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Application context
Cleanroom manufacturing environments present a unique set of challenges and requirements for any equipment involved, but particularly for the conveyor system. The conveyor in a cleanroom is the machine moving most often throughout the production process, which means it is the most likely to create friction, dust, and carry potential contaminants.
Because of this, conveyors that are used in cleanrooms must meet strict guidelines that are specific to each ISO-rated cleanroom environment. Machines must be able to diffuse static charges, function without producing debris, and be easily maintained.
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Design considerations
So, what makes the ERT conveyor ideal for cleanrooms?
Rather than a belt, the ERT uses a series of rollers along both edges of the system to move pallets along. Belted conveyors rely on friction to move the belt and product, but this also creates wear on the belt and rollers which in turn creates debris and dust buildup over time. The no-friction roller system eliminates the debris added to a cleanroom environment by the conveyor and reduces the chance of contaminated