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Mikroclean GmbH, specialist in cleanroom cleaning, now belongs to the Mewa Group. (Photo: Mikroclean/Mewa)

16.03.2024
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The Mewa Group acquires the cleanroom specialist Mikroclean

The family-managed company group Mewa continues its expansion course: Since February 29th, Mikroclean GmbH, specialized in cleanroom cleaning, has become a 100% subsidiary of the Mewa Group. The textile service provider operating across Europe is thus expanding its B2B offerings with specialized ser…

25.01.2024
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

The newly developed perform® sterile mucasol has proven to be a suitable alkaline cleaning solution in studies.

Safe handling of cytostatics

– Proper handling of cytostatics is essential to protect product and personnel from toxic substances.
– In addition to complying with the GMP guidelines, validated cleaning techniques are an essential component for increased safety.
– A study commissioned by Schülke from the IUTA1 confirms the reliabl…

The process design and definition of the optimal process parameters are carried out in the company's own cleanroom test facility. The preparation of the process media—carbon dioxide and compressed air—ensures air quality that meets the standards required, for example, in semiconductor manufacturing. (Photo credit: acp systems)

The compact, stainless steel JetCell cleaning cell with rotating nozzles was developed for automated cleaning applications and is capable of cleaning large areas in a short time. It can be easily integrated into an interlinked manufacturing environment or operated as a stand-alone device. (Photo credit: acp systems)

With the dry quattroClean snow jet technology, particulate cleanliness in accordance with ORK 1 can be consistently achieved. For film-like residues, the cleaning results are comparable to those obtained with other fine cleaning methods. (Image source: acp systems)

Effective, dry, and cleanroom-compatible cleaning solutions such as the quattroClean snow jet technology are essential to reliably meet the sometimes enormously increased requirements for technical cleanliness in electronics manufacturing or to clean already assembled components. (Photo credit: acp systems)

15.01.2024
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

quattroClean snow jet technology - scalable, inline-capable and cleanroom-compatible

Dry cleaning process for optimum cleaning results in electronics production

Whether energy, mobility or industry - electronic components and systems play a key role in the transformation towards climate neutrality. Due to higher demands on power density and reliability as well as new solutions, the requirements for technical cleanliness during the production of these compon…

With the multi-bath ultrasonic cleaning systems consisting of standardized modules, here a UCM PerformanceLine, cleaning solutions can be individually configured, for example for ultra-fine cleaning and high-purity applications. (Picture: Ecoclean GmbH)

For energy-efficient and fast cleaning processes, the plants have effective heat recovery and can be equipped with different process technologies. (Picture: Ecoclean GmbH)

For solvent cleaning applications that previously required special systems with complex construction and lengthy manufacturing times, the modular EcoCstretch concept was developed. It includes, among other features, four working chamber sizes and multiple flood tanks. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

Special plants for water-based cleaning are covered by the modular EcoCvela with working chamber diameters up to 1,500 mm, as well as several flood tanks and, if necessary, multiple working chambers. (Image source: Ecoclean GmbH)

12.01.2024
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Ecoclean: Solutions as diverse as the tasks in industrial parts cleaning

Efficient, innovative, and sustainable component cleaning for the entire production chain

Whether degreasing, classic component cleaning or high-purity applications - the demands on cleaning solutions have increased in all areas of the manufacturing industry. Ecoclean is responding to these changed market requirements with an even broader and more modularized product range. The focus her…

At the Heilbronn location of Xenios AG, Piepenbrock cleans the offices. (Image: Xenios AG)

18.12.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

A contact person for all building services

Xenios AG – a company of Fresenius Medical Care – relies on cleanroom and maintenance cleaning by Piepenbrock

Since April 1, 2023, Piepenbrock has been responsible for various building services for Xenios AG in Heilbronn, Stolberg, Radeberg, and Reutlingen. In addition to maintenance and cleanroom cleaning, the family-owned company also secured contracts for security services, green area maintenance, and wi…

14.12.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Hooks know how to properly clean stainless steel in the meat and food industry as well as in pharmaceuticals

Tips for care, maintenance, and refurbishment

Stainless steel is robust, resistant to temperature and water, easy to clean, and very wear-resistant. All qualities that benefit not only commercial kitchens but also the meat and food industry as well as pharmaceuticals. However, to ensure that the material truly retains its original function over…

Fig. 1: Clino® CR3 FP-GM (Image rights: Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH)

Fig. 2: Mop King CR (Image rights: Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH)

