Roll-Up Or Fiberglass Sliding?
Cleanroom doors support controlled spaces by providing separation while maintaining the movement of people, carts, and materials.
- Roll-up doors: Compare enclosed stainless, composite-frame, and washdown designs.
- Fiberglass sliding doors: Choose a rigid panel that moves beside the opening.
We offer solutions to tailor-fit your needs. Begin with your room requirements, cleaning process, and usable space. From there, we can help narrow down the options for your project.
Fiberglass Sliding Cleanroom Doors
A Rigid Panel, With Two Operating Choices
Sliding doors made of fiberglass move along the wall adjacent to the opening. To support routine cleaning, fiberglass sliding doors have smooth faces, stainless edge caps, and perimeter gaskets.
We offer two panel variants with different operating systems. The manual panel has a recessed pull that staff uses to slide the panel.
The other version is the powered panel, where an overhead operator is utilized to move the panel. Determine the requirements for activation and closing protection for the movement that happens frequently on site.
We offer window and core options. The provided drawings show a flush double-panel window detail. Verify the final panel construction, window, and clearances using the approved drawing.
Consider side travel. Maintain a clear wall by removing obstruction such as benches, pipes, switches, and stored items.
Typical applications: Often used in pill coating rooms for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production. This door is not suitable for cold storage.
Roll-Up Doors For Controlled Rooms
Enclosed Stainless Roll-Up
Compact fabric doors are ideal for pharmaceutical rooms due to internal pressure differences. The Enclosed Stainless Roll-Up covers are fabricated to make the head and side frames easier to clean.
- Openings up to 10 ft. wide × 10 ft. high.
- Opening speed up to 50 inches per second.
- 304 stainless frames; optional 316 stainless.
- Light curtain and manual release.
We suggest using the quoted specifications above on the initial planning stage. Correct selection of a compact overhead assembly and the door will depend on the pressure requirements of the room.
Provide us with your required pressure difference and cleanroom classification. Assess the documented performance of the recommended door with your facility team.
Composite-Frame Roll-Up
The Composite-Frame Roll-Up door utilizes fiberglass-composite side frames as alternate material to stainless steel. The door design addresses chemical exposure and corrosion by providing a larger opening range for clean areas.
- Openings up to 16 ft. wide × 15 ft. high.
- Opening speed up to 50 inches per second.
- Replaceable full-width vision panel.
- Break-away bottom bar for impact release.
Use the quoted specifications above as a basis for your plans. Determine if a larger opening is needed or if you want to conduct a comparative study on composite and stainless frame materials.
If traffic routes are fast-moving, check out and compare our high-speed roll-up doors. Assess if the chosen model is compliant with the clean area’s needs.
Roll-Up Doors For Washdown Areas
Stainless Washdown Roll-Up
The Stainless Washdown Roll-Up is the ideal choice when washing the door assembly is an integral part of the cleaning process. The door design incorporates stainless steel components, removable covers, and a sloped bottom bar, providing support for cleaning and drainage.
- Openings up to 12 ft. wide × 12 ft. high.
- Opening speed up to 50 inches per second.
- Two-ply flexible panel.
- Photo eyes and a reversing edge.
The above quotation is useful when beginning your project. Use the quotation when wet cleaning and access to the door’s surfaces counts equal to traffic flow.
Provide us with the cleaning chemicals you use, water temperature, and washdown procedure. Give us confirmation on the required motor, controls, and optional drip protection.
Check out our motorized vinyl roll-up doors page for general room separation. If cleanroom is the requirement, this needs a separate review.
Common Applications
We came up with a list of different common applications. Use these applications for each setting as a guide in your planning discussions. Each room has its own requirements. Pair the selected door to the specific room type.
Pharmaceutical Rooms
A room for pharmaceutical use has certain specifications. Begin with the room’s compulsory pressure difference and cleanroom class. Consult your facility team on the documents they need and consult us prior to door approval. We can suggest the Enclosed Stainless Roll-Up as the beginning point when compact covers and access for cleaning is a requirement.
Clean Corridors
A firm sliding panel can complement a corridor with a clean space adjacent to the opening. Inspect the full travel area before installing switches, benches, or doing pipework. Determine the route your staff applies and select if a manual or powered operation is suitable.
