From Entry to Exit: Designing Smarter Barriers for Contamination-Free Workflows
As soon as cleanroom borders are crossed by either people or materials, contamination risks enter into play. Therefore, better physical barriers provide adequate protection for compliance, quality, and safety while keeping workflow efficiency as high as possible. Smarter Material Transfer through Controlled Pass-Through Systems Material transfer has always posed a contamination risk between classified and non-classified areas. The introduction of dynamic passboxes not only allows for the secure transfer of material but also protects the advanced pressure differential and airflow integrity. As a result, it prevents both doors from opening at the same time, thereby eliminating the potential for airborne contamination spread between the two types of areas. Additionally, it supports the use of UV sterilization and HEPA filter systems. While these automated solutions may enhance operator efficiency, they also minimize operator dependency. This reduces the potential for manual handling erro...