SRBA Controlled Environments (SRBA CE) received a request in mid-2015 for the construction of a cleanroom the size of 530 m², divided into several rooms with ISO 14644 classifications 6, 7 and 8. The largest production facility had a height of 6 meters and required additional structural attention. In terms of execution, it was not entirely clear at that time what type of wall and ceiling system was desired. Several options were then put forward. The management of ATM finally chose to build a clean room in its new premises, which is prepared for production and assembly activities within a GMP environment.

SRBA CE built the cleanroom using the SRBA CE Monoblock, the precursor to the current BCPS system. Ceiling and walls were constructed with 62 mm thick cassette panels, with a 0.7 mm steel plate finish, coated in RAL 9002 25 micron thick. Large window areas were included in the design and 13 passages by means of roll-up doors. Complex lockouts with multiple accesses to different spaces required a custom interlock system. Lighting had to be brought up to a level of 700 LUX and with limited options in the ceiling, due to many crane tracks and grilles, this required a custom approach. We found a conclusive solution with the installation of 80 LED units of the Luciblade type, equipped with a connector developed by SRBA CE which we had produced in this small series using 3D printing technology! The floor had to be fitted with a hollow plinth finish and meet high mechanical strength, be liquid-proof and anti-slip, yet easy to clean. Of course, the entire clean room had to be completely flush.

Moreover, the entire construction project was to be started just before the 2015 construction holiday and the plant was to be commissioned in January 2016. A great challenge where SRBA CE could fully utilize its knowledge and experience.

In cooperation with the contractor Goevaers & Zn. Bouwonderneming B.V. and the installers KEMTEC Installatietechniek and Verheggen Elektrotechniek, 6 months of hard work went into the realization of this pretentious project. The deadline was met and on December 21, 2015, SRBA CE was able to deliver its cleanroom, without a single comment or criticism from the client!

PP4CE partner Mennens (Cleanroom Cranes B.V.) was responsible for the installation of 9 cranes ranging from 160 kg to 2,000 kg.

PP4CE partner WERO was responsible for fully cleaning the cleanroom for successful validation.

PP4CE partner Bolidt took responsibility for the installation of 540 m² of BolidtTop 700 type EP trowel flooring with a total of 227 m¹ of length of hollow skirting.

The roller doors were supplied and installed by PP4CE partner Assa Abloy.