In controlled environments, there is no margin for error. Whether in pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductor fabrication, or aerospace, cleanroom performance is about consistency and predictability. That’s where CleanPak™ product line from Nortek Cleanroom Solutions distinguishes itself.
Anchored by the CleanTrak™ grid system and accessories, it is designed for high-performance applications where certification is critical and failure is costly, CleanPak represents an advanced, permanent cleanroom solution built around structural integrity, precision engineering, and risk reduction.
As John Hobson, Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at Nortek Cleanroom Solutions, explains, “What we’re best known for in the industry is the strength of our grid system.”
A Structural Advantage That Reduces Complexity
At the core of the CleanPak system is the CleanTrak welded grid, an engineered ceiling and support system that fundamentally changes how cleanrooms are built and supported.
Unlike traditional “stick-built” T-grid systems that require dense suspension points, CleanTrak modules are designed for strength at scale.
“The most common module is an eight-foot by twenty-four-foot section,” Hobson notes. “Within that section you’ll need lighting, fire protection, a grid system, all the attachments for filters and everything associated with the product. We put it all together here and deliver it ready to go. You connect electric and plumbing on site.”
This prefabricated, large-format approach delivers a major advantage: fewer suspension points. “Our competition uses a four-foot by four-foot hanging array. In our case, we use stronger grid so we can expand the array,” Hobson explains, “requiring far fewer hanger rods, needing less building steel, minimizing utility clashes, reducing field labor, and enhancing ease of maintenance and access in the interstitial.”
The result is not just a stronger system, but a more efficient installation process. With the CleanPak line, engineers and project managers can minimize coordination challenges and accelerate project timelines.
Built for High-Performance Environments
CleanPak systems are engineered for environments where cleanliness standards are more stringent and less forgiving. While modular cleanroom systems often operate within ISO Class 4–8 environments, CleanTrak systems extend into tighter tolerances.
“The CleanPak or CleanTrak product is really ISO Class 3 to ISO Class 8,” says Hobson. “It can go into more stringent areas.”
These include pharmaceutical packaging and advanced manufacturing environments where even microscopic contamination can halt production or trigger regulatory issues. In these applications, performance is measured and enforced.
“They need 100% filter coverage” Hobson explains. “Our customers need full confidence that they won’t have any particle or bypass air leakage. That’s something you need a CleanPak system to accomplish.”
Engineered to Eliminate Certification Risk
In industries like pharmaceuticals, a failed cleanroom certification is not a minor inconvenience, it can delay operations for months or longer.
“If you have a room that has failed certification, it’s an issue with the FDA, it’s a huge deal,” Hobson says. “The time it takes get the area compliant might be six months to a year. That’s an unacceptable delay for many companies.”
One of the defining characteristics of the CleanPak line is its focus on first-pass certification success. To mitigate risk of failing, Nortek Cleanroom Solutions embedded multiple layers of protection into the CleanTrak system.
Hobson refers to this as a “belt and suspenders” approach. These include:
- Fluid-sealed sprinkler penetrations to eliminate leakage points
- Sealed power drop integrations for airtight electrical access
- A patented gel-link system between grid modules to prevent bypass air
“These are all things put into place to make sure we don’t have certification issues due to the way the product is sealed in the field,” Hobson explains.
This level of built-in redundancy ensures that performance is not dependent on field conditions or installation variability, a critical distinction in regulated environments.
Designed for Open, Flexible Spaces
CleanPak systems are typically suspended from the building structure, a design choice that maximizes usable floor space and eliminates obstructions.
“Our customers don’t want to have building columns. They want as much open footprint as possible,” Hobson points out.
By reducing the number of suspension points and increasing structural span, CleanTrak systems support larger, uninterrupted cleanroom environments, ideal for production efficiency and workflow optimization.
At the same time, the system remains adaptable. In facilities where overhead support is limited, CleanPak can integrate with structural steel framing solutions to meet project requirements.
A Complete System, Not Just a Grid
“The grid is exceptional, but the cleanroom is not just the grid,” Hobson emphasizes, “it’s the whole system around it. You’ve got top-load and bottom-load modules, different finish options like powder-coated, antimicrobial, or stainless, pressure plenums, even ultra-light T-grid systems for other applications. All of it is designed to work together. So instead of piecing components together in the field, you’re getting a cleanroom that’s built as one cohesive system from the start.”
In controlled environments, this kind of reliability is critical. “In semiconductor manufacturing, if you have bypass leakage, you fix it and move on,” Hobson continues. “But in pharmaceutical, having that guarantee that the product can get certified the first time is critically important.”
Eliminate Risk Upfront, Rather Than Manage It Later
That principle sits at the heart of the CleanPak philosophy: don’t build a system that requires fixes later. Build a cleanroom that performs correctly from day one. Instead of relying on field adjustments, reworks, or post-installation troubleshooting, CleanPak is engineered to minimize variables before they ever become problems.
It’s this proactive approach that has made CleanPak a trusted choice for pharmaceutical labs, bioscience facilities, and other environments where even small risks can lead to major consequences. In these settings, success requires cleanrooms to get it right the first time.
To learn more about Nortek Cleanroom Solution’s lines of cleanroom products, contact Coward Environmental Systems today. Our team of engineers is standing by to help you evaluate cleanroom options.
