2026-02-10
As a critical piece of equipment in clean environments, air showers use high-velocity clean airflow to remove particulate contaminants from the surfaces of personnel or materials. Their performance directly affects contamination control within clean areas. With the rapid development of industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, electronics, and precision manufacturing, standardized air showers are no longer sufficient to meet increasingly diverse application scenarios.
Customized air shower solutions, based on modular design and application-specific configurations, can accurately match site constraints, required cleanliness levels, and operational workflows. This article systematically analyzes mainstream air shower types and their customized applications, providing practical reference for industry users.
As basic configurations, single-person air showers are suitable for areas with low personnel traffic, while dual-person models improve throughput and are ideal for shift-change periods. Customization focuses on calculating the optimal configuration based on peak personnel flow, as well as adjusting nozzle layout and air velocity to meet different cleanliness requirements (e.g., ISO Class 5–8).
Designed specifically for materials, equipment, and containers entering clean areas. Compared with personnel air showers, cargo air showers typically feature larger passage dimensions (customizable up to 3 m * 3 m or larger), reinforced structures to handle heavy loads, and options for roller conveyors or manual handling. Customization should consider cargo dimensions, weight, and transfer frequency. In certain industries, additional functions such as anti-static treatment or enhanced dust removal may be required.
Ideal for space-restricted areas or applications requiring superior sealing performance. Sliding door designs reduce the front-to-back clearance needed for door operation and can be equipped with automatic sensor-controlled opening to improve efficiency. Customization options include door materials (e.g., tempered glass, stainless steel), sealing strip materials, and integration with cleanroom automation systems.
Specifically developed to optimize plant layout, corner air showers are typically installed at corridor corners or special locations to maximize space utilization and streamline personnel and material flow. Customization requires precise on-site measurement of angles (commonly 90° or 135°), as well as curved or irregular cabinet designs, while ensuring uniform internal airflow distribution.
Non-standard designs are developed based on site conditions such as corridor width, ceiling height, and column locations. For example, in renovation projects of existing facilities, irregular dimensions or segmented structures can be designed to avoid obstacles. For large equipment transfer, widened and reinforced cargo air shower passages can be customized.
Cabinet materials are selected according to environmental requirements:
Pharmaceutical and food industries typically use 304 or 316 stainless steel with rounded corners for easy cleaning
Electronics manufacturing may require anti-static coatings
Corrosive environments may use acid- and alkali-resistant coatings or PVC materials
Filtration systems: HEPA filters (99.99% efficiency) or ULPA filters (99.999% efficiency) selected according to cleanliness requirements
Control systems: From basic timed air shower operation to PLC-based programmable control, supporting personnel counting, differential pressure monitoring, and remote supervision
Safety devices: Emergency stop buttons, door interlocks, fault alarms, and other customizable safety modules
Industry-specific requirements: Such as airtight sealing for biosafety laboratories or explosion-proof motors for hazardous environments
Strict adherence to industry standards is essential, including GMP requirements for smooth internal surfaces in pharmaceutical applications, FDA regulations for food-contact materials, and electrostatic protection standards for electronics facilities. Comprehensive compliance documentation should also be provided.
Improved space utilization: Sliding doors and corner designs optimize layouts and reduce occupied production space
Enhanced applicability: Cargo air showers effectively address contamination risks associated with material transfer, complementing personnel decontamination
Higher operational efficiency: Proper selection of single- or dual-person air showers balances initial investment with long-term throughput efficiency
Lower total cost of ownership: Targeted material selection and functional configuration prevent over-engineering, extend service life, and reduce maintenance frequency
From standard single- and dual-person air showers to specialized cargo, sliding door, and corner air showers, customized solutions achieve an optimal balance between cleanliness performance and economic efficiency by precisely matching site conditions, operational processes, and industry standards. It is recommended that users conduct detailed site assessments during the design stage—clarifying personnel flow, material specifications, cleanliness levels, and compliance requirements—and work closely with professional suppliers to develop tailored configurations.
With the advancement of intelligent manufacturing and green production, customized air shower solutions will continue to evolve toward smarter control systems, energy optimization, and full life-cycle management.