The building kit system for clean production

item presents numerous application examples for installation in cleanrooms at Cleanzone. For example, the new components from the item system construction kit can be used to design laminar flow boxes according to individual requirements. (Source: item)

Based on the X- and XMS-profiles and with the new components, machine enclosures can be designed that provide a suitable cleanroom environment for sensitive processes. (Source: item)

From 23 to 24 November 2022, item was at Cleanzone in Frankfurt to show how clean process environments can be built quickly, reliably and on a modular basis. The Solingen-based company has added a large number of components to its Building Kit System so users can build cleanrooms that meet their specific needs. Whether a machine enclosure or a work bench system, the ideal bespoke solution can be created with ease.

The exact design and construction of a cleanroom differs from one industry to another and for different products, too. Standardised systems and ready-made solutions often fall short when they need to be supplied in a range of dimensions and have to be ergonomic and offer comprehensive ESD safety, too. Systems with screw fixings, a modular approach and flexibility for subsequent modifications offer clear advantages. As the pioneer in building kit systems for industrial applications, item was at Cleanzone to showcase numerous practical solutions for installation in cleanrooms.

Work benches for clean production

item uses its classic Work Bench System for manual production as a basis so users can quickly adapt solutions for cleanroom applications. A cleanroom work bench consists of an ESD table top of choice, a certified height-adjustable frame, storage areas and lights. Opting for closed grooves and laying cables through the profiles themselves helps to produce a work bench with smooth surfaces that are easy to clean. The work bench can also be extended with additional components from the building kit system. The new Filter Fan Unit (FFU) can be used to build laminar flow boxes that provide a localised cleanroom and can be put into service in next to no time. Laminar flow boxes can also be built in a range of sizes and configurations. item is exhibiting an example solution at the fair that features an FFU and corresponding lighting, with the FFU fitted out with an M5 pre-filter and H14 HEPA filter. The base frame for the laminar flow box is made from height-adjustable table columns. In this configuration, the laminar flow box satisfies ISO class 5. It can be ordered directly from the item Online Shop.

Enclosure for sensitive processes in the cleanroom

Machine enclosures based on Line X and Line XMS profiles from item are an ideal option for making entire production areas cleanroom compatible. Even just the basic features of these classic profiles – their smooth, unbroken surfaces, minimum edge radii and integral cable guidance – offer an impressive starting point. For cleanroom applications, the machine cabins can be fitted out with the new Fixing System and one or more top-mounted FFUs, as required. Filtered air flows into the process section first and then passes through perforated metal sheet into the lower section of the enclosure. From there, the air is routed back to the upper section via a double wall. This exhibit demonstrates an automated process and satisfies ISO class 2 in the configuration presented.