Description
The AP30 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger is a self-pressurized liquid nitrogen (LN₂) fogging system, engineered for high-precision airflow visualization, smoke studies and
. AP30 and
are parallel current AP Series models: AP30 uses a self-pressurized LN₂ architecture, while AP35 uses a passive/dewar-style LN₂ architecture. The AP30 is designed for cleanroom airflow visualization, smoke studies and validation applications. Using LN₂ and deionized water, the AP30 generates ultra-dense, zero-residue fog for crystal-clear airflow visualization, without introducing particulates, oils, or contaminants. With optimized fog production per liter of LN₂, the AP30 outperforms many traditional cleanroom fogging units in efficiency, visibility and operational flexibility.
Why Choose the AP30?
- Superior Fog Volume & Visibility – Produces up to 4.3 cubic meters of ultra-dense fog per minute, ensuring precise airflow tracking and turbulence analysis.
- Extended Runtime – Optimized LN₂ and DI water consumption allow up to 60 minutes of continuous fogging, reducing downtime.
- Ultra-Pure Fog – 100% clean, zero-residue fog, meeting ISO 14644, GMP and FDA requirements for cleanroom validation.
- Compact & Portable – A lightweight, ergonomic design makes the AP30 easy to transport and maneuver, ideal for on-site cleanroom certification.
- No False Positives in HEPA Testing – Unlike foggers using alternative fogging agents, LN₂ fog won't coat HEPA filters or introduce contaminants, ensuring accurate test results.
- Self-Pressurized AP Series Operation – The AP30 uses an integrated self-pressurized LN₂ architecture designed for portable cleanroom airflow visualization.
Performance Comparison: AP30 vs. Other Cleanroom Foggers
| Feature | AP30 Ultrapure Fogger | Other LN₂ Foggers | Alternative Foggers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fog Volume | 4.3 m³/min | 3.5–4.0 m³/min | 2.5–3.5 m³/min |
| Fog Purity | 100% Ultrapure LN₂ Fog | Ultrapure LN₂ Fog | Chemical-Based Fog |
| Run Time | 60 min | 45–50 min | 30–45 min |
| Residue-Free | Yes | Yes | No |
| Portable Design | Yes | Often Bulkier | Varies |
| ISO/GMP Compliance | Yes | Yes | Some |
The AP30 is designed to provide higher fog density, longer runtime and better efficiency than comparable ultrapure LN₂ fogging systems.
Designed for Cleanroom Validation & Airflow Testing
The AP30 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger is ideal for:
- ISO 14644 airflow visualization – Detect air turbulence, airflow patterns and pressure differentials in controlled environments.
- HEPA filter leak detection – Ensure proper containment and particle control without false positives.
- Semiconductor cleanroom validation – Visualize airflow in ISO 3–7 cleanrooms for contamination control.
- Pharmaceutical & biotech testing – Maintain GMP compliance and verify sterile airflow patterns.
- Aerospace & critical environment audits – Identify airflow inconsistencies in mission-critical facilities.
Unlike alternative foggers that rely on chemical-based fogging agents, the AP30 ensures pure, contaminant-free fog production, making it the gold standard for precision airflow mapping.
Request an AP30 Quote
The AP30 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger is a self-pressurized AP Series option for cleanroom validation, airflow testing and contamination control. Contact Applied Physics for an AP30 quote and application guidance. Watch the video of the LN2 UltraPure Fogger.
