When it comes to the dangers of firefighting, most are fairly obvious. However, up to 75% of line-of-duty deaths are caused not by burns or collapsing structures, but by cancer. Carcinogens, heavy metals, and other hazardous materials released by burning buildings can become embedded into the suits of firefighters. While these suits are cleaned periodically […]
A Statement From Our Team on the Passing of Fred Gerbig, Founder of Gerbig Cleanrooms
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our founder, Fred Gerbig, has passed away at the age of 81 after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. A pioneer in the industry, Fred held a NEBB Professional certification and supported the safe development of medical products, food packaging, and technology by manufacturers like […]
Cleanroom Maintenance and Upkeep
When considering their purpose, it’s easy to overlook how important regular cleanroom maintenance and upkeep is to keeping your cleanroom in working condition. Not only is proper cleanroom maintenance and upkeep critical to manufacturing your products effectively, it’s also required to maintain your cleanroom’s International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rating. Crews that work in and […]
ISO Cleanroom Standards Class Chart Breakdown
The classification of cleanrooms is based on the cleanliness of the air inside them, as determined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). To measure and decide an ISO rating, the number and size of particles based on volume in the air needs to be calculated. Micrometers, or microns for short, are what’s tabulated to […]
Our Updated Safety Procedures in Response to COVID-19
Update 2-19-2021 A Message to Our Customers: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, the health and well-being of our customers, employees, families, and communities is our top priority. With the rise in cases, Gerbig Cleanrooms is implementing a few changes to our COVID response to help protect our customers and employees […]
5 Commonly Overlooked Cleanroom Dangers
It seems like in a cleanroom, it’s almost impossible to overthink every move and decision you make. Sometimes people make mistakes they couldn’t have anticipated until they happen. Here are 5 common dangers that not everyone is cognizant of when working in a cleanroom. Poking holes in the HEPA filter Take a look at your […]
Considerations for ESD in Cleanroom Packaging
Static control in packaging has been around for centuries. In its earliest years, it was used to prevent the electrostatic discharge (ESD) ignition of gunpowder stores. Today, there are many kinds of devices, parts, and pieces manufactured in cleanrooms that are vulnerable to ESD. Since basic motion and activity can create a static charge, it’s […]
Effective Cleaning to Remove Dense Dust from Cleanrooms
While the advanced air filtration systems in modern cleanroom HVACs trap most dust particles, cross-contamination from dust is still a concern. Dense dust, which has a high water content, and metal-containing dust can easily find its way into cleanrooms via things like the corrosion of faucets and plumbing or technician clothing. A careful protocol is […]
The 5 Time and Money Saving Qualities of a Cleanroom
Cleanrooms are incredibly complex. Without the right amount of planning when building one, you can encounter one time and money-sucking challenge after another. You can’t just think about your needs now, but also in the future. Situations like expansion, repairs, and upgrades can be an enormous headache if you’re not set up for it when […]
5 Things You Never Want to See Inside your Cleanroom
The internal skin of your cleanroom is just as much a barrier from contaminants as are gloves and gowns. Like any barrier, the six sides of your cleanroom are less effective under certain circumstances. Anything that disrupts the smoothness of the surface is a potential contamination hazard. Here are 5 common mistakes people allow inside […]