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Application | Classification and Feature | Protection Against | Model | Image | Remarks | |||||
AAllergen |
BBiohazard |
CChemical Vapor |
DHazardous Drugs |
EEnvironmental |
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AAnimal Handling Can accomodatetrace amountof non-corrosive, non-flammable chemicals with exhaust collar, heating isNOTallowed |
1 | Single-Sided Animal Procedure, Class II A2 Biosafety | ✓ |
✓ |
Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ |
VA2 G4 | ![]() |
If using Isoflurane gas, add exhaust collar and gas scavenger unit.Use SLC stand to move under 80" doors.Necropsy variant with sink is available. |
2 | Double-Sided Animal Transfer | ✓ |
✓ |
VDA | ![]() |
Comes with auto-lift to slide under 80" doors at min height.Quietest dual-sides animal cabinet in the market.ELISA- tested allergen containment. | ||||
3 | Bedding Disposal | ✓ |
✓ |
VBD | ![]() |
Comes with removable 40 gal waste disposal bin and auto-lift to slide under 80" doors at min height.ELISA-tested allergen containment. | ||||
BBiological Samples Handling Can accomodatetrace amountof non-corrosive, non-flammable chemicals with exhaust collar, heating isNOTallowed |
1 | Compact-sized, Class II A2 | ✓ |
Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ |
AC2 NS G4 | ![]() |
Energy and space efficient.Lowest BSC in market at 55" height.Add exhaust collar when working with naturally evaporating chemicals. | |
2 | Full-sized, Class II A2 | ✓ |
Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ |
LA2 G4 | ![]() |
Ultimate safety and comfort.Add exhaust collar when working with naturally evaporating chemicals. | ||
3 | Machine enclosure, Class II A2 | ✓ |
Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ |
AC2 - Large | ![]() |
25" usable depth and 36" interior height.Add Exhaust Collar for naturally evaporating chemicals.Use folding window for > 20" larger front opening. | ||
4 | Room-Sized Enclosure, Class II A2 | ✓ |
Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ |
BioBooth | ![]() |
58" D x 34" D x 71" Workzone.Customizable to larger size.Add exhaust collar when working with naturally evaporating chemicals. | ||
5 | Total Exhaust, for Continuous Chemical Injection, Class II B2 | ✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
LB2 G4 | ![]() |
Has built-in Exhaust Collar.Also can be used for small amount of non-corrosive flammable chemicals because vapor won't touch internal fan. | ||
CChemical Handling (Ducted) Can accomodatewide-rangeof chemicals that include corrosive and flammable chemicals,heating is allowed |
1 | General Purpose Fume Hood (Ducted) | ✓ |
EFA | ![]() |
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Interior and Epoxy Resin Table.Suitable for a wide range of chemicals at larger amount.Heating allowed.C1D1 option. | ||||
2 | Acid Digestion Fume Hood (Ducted) | ✓ |
EFQ | ![]() |
Polypropylene Plastic Interior and Table.Suitable for a wide range of chemicals at larger amount.Heating is allowed.C1D1 option. | |||||
3 | Radioisotope Fume Hood (Ducted) | ✓ |
EFI | ![]() |
Stainless Steel 304 or 316 Interior and Table.Suitable for a wide range of chemicals at larger amount.Heating is allowed.C1D1 option. | |||||
CChemical Handling (Ductless) Forlimited-rangeof chemicals per selected carbon filter, heating isNOTallowed |
1 | Single-Layer Carbon Filter (Limited range of chemicals) | ✓ |
ADC-B | ![]() |
Choose 1 from 8 different types of carbon filter.Suitable only for limited range of chemicals per selected carbon filter. | ||||
2 | Double-Layer Carbon Filter (More range of chemicals) | ✓ |
ADC-C | ![]() |
Choose 2 from 8 different types of carbon filter.Suitable only for limited range of chemicals per selected carbon filter. | |||||
3 | Single-Layer Carbon + HEPA Filter (Chemical vapor and particulates) | ✓ |
ADC-E | ![]() |
Choose 1 from 8 carbon filters.Limited range of chemicals per selected filter.Suitable for clean room, as HEPA filter captures the carbon particles | |||||
CCompounding Pharmacy Can accomodatetrace amountof non-corrosive, non-flammable chemicals with exhaust collar, heating isNOTallowed |
1 | Non-Hazardous, Sterile, USP-797 | ✓ |
LHG, LHS | ![]() |
LHG: Glass Sides, to put camera outside the cabinet LHS: Stainless Steel Sides, easier to clean Use STC stand with casters |
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2 | Hazardous, Non-Sterile, USP 800 | ✓ |
PW1,ADC-F | ![]() ![]() |
PW1: single HEPA + collar ADC-F: double HEPA |
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3 | Hazardous, Sterile, USP 800 | ✓ |
Add Exhaust Collar | Add Exhaust Collar | ✓ |
AC2 | ![]() |
Add exhaust collar to comply with USP 800.Only for naturally evaporating chemicals.Short 55" height for cleanrooms & mobile labs. | ||
DDNA Amplification Using PCR method |
1 | PCR Cabinet | ✓ |
PCR | ![]() |
Comes with UV lamp, foldable front cover, Blower, and HEPA Filter.Has lower airflow at 60 fpm instead of 90 fpm for Laminar Flow Cabinets. | ||||
EElectronics Plant Tissue Culture Only provides product protection, no operator protection |
1 | Small Electronics, Plant Tissue Culture: use Horizontal Laminar Flow Cabinet | ✓ |
LHG, LHS | ![]() |
LHG: Glass Sides, to put camera outside the cabinet LHS: Stainless Steel Sides, easier to clean, better for ESD Add Ion Bar for ESD application |
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2 | Larger Electronics, Agar Plate Preparation: use Vertical Laminar Flow Cabinet | ✓ |
LVG, LVS | ![]() |
LVG: Glass Sides, more comfortable from claustrophobia LVS: Stainless Steel Sides, easier to clean, better for ESD Add Ion Bar for ESD application |
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3 | Optics Inspection: use Vertical Laminar Flow Cabinet with Black Interior | ✓ |
LVS - Black | ![]() |
Black Interior Walls and Work Surface for Optical Instrument Inspection |