American Cleanroom Systems offers cleanroom product testing.
Our cleanroom experts will:
- Review cleanroom product material for suitability of use in cleanroom.
- Review cleanroom assembly procedure for suitability of use in cleanroom.
- Review finished product for suitability in use in cleanroom.
- Perform at rest particle test of product in cleanroom.
- Perform in use particle test of product in cleanroom.
The cleanroom product certification report will include analysis results, particle test data, and certification of what cleanroom classification (ISO14644-1/Fed Std 209E) the tested product is suitable for.
Moisture / Chemical resistance testing not included. FDA validation not included.
To request a cleanroom product test quote contact anthony@americancleanrooms.com or call 949-589-5656.
FAQs About Cleanroom Product Testing
Q: Why Do Products Need To Be Certified As Acceptable For Use In Cleanrooms?
A: Cleanrooms are used to create a particulate free environment for manufacturing or R&D. Bringing in products that are not designed for cleanroom use may add particulates and contamination into the cleanroom.
Q: What Are Cleanrooms Used For?
A: The material and construction of the product does not introduce particulates into the cleanroom. This must be true in both “at rest” and “operation” conditions. For example, bringing paper or cardboard into a cleanroom will introduce particles into the cleanroom as paper by its nature gives off a lot of particles. Durability is important for products used in cleanrooms. Many materials are fine initially but wear over time and can become sources of particulates.
Q: What Is The Difference In Being Certified For Use In A Class 10k/ISO-7 Cleanroom Vs. Being Certified For Use In Class 100/ISO-5 Cleanroom?
A: Class 10k/ISO-7 cleanrooms are allowed 70 particles 5 microns or larger per ft3 while class 100/ISO-5 cleanrooms are allowed 0 particles 5 microns or larger per ft3. It is much more difficult for a product to be certified for use in class 100/ISO5 cleanroom as the product cannot give off any particles during the testing.
Q: What Are Some Materials That Are Considered Not Acceptable For Cleanroom Use?
A: Paper, cardboard, cloth, wood, carpet, open cell foam, gypboard, and concrete are examples of materials that give off particulates and are not typically used in cleanrooms. Only specially designed non-particulating cloth materials are typically used in cleanrooms.
Q: What Is A Cleanroom Particle Counter?
A: Cleanroom particle counters use laser to measure the size and quantity of particles in a fixed quantity of air from a cleanroom. This allows operator to determine cleanroom class of the space being tested. The cleanroom particle counters can also be used to measure particles coming from equipment or material that is in a cleanroom.
Q: What Is Difference Between At Rest Cleanroom Particle Test And Operational Cleanroom Particle Test?
A: An at rest particle test is when there are no personnel in the cleanroom and no equipment is being operated. An operational particle test is when testing occurs when personnel are doing work in the cleanroom and equipment is in operation. It is important that products destined for use in cleanroom are subject to testing in both “at rest” and “operational” modes to determine what class cleanrooms they can be used in.
Q: Why Do You Leak Test Products For Cleanroom Use?
A: Certain products such as cleanroom lights are installed with one side inside cleanroom space and one side in dirty space. It is important that the product does not allow leakage of particulates from dirty space to cleanroom space. The leak test establishes that products cannot enter thru the product as it is sealed.
Q: Are Their Special Packaging Requirements For Products Intended For Cleanroom Use?
A: Smaller products destined for use in cleanrooms are usually cleaned then packaged in cleanroom to ensure cleanliness and/or sterility of the product. Larger products like equipment are typically wiped down again prior to bringing the product into the cleanroom. These procedures are to prevent particulates from being brought into the cleanroom on the product. Every effort should be made to avoid bringing paper or cardboard packaging material into the cleanroom.
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