Pass Box
Pass Box
A pass box, also known as a transfer hatch or transfer box, is a specialized equipment used in cleanrooms and other controlled environments to transfer items between two areas while maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of each area. Pass boxes are designed to minimize the risk of contamination by allowing items to be passed through a sealed opening without direct contact between the two environments.
Key Features:
- Two-Way Transfer: Pass boxes typically have doors on both sides, allowing items to be transferred in both directions while maintaining the integrity of each environment.
- HEPA Filtration: Some pass boxes are equipped with HEPA filters to remove airborne particles and maintain the cleanliness of the air inside the box.
- Interlocking Doors: Pass boxes may have interlocking doors to ensure that only one door can be opened at a time, preventing cross-contamination between the two environments.
- Stainless Steel Construction: Pass boxes are often made from stainless steel, which is durable, easy to clean, and resistant to corrosion.
Applications:
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Pass boxes are used in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities to transfer raw materials, components, and finished products between cleanrooms.
- Research Laboratories: Pass boxes are used in research laboratories to transfer samples, equipment, and other items between controlled environments.
- Hospitals: Pass boxes are used in hospitals to transfer sterile supplies, medications, and medical devices between clean and non-clean areas.
- Minimizes the risk of contamination by providing a sealed transfer mechanism between controlled environments.
- Facilitates the transfer of items while maintaining the cleanliness and integrity of each environment.
- Helps maintain compliance with regulatory requirements for cleanroom operations.
- Enhances efficiency by reducing the need for personnel to enter and exit cleanrooms for item transfer.