Overview
A cleanroom vision panel, also known as a cleanroom observation window or viewport, is a specialized component designed for cleanroom environments. It allows occupants or observers to visually inspect processes, equipment, or personnel inside the cleanroom without compromising the controlled environment.
PBSC’s standard double-glazed cleanroom vision panel provides a flush-glazed finish within a polished stainless-steel architrave.
With many of PBSC’s engineered products, the glazed screen has no visible fixings to either side, aiding attention to detail within cleanroom technology.
The subframes are complete with secure fixings, manufactured to suit the wall thickness and stainless-steel reveal liners.
Essential within various cleanroom facilities where it is vital to see or be seen. The clean flush finish, which PBSC is renowned for, offers high quality and long-lasting performance, which is easy to clean and visually appealing for any environment, aiding the reduction of possible contamination.
- Flush Glazed Finish: Provides a seamless, easy-to-clean surface.
- No Visible Fixings: Enhances cleanliness and aesthetics.
- Double Glazed: Offers superior insulation and clarity.
- Durable Construction: Built to withstand rigorous cleanroom conditions.
- Customisable Options: Available in various sizes and configurations to meet specific requirements.
PBSC can also provide panels complete with magnetically operated Venetian or blackout blinds.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Cleanliness: The flush design minimises contamination risks by eliminating crevices where particles can accumulate.
- Aesthetic Appeal: No visible fixings create a sleek, modern look suitable for high standard cleanroom environments.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical research, and other facilities where visibility and cleanliness are critical.
PBSC’s vision panels are flexible in size and available in many different variations, these include:
- Fire Rated – Tested to BS 476 part 22 and EN 1264-1:1999, providing up to 120 minutes of fire resistance.
- Secondary Glazed – Where standard external windows are used, PBSC can offer a secondary glazed vision panel with a flush glazed finish.
- Lead Shielding – Providing up to 12mm lead equivalency for different applications including code 5, code 6, code 7, etc
- High Containment APR – Available double glazed or single glazed with a polished stainless steel frame and is mechanically sealed to the wall with a compression gasket.
- Emergency Escape Panel – Provides a quick escape from a cleanroom or containment controlled environment, widely used within healthcare, medical research, and the pharmaceutical industry worldwide.
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Constructed from stainless steel grade 304 or 316.
Each panel has flexible sizing to accommodate the end user and specific application requirements.
Panel supports:
Mullion – Vertical support added to aid in structural integrity. This is standard for panels of 1400mm in width and above.
Transom – Horizontal support added to aid in structural integrity. This is standard for panels of 1600mm in height and above.
PBSC’s cleanroom vision panels can be equipped with integral blinds, providing an added level of functionality and control for various applications.
The blinds are built in and are sealed within the double glazing to ensure they remain dust free and easy to operate.
Enhanced Privacy and Light Control: Integral blinds allow instant privacy and control over light levels within the cleanroom.
Maintained Cleanliness: Blinds are sealed within the glazing, preventing dust and contamination.
Aesthetic Appeal: No visible fixings and the integral blinds create a sleek, modern look suitable for high-standard cleanroom environments.
PBSC’s vision panel is provided double glazed however other glass options are available:
Mirrored Glass – Glass panels are supplied using mirrored glass, allowing privacy across both sides of the vision panel.
Magic Glass – Glass panels are provided with privacy transparency changing glass, also known as Switchable Glass, offering advanced functionality and instant privacy.
Following on-site installation, PBSC offers a Planned Preventative Maintenance and Servicing Plan with an extensive after-sales support service, including planned preventative maintenance programs, servicing, and spare parts.
Features
- Flushed glazed vision panels to both sides of the panel
- Overlapping flanges to both sides of the opening
- Screen printed borders, bonded to the glass
- Customisation/Bespoke to fit wall thickness
- No visible fixings
- High quality, long-lasting performance
- Easy clean
Applications
Essential in controlled environments, allowing natural light and good visibility for safety and functionality.
Ideal for facilities where visibility and cleanliness are critical, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratories, NHS, and Biotech facilities worldwide, the double-glazed vision panel can be made to bespoke measurements or retrofit into existing buildings.