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Esco is a world leader in biological safety cabinets, offering the industry's widest product range, with thousands of installations in leading laboratories in more than 95 countries around the globe. Esco's biological safety cabinets have earned more independent certifications, in more countries, in more languages, than any other product, demonstrating our commitment to the industry's best safety and quality.
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Infinity® Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet
The Infinity® combines Esco's years of expertise in clean air containment and user ergonomics design. The high-end and most advanced Inifinity Class II Biosafety Cabinet features:
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The industry’s premium biological safety solution from Esco.
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Unique dual fan design guarantees safety in the event of the failure of one fan.
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Fully closable, motorized sash provides an airtight seal for better safety when the cabinet is inoperative overnight.
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The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
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ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
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Sentinel™ Gold microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensors and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
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A pressure sensor monitors pressure drop across the filter plenum and computes estimated remaining filter life.
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The Accuflow microprocessor based speed controller maintains constant, stable airflow despite building supply voltage fluctuations.
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Tested to EN 12469 for safety and performance.
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HPV-compliant and approved for safe decontamination using BIOQUELL technology.
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Labculture® Plus Class II Biosafety Cabinet
Based on Esco's internationally-certified Labculture® Class II type A2 biosafety cabinet, the upgraded Labculture Plus unit encompasses additional features such as:
- When you thought the Esco Labculture could not get any better, we developed the Labculture Plus.
- Reduced height profile and noise levels compared with Esco Labculture.
- The front sash is motorized for convenient one touch operation.
- Sentinel™Gold microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensors and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
- The Accuflow microprocessor based speed controller maintains constant, stable airflow despite building supply voltage fluctuations.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
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Labculture® Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet
Our best selling premium Labculture Biosafety Cabinet is the most widely accreditted biosafety cabinet in the world.
- Esco Labculture has passed more performance tests in more languages, for more certifications throughout more countries than any other biological safety cabinet in the world.
- Largest work zone in the industry - work area on Esco 0.9m/3' cabinet is equivalent to work area on competing 1.2m/4' cabinet.
- Tri-wall construction surrounds the work zone with negative pressure plenums for maximum safety.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Single piece stainless steel work tray and front grille, lower drain pan with angled sides and single piece work zone liner eliminates joints for superior cleanability.
- ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
- Sentinel™ Silver microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensors and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
Product Details | PDF Catalogue | EN12469 Standard
JIS K3800 Standard | Specifications | Video |
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Labculture® Class II (Low Noise) Biosafety Cabinet
Our best selling premium Labculture Biosafety Cabinet is the most widely accreditted biosafety cabinet in the world.
- Esco Labculture has passed more performance tests in more languages, for more certifications throughout more countries than any other biological safety cabinet in the world.
- Ultra-low noise level of <53.5 dBA according to EN12469 amd <58.5 dBA according to NSF49. (Ultra low noise level achieved on 1.2 meter (4') model.
- Largest work zone in the industry - work area on Esco 0.9m/3' cabinet is equivalent to work area on competing 1.2m/4' cabinet.
- Tri-wall construction surrounds the work zone with negative pressure plenums for maximum safety.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Single piece stainless steel work tray and front grille, lower drain pan with angled sides and single piece work zone liner eliminates joints for superior cleanability.
- ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
- Sentinel™ Silver microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensors and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
Product Details | PDF Catalogue | EN12469 Standard
JIS K3800 Standard | Specifications | Video |
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Labculture® Class II Type B2 (Total Exhaust) Biosafety Cabinet
The Labculture® Class II Type B2 biosafety cabinets are 100% exhaust cabinets utilized when toxic chemicals are evolved in microbiological manipulations.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Single piece stainless steel work tray and front grille, lower drain pan with angled sides and single piece work zone liner eliminates joints for superior cleanability.
- Tri-wall construction surrounds the work zone with negative pressure plenums for maximum safety.
- Largest work zone in the industry - work area on Esco 0.9m/3' cabinet is equivalent to work area on competing 1.2m/4' cabinet.
- Fail-safe system ensures that in case of exhaust failure, the cabinet's main fan automatically shuts down to ensure safety to the user.
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Labculture® Lead-Shielded Class II Biosafety Cabinet (for work involving radioisotopes)
Designed specifically for the radiopharmaceutical industry, the Labculture® Lead-Shielded Class II cabinet features additional enhancements for operator protection against radiation:
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Standard 3mm lead shielding on sides and knee area, additional thicknesses available upon request.
- The sash is made of radiation proof glass with lead equivalence of 3mm.
- Horizontal sliding sash functions as a radiation shield with lead equivalence of 3mm.
- Contaminated air is immediately filtered by a KI (potassium iodine) impregnated carbon filter below the work zone to remove radioactive particles.
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Airstream® Duo Class II Biosafety Cabinet
The Esco Airstream® Duo Class II biosafety cabinet is an upgraded version of Esco's Airstream® S-Series Class II biosafety cabinet.
- >50% less energy consumption and heat output than competing products delivers lower total cost of ownership.
- Select from one-piece stainless steel work zone models for enhanced cleanability or transparent side window models for a brighter work environment.
- ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Sentinel™ Silver microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensor and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
- EN 12469 safety type-tested for peace of mind.
- Dual blower system and stainless steel sides.
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Airstream® Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet (E-Series)
The Airstream® Class II Biological Safety Cabinet provides excellent value for a standard biosafety cabinet. It is now in its second release with improved features.
