Definition
ISO 14644 Class 8 defines allowable airborne particle levels in controlled cleanroom environments used in manufacturing.
Applications
- Medical packaging production
- Industrial clean manufacturing
Benefits
- Controlled contamination levels
- Suitable for many manufacturing processes
Industry-specific examples
- Medical Packaging Manufacturing: class 8 cleanrooms are commonly used when converting medical packaging materials such as sterile barrier films and pouch laminates where controlled particulate levels are required.
- Industrial Clean Manufacturing: certain industrial materials—such as contamination-sensitive adhesive films or optical films—are converted in Class 8 cleanrooms to maintain material integrity during processing.
- Electronics Packaging: Class 8 cleanrooms are used for converting films and laminates used in ESD-safe packaging for electronic components, helping prevent contamination that could affect sensitive devices.
FAQ
Q: What does Class 8 mean?
A: It defines the maximum number of airborne particles allowed per cubic meter.