Modular Cleanroom System Build | ISO 14644
Modular Cleanroom System Build | ISO 14644
The ISO System: Modular Cleanroom System Build | ISO 14644
The ISO System is a high-performance, modular cleanroom system designed for maximum flexibility. Utilising a precision-engineered aluminium framework, this system provides a gold-standard controlled environment that can be re-sited, upgraded, or reconfigured as your operational needs evolve. We have many examples of our ISO System builds in the field still in daily use 6 years later and so these can be considered as permanent cleanrooms for those requiring flexibility
What is the ISO System?
Unlike traditional Cleanroom Build methods that rely on fixed composite structures, the ISO System is a modular framework build. It is designed to provide the structural integrity of a permanent facility with the agility of a modular kit.
The specification is tailored to your application, but every system is built on these core performance standards:
- High-Efficiency Filtration: H14 HEPA / G4 filtration as standard.
- Positive Pressure Regimes: +25 Pa in the primary clean zone and +15 Pa in the gowning area.
- Rapid Deployment: Precision-manufactured components for fast on-site installation.
Benefits of an Aluminium Framework System
We use extruded aluminium to form the cleanroom frame. This material choice is a strategic engineering decision that offers several advantages over traditional steel or plastic alternatives:
- Structural Flexibility: The aluminium frame allows us to extend, reconfigure, or completely re-site your cleanroom if your production requirements change.
- Material Integrity: Aluminium is naturally corrosion-resistant and has high electrical conductivity, making it the ideal choice for ESD and anti-static environments.
- Sustainability: Both our aluminium frames and glass infill panels are widely recyclable, supporting green manufacturing initiatives.
- Hygiene: We use a mixture of glass and aluminium panels to create a robust, non-shedding, and easily cleanable finish.
Scalable Environmental Controls
The ISO System is a "smart" build. It is designed so that additional environmental controls can be "bolted on" without requiring a full Cleanroom Design overhaul.
Customisable controls include:
- Lighting: Options for specialist UV-filtered or amber (yellow) light for photolithography.
- Ultra-Low Particulate: Upgradeable to ULPA filtration for ISO Class 5 environments.
- Anti-Static: Full ESD protection for electronics and semiconductor assembly.
Full Turnkey Package: From Design to Sign-Off
Many of our clients prefer the efficiency of a single-source provider. We manage the entire cleanroom system build process, including:
- Utilities: Installation of electrics, compressed air lines, water, and process gases.
- Gowning Room Furniture: Stainless-steel step-over benches, gown storage, and PPE dispensers.
- Laboratory Furniture: Internal stainless-steel benches and bespoke workstations.
- Commissioning: Final site integration and functional testing.
System Validation and Certification
The ISO System can be designed to meet ISO Class 5 through ISO Class 9 standards. Every system build undergoes a rigorous Cleanroom Validation process upon completion:
- Airflow Readings: Tested to ISO 14644-1:2015.
- Airborne Particle Counts: Tested to ISO 14644-2:2015.
- Optional Testing: We also offer HEPA filter integrity testing and smoke visualisation (airflow patterns) for auditable proof of performance.
Industry-Specific ISO System Configurations
The ISO System is adaptable across diverse sectors. Below are examples of how we configure the system to meet specific industry air change rates and controls:
| Industry | ISO Class | Specialist Feature |
| Semiconductor | ISO5 | Full ESD/High Conductivity |
| Pharmaceutical | ISO 6 | Temp & Humidity/HVAC/Annex 1 |
| Aerospace | ISO 5 | Low Outgassing Materials |
| Electronics | ISO 7 | ESD Protected Areas (EPA) |
| Medical Device | ISO 6 | Robust Alumnium/Glass Infill |
| Food Industry | ISO 8 | High-Washdown Surfaces |
Our Phased Order Process
We follow a documented process to ensure your system build is delivered on time and within specification:
- Budgetary Phase: Following an initial consultation, we provide an estimated cost.
- Quotation & Remit: We define the cleanroom system, installation, and Cleanroom Maintenance package.
- Drawing Approval: Detailed CAD drawings are submitted for your sign-off before production.
- Production & Site Prep: Manufacturing begins while your site is prepared for the modular assembly.
- Installation & Handover: Final assembly followed by successful validation and customer sign-off.
Cleanroom System Build FAQs
How does the ISO System differ from a traditional build?
The ISO System uses a modular aluminium framework rather than fixed PIR walls, allowing the facility to be moved, re-sited, or reconfigured in the future.
Why choose an aluminium frame for my system?
Aluminium is highly conductive (ideal for ESD environments), corrosion-resistant, and 100% recyclable, offering a "greener" modular solution.
Can I bolt on extra controls later?
Yes. The ISO System is designed so that the space can be enlarged, reconfigured and extra HEPA filtration can be added to the existing frame as your process evolves.
