About Magnetic Shields
Based in Kent, Magnetic Shields Limited designs and manufactures magnetic shielding solutions. Its in-house capabilities span engineering, production and heat treatment, supporting customers whose applications depend on protection from unwanted magnetic interference.
Overcoming Space Constraints
Magnetic Shields approached MCA while planning the controlled environment required for its development project. Space within the existing facilities was limited, and identifying suitable indoor accommodation for a cleanroom presented a particular challenge. With an area already earmarked for a separate building, an external cleanroom facility offered a practical solution.
Maximising usable internal space was also an important consideration. Production equipment would influence the required floor area and ceiling height, while access into the building needed careful planning. The initial brief identified an opening of approximately 2.5m x 2.5m to accommodate equipment.
Having explored MCA’s Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 options, Magnetic Shields was looking for a long-term external cleanroom solution that would make the best use of the available site area while meeting the requirements of its manufacturing processes.
A Bespoke Series 2 Cleanroom
MCA supplied a Series 2 modular cleanroom with an ISO 7 classification, providing a dedicated external facility with the premium building specification and thermal performance required for the project.
The Series 2 system uses structural insulated panels, making it particularly suited to long-term external applications. Its insulated construction helps minimise heat transfer through the building envelope, supporting more consistent internal conditions and helping to manage heating and cooling requirements throughout the year.
The premium building specification also provided a solution suited to the demands of an advanced manufacturing environment. Combining the benefits of modular construction with improved insulation, Series 2 offered the durability and performance Magnetic Shields was looking for.
While Series 1 remains a practical container-based cleanroom option, Series 2 provided the additional building specification and insulation performance required for this particular application.
Delivering a Dedicated ISO 7 Environment
Magnetic Shields gained a dedicated ISO 7 cleanroom facility to support its planned precision manufacturing and parts-cleaning activities.
By locating the cleanroom externally, MCA helped overcome the limitations of the existing indoor space, providing a separate controlled environment for the development project without compromising on the building specification or intended use.
The project demonstrates how selecting the right modular cleanroom system can help businesses overcome site constraints while delivering a facility suited to their operational requirements.
Part of the Total Clean Air Group
MCA is part of the Total Clean Air (TCA) group, drawing on TCA’s established industry experience and expertise in the design and delivery of controlled environments. This wider group knowledge supports MCA in delivering practical, high-quality cleanroom solutions tailored to the needs of individual businesses.