- ISO class 7 (ISO 14644-part 1).
- 2 no. H14 type HEPA fan filter units equipped with high capacity prefilters.
- Dimensions: ca. 28 m², 2.7m int. height.
- Fully flush walls and ceiling with high performance insulation properties (sound and thermal).
- Integrated flush LED panels for optimal lighting according to a predetermined lighting plan.
- Self closing swing door.
- Softwall curtains.
- Goods transit area to support good practice procedures with high-speed roll up door.
- High capacity air conditioning system for heating and cooling.
- Self-supporting construction, no need for suspension.
- Fully integrated into the existing building.
This PanelBloc® cleanroom has been installed at the premises of Arbèl b.v. in Valkenswaard, a company where everything revolves around quality and precision. As a supplier, they specialize in supplying high-quality sheet metal and fine construction for, among others, the high-tech industry. Arbèl stands for end products with the highest possible quality finish. They guarantee this quality by innovating in new techniques, machines and processes. The purchase of its own cleanroom was therefore a logical next step for Arbèl to keep the last and most important step in-house.
PanelBloc® cleanroom
Arbèl came to us with the request for a cleanroom which could be built in an already existing area within the building. This request was a perfect match for our PanelBloc® cleanroom system. Utilizing the patented PanelBloc® system, all walls and ceiling are fully flush which accommodate fast and maximum cleaning of the areas and allow for maximum cleanliness performance. With its H14 HEPA filtration and innovative design, the cleanroom easily achieves an ISO class 7classification in the main area.
Arbèl’s own cleanroom
If we ask Arbèl’s director Barry Noordman why Arbèl chose to invest in their own cleanroom, he can answer quickly.
If we ask Arbèl’s director Barry Noordman why Arbèl chose to invest in their own cleanroom, he can answer quickly.
“Since its foundation, Arbèl has stood for supplying customer-specific products with a very high quality finish and a short delivery time. In the past, we outsourced cleanroom cleaning and packaging to external parties, but unfortunately our quality requirements and desired delivery times came under pressure as a result. Having our own cleanroom gives us the flexibility, speed in delivery and quality control of the end products that the entire team at Arbèl strives for every day. An additional but very important advantage is the sustainability of the entire process, the products remain in house and the number of transport movements is drastically reduced. The choice to go for an energy-efficient cleanroom from ProCleanroom fits perfectly with our sustainable vision for the future. In addition, we like to work with customers and suppliers from the region, the technical level here is high and the mutual lines remain short.”
Later in our conversation, Barry adds an addition to the above answer, saying: “We are very satisfied with the very professional appearance of the cleanroom. What you do, you must do well and otherwise not! That is exactly how we do it at Arbèl.”
Customer-specific layout of the cleanroom
When developing the cleanroom for Arbèl, our engineering team had to take two important elements into account from the start. one: the cleanroom had to be built in an already existing area of the building whereby the entire space had to be used to the maximum and two: the installation of a semi-automatic ultrasonic cleaning line. In the main area, the products are cleaned and packaged according to ASML grade 4 specification. Due to its performance, the cleanroom is also suitable for ASML grade 2 activities.
The compact but effective goods area is accessible via a roll-up door with a large integrated transparent window to help create a spacious feeling for the cleanroom operators. The goods area and the main area are separated by a transparent and flexible soft wall curtain, this application ensures that the contamination transfer between the different areas is kept to a minimum. The cleanroom features an integrated gowning room. A step-over-bench forms the physical barrier between the “dirty” and clean zone of the clean room. The internal height of 2.7m gives a spacious feeling and large windows with double safety glass have been implemented to allow ambient light to enter the cleanroom, this ensures maximum comfort for operators. A high capacity air conditioning system offers heating and cooling capabilities. A very comfortable space and working environment
Full turnkey solution
In addition to the full design, manufacture and installation of the cleanroom, ProCleanroom has supplied a wide range of cleanroom furniture and accessories. A full line of special clothing and accessories has been provided for the cleanroom operators, such as coveralls, mobcaps, gloves, overshoes,
In addition to the full design, manufacture and installation of the cleanroom, ProCleanroom has supplied a wide range of cleanroom furniture and accessories. A full line of special clothing and accessories has been provided for the cleanroom operators, such as coveralls, mobcaps, gloves, overshoes,
Direct benefits for the user:
- Full turnkey solution – design, hardware, installation, furniture and accessories: a single point of contact.
- Maximum cleanliness performance due to fully flush walls, floor and ceiling.
- Maximum cosmetic appearance for client and supplier presentation.
- Lowest power consumption and operating costs in the market.
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