| Product Model | AP100 LN2 Fogger | AP35 LN2 Fogger | CRF6 Cleanroom Fogger | CRF3 Cleanroom Fogger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOG Minutes | about 90 minutes | 60 – 70 minutes | about 35 minutes | from 70 minutes |
| FOG Volume (Cu. M. per Min) | about 15.5 cu. Meters per min, 2 to 4 fog hoses | about 5.0 cu. Meters per min, 1 to 2 fog hoses | about 2.0 cubic meters per minute through dual 80mm fog outlets | about 0.89 cubic meters per minute through one 80mm fog outlet |
| FOG Volume (Cu. Meters) | about 1162 cu. M. | about 350 cu. M. | about 70 cu. M. | about 60 cu. M. |
| Fog Density (milli-liters per min.) | about 1520 mL per min. | about 571 mL per min. | about 213.7 mL per min. | about 89 ml per min. |
| Visual Fog Distance in feet | about 30 – 40 ft | about 20 – 30 ft | about 12 – 15 ft | about 10 ft |
| Fog Volume Adjustments | Yes, through hand valve control | Yes, through hand valve control | Yes, through the touchpad and wireless control | Yes, through the touchpad and wireless control |
| Airflow Velocity Adjustments | through the touchpad and wireless | through the touchpad and wireless | through the touchpad and wireless | Yes, through the touchpad and wireless control |
| Equipment Design | Ultrapure | Ultrapure | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Liquids Used | LN2 + DI Water, Sterile Water, or WFI | LN2 + DI Water, Sterile Water, or WFI | DI Water, Sterile Water, or WFI Water | DI Water, Sterile Water, or WFI Water |
| Class of Cleanroom | Class 1 to 10000 | Class 1 to 10000 | Class 1 to 10000 | Class 1 to 10000 |
| Smoke Study Guides | USP 797 | USP 797 | USP 797 | USP 797 |
| Other Guidelines | ISO 14644-3, Annex B7 | ISO 14644-3, Annex B7 | ISO 14644-3, Annex B7 | ISO 14644-3, Annex B7 |
| Federal Standards | Federal Standards 209E | Federal Standards 209E | Federal Standards 209E | Federal Standards 209E |
| ISO Compliance | ISO Standard 14644-1, 14644-2 | ISO Standard 14644-1, 14644-2 | ISO Standard 14644-1, 14644-2 | ISO Standard 14644-1, 14644-2 |
| Deionized, Sterile, or WFI Volume | 10 L, 2 internal water heaters | 5 L, 2 internal water heaters | 9.0 L | 9.5 L |
| LN2 Volume | 100 liters | 35 liters | No LN2 used | No LN2 used |
| Operator Control | Touchpad control of airflow | Touchpad control of airflow | Touchpad control of fog volume & airflow velocity | Touchpad control of fog volume & airflow velocity |
| Wireless Control | Airflow Wireless control | Airflow Wireless control | Wireless control of airflow and fog volume | Wireless control of airflow and fog volume |
| Handles or Wheels | Wheels on SS Enclosure | Wheels on SS Enclosure | Carry Handles on top and front | Carry Handles on top and front |
| Construction | electro polish 316L Stainless Steel | electro polish 316L Stainless Steel | electro polish 316L Stainless Steel | electro polish 316L Stainless Steel |
| Plug in Power | 220 VAC | 120, 220, 100 VAC | 120, 220, 100 VAC | 120, 220, 100 VAC |
| Weight with Full Liquids | about 398 pounds | about 250 pounds | about 65 pounds | about 40 pounds |
| Accessories | 1-12 optional Accs | 1-12 optional Accs | 1-12 optional Accs | 1-12 optional Accs |
INFORMATION
The
is used in smoke studies requiring higher volumes of ultrapure fog. No fog contamination and no clean room clean up is required after use. Operating instructions are emailed as a PDF manual. Theory of Operation: Ultrapure fog generation using liquid nitrogen and DI water or WFI Water. Use of any other liquids or chemicals will void the warranty. Direct operation or wireless remote control operation is provided. Notes:
- The AP35 produces higher volumes of ultrapure fog with a fog vapor diameter of 2-3 microns. AVOID USING IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, WATER SENSITIVE PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT.
- The LN2 fogger is intended for use on a flat surface. DO NOT OVERFILL OR TIP THE FOGGER DURING OPERATION.
Cleanroom Ultrapure Fogger Features
- Ultrapure Nitrogen Fog Generator with Fog Curtain
- Adjustable volume of ultrapure fog to visualize airflow and describe direction, velocity and patterns in airflow
- Modular design provides a simple design and easy operation
- Standard Direct Control, or remote control by wireless key fob, to operate behind a closed wall or closed area
- Visualize unwanted gas emission locations and dead zones
- Testing with ISO 14644-3 ANNEX B7 airflow visualization
- Testing with Federal Standards 209E in semiconductor cleanrooms
- Testing with Pharmaceutical USP 797 Guidelines and airflow visualization
- Testing with the NSF 49 National Safety Foundation for airflow visualization
- Testing with the USP 800 Hazardous Drug Compounding for airflow visualization
- Supports airflow visualization test for Semiconductor Semi-Standards Guidelines
- Track routes of unwanted air flow infiltration and air balance of clean rooms
- No particle contamination created, no particle contamination left behind, evaporating back to the air we breathe
- No cleanup of any kind after fogging of the airflow
- Superb 3D airflow modeling capabilities with high-density fog, 533ml per minute converted to fog
- Very low fog exit pressure, no exit turbulence as fog enters the airflow
- Compact, transportable, shipping case
- Standard fog stream output from 5 meter transparent fog hose
- For use in sterile rooms, medical rooms, ISO 1 to 9 suites and semiconductor clean rooms
- High-density fog visualization provides the best airflow visualization of any fogger in the market
- Exhaust and ventilation studies around wafer handling systems
- Air balance studies in Pharmaceutical suites and clean rooms
Cleanroom Ultrapure Fogger Advantages – Request a Quote
- Highest fog density by converting 571 ml of liquid per minute to an ultrapure fog
- Greatest visible airflow distances of 20 to 30 feet
- Excellent volume of ultrapure fog at 5 cubic meters per minute
- Total volume of 375 cubic meters of ultrapure fog per operating cycle
- Fog operating time of about 70 minutes
- No contamination is created, no cleanup is required and no contamination to the process
- Adjustable fog volume and velocity to tune fog to your clean room dynamics
- Roller castors for easy movement over the floor
- 80mm wide fog hose, 3.15."
