The PBSC cleanroom pass through hatch is a dependable and sturdy way to transfer materials in and out of a cleanroom or controlled containment facility. It is known by multiple names, such as pass box, cleanroom pass through, pass chamber, dynamic pass box, specimen pass through, pass thru cleanroom, barrier hatch, or lab box. This stainless-steel technology helps prevent contamination by removing the necessity for individuals to enter or exit the laboratory or hospital environment.
The hatch improves productivity and prevents cross-contamination in cleanrooms and controlled facilities, with a robust design and reliable interlock system that makes cleaning and maintenance easy.
The air is cleaned following use to either the filtered air level of the supply or the higher classification room, With an interlock mechanism ensuring hatch air is given time to recover before the door can be opened, this is mounted between two skins of the pass through thus reducing the risk of tamper.
The system is available as an electro-mechanical and provides timed interlocks for air purging and UV light cycles.
There are different options to choose from when it comes to pass through hatches. One of them is the wall mounted option, which has a sleek design that makes it stand out while also having minimal visible fixings or recesses, making it easy to clean. The glass door leaf is completely frameless, allowing for maximum visibility and natural light to pass through the hatch. This option is available in both single and double-door configurations.
Another option is the trolley pass through, also called a floor mounted hatch, which helps transfer wheeled trolleys between different grade rooms quickly. It is fixed directly to the finished flooring to provide a clean and uninterrupted floor through the hatch. It comes in various material constructions such as phenolic resin, powder-coated steel, and polished stainless steel.
Also available is PBSC's fire-rated hatch which has been tested and certified. It is perfect for situations where a pass-through hatch needs to be located in a firewall. The hatch is available in wall-mounted and floor-mounted constructions and includes vision panels within the stainless-steel door leaves. It has been tested to BS 476 part 22 and has integrity certification ranging from 60 to 90 minutes.
Lastly, for cleanroom applications, PBSC's fan filter hatch, which has been specifically designed to quickly change the air and speed up the cleaning process, reduces wait times when moving goods between different room grades. This system can operate independently of the building's HVAC system, using air from nearby rooms instead. This reduces the cost of HVAC systems and makes it a great option for building renovations.
PBSC produces cleanroom hatches made of 304 or 316 stainless steel. These hatches have multiple features, such as custom sizes, toughened glass doors, flush buttons, easy-to-clean surfaces, strong PBSC cast stainless steel hinge assemblies, minimal visible fixings, and a robust mechanical interlock which is a standard feature.
Choose from a range of features including UV lights, powder-coated finish, stainless-steel support frame, and conveyor systems tailored to your needs. Internal shelves are available in glass or stainless steel.
Also, in the offering from PBSC is a variety of room-to-room hatches suitable for even the most strictly controlled BSL4 laboratory environments. These hatches include the barrier hatch which can also be known as a barrier pass-through and the BSL hatch. The wall-mounted version of this BSL hatch is perfect for small hand-held items, while the floor-mounted version is designed to handle larger items and carts. The high containment Dunk Tank, also referred to as a chemical dunk tank or a hydrogen peroxide hatch, is intended for decontaminating small-scale objects. It comes equipped with a stainless steel lid and a hinge-down submersion plate to ensure that items are fully submerged in the neutralizing chemical liquid.Please contact PBSC for more details.