• ISO Class 1-5: These environments are used in industries requiring extremely low levels of contamination, such as semiconductor manufacturing, nanotechnology, and some high-end pharmaceutical production.
• ISO Class 6-7: Commonly found in the production of medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, and optics.
• ISO Class 8-9: Typically used in less sensitive applications, such as automotive manufacturing, where some level of contamination can be tolerated.

Clean rooms are classified by the number and size of particles permitted per volume of air. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides a widely recognized standard for clean rooms, known as ISO 14644-1. This standard defines clean rooms based on the number of particles of a specific size in a cubic meter of air. The lower the ISO class, the cleaner the room.

ISO Clean Room Classes

Here’s a breakdown of the most common ISO classes:

Applications of Clean Room Injection Molding

1. Medical Devices: From syringes to implantable devices, clean room injection molding is essential in producing components that meet the strict hygiene and safety standards required in the medical field.
2. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Clean room environments ensure that packaging materials, such as vials and caps, are free from contaminants that could compromise the sterility of pharmaceutical products.
3. Electronics: In the production of sensitive electronic components, such as microchips and sensors, clean room injection molding prevents contamination that could lead to malfunctions or reduced performance.
4. Optics: The manufacturing of optical components, such as lenses and mirrors, requires a clean environment to prevent defects that could affect their clarity and functionality.

Understanding the different ISO clean room classes is critical for ensuring that your manufacturing processes meet the required cleanliness standards. Selecting the appropriate clean room environment helps in maintaining product quality, complying with regulations, and ultimately delivering safe and effective products to the market.

We are excited to announce that Pleasant Precision has added a Class 8 certified clean room to our facility, specifically designed for injection molding. This enhancement aligns with our commitment to delivering the highest quality products and meeting the stringent standards of our industry. With this addition, we are better equipped to serve our clients' needs, particularly in sectors requiring ultra-clean environments.

Thank you for your continued trust in Pleasant Precision as we strive to innovate and improve our capabilities. Please contact our sales team at sales@teamppi.com to review your clean room injection molding requirements.