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Russia’s International Biotechnology Center Generium carries out its research and development of molecular and cell biology in the most stringent of cleanrooms. The company had a requirement to temporarily pass pipes through the walls of its cleanrooms to help formulate its research. Initially, a multitude of seals were used to gland around the pipes. However, as these seals needed to be replaced every time a pipe was put through or removed from the cleanroom walls, it was soon realised that valuable hours were being wasted every time this procedure needed to be carried out.
Generium required a device that would quickly seal around any pipe diameter, thus reducing downtime and increasing productivity. In addition, when the pipe was removed, the gap in the wall needed to be closed off, keeping the room clean and dust free.
The Mucon Series K Iris diaphragm, quick release valve quickly proved to be a major improvement. This is because the Iris valve can quickly and easily control the seal and tightly gland around any pipe diameter. No time is lost changing individual seals and should the company wish to remove a pipe to close off the hole in the wall, the valve can be simply shut off, thereby preventing any ingress into the cleanroom. As a result, the task of installing and removing utility pipes in the cleanrooms has been made quick and easy and hours that were previously wasted have become increased hours of productivity.
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