What would you do with this employee? You would fire them, of course.
If this “employee” sounds like your cleanroom door (slow, prone to breakdowns and frustrating to other team members), it’s time to cut ties. When your business depends on providing the highest quality products, you can’t have sub-standard equipment. Period.
Whether you need a cleanroom door for a medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or laboratory application, our buyer’s checklist can help you choose a quality, long-lasting door that will improve the productivity and cleanliness of your facility.
Cleanroom Roll Up Doors - What You Need to Know
One a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best), how efficient is your existing cleanroom door? When thinking about your response, here are a few things to consider:
- Do staff members wait more than two seconds for the door to open?
- Does it maintain a tight seal and minimize air leakage?
- Is it self-repairing?
If you answered “no” to any of the questions above, or rated your door lower than a “7,” a new high-speed roll up door will quickly pay for itself in improved productivity. You’ll also reduce air intrusion, cross-contamination, and downtime.
Cleanroom Door Checklist for Buyers
While no two cleanrooms are exactly alike, they all share some basic requirements. Here is a checklist of must-haves when selecting a high-speed roll up door:
- Avoid doors with exposed fasteners and coils, sharp edges or angles (they take longer to clean and create a home for contaminants).
- Choose a door made from non-porous materials (to prevent microbial or fungal growth) that can withstand repeated washdowns with chemical solvents.
- Look for a door made with corrosion-resistant stainless steel side frames and hoods.
- Confirm the door conforms to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and is made from FDA/USDA-approved material.
- Ask about safety features such as impact-avoidance sensors and alternative opening methods in the event of a power failure.
- Choose a door with a lubrication-free design (lubricants create an attractive home for contaminants).
- Ensure the door meets your pascal pressure rating requirements.










