Where to Install a Cleanroom Air Shower
Install a cleanroom air shower at the last point before people enter the clean zone: after the gowning room and before the production area. Everyone must pass through it, with no side door or shortcut. That is the short answer. The details of layout, space and services decide whether the air shower works well. Cronax Industries works with cleanroom equipment, and this guide explains where to place an air shower and what to check first. What Is a Cleanroom Air Shower? A cleanroom air shower is an enclosed chamber at the entrance of a controlled room. High-speed jets of filtered air remove loose dust, fibers and skin flakes from a person’s gown. The air is then pulled through a HEPA filter, so particles are captured instead of released into the clean zone. Most units have interlocked doors, so both doors cannot be open at the same time. This also helps protect the pressure difference between rooms. The Right Position in the Entry Route A typical entry route has four steps: Chang...