- >50% less energy consumption and heat output than competing products delivers lower total cost of ownership.
- Select from one-piece stainless steel work zone models for enhanced cleanability or transparent side window models for a brighter work environment.
- ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Sentinel™ Silver microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensor and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
- EN 12469 safety type-tested for peace of mind.
- Glass side walls
Product Details | Product Presentation | PDF Catalogue | EN12469 |
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Airstream® Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet (S-Series)
The Airstream® Class II Biological Safety Cabinet provides excellent value for a standard biosafety cabinet. It is now in its second release with improved features.
- Unique Esco Dynamic Chamber™ plenum design delivers quiet, uniform airflow.
- Negative pressure plenum surrounds contaminated positive pressure plenum; no fabric bags are used.
- Dual, long-life ULPA fi lters for supply and exhaust airflow.
- >50% less energy consumption and heat output than competing products delivers lower total cost of ownership.
- Select from one-piece stainless steel work zone models for enhanced cleanability or transparent side window models for a brighter work environment.
- ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Sentinel™ Silver microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensor and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
- EN 12469 safety type-tested for peace of mind.
Product Details | Product Presentation | PDF Catalogue | EN12469 |
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Airstream® Max Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet
The Airstream® Max Class II Biological Safety Cabinet
is suitable for use with agents assigned to Biosafety levels 1, 2 and 3. This cabinet protects the operator, work and the environment from particulate contamination and cross contamination within the work area.
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Transparent side windows, angled front, and reduced noise levels combine to create the most comfortable, well-lit cabinet in Esco's range.
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The front sash is motorized for convenient one touch operation.
- ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
- Sentinel™ Gold microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensors and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
- The Accuflow microprocessor based speed controller maintains constant, stable airflow despite building supply voltage fluctuations.
Product Details | Product Presentation | PDF Catalogue | EN12469 |
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Airstream® Class II (Total Exhaust) Biosafety Cabinet
Airstream® Class II Type B2 biosafety cabinet features 100% total exhaust design suitable for use for microbial research involving chemicals.
- The best value of any Type B2 (Total Exhaust) Biological Safety Cabinet in the industry.
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Less energy consumption and heat output than competing products delivers lower total cost of ownership.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Single piece stainless steel internal work zone eliminates welded joints where contaminants may accumulate.
- Dual-wall construction surrounds the work zone with negative pressure plenums for maximum safety.
- Fail-safe system ensures that in case of exhaust failure, the cabinet's main fan automatically shuts down to ensure safety to the user.
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Airstream® Class II Compact (E-Series 2ft/60cm width version) Biosafety Cabinet
Esco Airstream® E-Series Class II Biological Safety Cabinets are available in compact 2ft widths
- Designed for laboratories with space constraints
- All design and ergonomic features of the EN12469-type-tested AC2-4E are available on this compact model.
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The second generation of Esco Airstream® Class III Biological Safety Cabinets (model: AC3-XBX). For applications requiring only the ultimate in performance and containment.
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Airstream® Class III Biosafety Cabinet
The Airstream® Class III Biosafety Cabinet provides absolute protection from infectious/ biohazardous aerosols and are suitable for microbiological work with agents assigned to biological safety levels 1, 2, 3, or 4:
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Exhaust air is double-filtered through high-quality ULPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC-001.3) with a rated efficiency of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles, better than HEPA filters.
- Exclusive dual exhaust filters provide >100,000 times better protection than single-stage designs.
- Microprocessor-based Esco Sentinel™ Silver control system provides visual / audible alarms for airflow.
- Magnehelic pressure gauge* is mounted in the rear of the work zone for at-a-glance monitoring of operating pressure.
- Arm-length Neoprene™ gloves are chemical and flame resistant.
- An integrated pass-through with interlocking doors permits materials transfer without risk of environmental contamination.
- An angled cabinet front ensures an ergonomic working posture.
- Cabinet operates at negative pressure relative to the laboratory in order to prevent migration of pathogenic materials out of the work area.
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Cytoculture™ Cytotoxic Safety Cabinets
The Cytoculture™ Cytotoxic Safety Cabinet is the premium solution for cytotoxic / antineoplastic drug processing, providing the highest level of patient, pharmacist and environmental protection:
- Contaminated air is immediately filtered by a HEPA filter below the work zone minimizing contamination within the cabinet structure.
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Exhaust air is double-filtered thus providing >10,000 times better protection than conventional Class II Biological Safety Cabinets.
- Since cytotoxic / antineoplastic drugs cannot be inactivated by decontamination, Cytoculture™ cabinets are designed to enable filter replacement without decontamination and without exposing the ambient environment and service personnel to hazards.
- The front sash is motorized for convenient one touch operation.
- The angled front, narrow profile front grille, raised armrest and frameless sash creates an ergonomic work environment.
- Single piece stainless steel internal work zone eliminates welded joints where contaminants may accumulate.
- Sentinel™ Silver microprocessor monitors airflow in real-time via temperature compensated sensors and conserves UV lamp life with unique timer function.
- Knee space is more generous than most products in its class.
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Esco Formalin Vaporizer for Decontamination of Biosafety Cabinets
Designed for decontamination of biosafety cabinets, the Esco Formalin Vaporizer features microprocessor control that executes the decontamination cycles automatically.
- No manual intervention needed: optimum safety!
- Password control feature to prevent access to the menu functions by unauthorized personnel
- Audible and visual alarms in cases of overheating
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