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Cleanroom Fogger Comparison

Cleanroom Foggers Comparison

Smoke Studies and Airflow Visualization StudyType of Fog ProducedVisual Fog VolumeApproximate Milli-liters of Liquid converted to Fog / MinuteTypical Visible Fog Time (dependent on fog velocity, fog volume and room humidity)Typical Fog DistanceWhat Liquids are UsedTypical Shipping Dimensions of main BoxAccessoriesPower Connections
CRF2-H Portable Cleanroom FoggerLow-cost, 9 ultrasonic piezos, single 60mm fog outlet, pure fog output, polyethylene enclosure. Used in fume hood, small glove box, small airflow hood.about 0.28 cubic meters / minuteAbout 50 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) using 9 ultrasonic piezo devices.
One 60mm fog outlet.
WATCH CRF2 VIDEO
typical, 45 minutesTypical 6-7 feet visual fog airflowDe-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.CRF2-H ships in box, or optionally in a 33x28x17" Rolling Carry Case. 4 optional accessories.1) 22" Fog Curtain Wand
2) 10 ft Remote Control Cable
3) Rolling Carry Case w/ Foam Insert
4) Drain & Dry Kit.
Separate Power Supply & Cable, 115 VAC, 60 Hz; 220 VAC, 50 Hz.
CRF2-J Portable Cleanroom Fogger with 2Mx80mm Fog HoseLow-cost, 12 ultrasonic piezos, single 80mm fog outlet, pure fog output, polyethylene enclosure. Used in medium glove box, RAB, small BSC, small airflow hood.about 0.43 cubic meters / minuteAbout 64 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) using 12 ultrasonic piezo devices.
One 80mm fog outlet and Wireless Remote On/Off Key Fob.
WATCH CRF2 VIDEO
typical, 35 minutesTypical 8-10 feet visual fog airflowDe-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.CRF2-J ships in box, or optionally in a 33x28x17" Rolling Carry Case. 12 optional accessories.1) 80mm x 0.6 M Fog Wand
2) Wireless Remote Control
3) 2M x 80mm Fog Hose
4) Dual 2M x 50mm Hose + 0.6M Fog Wand
5) Y Adaptor w/ Butterfly Valves
6) Plain Y Adaptor
7) 80mm T Adaptor
8) LED Fog Contrast Light
9) Accessory Rolling Carry Case w/ Foam Insert
10) 80mm x 2.4M Fog Wand for BSC, Isolator, cleanroom
11) 250mm Fog Nozzle
12) Drain & Dry Kit.
Integrated Power Supply & Power Cable, 115 VAC, 60 Hz; 100 VAC, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 50 Hz.
CRF3 Portable Cleanroom FoggerAdjustable control, pure fog output, single 80mm fog outlet, 316L electro-polished brushed stainless steel enclosure with Carry Handles. Used in small BSC, Barrier isolator, RABs, medium glove box smoke studies.about 0.89 cubic meters / minuteabout 133.57 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) using 25 ultrasonic piezo devices.
One 80mm fog outlet with 80mm hoses and 50mm hose adaptors.
Adjustable fog volume and airflow velocity, optional wireless remote control.
Legacy CRF4 demonstration — portable cleanroom fogger
Legacy CRF4 demonstration — bio-safety cabinet smoke study
typical, 70 minutes at max fog volumeTypical about 10 feet visual fog airflowDe-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.CRF3 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 Wand
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) 250mm Fog Nozzle
11) Drain & Dry Kit.
Integrated Power Supply & Power Cable, 115 VAC, 60 Hz; 100 VAC, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 50 Hz.
CRF6 Portable Cleanroom FoggerAdjustable control, pure fog output and DUAL 80mm fog outlets, 316L electro-polished brushed stainless steel enclosure with Carry Handles. Used in medium USC, RAB, Barrier Isolator, small cleanroom or sterile smoke studies.about 2.4 cubic meters / minuteabout 256.3 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density) using 48 ultrasonic piezo devices.
Two 80mm fog outputs with 80mm hoses and 50mm hose adaptors.
Adjustable fog volume and airflow velocity, optional wireless remote control.
Legacy CRF4 demonstration — portable cleanroom fogger
Legacy CRF4 demonstration — bio-safety cabinet smoke study
typical, 35 minutes at max fog volume or 50 minutes at lowest fog volumeTypical 12-15 feet visual fog airflowDe-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.CRF6 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.
Integrated Power Supply & Power Cable, 115 VAC, 60 Hz; 100 VAC, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 50 Hz.
AP35 Portable Cleanroom Ultrapure FoggerProvides a high volume of ultrapure fog using LN2 + (DI, Sterile or WFI) water, packaged in a 316L electro-polished, brushed, stainless steel enclosure on rolling SS frame (trolley). Used in smoke studies of large clean rooms and for visual fog in stage acting.about 5.5 cubic meters / minuteabout 571 ml liquid converted to fog each minute (fog density).
Adjustable fog volume, flow control, optional wireless remote control.
2 internal water heaters and ONE 80mm fog outlet.
Includes LN2 FLOW CONTROL to prevent LN2 valve freezing.
WATCH AP35 VIDEO
Typical 70 minutesTypical 20-30 feet visual fog airflowLN2 + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.AP35 ships in crate: 1.2 M x 1M 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.
Integrated Power Supply & Power Cable, 115 VAC, 60 Hz; 100 VAC, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 50 Hz.
AP100 Portable LN2 FoggerProvides highest volume of ultrapure fog using LN2 + (DI, Sterile or WFI) water, packaged in a 316L electro-polished, brushed, stainless steel enclosure on rolling SS frame (trolley). Used in smoke studies of large clean rooms and for visual fog in stage acting.about 15.5 cubic meters / minuteabout 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 minutesTypical 30-40 feet visual fog airflowLN2 + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.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
12) Spare Dewar w/ SS valve control.
Integrated Power Supply & Power Cable, 115 VAC, 60 Hz; 100 VAC, 50 Hz; 220 VAC, 50 Hz.
Ultrapure LN2 Fogger from 2001 eraMedium fog volume.about 1.5 cubic meters / ultrapure fog minuteabout 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 and does not have Wireless Remote control.
1 internal water heater and 1 fog output.
Typical 40 minutesTypical 10-15 feet visual fog airflowLN2 + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.Not Known.80mm x 0.6M fog wand.115 VAC, 60 Hz; 220 VAC, 50 Hz; 100VAC, 50 Hz.
CO2 FoggerLow Cost fogger. For barrier isolators, bio-safety cabinets, fume hoods, glove boxes.starts at about 0.30 cubic meters / minute, decreasing to 0 volume as CO2 evaporates over 8 minutesstarting at 20 ml / minute, and decreasing to 0 fog density as CO2 ice evaporates to zero.Typical 8-10 minutesTypical 4-6 feet visual fog airflowCO2 ice + De-ionized Water, Sterile Water or WFI (Water for Injection) Water.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 FoggerGlycerin liquid and Water. Typically used in industrial and FDA applications. May leave a glycol film on surfaces, unless wiped clean.about 0.30 cubic meters / minuteabout 1.0 to 1.5 ml fog density / minute.Typical 45 minutesTypical 10-15 feet visual fog airflow10% 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.

