Cleanroom Isolation Equipment

Clean room isolation equipment prevents contaminants from spreading in or out of the cleanroom work space. The dynamics of air flow are essential to maintaining cleanroom isolation spaces. Particulate counts for cleanroom isolation purposes are measured before equipment is placed in the laboratory (newly-constructed), at rest (when equipment is not in use) and during operation (equipment in use and personnel in motion). Air-isolating equipment allows researchers to control for particulate flow around the experimental reaction and monitor for debris (dust, dander, bacteria, mold spores, etc.) that might affect or negate the experimental outcome. Important considerations to make before purchasing cleanroom isolation equipment include the intended use, the number of laboratory personnel anticipated to be working within the space, the regulatory protocols to be followed, the size of the space, any cooling and humidity requirements within the chamber, and modularity or any possible need for disassembly or expansion.