may not fully meet the clean room grade standards.
design and structure
Completely enclosed design with strict air filtration, air flow and pressure control systems.
Some areas may not be fully enclosed, with lower air filtration and flow control requirements.
access control
There are strict entry and exit management, including requirements for air showers and dust-free clothing to prevent external contamination from entering.
Access control is less strict and may only require simple protective measures or restrictions on entry.
Air flow control
Precision airflow design ensures air flow direction, positive pressure or negative pressure to maintain cleanliness.
Air flow control is relatively simple and not as stringent as in a clean room.
Classification and application range of clean rooms
Clean room grades are mainly distinguished based on the number of suspended particles in the environment. The clean room grades applicable to each industry are different. The current clean room classification standard is "ISO 14644-1", which divides clean rooms into ISO 1 ~ ISO 9.
Clean room grade
The maximum allowed number of particles per cubic meter of air is 0.1 microns (µm)
The maximum allowed number of particles per cubic meter of air is 0.5 microns (µm)
Application scope
ISO 1
≤ 10
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Ultra-high-precision semiconductor manufacturing, such as nanotechnology and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
ISO 2
≤ 100
≤ 4
Ultra-precision electronic product production, a key step in semiconductor manufacturing.
ISO 3
≤ 1,000
≤ 35
Microelectronics production, precision optical equipment manufacturing.
ISO 4
≤ 10,000
≤ 352
Aseptic operations in the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical production, certain biotechnology research, medical device manufacturing.
ISO 5
≤ 100,000
≤ 3,520
Semiconductor front-end manufacturing, aseptic filling of pharmaceuticals, and sterile medical device production.
ISO 6
≤ 1,000,000
≤ 35,200
General pharmaceutical factories, aseptic packaging, clean areas for food processing.
ISO 7
--
≤ 352,000
Areas where microorganisms need to be controlled during the production process of the pharmaceutical industry, medical product packaging, and cosmetics production.
ISO 8
--
≤ 3,520,000
Certain pharmaceutical and food processing areas, clean areas of biotechnology laboratories.
ISO 9
--
≤ 35,200,000
General industrial environment, relatively clean but does not meet professional clean room requirements, suitable for low particulate industries.
The construction price of clean room partitions, how to estimate the cost of clean room?
According to different clean room needs, the price of building a clean room will also vary. There are three main factors that affect the cost of building a clean room:
1. Clean room grade: The higher the grade, the higher the requirements for partition materials. High-grade clean rooms also require more precise and strict installation procedures, which will increase the cost of construction.
2. Clean room partition material: The partition material is a key factor affecting the cost of building a clean room. The durability and functionality of partitions made of different materials are different, and the prices are also different.
3. Clean room area size: The larger the clean room area, the higher the construction cost will be.
Price reference for cleanroom sandwich panel partitions and Electronic Control Glass partitions
Cleanroom sandwich panel
Electronic Control Glass partition
price range
The material cost per square meter is about NT$1,300-3,000
The cost of one-stop work and materials is about NT$1,000 to NT$2,000
Future trends in clean room compartments
Advantages of the combination of Electronic Control Glass partitions and cleanroom sandwich panel partitions
When planning a clean room, you can use a combination of Electronic Control Glass partitions and cleanroom sandwich panel partitions to combine the advantages of both to make the clean room more flexible and efficient in use.For example, if there is a clean room space in a factory that needs to be displayed from time to time, Electronic Control Glass partitions can be introduced to change the light transmittance at any time, making it easier for outsiders to view the working conditions in the clean room.The relatively durable and fireproof cleanroom sandwich panel partitions can be used in other clean rooms of different levels that require high environmental stability. Provide enterprises with more flexible and diverse choices in clean room partitions.
Advantages of the combination of Electronic Control Glass partitions and cleanroom sandwich panel partitions
Nowadays, regulations and industry requirements for clean quality of products have increased, and enterprises have increased demand for clean rooms and clean rooms. Some enterprises have even begun to pay attention to the aesthetics and multi-functionality of clean rooms. Under this premise, the combination of Electronic Control Glass partitions and cleanroom sandwich panel partitions to create a clean room is believed to be one of the mainstream designs of clean rooms. When choosing a professional clean room design manufacturer, companies may wish to first clarify the future use and display needs and cost budget of the clean room, so as to create an all-round clean room that meets the clean room grade requirements and is durable and beautiful.
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