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  1. Cleanroom Best Practices: 18 Rules For Cleaner Controlled Environments

    Cleanroom Best Practices: 18 Rules For Cleaner Controlled Environments

    Check out our list of Dos and Don’ts in a cleanroom, a summary of cleanroom best practices for making the controlled environment function at peak performance. These are good resources for new cleanroom operators or those unsure about what steps to take in a cleanroom environment. Cleanroom Best …

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  2. New Product Launch: Extra-Large UV Storage Cabinet with HEPA Filtration

    New Product Launch: Extra-Large UV Storage Cabinet with HEPA Filtration

    Table of contents Extra Large UV Storage Cabinets with HEPA Filtration What is the Advantage of UVC Decontamination for Garments or Reusable PPE? Laundering Causes Fabric Degradation and Lower Bacterial Ratings for Reusable Protective Garments Degradation and Bacterial Filtration Declines …

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  3. Glove Boxes Features Comparison

    Glove Boxes Features Comparison

    A - Humidity/Moisture Control (back to chart) A1 - High Humidity (Above Ambient to 95% RH) Terra’s Humex™ 2 humidity controller is suitable for a wide range of above-ambient target humidity levels and is cross-compatible with many other Terra systems. When paired with Terra’s Dual Purge and …

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  4. Laminar Flow Hoods Features Comparison

    Laminar Flow Hoods Features Comparison

    A – Air Flow Direction (back to chart) There are compelling reasons to choose either airflow system depending on clearance requirements, process location, work surface design, and operator safety. Below is a brief comparison (read more on horizontal vs vertical laminar flow hoods). A1 – Vertical …

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  5. Desiccator Cabinet Features Comparison

    Desiccator Cabinet Features Comparison

    A – Application: Which Desiccator is Best for My Application? (back to chart) Cost vs. Control: Terra Desiccators Simplify Your Choice You need to protect sensitive samples, but you don’t want to overpay. Below is a list of application descriptions to help choose the best desiccator storage system …

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  6. Advantages of Terra Universal's Smart Nitro-Watch for Desiccator Cabinets and Glove Boxes

    Advantages of Terra Universal's Smart Nitro-Watch for Desiccator Cabinets and Glove Boxes

    Inert nitrogen gas is commonly used in laboratories to control the atmosphere for highly sensitive equipment and procedures. The best way to maintain the environment in a desiccator cabinet, glove box, or similar enclosure, is to automatically purge the environment with nitrogen or argon gas. …

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  7. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Conductive vs Insulative Properties, and ESD Prevention Methods

    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Conductive vs Insulative Properties, and ESD Prevention Methods

    Table of contents What is ESD? (Electro Static Discharge) How Does Friction Create Static Electricity? How Does ESD Occur? Conductive, Dissipative & Insulative Materials What are Conductive Materials? What are Insulative Materials? What’s the Difference Between a Conductive & Dissipative …

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  8. Air Quality and Surface Decontamination - How HEPA Filters, UVC Lights, and Portable HEPA Systems Reduce COVID-19 Contamination

    Air Quality and Surface Decontamination - How HEPA Filters, UVC Lights, and Portable HEPA Systems Reduce COVID-19 Contamination

    Table of contents Considerations for Portable HEPA Filtration Systems and Integrated UV-C Light Decontamination Far UVC Light for Decontamination and Killing Viruses HEPA Filtration for Bacteria, Pathogens, and Airborne Viruses How Do HEPA Filters Capture Extremely Small Viruses and Bacteria? HEPA …

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  9. Save Money with Room-side Replaceable Fan Filter Units

    Save Money with Room-side Replaceable Fan Filter Units

    What is a Cleanroom Fan Filter Unit? A cleanroom fan filter unit (FFU) uses HEPA filtration to protect products and personnel inside the cleanroom from unwanted particles and germs. The HEPA filter (or ULPA filter) in the FFU is constructed of delicate tightly woven fibers to catch sub-micron …

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  10. FFU Costs for an Energy Efficient Cleanroom

    FFU Costs for an Energy Efficient Cleanroom

    A HEPA fan filter unit (FFU) is a crucial component of every cleanroom environment. Making the correct decision as to which type of FFU is the most appropriate for your application is not something to simply gloss over. There are two main categories of motorized fan filter units: permanent split …

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