Feature / Fogger Comparison

Feature / FoggerAP30 Ultrapure FoggerAP50 Ultrapure High-Performance LN₂ Fogging for Airflow Visualization & ValidationAP200 Ultrapure - Maximum Fog Volume for Large-Scale Cleanroom ValidationOther LN₂ FoggersAlternative Foggers
Fog Volume4.3 m³/min7.1 m³/min28.6 m³/min15-20 m³/min3.5-10 m³/min
Fog Purity100% Ultrapure LN₂ fog100% Ultrapure LN₂ fog100% Ultrapure LN₂ fogUltrapure LN₂ FogChemical-Based Fog
Run Time60 min75 min105 min60-75 min30-50 min
Residue-FreeYesYesYesYesNo
Portable DesignYesYesYesOften BulkierVaries
ISO/GMP ComplianceYesYesYesYesSome

Model Specifications

ModelTank/Water Size# PiezosOutput SizeFog Output Volume (m³/min)Water Consumption (ml/min)Output Distance (Est.)Notes
CRF2-H5–10 L9Single 60mm0.2648.1—
CRF2-J5–10 L12Single 80mm0.5664.1—
CRF420 L35Single 80mm1.25187—
Old CRF39–11 L25Single 80mm0.9133.5—
New CRF39–11 L24Dual 80mm1.2

