5 Ways a Particles Plus® Particle Counter Will Simplify Cleanroom Monitoring
Monitoring airborne particles is one of the most important steps in keeping your cleanroom compliant and contamination-free.
Particle counters are precision instruments designed to detect and measure airborne particles at different micron levels, ensuring that environments meet strict ISO and GMP standards. They provide accurate, real-time insight into air quality, helping you identify potential issues before they impact production or product integrity.
This blog explores why cleanroom monitoring is so important and highlights five ways Particles Plus® particle counters make monitoring easier and more efficient.
The importance of cleanroom monitoring
Cleanroom monitoring is essential to maintain compliance, protect applications, and ensure safe and consistent production. Cleanrooms are regulated to meet ISO and GMP standards, which define strict particle count limits for both operational and at-rest states. Without an effective monitoring system, it’s almost impossible to verify whether your cleanroom is performing within these limits.
The only way to accurately record and measure airborne particles is with a particle counter. By providing a clear, data-driven record of environmental performance, they support compliance, quality assurance, and early detection of contamination sources. All of which are vital in regulated sectors such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.
About Particles Plus®
Founded and based in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Particles Plus® is a trusted name in cleanroom and laboratory monitoring. With over 15 years of experience, the company designs and manufacturers a line of patented, feature-rich particle counters, air quality monitors, and environmental sensors that deliver exceptional accuracy and reliability.
Serving industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, semiconductors, aerospace, and environmental health, Particles Plus® is the most vertically integrated particle counter manufacturer in the industry, ensuring complete control over design, assembly, and performance testing.
5 ways a Particles Plus® particle counter simplifies cleanroom monitoring
1. Remote monitoring for greater convenience
Wi-Fi-enabled models allow you to monitor your cleanroom environment remotely from a computer, tablet, or smartphone via a web browser or integrated software. This reduces personnel requirements and minimises contact with cleanroom environments, improving both efficiency and contamination control.
2. Extended battery life for long-lasting performance
Particles Plus® counters are designed to last. With an industry-leading battery life of up to 10.5 hours, they provide continuous monitoring across long production cycles without interruption or downtime.
3. Smart, efficient design that saves time
These counters feature an intuitive, efficiency-led design where users can quickly configure sampling formulas, extract data, and download reports, all while the device continues to take real-time particle counts. This helps streamline workflows and reduces the time spent on manual data management.
4. Accurate data capturing
With the ability to detect and record a wide range of particle sizes, Particles Plus® counters make it easy to confirm HEPA filtration performance and maintain your cleanroom’s classification. Their precision data output gives operators the confidence that systems are performing as intended.
5. Contamination control
When contamination levels change, identifying the source quickly is critical. Particles Plus® instruments allow users to pinpoint where and when issues occur, enabling faster troubleshooting and targeted interventions that protect processes and product integrity.
Particles Plus® particle counters at Cleanroomshop
Our partnership with Particles Plus® began in 2015, and we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading distributors of their innovative particle counter devices.
Under ISO standards, handheld or remote particle counters are required during cleanroom validation and revalidation, but routine monitoring is also best practice to maintain compliance between audits.
Handheld particle counters:
A handheld particle counter is a compact, portable device used to measure airborne particles in cleanrooms and controlled environments. These are ideal for spot checks, cleanroom validation, and routine monitoring, providing immediate data to verify cleanliness levels on-site.
Remote particle counters:
A remote particle counter is a fixed, automated unit that continuously measures airborne particles as part of a facility monitoring system. It provides real-time data for compliance, trending, and alerting, helping maintain constant environmental control.
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