Total Clean Air (TCA), the Somerset-based cleanroom and contamination control specialist, has launched "Rent a Cleanroom".
The new scheme provides access to validated cleanroom facilities without the upfront investment and lengthy implementation timescales traditionally associated with cleanroom projects.
TCA said that this upfront investment can be "significant" and believes that this new proposition makes compliant cleanroom facilities more accessible to start-ups and organisations needing rapid deployment solutions.
Rental solutions are available from just £595 per month, with flexible agreements from as little as three months.
TCA told Cleanroom Technology that the Rent a Cleanroom solutions cover ISO Class 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 configurations, and that GMP Grade B, C and D options are available depending on the solution selected.
Access to cleanroom infrastructure should never be the barrier to innovation
- TCA CEO, Phil Godden
Every rental is backed by Total Clean Air's accredited engineering and validation expertise and includes delivery, installation, commissioning, ISO 14644 validation, ongoing servicing and maintenance, providing customers with a fully supported solution from day one.
The rental model also offers customers flexibility throughout the rental period, enabling the cleanroom options to be upgraded, expanded or adapted as operational requirements evolve. Customers can choose to extend their rental agreement, upgrade to a different cleanroom system, return the unit at the end of the term, or purchase the unit outright through a hire purchase arrangement.
These flexible rental agreements are available from three months.
Commenting on the future of the rental cleanroom market, Phil Godden, CEO of Total Clean Air, told Cleanroom Technology: “Access to cleanroom infrastructure should never be the barrier to innovation. Our flexible rental and modular solutions enable organisations to seize opportunities without the cost, risk or delay of permanent investment.
"We are transforming cleanrooms from fixed assets into accessible infrastructure, helping businesses innovate, grow and respond faster than ever before."
What does Rent a Cleanroom offer?
Available options include inflatable cleanrooms, modular cleanroom systems and larger portable controlled environments, allowing organisations to select a solution that matches their operational requirements, project timescales and budget.
In May, TCA also took full ownership of the modular cleanroom range, Modular Clean Air.
Depending on the system selected, rental cleanrooms can be operational within days or weeks. Airelab inflatable cleanrooms can typically be deployed within days of agreement, while larger modular solutions can be delivered, commissioned and validated within two to four weeks.
Cleanrooms as a rental market?
The launch comes as organisations across life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, research and technology sectors are seeking greater flexibility.
Demand for modular cleanroom solutions continues to rise as organisations seek faster and more flexible routes to compliance. Market analysts at Grand View Research have forecasted the global cleanroom technology market to reach approximately $10.8 billion by 2030, driven by increasing demand across pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare and advanced manufacturing sectors.
One customer in the advanced manufacturing sector recently used Rent a Cleanroom to maintain production during planned maintenance work, avoiding disruption while ensuring continued access to a compliant cleanroom environment.
Commenting on the experience, the customer recalled:
"We needed a temporary cleanroom whilst maintenance work was being carried out in our factory, and Total Clean Air's Rent a Cleanroom service was exactly what we needed.
“The unit was delivered and installed quickly, allowing us to keep production running with minimal disruption. The flexibility of the rental solution and the support from the TCA team throughout the project were excellent.
“A great service from start to finish – professional, responsive and easy to work with. We'd happily recommend Total Clean Air to others looking for a temporary cleanroom solution."
The launch forms part of Total Clean Air's wider growth strategy and reflects the company's commitment to helping organisations solve complex challenges.