Packaging Areas
If the operations in the area have repeated cart traffic and it needs a bigger opening, a composite-frame option is recommended. Inquire about how the panel, window, and seals suit your cleaning process and include the largest load and any overhang before choosing the final framework.
Wet-Cleaning Areas
For wet-cleaning areas, we recommend the Washdown Roll-Up. This design incorporates cleaning access and drainage right in the center. In coming up with your full cleaning plan, inspect exposed controls and nearby surfaces. Kindly send us the list of chemicals, water temperature, and wash method.
Material Transfer
Determine cart and person activity. Incorporate handles, load height, and the space needed to turn. In case the opening is a portion of an airlock, define the door sequence and the person who will supply and test the controls.
Laboratory Access
Review a powered fiberglass slider and its application for a route where staff carry supplies or push carts. Include the method of activation and closing protection. Maintain clear service access to the overhead operator and be of the same mind during a power loss.
Gowning Areas
In gowning areas, inspect how a sliding door fits close to benches, hooks, and other gowning furniture. Assess handle use and staff flow between spaces. Based on the facility’s access plan, determine the operating option and ensure the panel travel area is clear.
Equipment Access
Prepare for size variation and measure the largest equipment that may need to go through, including future service activity. Set aside routine traffic requirements from occasional equipment access. Verify the opening, surrounding services, and usable headroom prior to selecting a larger roll-up assembly.
Pricing And Warranty
Project-Based Pricing
Request A Quote For Your Door And Opening.
Our prices are based on door category, size, materials, and the type of controls. Each kind has its separate quote, whether it be a fiberglass slider or a powered fabric roll-up type.
Budget Pricing (USD):
- Pharma Seal: $10K – $20K
- Plexline Clean: $10K – $18K
- Clean Roll: $10K – $16K
- 77000F Fiberglass Sliding Doors:
Manual: $11,237.91 (48" x 84") – $18,929.51 (120" x 120")
Power Operated: $21,936.58 (48" x 84") – $30,151.31 (120" x 120")
Warranty By Door Type
- Enclosed Stainless And Washdown Roll-Up: Limited manufacturer coverage of one year for mechanical/electrical components and three years for panel material.
- Composite-Frame Roll-Up: Limited manufacturer coverage of two years for mechanical/electrical components and three years for panel material.
- Fiberglass Sliding: Request the written coverage for the selected manual or powered assembly.
Carefully review the documented warranty with your quote for exclusions, care requirements, and claim terms.
Cleanroom Door Questions
Below are queries that function as a guide in relation to cleanrooms. Begin by comparing the opening style, then confirm the room prerequisites.
Which Cleanroom Door Styles Do You Offer?
We have available fabric roll-up designs with a tough and firm fiberglass sliding door. A sliding version has the option of powered or manual operation. Base your preference on the room’s requirements, traffic, and available space.
Should I Choose Roll-Up Or Sliding?
That depends. Each type has different functions. A roll-up curtain stores above the opening. While a sliding panel requires a clear wall space beside it. Determine the full mounting area, service access, and traffic route prior to selecting.
Is Every Cleanroom Door Airtight Or ISO Rated?
A single rating does not apply to every door type. Inform us of your required cleanroom category, pressure difference, and test documents. This will help your facility team to confirm the preferred assembly meets the project requirements.
Can These Doors Handle Washdown?
Absolutely. Our stainless steel washdown roll-up is specifically designed for wet cleaning. We have versions that incorporate different materials and controls. Give us the list of chemicals, water temperature, and cleaning method so compatibility can be applied.
Can A Door Open Without Being Touched?
Yes. We offer hands-free activation on selected types that have power configurations. Determine the sensor, opening sequence, and protection system for closing. A manual sliding door, on the other hand, still needs someone to move it.
Can Two Doors Be Interlocked?
We need information on the sequence of your airlock requirements, including alarms, delays, emergency access, and power loss. Determine control compatibility and liability for the interlock prior to ordering.
How Much Do Cleanroom Doors Cost?
Depending on your specifications and requirements, ask for a quote based on the specific project endeavor. Details such as door type, opening size, panel and frame materials, controls, and site work influence the price. Include freight, installation, electrical work, and taxes in the final project scope.
What Information Helps With A Quote?
We need information on opening dimensions, photos of the site, cleaning requirements, traffic movement details, and room specifications. Headroom is needed for a roll-up door and a clear side travel for a sliding door.
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