High-speed doors feature a variety of safety devices to protect both workers and products. In addition to traditional safety measures such as infrared beams and impact-sensitive door bottom edges, a high performance door can be equipped with an uninterruptable power supply. If there is a power failure, the door will continue to operate, protecting personnel while preventing any risk of contamination.
This cleanroom tip was taken from “A Quick (and Clean) Exit and Entrance,” which appeared in the September 2012 issue of Controlled Environments.
