From lids on baby food to communications equipment in rockets; lettuce packaging to ASML assembly: just a sampling of what has been done in a Highcare cleanroom has been developed in accordance with the strictest cleanroom requirements.
Highcare cleanrooms IFD system
Highcare has been designing, manufacturing and installing low-dust sterile spaces according to the Industrial Flexible & Demountable (IFD) system for thirty years. These certified workstations meet the highest cleanroom requirements, essential to keep both the environment and the finished products safe and sterile.
“We are the only party to supply fully turnkey cleanrooms with walls, floors, HEPA filters and technical installation. Because all parts are industrially prefabricated and therefore perfectly matched, we build faster, resulting in lower costs. And with one point of contact, customers keep everything in one hand,” says director-owner Bas de Bruijn.
Commercial appearance and cleanroom requirements
A clean room contributes directly to your company’s reputation and growth.
“As a company, anyone who can say they have a clean room available for production stands out from the rest. It shows a commitment to high-quality production that is regularly independently checked for quality requirements. That inspires confidence,” De Bruijn said.
Highcare’s certified HIGH-TEC cleanrooms are composed of carefully selected inert materials suitable for sterile environments and, depending on the sector, meet international standards and stringent cleanroom requirements such as ISO, cGMP, HACCP and BRC.
Companies that meet these cleanroom requirements demonstrate their commitment to quality and reliability.
A stand alone system
Another advantage of the IFD concept is that the cleanroom can be placed standalone in an industrial hall. As a box within a box.
“This is particularly attractive to young entrepreneurs. If they move to larger premises after a few years, they can move the clean room with them without any problems,” says De Bruijn.
Even with this type of flexible solution, compliance with all cleanroom requirements guaranteed, so companies can always rely on a safe working environment.
Highcare designs, manufactures and installs
The cost of an average cleanroom is project-dependent and ranges from €150,000 to €1.5 million euros.
Highcare’s customers include VDL Group, Mead Johnson, Arion, BasicPharma, Pranapharm Russia, Louwers Hanique, Weener Plastics and Antwerp Space.
Next year, De Bruijn sets his sights abroad: “We are already active in Belgium, Germany, Russia and Bulgaria. We want to expand further into Brazil and the Middle East.”
Additional cleanroom requirements, depending on sector and country. Highcare supports customers in meeting all these cleanroom requirements.
Example technical cleanroom requirements
Air & ventilation
- Total air circulation: 5,000 or 51,000 m³/h
- Recirculation: 90%
- Air exchange: <10% from business hall, >90% recirculation
- Design circulationvoud production space: >20
- Circulation goods and personnel lock: approx. 10-15
Air conditioning
- Temperature: 20 °C ± 1 (set point 20 °C).
- Relative humidity: 55% ± 5% (setpoint 55% RH).
Humidification: to be worked out, entry 19.5 °C / 45% RH → exit 20 °C / 55% RH - Cooling section: still to be worked out, water 6-12 °C, mixing condition 22.5 °C / 50% RH → exit 10 °C / 100% RH
- Post-heating (central heating or electric): still to be worked out, entry approx. 10 °C → exit approx. 19.5 °C
Lighting
- LED lighting production area: 1,000 lux, color 865
Hygiene & Safety
- Water filter for steam humidifier
- UVC unit in AHU for stopping microorganisms (such as Covid-19)
This listing shows what technical specifications often play a role in meeting the required cleanroom requirements. For each customer, the requirements cleanroom individually tailored to the application and sector. The equipment used consists of internationally recognized market-based suppliers.
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For reliable monitoring of air pressure differentials, we work with high-quality instruments, such as the Dwyer Magnehelic differential pressure manometer. This measuring equipment helps monitor crucial cleanroom requirements.