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Sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing requires highly controlled airflow over product-exposed areas to minimize the risk of airborne contamination.
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Airkey supplied a 5㎡ ISO Class 5 laminar airflow hood for a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Australia. The LAF-E35-PS-5P system provides a self-contained ISO 5 environment without requiring ceiling modifications or external ductwork, making it suitable for both new installations and cleanroom retrofit projects.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Project | GMP-Compliant Laminar Airflow Hood |
| Location | Australia |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical |
| Application | GMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing |
| Cleanliness | ISO Class 5 / Grade A |
| Area | 5㎡ |
| Internal Height | 2.0 m |
| Model | LAF-E35-PS-5P |
Laminar airflow protection is particularly important in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes where products or sterile components are exposed to the surrounding environment.
Typical applications include:
Grade A laminar airflow can be used over product-exposed areas in Grade B background environments, including filling lines, sterile component transfer, sampling, and manual intervention stations.
For non-sterile tablets and capsules, LAF systems provide localized particle control during raw material weighing, dispensing, sampling, and small-scale clinical trial formulation.
Laminar airflow hoods can also provide controlled protection for sterile products such as eye drops and sterile ointments.
The unit integrates a centrifugal fan with a two-stage filtration system to achieve ISO Class 5 / Grade A conditions upon power-on.
Because the system is self-contained, no ceiling modification or external ductwork is required. This makes it particularly suitable for upgrading existing facilities and pharmaceutical retrofit projects.
The LAF uses stainless steel construction designed for pharmaceutical environments.
The corrosion-resistant surfaces can withstand regular cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and quaternary ammonium disinfectants.
Transparent PVC strip curtains at the front provide convenient operator access while helping maintain unidirectional airflow and minimize turbulence.
The standard configuration includes:
A validation documentation package can also be provided, including particle counting and microbiological testing.
The unit is equipped with silent swivel casters with brakes and adjustable support legs.
This allows the laminar airflow hood to be relocated between workstations within Grade B, C, or D cleanroom environments according to production requirements.
Variable-frequency energy-saving fans provide low-noise operation.
Filter replacement can be completed from inside the LAF without specialized tools, simplifying routine maintenance.
Every laminar airflow hood undergoes multiple tests before delivery.
The validation process includes PAO integrity testing, cleanliness verification, and airflow velocity measurement to verify ISO 5 / Grade A cleanliness performance.
The completed GMP-compliant laminar airflow system provides localized ISO 5 / Grade A protection for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Australia.
Its self-contained design allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to add high-grade airflow protection without major modifications to an existing facility, while the mobile structure provides flexibility for different production workstations.
The system is designed to achieve ISO Class 5 / Grade A conditions upon operation.
Yes. This model does not require ceiling modifications or external ductwork, making it suitable for retrofit and facility upgrade projects.
The standard configuration uses an H14 HEPA filter.
Yes. Lockable swivel casters and adjustable support legs allow the unit to be relocated within Grade B/C/D cleanroom environments.
Airkey designs and manufactures customized laminar airflow systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing, sterile filling, API production, laboratory applications, and other contamination-sensitive processes.
