Application of paper honeycomb panel in clean room
Paper honeycomb panel is increasingly popular in clean room construction due to their unique combination of properties, offering significant advantages over traditional materials like solid wood, plywood, or metal panels. SDpanel analyzes the advantages and applications of paper honeycomb panel in detail.
What is paper honeycomb panel
Paper honeycomb panels are composed of two layers of formed metal panels (or other material panels) and a polymer insulation core that is foamed and matured directly between the panels. Paper honeycomb is a honeycomb paperboard made of two layers of paper and a honeycomb paper core in the middle. The honeycomb paper core is a continuous honeycomb core material formed by bonding and stretching multiple sheets of paper. Paper honeycomb panel is an environmentally friendly material that is currently being vigorously promoted in clean room, especially suitable for high-grade clean room and clean projects with high fire protection requirements.
Paper honeycomb panel advantages
Paper honeycomb panel has great advantages in fire resistance, sound insulation, heat insulation and dimensional stability, and because it is recyclable, it is an environmentally friendly green product.
- Grade B1 flame retardant paper honeycomb panel has the characteristics of light weight and high flatness. Paper honeycomb adopts a unique hexagonal structure, has good tensile properties and is light weight. Paper honeycomb panel only carbonizes and will not burn, and is a green and environmentally friendly building material. It can be used to meet any standard of clean room and build a clean room with a reasonable structure and in compliance with GMP standards.
- Paper honeycomb panels have strong thermal insulation properties. The air enclosed in the honeycomb unit has good inherent thermal insulation properties, which helps to improve energy efficiency in temperature-controlled environments. For clean room with certain insulation requirements, paper honeycomb panel has specific advantages.
- Paper honeycomb panels have very good sound insulation. The air enclosed within the honeycomb cells hinders the propagation of sound, helping to reduce noise and create a quieter environment, which is very beneficial for certain clean room operations.
- Paper honeycomb panel can replace wood panels in many pharmaceutical clean rooms, greatly reducing raw material costs. Paper honeycombs are mainly made of recycled paper and are usually recyclable themselves, which is in line with the global environmental protection trend.
- Compared with wood products, paper honeycomb panel is not prone to warping, shrinking or expanding under typical clean room temperature and humidity changes, and the size of paper honeycomb panel remains relatively stable.
Application of paper honeycomb panel
The application of paper honeycomb panel in clean rooms is mainly clean room partition panels and ceilings, clean room doors, as well as some equipment casings and workbenches.
Paper honeycomb panel has a smooth surface, are easy to clean, and are lightweight, so they can be used for partition panels and suspended ceilings in clean rooms. They have good thermal insulation properties and can be quickly installed in large panels. However, due to the poor structural properties of paper honeycomb panels themselves, they are not suitable for ceiling systems with people on them.
The honeycomb core is durable and lightweight, making it easier to operate large clean room door or automatic clean room door. The panels can be made of HPL, FRP or stainless steel. Due to its fire resistance and cleanliness characteristics, it meets the fire rating and cleanliness standards of clean room door.
Paper honeycomb panel is lightweight, customizable, and provide a stable platform and easy-to-clean surface, so integrated services can be designed. Based on its dimensional stability, paper honeycomb panel is used for the housing of sensitive equipment in clean rooms, or to form the structure of workbenches and service tables.
Conclusion
Paper honeycomb panel is a versatile, cost-effective, and high-performance solution for many clean room applications, particularly walls, ceilings, doors, and partitions. Their success hinges on selecting the appropriate, high-quality facing material (like FRP, Phenolic, or HPL) and ensuring proper sealing, fire rating, and installation to meet the stringent requirements of the controlled environment. Their lightweight nature, stability, low particulate generation, and sustainability make them a compelling choice for modern clean room design across industries like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology.