Silanna Semiconductor Pinkenba Design and construct
Client: Silanna Semiconductor
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Project Scope: ISO 5 Semiconductor cleanroom build, Process services, Life Safety systems and Tool hook up.
Completion: 2024
Sector: Semiconductor Manufacturing / R&D Cleanroom Infrastructure
Silanna Semiconductor required the design and construction of a precision cleanroom and supporting utilities to expand its R&D and production capability in Brisbane. The brief included delivering an ISO 5-rated cleanroom, ultra-high purity gas systems, and liquid nitrogen infrastructure — all within a tight timeline and technical constraints.
This facility needed to support next-generation semiconductor device fabrication with stringent contamination control and reliable gas supply.
Umech’s Role
Umech was engaged to deliver a complete design-and-construct package that included:
Detailed design and layout of cleanroom and associated infrastructure
Coordination of ultra-high purity gas reticulation throughout the space
Design and installation of a 120,000 L LN₂ ring main with engineered venting
Supply and install of PVDF WFI (Water for Injection) pipework
Integration of life safety controls and O₂ depletion monitoring
Installation of high-spec instrumentation and orbital-welded piping throughout
The project required precise control over routing, contamination prevention, and coordination with Silanna’s in-house technology requirements.
Technical Highlights
ISO 5 cleanroom construction with compliant finishes and airflow control
UHP gas lines installed using orbital welding to meet semiconductor-grade purity
Custom-built liquid nitrogen ring main designed for high flow and redundancy
PVDF piping for ultrapure water and chemical systems
Fully integrated gas detection and life safety systems with monitoring and alarms
High-density pipework routed with consideration for serviceability and future upgrades
Outcome
The new facility was delivered on time and met Silanna’s stringent performance requirements. Umech’s integrated in-house capability — from welding and pipe fabrication to automation and controls — ensured a seamless delivery.
The upgraded infrastructure now supports Silanna’s expanding semiconductor R&D roadmap and places the Brisbane facility among the most advanced of its kind in Australia.
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