Pharmaserv wins 2nd place at the Fraunhofer Cleanliness Technology Award CLEAN! 2014

The "clean-shut" system from Pharmaserv receives the CLEAN!-2014 Award from the Fraunhofer Institute.

Dr.-Ing. Udo Gommel, Fraunhofer IPA (Chairman of the Jury), Helmut Grebing, Pharmaserv, and Dr. Lothar Gail, GMP Cleanroom Technology (Jury and Laudator)

2nd Place for Innovative Solutions: "clean-shut" Wall and Ceiling Penetration by Pharmaserv / GMP-compliant Sealing of Pipes and Strang Materials through Cleanroom Walls and Ceilings.

The placement was announced at the awards ceremony on June 4th during the Cleanroom Lounge in Stuttgart.

At the Cleanroom Lounge, Mr. Helmut Grebing from Pharmaserv gave a presentation about the system's setup, product range, materials, design, and the advantages of clean-shut. After the award presentation, the winners had extensive opportunities to speak with press representatives about their products and to answer all questions.

The judges from the Fraunhofer Institute agree: With the "clean-shut" system, Pharmaserv has achieved a clean, safe, and simple solution for running pipe systems through walls in highly sensitive hygienic areas. An additional and significant benefit is that a modern spring system reduces assembly costs — another advantage for the customer.

Constantly increasing requirements for GMP-compliant plant design in pharmaceutical processes are forcing planners and plant builders to rethink. After all, the walls between cleanrooms play an important, yet unfortunately underestimated role. Because they not only separate different classes and thus prevent contamination, but also connect cleanrooms through shared energy, signal, or product lines. Such connections are particularly critical.

Existing solutions rarely meet the rising standards in sterile piping construction and cleanroom technology. And this is often associated with significant costs. Pharmaserv's patented "clean-shut" system seals wall openings in cavity walls and ceilings, providing optimal protection.

For example, conical spring pressure elements enable simple assembly without tools and ensure uniform fixation and a defined pressing force of the system. This, among other things, prevents unilateral damage to the wall. A large-area seal covers the wall openings optimally, leaving ample space for pipe installation. O-rings guarantee perfect sealing and eliminate the need for sealants. Pressure differences to adjacent rooms are maintained by the gas-tightness of the coordinated components.

An additional advantage is offered by the conically shaped internal contour of the wall penetration. This allows the pipe to be installed with a slope of up to 15 percent, facilitating cleaning.

Overall, the planners and engineers have paid attention to coordinated materials and a well-thought-out design with a view to the future in the new "clean-shut" system.

Statement:

Judge Dr. Lothar Gail praises: "Disinfectable, robust, cleanroom-compatible materials, adaptability to different wall systems, tightness, and good cleanability — it must be considered an important advancement that Pharmaserv has apparently developed a solution based on their own experience and operational perspective, which represents an improvement in multiple ways."