Cleanroom doors are an essential component of cleanroom facilities, as they help maintain the integrity of controlled environments by preventing the ingress of contaminants. Several types of cleanroom doors are commonly used, each with its specific features and suitability for different cleanroom applications. Here are some common types of cleanroom doors:

1. Swing Doors: Swing doors are the most basic and commonly used type of cleanroom doors. They operate on hinges and open and close like traditional doors. Swing doors can be single-leaf or double-leaf, depending on the width of the doorway and the required access space. They are usually made of smooth, non-shedding materials to prevent particle generation and are commonly used in cleanrooms with lower cleanliness requirements.

2. Sliding Doors: Sliding doors are designed to move horizontally along a track system. They are often used in cleanrooms where space is limited or when swing doors are not suitable due to traffic flow or air pressure differentials. Sliding doors offer smooth and easy operation while minimizing the potential for air turbulence and particle generation during usage.

3. Roll-Up Doors: Roll-up doors, also known as high-speed doors, consist of slats or fabric that roll up into a compact housing above the door opening. These doors are typically made of durable materials that can withstand frequent opening and closing. Roll-up doors are commonly used in high-traffic areas or where fast access is required, such as in pharmaceutical or manufacturing cleanroom environments.

4. Strip Doors: Strip doors, also referred to as strip curtains or PVC strip doors, are flexible door systems consisting of overlapping plastic strips that hang from a header track. These strips allow for easy passage while minimizing the exchange of air and contaminants between different areas. Strip doors are useful in cleanrooms where frequent access is necessary, but maintaining a controlled environment is still important, such as in laboratories or storage rooms.

5. Air Lock Doors: Air lock doors, also known as interlocking or double-door systems, are designed to create an intermediate space between two cleanroom areas to prevent cross-contamination. They consist of two doors, usually with an automated control system that ensures only one door can be open at a time. When one door is open, the other remains closed, preventing the transfer of contaminants between the areas.

6. Pass-Through Doors: Pass-through doors, or cleanroom transfer hatches, are small doors or chambers built into cleanroom walls to facilitate the transfer of materials or equipment without compromising the cleanliness of the controlled environment. They are designed to allow for the transfer of objects or samples between cleanroom and non-cleanroom areas while maintaining the required cleanliness standards.

These are some of the common types of cleanroom doors used in various cleanroom applications. The choice of door type depends on factors such as cleanliness requirements, traffic flow, available space, and specific operational needs of the cleanroom facility.

What are the different types of cleanroom doors?

Like modular panels for cleanroom development, clean room doors play an important role in the preservation, compliance and safety of your modular cleanroom environment. Doors for cleanrooms come in various models: swinging, sliding, single or dual-flush, roll-up, or airtight.