Cleanzone 2018
by Squarebird Posted in Company News - Update COVID - 19

Puracore® will be at the biggest Cleanroom event in Europe, Cleanzone 2018 in Frankfurt

The Puracore® team are excited to be exhibiting at the biggest Cleanroom trade show in Europe next week, Cleanzone 2018.

The exhibition takes place on 23rd and 24th October 2018 at one of the worlds largest Exhibition Centres, Messe Frankfurt in Germany.

‘Perfection meets high technology’ – Cleanzone showcases innovative products and services for clean environments for the production of the highest quality products. The trade fair targets all industries that use cleanrooms from pharmaceutical product to those in the field of microtechnology.

Visit Puracore at stand A15 to learn more about our high specification aluminium honeycomb cleanroom systems and how the team can help you.

 

 

 

FM Approved Clean Room
by Squarebird Posted in Company News - Update COVID - 19, Technical News

Global Seal of Approval: Puracore® Cleanroom System maintains its FM Approval

Every 6 months our Puracore Aluminium Honeycomb cored panels are audited to ensure the materials and specifications meet the standards set to achieve the FM Approval Standard 4882.

FM Approval Class 4882 is the standard for Class 1 Interior Wall and Ceiling Materials or Systems for Smoke Sensitive Occupancies.

We have once again passed the audit and our honeycomb panels which make up our high specification clean room system are FM Approved to the Class 4882. This continued success of our FM audits demonstrates Puracores consistency as a leading cleanroom manufacturer.

FM Approvals is the independent testing sector of FM Global, an international insurance carrier. The corporation uses technical research and testing to ensure products conform to the highest standards for safety and prevention of damage and property loss. Products that pass the audit get the “FM APPROVED” mark. A global seal of approval.

The FM Approved Puracore® Clean Room System can be specified and installed with complete confidence that it complies with highest of industry standards and as such can be specified where FM Approvals are essential.

For more information on Puracore® or any more information please call 0117 316 7025 or email sales@puracore.com.

Turned Box Panel
by Squarebird Posted in Technical News

Puracore® Turned Box Panel and it’s Advantages

The Turned Box Panel is a panel with our aluminium box section frame turned through 90 degrees, at the junction where panels meet. These panels can be single long edge or have both long edges turned box depending on requirements. Single Turned box panels are utilised to form cleanroom corners of rooms whereas double turned box can be used to encase columns, supports, create air returns or change the wall panel orientation twice using a ‘Zed shape’.

The Turned Box Panel is unique to Puracore® and provides a number of key advantages.

Turned Box Panels can be used to construct corners of cleanrooms whilst reducing joints where panels meet. When compared to using individual corner panels the number of joints is reduced from two to one, providing a seamless external corner finish with fewer joints that may accumulate dust, dirt and bacteria.

Column encasements formed using Turned Box Panels removes the need to use separate corner panel elements. This can reduce the number of panels to form the encasement by 50%. The same applies when forming air returns in a cleanroom.

Selecting Turned Box Panels can reduce the number of panels and components required to construct a cleanroom corners and areas. Thereby reducing the cost of the materials and labour, by reduction in installation time.

Ultimately choosing Turned Box Panels in a cleanroom is more cost effective, time efficient, seamless and aesthetically pleasing.

For more on Puracore® Clean Rooms and our bespoke components or any more information please call 0117 316 7025 or email sales@puracore.com.

We're Hiring
by Squarebird Posted in Company News - Update COVID - 19

We’re Hiring – Join the Puracore® Team

Puracore are currently looking to employ new Production Operators with a range of Permanent and Semi-Permanent roles available.

Role: Production Operator

Location: Avonmouth, UK

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Comply with all applicable safety legislation and company procedures.
  • Operate machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products
  • Monitor machine to make sure it functions properly and adjust as necessary.
  • Understanding of how operated machinery works.
  • Conduct visual and dimensional quality checks.
  • Verify adequate materials and supplies are available to complete operations as needed
  • Adjust machine as needed for changeovers, different functions, or other varying needs of production
  • Maintain housekeeping standards and other tasks necessary to create a safe working environment.
  • Maintain production and quality records.
  • Use of power/ hand tools for various tasks.
  • All aspects of the production operator role require a degree of manual handling so personnel must be physically capable of carrying out these tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

No specific requirements. However, operators should be able to communicate effectively in English, have a basic level of numeracy and  be able to read & understand simple technical drawings

PREFERRED SKILLS
  • Proven experience as a machine operator
  • Working knowledge of metal working machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
  • Understanding of production procedures
  • Adherence to health and safety regulations
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and communication skills

To apply please contact us/send CV’s to jirwin@gilcrestmanufacturing.com or call 0117 316 7008.

Puracore in Brazil
by Squarebird Posted in Company News - Update COVID - 19

Puracore® in Brazil

Puracore® visited Brazil earlier this month with a packed itinerary to meet a number of Brazilian businesses and organisations. The visit was organised with the objective of advancing existing and forming new trade relationships, developing potential partnerships whilst learning more about the Brazilian clean room market and business culture.

