NEWS RELEASE August 2023
Clean Room Filters Analyzed in the Productivity Hub
Last week Mcilvaine launched the AWE Productivity Hub to help suppliers validate value propositions and for purchasers to reduce the cost of ownership. It is the final step in the Mcilvaine MPM program which helps suppliers identify the most profitable niches and prepare value propositions for them.
This week we picked cleanroom filters as an example of how the Hub can be utilized. The segments include Analyses, Media, Value Participants - Brief, Value Propositions - Participants, Discussions and News
The first Participant Value Propositions include several on MHI power products and one on cleanrooms supplied by AES Clean Technology. They have a pre-designed modular cleanroom and are concerned about breaks in the filter media slowing down the installation process. They also want to make the best choices between HEPA and ULPA and between glass versus membranes.
AES Clean was a participant in our 2018 Discussion which is in the Hub.
ANALYSES
This section provides the background data. One of the many segments is on the total cost of ownership of cleanroom filters https://www.home.mcilvainecompany.com/images/HEPA_Filter_TCO_Factors.pdf
This comparison of media materials and configurations was published by Mcilvaine in 2018 and represents summaries of webinars and other discussions with vendors and one purchaser, AES Clean. Here are extracts from this discussion.
AAF |
Membranes have advantages over glass. MPPS not the best way to determine efficiency. |
AES Clean Technology |
Project schedule is critical and one of the risks is damaged HEPA filters. |
Ahlstrom |
Improved stiffness and mechanical resistance reduce glass fragility. |
Camfil |
Polymeric thick media has more effective filtration area than glass and less risk of failure. |
H&V |
Glass with clean pleats has better efficiency/energy ratio. |
Nitto Denko |
ULPA with two membrane layers sandwiched between non wovens has low outgassing. |
M +H |
Tri-Pure HEPA/ULPA has low profile for use in sensitive areas. |
Parker Hannifin |
MICROPLEAT is available in a range of blends. |
We are now expanding this original effort and have been compiling information in the Hub.
BRIEF VALUE PROPOSITIONS
AES |
cell and gene |
Cleanroom |
Complete Solutions from design through operation |
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AES |
cell and gene |
Cleanroom |
Facililfex standardized modules increase flexibility and reduce cost |
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Clean Air Products |
cell and gene |
Fan Filter Unit |
Low headroom FFU with ULPA filter has high efficiency |
MEDIA FACTS AND FACTORS
Cleanroom Technology |
August 2023 |
Variable Air Flow has Advantages in Contamination Control and Energy Loss |
Garfinkle |
August 2023 |
Facts and Factors to be Considered by the Cleanroom Supplier |
Mcilvaine |
August 2023 |
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Vendor Sites |
August 2023 |
ULPA vs HEPA Filters for C&G with Insights from Angstrom and American |
DISCUSSIONS
August 2023 Cleanroom Supplier Value Propositions for Cell and Gene
August 2023 Integrated Decontamination Systems
PARTICIPANT VALUE PROPOSITIONS
AES Clean |
cell and gene |
Cleanroom |
FacilIflex pre-designed modular rooms maximize flexibility and reduce project time and cost |
Discussions will be continuous. The number and subject matter will be in part determined by the Participants who realize that their value propositions are more credible if others including competitors are able to express their claims.
Information on the Most Profitable Market Program and links to the Hub are found at www.mcilvainecompany.com
Bob Mcilvaine can answer questions relative to Hub contributions and the MPM program and can be reached at 847 226 2391, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.