Cleanroom Foggers Fog Comparison

ModelDesign / EnclosureFog ApplicationFog Volume (m3/min)Duration (min)Duration DisplayFog View DistanceFog OutletsStatusNotesAccessoriesPower / Notes
CRF2-HPolyethylene enclosure, 9 ultrasonic piezos, single 60mm outletFume hoods, small glove boxes, small airflow hoods0.2845456-7 feetOne 60mm fog outletCurrent22" fog curtain wand; 10 ft remote cable; rolling carry case; drain & dry kitDI / Sterile / WFI water; separate power supply; 115/220 VAC
CRF2-JPolyethylene enclosure, 12 ultrasonic piezos, single 80mm outletMedium glove boxes, RABs, small BSCs, small airflow hoods0.4335358-10 feetOne 80mm fog outletCurrent0.6M 80mm wand; wireless remote; 2M x 80mm hose; Y/T adaptors; LED lightDI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
2022 CRF3 (Discontinued)316L electro-polished stainless enclosure, 25 ultrasonic piezos, single 80mm outletSmall BSCs, barrier isolators, RABs, medium glove boxes0.897070about 10 feetOne 80mm fog outletDiscontinued80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED lightDI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
2025 CRF3 (Current)316L electro-polished stainless enclosure, 24 ultrasonic piezos, dual 80mm outletsSmall / medium BSCs, barrier isolators, RABs, medium glove boxes1626210-12 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrentRuntime estimated from 2022 CRF3 using inverse fog-volume scaling.80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED lightDI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
Legacy CRF4316L electro-polished stainless enclosure, 35 ultrasonic piezos, single 80mm outletMedium BSCs, barrier isolators, RABs, medium cleanroom smoke studies1.4454512-15 feetOne 80mm fog outletDiscontinuedRuntime estimated from 2022 CRF3 using inverse fog-volume scaling.80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
2022 CRF6 (Discontinued)316L electro-polished stainless enclosure, 40 ultrasonic piezos, dual 80mm outletsMedium BSCs, RABs, barrier isolators, small cleanrooms, sterile smoke studies2353512-15 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsDiscontinued80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
2025 CRF6 (Current)316L electro-polished stainless enclosure, 48 ultrasonic piezos, dual 80mm outletsMedium / large BSCs, RABs, barrier isolators, small cleanrooms, sterile smoke studies2.4262614-17 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrentRuntime estimated from 2022 CRF3 using inverse fog-volume scaling.80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
AP35316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, self-pressurized 35L tank, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsSmall ISO suites, medium barrier isolators, glove boxes8.5707015-20 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrent80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
AP30316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, self-pressurized 30L tank, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsSmall ISO suites, medium barrier isolators, glove boxes7.4606015-20 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrent80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
AP50316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, self-pressurized 50L tank, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsSmall / medium ISO suites, medium barrier isolators, glove boxes12.2757518-22 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrent80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
AP95316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, passive 95L tank platform, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsMedium / large ISO suites, barrier isolators, large glove boxes, cleanroom airflow validation15.2898918-21 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrentPassive 95L estimate aligned to corrected AP-family baseline logic.80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
Legacy AP100316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, passive 100L tank platform, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsMedium / large ISO suites, barrier isolators, large glove boxes and BSCs16909018-21 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsDiscontinuedPassive 100L baseline aligned to corrected AP-family logic.80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
AP100316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, self-pressurized 100L tank, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsMedium / large ISO suites, barrier isolators, large glove boxes and BSCs20.5909022-26 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrent80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
AP175316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, passive 175L tank platform, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsLarge ISO suites, large cleanrooms, large barrier isolators, large-scale airflow validation2810110124-27 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrentPassive 175L extrapolated from corrected AP-family baseline logic.80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC
AP200316L electro-polished stainless trolley unit, self-pressurized 200L tank, dual heaters, dual 80mm outletsLarge ISO suites, large cleanrooms, large barrier isolators, large-scale airflow validation4910510533-37 feetTwo 80mm fog outletsCurrentDistance shown marketing-forward from corrected 200L projection.80mm wand; wireless remote; 5M x 80mm hose; dual 50mm hose set; Y/T adaptors; LED light; drain & dry kitLN2 + DI / Sterile / WFI water; integrated power; 115/100/220 VAC

Current Applied Physics Fogger Family

CRF ultrasonic or AP Series LN₂?

Use this matrix as a starting point. Product selection should follow the current quoted configuration and the actual study geometry; restrictive delivery paths should never be sized from a room-volume or free-air figure alone.

