Automation in cleanrooms
Production processes with cleanroom conveyors

The Fraunhofer Institute has certified our belt conveyors for cleanrooms for ISO 4 to ISO 6 in accordance with ISO standard 14644. They are designed for minimal particulate emissions and meet all cleanroom requirements for cleanliness and precision.

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The key role of belt conveyors in high-quality products and cleanrooms

Areas of application and significance

Belt conveyors are used in a variety of industries, including electronics and pharmaceuticals, food, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing, to produce high-quality products. As key components in cleanrooms, these specially designed belt conveyors ensure a smooth and controlled material flow to meet strict cleanliness and precision requirements. In cleanrooms in the classes ISO 1 to ISO 9, control of particulate emissions by conveying techniques and processes is important to ensure the integrity of the products.

Our cleanroom belt conveyors are based on the concept of modularity, just like the rest of Montech’s products – from the support rollers to the transfer systems, belt conveyors and aluminum framing all the way to the machine guarding.

TB30R center drive

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The TB30R centre drive belt conveyor for cleanrooms is available in conveyor widths from 3.14″ to 9.84″ and with a maximum length of 118.11″ (other lengths on request). The TB30-140×1500/MR model has been tested and certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for a speed of 49.21 fpm to ISO 5 and for a speed of 98.43 fpm to ISO 6.

Width 3.14" - 9.84"
Length up to 118.11"

TB30R end drive

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The TB30R end drive belt conveyor for cleanrooms is available in conveyor widths from 3.14″ to 9.84″ and with a maximum length of up to 118.11″ (other lengths on request). The TB30-140×1500/VR model has been tested and certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for a speed of 49.21 fpm and 98.43 fpm to ISO 4.

Width 3.14" - 9.84"
Length up to 118.11"

TB40R

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The TB40R belt conveyor for cleanrooms is available in conveyor widths from 11.81″ to 31.49″ and with a maximum length of 118.11″ (other lengths on request). The TB40-140×1500/VR model has been tested and certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for a speed of 49.21 fpm to ISO 4 and for a speed of 98.43 fpm to ISO 5.

Width 11.81" - 31.49"
Length up to 118.11"

Specifications and features of cleanroom belt conveyors

Specifications

Belt conveyors used in cleanrooms must meet specific requirements to maintain the cleanroom standard. Various factors play an essential role in the design and selection of cleanroom belt conveyors:

  • Materials: The materials used for the belt conveyor must be easy to clean and sterilize.
  • Cleanliness: Belt conveyors must be designed so that they do not emit particles or dust that could affect product quality. This requires careful design and regular maintenance.
  • Controlled drive: The speed and belt run of the belt conveyor must be adjusted precisely to ensure that no abrasion occurs and that cleanroom requirements are met.

Certified belt conveyors for cleanrooms

Quality assurance through certification

An objective, feasible, and meaningful assessment of the cleanliness-relevant properties of belt conveyors is particularly important to ensure sufficiently clean production areas. As an independent, public research institution, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation IPA offers objective and internationally recognized certification services. Fraunhofer IPA has tested and certified three Montech belt conveyors.