Cleanroom Fogger Comparison
| Smoke Studies and Airflow Visualization Study | Type of Fog Produced | Visual Fog Volume | Liters of Liquid converted to Fog / Minute | Visible Fog Time (depends on velocity, % Humidity) | Typical Fog Distance | What Liquids are Used | Typical Shipping Dimensions of main Box | Accessories | Power Connections |
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| CRF2 Portable Cleanroom Fogger | CRF2 is a low cost fogger with pure fog output; packaged in a polyethylene enclosure | about 0.26 cubic meters / minute, typical used in fume hoods, airflow hoods, small glove boxes WATCH CRF2 VIDEO | About 57 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) using 9 ultrasonic piezo devices One 60mm fog output | typical 50 minutes | Typical 7-8 feet visual fog airflow | De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water | CRF2 ships in box, 32 x 18.5 x 19 inches, Form Fit Rolling Carry Case Includes 4 accessories | 1) 22″ Fog Curtain Wand 2) 10 ft. Remote Control Cable 3) Rolling Carry Case w/ Foam Insert 4) Drain & Dry Kit | 115 VAC, 60 Hz 220 VAC, 50 Hz |
| CRF4 Portable Cleanroom Fogger | CRF4 is an adjustable control fogger with pure fog output; packaged in a 316L, electro-polished, brushed stainless steel enclosure, Carry Handles provides | about 1.25 cubic meters / minute typically used in Bio-safety Cabinets, RABs, Barrier Isolators, small cleanrooms, sterile rooms, etc. WATCH CRF4 FOGGER VIDEO WATCH Ultrasonic Fog Discussion & CRF4 Bio-Safety Cabinet VIDEO | about 187 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) using 35 ultrasonic piezo devices 1 or 2, 50mm or 80mm fog outputs Adjustable fog volume and airflow velocity, optional wireless remote control | typical 45 minutes at max fog volume; or 75 minutes at lowest fog volume | Typical 10-15 feet visual fog airflow | De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) | CRF4 ships in box, 32 x 18.5 x 19 inches. Accessories in a separate Rolling Carry Cases | 1) 80mm x 1.2 M Fog Wand 2) Wireless Remote Control 3) 5M x 80mm Fog Hose 4) Dual 5M x 50mm Hose + 0.6M Fog Wands 5) Y Adaptor w/ Butterfly Valves; or plain Y Adaptor 6) 80mm T Adaptor 7) LED Fog Contrast Light 8) Accessory Rolling Carry Case w/ Foam Insert 9) 80mm x 2.4M Fog Wand for BSC, Isolator, cleanroom 10) 500mm Fog Nozzle 11) Drain & Dry Kit | 115 VAC, 60 Hz 220 VAC, 50 Hz 100VAC, 50Hz |
| AP35 Portable Cleanroom Ultrapure Fogger | AP35 provides a high volume, ultrapure fog using LN2 + Di Water, packaged in a 316L, electro-polished, brushed, stainless steel enclosure on rolling SS frame (trolley) | about 5.5+ cubic meters / minute in clean rooms, medical rooms, sterile rooms, ISO suites WATCH AP35 VIDEO | about 571 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) Adjustable fog volume; flow control, optional wireless remote control 2 internal water heaters and TWO 80mm fog outputs Includes LN2 FLOW CONTROL to prevent LN2 valve freezing | Typical 70 minutes | Typical 20-30 feet fog visual airflow | LN2 + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or Water for Injection | AP35 ships in crate: 1.2 M x 1 M x 0.8 M Accessories are in separate rolling carry cases | 1) 80mm x 1.2 M Fog Wand 2) Wireless Remote Control 3) 5M x 80mm Fog Hose 4) Dual 5M x 50mm Hose + 0.6M Fog Wands 5) Y Adaptor w/ Butterfly Valves; or plain Y Adaptor 6) 80mm T Adaptor 7) LED Fog Contrast Light 8) Accessory Rolling Carry Case w/ Foam Insert 9) 80mm x 2.4M Fog Wand for BSC, Isolator, cleanroom 10) 500mm Fog Nozzle 11) Drain & Dry Kit 12) Spare LN2 Dewar w/ SS valve control | 115 VAC, 60 Hz 220 VAC, 50 Hz 100VAC, 50Hz |
| AP100 Portable LN2 Fogger | AP100 provides a high volume, ultrapure fog using LN2 + Di Water, packaged in a 316L, electro-polished, brushed, stainless steel enclosure on rolling SS frame (trolley) | about 15.5 cubic meters / minute in large clean rooms, sterile rooms, ISO suites 2 internal water heaters and four 80mm fog outputs | about 1520 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) Adjustable fog volume and airflow velocity, optional wireless remote control; 2 internal water heaters and FOUR 80mm fog outputs Includes LN2 FLOW CONTROL to prevent LN2 valve freezing | Typical 90 minutes | Typical 30-40 feet visual fog airflow | LN2 + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or Water for Injection | AP100 ships in crate: 1.2 M x 1.2 M x 1.2M. Accessories are in separate rolling carry cases | 1) 80mm x 1.2 M Fog Wand 2) Wireless Remote Control 3) 5M x 80mm Fog Hose 4) Four 5M x 50mm Hose + 0.6M Fog Wands 5) Y Adaptor w/ Butterfly valves or plain Y Adaptor 6) 80mm T Adaptor 7) LED Fog Contrast Light 8) Accessory Rolling Carry Case w/ Foam Insert 9) 80mm x 2.4M Fog Wand for BSC, Isolator, cleanroom 10) 500mm Fog Nozzle 11) Drain & Dry Kit | 115 VAC, 60 Hz 220 VAC, 50 Hz 100VAC, 50Hz |
| Ultrapure LN2 Foggers from 2001 era | Ultrapure fog Medium fog volume | about 1.5 cubic meters / ultrapure fog minute 1 internal water heater and 1 fog output | about 250ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) Does not have LN2 Flow Control to prevent LN2 valve freezing, uses only 1 water heater | Typical 40 minutes | Typical 10-15 feet visual fog airflow | LN2 + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or Water for Injection | Not Known | 60mm x 0.6M fog wand | 115 VAC, 60 Hz 220 VAC, 50 Hz 100VAC, 50Hz |
| CO2 Fogger | CO2 Fog; Low Cost fogger | starts at about 0.30 cubic meters / minute decreasing to 0 volume as CO2 evaporates over 8 minutes. For barrier isolators, bio-safety cabinets, fume hoods, glove boxes | starting at 20 ml / minute, and decreasing to 0 fog density as CO2 ice evaporates to zero | Typical 8 – 10 minutes | Typical 4-6 feet visual fog airflow | CO2 Ice + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or Water for Injection | CO2 Fogger ships in 22 x 22 x 18" Case | Carry Case, Fog Wand, Ice Maker | 115 VAC, 60 Hz 220 VAC, 50 Hz |
| Low Cost, Hand Held, Glycol Fogger | Glycerin liquid and Water used in industrial and FDA applications. Leaves a film on surfaces | about 0.10 cubic meter / minute used in industrial clean rooms to search for leaks and balance | about 1.0 to 1.5 ml fog density / minute | Typical 45 minutes | Typical 10-15 feet visual fog airflow | 10% Glycerin liquid and 90% water, (Sterile, deionized or WFI) | Portable Fogger ships in box, 20 x 18 x 12 inches All Accessories included in carry case. | Includes all accessories including Fog Wand, Carry Case, Power Charger, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, fog hose extension, bottle and filling tools | Rechargeable Battery, 115V/220V Charging in 60 Minutes |