ModelTechnologyBest starting pointSelection status / fact
CRF2UltrasonicLocalized studies, hoods, small enclosuresCompact current CRF platform; confirm the quoted product sheet.
CRF3UltrasonicMid-range cleanroom / enclosure studiesMid-range current CRF platform; confirm the quoted product sheet.
CRF6UltrasonicHigher-output portable ultrasonic studies48 piezos · dual 80 mm outlets · ≈2.4 m³/min · 7-inch HD display.
AP35LN₂ · passive/dewar35 L passive/dewar AP Series optionCurrent passive/dewar architecture.
AP30LN₂ · self-pressurizedCompact self-pressurized AP Series optionCurrent self-pressurized architecture; not a replacement for AP35.
AP50LN₂ · self-pressurizedIntermediate self-pressurized AP Series optionCurrent self-pressurized platform; confirm quoted performance.
AP95LN₂ · passive/dewarHigher-capacity passive/dewar AP optionCurrent passive/dewar platform; confirm quoted performance.
AP175LN₂ · passive/dewarLargest passive/dewar AP Series optionCurrent passive/dewar platform; confirm quoted performance.
AP100LN₂ · self-pressurizedHigher-capacity self-pressurized AP optionCurrent self-pressurized platform.
AP200LN₂ · self-pressurizedLargest self-pressurized AP Series optionCurrent self-pressurized platform for larger-scale planning.

AP Series architecture note:

AP Series LN₂ foggers are offered in two current architecture families. Self-pressurized models include AP30, AP50, AP100 and AP200. Passive/dewar-style models include AP35, AP95 and AP175. Choose the architecture from the application, handling preference, study duration and fog-delivery path rather than treating one architecture as the successor to the other.

Delivered fog matters more than free-air output.

Hose length, diameter, bends, Y/T adapters, a restrictive injection port and enclosure pressure can all reduce or redistribute the fog that actually reaches the test area. For isolators and RABS, evaluate the intended delivery path under representative pressure conditions.

The quote should identify the actual application, enclosure/room dimensions, pressure relationship, hose/port geometry and study objective so Applied Physics can recommend the appropriate configuration.

Technology Selection

Use CRF for ultrasonic portability; use AP Series when LN₂-based fog is the requirement

CRF Series · Ultrasonic

CRF2, CRF3 and CRF6 generate visible fog ultrasonically from the appropriate water supply. The family spans compact localized studies through the confirmed high-output CRF6.

AP Series · LN₂

The current AP Series is organized by architecture: self-pressurized AP30, AP50, AP100 and AP200, and passive/dewar AP35, AP95 and AP175. Select between architectures based on the actual study and handling requirement.

Delivered fog matters more than free-air output.

Hose length, diameter, bends, Y/T adapters, a restrictive injection port and enclosure pressure can all reduce or redistribute the fog that actually reaches the test area. For isolators and RABS, evaluate the intended delivery path under representative pressure conditions.

Fogger Sizing · Application First

Do not size a cleanroom fogger from room volume alone

Room or enclosure volume is useful context, but it does not describe the resistance between the fogger and the point where the tracer must be visible. The sizing decision should capture the complete delivery path and the evidence the study needs to produce.

1 · Geometry

2 · Restriction

3 · Study objective

Delivered fog matters more than free-air output.

Hose length, diameter, bends, Y/T adapters, a restrictive injection port and enclosure pressure can all reduce or redistribute the fog that actually reaches the test area. For isolators and RABS, evaluate the intended delivery path under representative pressure conditions.

Two outlets into one hose?

Combining two fogger outlets through a reverse Y into a single downstream hose can add restriction and backpressure. Where practical, preserve separate delivery paths or use a manifold/downstream line sized for the combined flow. If a combined line is required, validate that exact hose and enclosure configuration before the formal study.

Fog Delivery Accessories

Treat hoses, wands and adapters as part of the airflow-visualization system

The same fogger can behave very differently depending on how the fog is delivered. The accessory plan should support visibility without creating a tracer jet that overpowers the airflow being observed.

Hoses

Use the shortest practical route and avoid unnecessary reductions. Long flexible runs and small downstream diameters increase resistance.

Wands / nozzles

Use a wand, curtain or diffuser when the study needs fog distributed across a wider region or introduced at lower local momentum.

Y / T adapters

Use splitters to serve multiple injection points only after considering the resulting balance and restriction. Valved branches can help tune the distribution.

For isolators and RABS

For video quality

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