Sleeves

In a critical environment, cleanroom sleeves (also referred to as sleeve covers) can be used for two different reasons. The first would be to protect the worker or operator’s forearm from hazardous solutions or chemicals. The second reason to use a cleanroom sleeve is to protect the product from contamination from the operator’s arms. Cleanroom sleeves are limited use or disposable, about 17 to 20 inches in length and with elastic at both ends. They can be standard, cleaned or sterilized. In sterile bench applications, the workers will frequently wear a sterile sleeve cover to make sure that a sterile field is maintained at the work space. Vinyl sleeve covers are made from a 6 to 8 mil-thick vinyl material with elastic at both ends. They will discolor over time, especially after repeated chemical contact or autoclaving. They are often found in white, clear white or light blue in color. Valutek’s Cleanroom Sleeves are disposable, lightweight and breathable. They are constructed of non-linting, spunbound polypropylene. Valutek’s Nanotek controlled environment sleeves are coated in a microporous film.