We have been working alongside the Department of International Trade – Business West and a private market research company based in Brazil, Marcondes & Smith. Both have advised on all aspects of the project from initial research to assisting and attending meetings whilst in Brazil.

We are excited to see how the visit can further progress our business within the Brazilian market and are looking forward to working with such a welcoming and vibrant country.

If you would like to find out more about Puracore® Clean Rooms and our work in Brazil please get in touch using the enquiry form or email sales@puracore.com.

 

 

PVC Laminate Clean Room
by Squarebird Posted in Technical News

The advantages of PVC Laminate Clean Room panels

PVC Laminate provides a top of the range, food safe finish to panels with a number of advantages for all clean room applications.

 Advantages:

  • Scratch and corrosion resistance
  • Excellent robustness
  • Safe for food contact
  • Non-toxic
  • Resistant to heavy cleaning regimes
  • FDA Approved

PVC Laminate is easy to clean, has a scratch resistant finish that can resist a degree of mechanical damage and is a proven material for specifiers who demand the highest quality standard.

PVC Laminate panels can be fitted tightly together and then either sealed with silicone or welded together using a special cold welding technique to give a completely flush finish.

For more on Puracore® Clean Room Panels and bepoke finishes or any more information please call 0117 316 7025 or email sales@puracore.com.

by Squarebird Posted in Company News - Update COVID - 19

Introducing our Puracore® delivery vehicle

Puracore® are proud to introduce our brand new 3.5 tonne curtain sided delivery van.

The 4.2m bed is capable of taking loads up to 1.1 tonnes and will allow us to make our own deliveries of panels and ancillaries all over the UK.

These transport capabilities will allow us to reduce our delivery costs, these savings can then be passed down to the customer where possible. Having on demand delivery also allows for reduced lead times and the ability to fast track orders that are time sensitive.

For more information on Puracore® and our new delivery capabilities please get in touch via our enquiry form, phone 0117 316 7025 or email sales@puracore.com.

Preformed Clean Room Coving
by Squarebird Posted in Technical News

Puracore® Preformed Aluminium Coved Corner

Puracore® Clean Rooms can now offer preformed aluminium external-corner clean room coving. The coving component allows for fully-flush external corners, minimising joints and areas where dirt can accumulate, ideal for clean rooms with numerous corner sections on columns and walls with alcoves and recesses.

The welded flush coving is formed from high specification aluminium and can be painted to the nearest panel match or specified RAL colour.

Simple installation is achieved with a backing angle fixed into place with screws and the corner coving simply clips into place. To seal and create a fully flush finish the coving can be sealed with a proprietary silicone or sealant.

Take a look at our technical information on the Preformed Aluminium Coved Corner.

For more on Puracore® Clean Room Systems or any more information please call 0117 316 7025 or email sales@puracore.com.

 

Clean Room Lining Panels
by Squarebird Posted in Company News - Update COVID - 19, Technical News

Upgrade and expand your facility with FM Approved Puracore® Clean Room lining panels

The Puracore® clean room lining panel range is led by the 17.5mm and 10mm thicknesses. These FM approved panels feature an Aluminium Honeycomb Core giving a lightweight and rigid panel with a high impact resistance. The core of Aluminium Honeycomb means the panel is non-shedding, ideal for hygienic and controlled environments.

Puracore® lining panels are perfect for upgrades to existing facilities and can either be screwed or bonded onto structures allowing for an exceptionally easy and clean application. Allowing for time effective installation and eradicating the need for any wet trade work. The cleaner application means clean rooms may be able continue to operate whilst installation takes place.

Why choose Puracore® Clean Room Lining Panels over Plasterboard and Traditional Building Materials?

– Reduced installation and labour costs compared to traditional building methods such as plasterboard.

– Superior chemical resistance with the correct skin.

– Excellent flatness – less likely to bow and absorb moisture like plasterboard.

– Impact on plasterboard can release particles into the clean room environment whereas aluminium honeycomb is non-shedding.

– Easier to repair – panels can simply be replaced or re-skinned.

– Greater life expectancy.

– Environmentally friendly for end of life disposal.

– Ability to expand and upgrade facilities to a higher classification of clean room.

– Flexible system for when layouts are changed and expansion required.

– Can be silicone sealed or chemically welded for a completely flush finish.

For more on Puracore® Clean Room Lining Panels or any more information visit our website or please call 0117 316 7025 or email sales@puracore.com.

FM Approved Clean Room
by Squarebird Posted in Company News - Update COVID - 19

Puracore® Cleanroom System continues to be certified by FM with the highest approval in its class

After the biannual FM Audit Gilcrest Manufacturing and Puracore® aluminium honeycomb core panels have retained the highest FM Approval in their class. The continued success of these FM Audits demonstrates Puracore® as a leading cleanroom panel manufacturer.

The Puracore® FM approved clean room system can be specified and installed with the confidence that it complies with the highest industry standards and as such can be specified where FM approvals are required.

Gilcrest Manufacturing and the Puracore® cleanroom panel system undertake an FM audit every 6 months to confirm our products comply with FM and maintain the quality and safety standards required.

For more information on Puracore® or any more information please call 0117 316 7025 or email sales@puracore.com.