Description
The AP50 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger is a powerful liquid nitrogen (LN₂) fogging system, engineered for
, airflow visualization and contamination control. As part of the next generation of ultrapure fogging solutions, the AP50 provides greater fog volume, extended runtime and increased efficiency over previous models, making it an ideal replacement for traditional cleanroom foggers. By utilizing LN₂ and deionized water, the AP50 generates ultra-dense, residue-free fog, ensuring clear, contaminant-free airflow tracking in ISO 3–7 cleanrooms. Whether conducting GMP audits, HEPA filter testing, or airflow turbulence analysis, the AP50 delivers exceptional visibility and performance.
Why Upgrade to the AP50?
- Higher Fog Volume & Coverage – Produces up to 7.1 cubic meters of ultrapure fog per minute, providing greater airflow tracing and turbulence mapping over previous models.
- Extended Runtime – With optimized LN₂ and DI water consumption, the AP50 runs for up to 75 minutes, outlasting many standard cleanroom foggers.
- Zero-Residue Fog – Generates 100% pure, non-contaminating fog, meeting ISO 14644, GMP and FDA validation requirements.
- Optimized Efficiency – Produces more fog per liter of LN₂, reducing operational costs and increasing effectiveness in cleanroom airflow testing.
- Portable & Compact Design – Lightweight and transportable, the AP50 allows for easy maneuverability in cleanrooms, unlike bulkier fogging units.
- HEPA & Laminar Flow Testing – Designed to accurately reveal airflow pathways without introducing false positives or contamination in filter validation.
Performance Comparison: AP50 vs Other Cleanroom Foggers
| Feature | AP50 Ultrapure Fogger | Other LN₂ Foggers | Alternative Foggers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fog Volume | 7.1 m³/min | 5.0–6.5 m³/min | 2.5–5.0 m³/min |
| Fog Purity | 100% Ultrapure LN₂ Fog | Ultrapure LN₂ Fog | Chemical-Based Fog |
| Run Time | 75 min | 45–60 min | 30–45 min |
| Residue-Free | Yes | Yes | No |
| Portable Design | Yes | Often Bulkier | Varies |
| ISO/GMP Compliance | Yes | Yes | Some |
With increased fog output and extended runtime, the AP50 sets a new standard for precision airflow visualization in pharmaceutical, semiconductor and aerospace environments.
Applications for the AP50 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger
- ISO 14644 airflow visualization – Detect air turbulence, leaks and pressure differentials in contamination-controlled environments.
- HEPA filter testing & validation – Verify laminar flow efficiency and filter containment without false positives.
- Semiconductor & biotech cleanroom testing – Visualize airflow paths in critical ISO 3–7 cleanrooms.
- GMP-compliant pharmaceutical validation – Ensure cleanroom air quality meets FDA and EU GMP regulations.
- Aerospace & clean manufacturing airflow mapping – Test particle containment and airflow balance in mission-critical facilities.
Unlike foggers using chemical-based fogging agents, the AP50 ensures particle-free, non-contaminating fog production, making it one of the most effective cleanroom foggers available today.
Experience the Next Level of Cleanroom Fogging with the AP50
The AP50 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger is designed to meet the highest standards in airflow visualization, contamination control and cleanroom validation. Contact us today for a quote and upgrade to the most advanced ultrapure fogging system available. 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 thru dual 80mm fog outlets | about 0.89 cubic meters per minute thru 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 touchpad and wireless control | Yes, through touchpad and wireless control |
| Airflow Velocity Adjustments | through touchpad and wireless | through touchpad and wireless | through touchpad and wireless | Yes, through 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 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
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.
Related Cleanroom Foggers & Resources
- AP Series Ultrapure Foggers – the full LN₂ ultrapure fogger range
- AP30 LN2 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger – compact LN₂ fogging for smaller ISO suites and isolators
- AP35 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger – 5 m³/min ultrapure fog for large cleanroom smoke studies
- AP100 LN2 Ultrapure Cleanroom Fogger – 15.5 m³/min with 2 to 4 fog hose outputs
- 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
- CRF3 Cleanroom Fogger
- CRF2 Cleanroom Fogger
- Cleanroom Fogger Comparison – side-by-side fogger performance for smoke studies
- Cleanroom Foggers and Portable Foggers
- Airflow Testing Instruments
- Cleanroom Fogger Accessories
- ÅP Cleanroom Validation
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