- User-friendly display and touch pads or wireless remote control FOB
- Stainless steel contacts the LNG and DI Water for the best purity of fog
- very low fog exit pressure that does not create a disturbance to airflow
- No metal contamination to fog using a stainless steel water heater and an LNG Dewar
- An optional High Contrast Light accessory to provide high contrast between the visualized airflow and the background
- Optional 350 mm Fog Nozzle accessory to spread the standard fog stream around the equipment
- Optional Y Adaptor accessory to convert a single fog output into two separate fogger hoses for two separate fog inputs to your clean room
- Optional T Adaptor accessory to convert a single fog output into two Fog Curtain Wands to spread the fog pattern out across a wide area
- Optional Y Adaptor for 2 fog hose output from AP35
- Optional 1.3 Meter Fog Curtain Wand to spread the fog stream out into a wide fog pattern
- Easy DI Water and LN2 (LNG) fill up
\ Fog distance measured at 40% humidity and air velocity of 90fpm. Visual fog distance decreases as humidity decreases or as airflow velocity increases.*
Which Smoke Generator Is Better For Smoke Studies?
Cleanroom UltraPure Fogger, 5 Cubic Meters per minute for 70 minutes with 20-30 feet visible distance.
- When high fog purity, high fog volume and long visible airflow are needed
- To visualize airflow in large clean rooms, from the ceiling to the floor
- To fog exit velocity must not create turbulence
- We need to do 3D airflow modeling of the airflow
- When needing to visualize airflow in larger cleanrooms
- When 70 minutes of high-purity fog duration is needed
- When fog visibility of 20-30 feet is required
- To fog Class 1 to Class 10,000 semiconductor, medical and pharmaceutical clean rooms
\ Use Hand Gloves and Face Shield when filling LN2. Use 16M ohm DI water or WFI Pharmaceutical Water.*
Clean Room Fogger, 9cfm, 50 minutes Operation
- When the budget is lower, basic Fogger OK, minimal output turbulence
- When 50 minutes of fog duration is useful with a quick turnaround
- When fog visibility for a 7-8 feet distance is acceptable
- When fogging gray areas behind the cleanroom
- When fogging ≥ Class 10 or above in semiconductor or pharmaceutical clean rooms.
CO2 Fogger, Vapor DiH2O Fogger, average 4cfm over 10 minutes
- When Fogging Hazardous areas, No Electrical Outlet Available
- When fog visibility for a 4-6 feet distance is acceptable
- When 10 minutes of fog duration is useful
- When fogging small areas
- Class 10 or above in semiconductor or pharmaceutical clean rooms
- When fogging workbenches
Related Cleanroom Foggers & Resources
- ÅP Series Ultrapure Foggers – the full LN₂ ultrapure fogger range
- AP35 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger – 5 m³/min ultrapure fog for large cleanroom smoke studies
- AP50 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger – high-performance LN₂ fogging for medium cleanrooms
- AP100 LN2 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger – 15.5 m³/min with 2 to 4 fog hose outputs
- AP100 Cleanroom Ultrapure Fogger Bundle – AP100 with accessory bundle
- AP200 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger – maximum fog volume for large-scale cleanroom validation
- CRF Series Ultrasonic Foggers – DI, WFI and sterile water foggers
- CRF6 Clean Room Fogger with dual 80mm Fog Outlets
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- CRF2 Cleanroom Fogger
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16 Meg ohm DI water is standard or WFI Water. Do not permit DI Water to go stagnant in the water chamber. \* Use gloves when handling CO2 ice.*
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