Fig. 3: Clino® CR4 MF-GMP (Image rights: Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH)

Fig. 4: Clino® CR4 MF-GMP in use (Image rights: Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH)

Fig. 5: Clino® CR4 SC-GMP (Image rights: Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH)

Fig. 6: Highest precision – the desired dosage runs through the stainless steel pipe into the dosing bowl (Image rights: Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH)

Fig. 7: Fluid intake after triggering the desired dosage (Image rights: Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH)

04.12.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

From stainless steel – bucket to certified cleaning and disinfection system for GMP A/B

From today's perspective, it seems almost obvious that in areas with the highest regulations, one should also find the most advanced cleaning and disinfection equipment and procedures. This is now the case, but the situation 25 years ago was quite different. The following article aims to provide a b…

The innovative quattroClean Powerjet technology enables dry, fully automated inline cleaning processes. Recycled, liquid carbon dioxide is compressed into granular cleaning material within an integrated system and directed at the surface to be cleaned, accelerated by compressed air. (Image source: acp systems)

The continuous, interruption-free media supply is the essential prerequisite for fully automated, production-integrated cleaning processes in which the nozzle is guided by a robot. (Image source: acp systems)

Differently designed nozzles enable the optimal adaptation of dry cleaning to various tasks. The nozzle design and dimensions also ensure that hard-to-reach component areas can be cleaned. (Image source: acp systems)

24.11.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Innovative quattroClean technology for cleaning with dry CO2 granules from acp systems

Automated, inline powersnow cleaning process with integrated cleaning granule production

For inline dry component cleaning applications, acp systems has developed the new powersnow quattroClean technology. In this innovative process, recycled liquid carbon dioxide is compressed into cleaning granules by a unit integrated into the system. These are then accelerated by compressed air, fed…

Since even the tiniest dust particles and residual manufacturing debris can impair satellite performance, extremely high cleanliness standards must be met. (Image source: OHB System)

For the cleaning of the CFRP structures of satellites – here with integrated cable harness and thermal components – OHB System and acp have designed a solution that allows for cleanliness verification during the cleaning process. (Photo credit: OHB System)

Thanks to the two laser pointers integrated into the nozzle head, the optimal distance from the inner surfaces to be cleaned can be set. (Photo credit: OHB System)

The baffle is placed on the fork of the cleaning machine by crane. An integrated camera system in the nozzle head displays the entire cleaning process live on the monitor. (Image source: acp systems)

The swiveling nozzle head is mounted on a lance, through the openings of which the removed contaminants are suctioned away. The cleanliness verification is carried out using a particle counter integrated into the exhaust air stream. (Image source: acp Systems)

14.11.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

quattroClean technology for cleaning lightweight CFRP structures

Snow ensures cleanliness for space missions

When it comes to the performance of satellites and their successful use in space, the tiniest grains of dust or particles of manufacturing residues can be decisive. A global player in the international aerospace industry uses quattroClean snow jet technology as a solution to clean the interior of co…

Changed cleanliness requirements in type and quantity require different testing methods. In addition to technically complex and time-consuming procedures (e.g., XPS, ATR/FTIR, TOF-SIMS, etc.), UV light inspection has proven to be a quick method that makes even the smallest particles or fibers visible. (Photo/Graphic: LPW)

Insight into the TDZ: Cleaning components before or within the cleanroom has become routine in recent years. (Photo/Graphic: LPW)

Nothing enters the cleanroom without pre-cleaning to avoid any contamination. (Photo/Graphic: LPW)

The LPW pure water supply unit for the final rinses in the TDZ represents another important component in ensuring process quality. (Photo/Graphic: LPW)

The quality of the cleanroom air concerning particulate contamination and turnover frequency is maintained in a recirculation filter system and controlled via process data monitoring (including particle counters). (Photo/Graphic: LPW)

The cleaning system can contribute to recontamination, not only during the cleaning process itself, but also through unintended cross-contamination of the product. The maintenance area is also often a source of this and is therefore always placed outside the cleanroom in LPW systems. (Photo/Graphic: LPW)

03.11.2023
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Cleaning | procedures, devices, agents, media (Wipers, Swaps,...)

Industrial cleaning technology in high purity environments

A cleanroom alone does not ensure cleanliness

When it comes to industrial cleaning technology, applications in or before cleanrooms are increasingly being discussed — and not only in the medical and semiconductor segments. However, there is sometimes the impression that simply combining a cleaning system with a cleanroom provides the solution f…

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