How hermetic doors help protect laboratories and operating theatres

In laboratories, operating theatres, cleanrooms, and other healthcare spaces, maintaining controlled environmental conditions is essential to ensure hygiene and safety. In these highly demanding environments, doors play a fundamental role. An access that does not ensure a proper seal can affect the conditions of the stay and compromise the required level of insulation. Therefore, Manusa's hermetic automatic doors are designed to meet the demands of those spaces where airtightness is an essential requirement.

These are some of the features that make them an essential solution:

1. Avoid the entry of particles and contaminants 

One of the main objectives of a laboratory or a cleanroom is to limit the entry of particles from the outside. Dust, microorganisms, or airborne contaminants can alter environmental conditions and especially affect sensitive processes.

Hermetic automatic doors have the highest classification in air permeability, reaching Class D according to the UNE-EN 12207:2017 standard and Class 4 according to the UNE 85170:2016 standard. This feature promotes effective separation between areas and minimises the risk of contamination.

2. Maintaining stable environmental conditions

Many healthcare spaces operate with controlled environmental parameters. Temperature, humidity, or differential pressure are part of the usual requirements in laboratories, pharmaceutical areas, or operating theatres.

To maintain these conditions, hermetic automatic doors incorporate a closing system that ensures a precise fit between the door leaf and the frame. The hermetic sealing of the entire perimeter minimises air exchange with the outside and helps maintain the stability of the environment.

3. Facilitate cleaning in critical environments

Cleaning is another fundamental aspect in healthcare spaces. The surfaces must allow for frequent disinfection and avoid elements where dirt can accumulate.

To meet these needs, hermetic automatic doors can be made from materials such as stainless steel or high-pressure laminate (HPL), both widely used in healthcare settings for their durability and ease of maintenance.

Moreover, elements such as the absence of visible screws reduce areas where dirt can accumulate, making hygiene and maintenance tasks easier.

What hermetic doors are used in healthcare spaces?

Hermetic sliding doors are one of the most common solutions in laboratories, cleanrooms, and operating theatres. They can be centrally or laterally opening, depending on the needs of each space, and allow for a smooth flow of people and equipment without compromising the room's airtightness.

Hermetic swing doors are available in one or two leaves and offer a practical solution for different types of sanitary installations. Their design ensures a proper fit between the door leaf and the wall, helping to maintain the required insulation performance.
Choosing the right door is essential when a laboratory, operating theatre, or cleanroom needs to maintain controlled environmental conditions. If you are developing a project of this nature, at Manusa we can help you define the hermetic solution that best fits the requirements of each installation.