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  1. Cleanroom FAQ: What Should I Know Before I Own a Cleanroom?

    Cleanroom FAQ: What Should I Know Before I Own a Cleanroom?

    With 45 years of experience and thousands of active cleanroom installations across the world, Terra is committed to helping its customers understand what they'll need to own and operate a cleanroom. Let's skip the guesswork, and discuss some of the most common questions about buying and owning a …

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  2. How Do I Select the Right Cleanroom for cGMP, GLP, ASTM, and IEST Requirements

    How Do I Select the Right Cleanroom for cGMP, GLP, ASTM, and IEST Requirements

    Cleanroom selection is a critical decision for a company. The wrong design choice may result in procedural inefficiency, cross contamination, or certification failure. Let’s discuss common questions Terra customers have when specifying and purchasing a cleanroom. When Choosing Between Stick-Built …

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  3. Stainless Steel Standards and Specifications for Cleanroom Equipment: An Overview of ASTM and AISC Standards

    Stainless Steel Standards and Specifications for Cleanroom Equipment: An Overview of ASTM and AISC Standards

    Stainless Steel Standards and Specifications Terra customers often inquire about what type of steel is suggested for their product. In making a decision, one should also consider that not all 304 and 316 stainless steel is built to equal standards. In the USA, the leading codes of standard …

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  4. Selecting Appropriate Cleanroom Stainless Steel: 304 vs 316 vs 304L vs 316L

    Selecting Appropriate Cleanroom Stainless Steel: 304 vs 316 vs 304L vs 316L

    Terra Universal manufactures a vast selection of stainless steel products for cleanrooms, hospitals, laboratories, and other controlled environments. Among these steel-constructed products, you'll find tables, workstations, glove boxes, pass-throughs, doors, and more. There are several varieties of …

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  5. Step by Step: Cleanroom Gowning Procedures, Gowning Order, and Instructions

    Step by Step: Cleanroom Gowning Procedures, Gowning Order, and Instructions

    Step by Step ISO Cleanroom Gowning Procedures, Gowning Order, Instructions Where do most cleanroom contaminants come from? Simple: the cleanroom staff brings them in. With enough foot traffic, outside contaminants can easily migrate into your cleanroom — but the right safeguards will help your …

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  6. Droplet vs Aerosols: Evaluating Respiratory Virus Transmission

    Droplet vs Aerosols: Evaluating Respiratory Virus Transmission

    What Influence Does Particle Size Have on Respiratory Virus Transmission Most respiratory infections are caused by respiratory viruses, a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for humans. Respiratory viruses are transmitted through by four major transmission modes: direct (physical) contact …

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  7. Medical-Grade HEPA Filter Solutions for Hospitals & Cleanrooms

    Medical-Grade HEPA Filter Solutions for Hospitals & Cleanrooms

    Medical-grade filters and medical filtration systems include a HEPA filtration design that is designed to yield breathable, non-contaminated air. Unlike industrial or equipment-based filters for vacuums and equipment pumps, medical-grade filters are designed to reintroduce and recirculate extremely …

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  8. Terra Delivery and Stocking Programs for Cleanrooms

    Terra Delivery and Stocking Programs for Cleanrooms

    Here at Terra Universal, we’ve made it our mission to offer the best possible lead times in the industry. In addition to aggressive stocking programs and streamlined fulfillment, Terra Universal also offers several services that ensure you receive your products as quickly as possible. Terra FasTrak …

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  9. Cleanroom Gowning Benches - Features, Styles, Types, and Differences

    Cleanroom Gowning Benches - Features, Styles, Types, and Differences

    Cleanroom Gowning Bench Features & Style Comparison Manufacturers and research organizations spend considerable sums of money to ensure their cleanrooms adhere to critical cleanliness standards – disinfection procedures are optimized, quality controls are implemented and regular particle counts …

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  10. Stainless Steel Cleaning Steps and Methods

    Stainless Steel Cleaning Steps and Methods

    Best Practices for Cleaning Stainless Steel Stainless steel is a key material in cleanrooms and other controlled environments due to its resistance to corrosion and ability to be easily cleaned and sterilized. However, stainless steel must be properly cleaned and maintained to ensure its long-term …

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