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For applications when protection against particulates is required during the weighing of potentially hazardous powders, Esco offers the following cabinets that are specially designed for this application.
Esco Weighing Cabinets
 Esco weighing cabinets with a granite stone installed in work surface for increased stability during powder-weighing processes.
Equipped with a superior ULPA filter (typical efficiency >99.999% at 0.12 microns), these cabinets may be used when operator protection and environmental protection from particulates is required during the powder-weighing application.
Stability test report for the Esco cabinet for weighing applications
Stability test report (Reference)
Reverse Horizontal Weighing Cabinet
 This cabinet provides operator protection during operations where a sterile workzone is not required.
All cabinets configured for weighing may be equipped with the following application-specific optional features:
- Granite stone permanently mounted in the work zone for mounting your microbalance to reduce vibration and enhance balance stability
- Low speed setting to temporarily lower the air flow in the work zone during actual weighing, in order to reduce airflow turbulence and enhance balance stability
- Computer compatible LCD display mounted permanently in the back wall of the cabinet work zone (connected to external PC)
- Flexible plastic computer keyboard which may be easily cleaned and decontaminated (connected to external PC)
IVF Cabinets
Esco IVF cabinet is a specially modified vertical laminar flow cabinet with the following features :
- 99.999% ULPA-filtered vertical laminar flow in the work zone providing a sterile work area
- Special heated work surface
- Optional provisions for microscope mounting
For further information on other features of Esco IVF cabinet, refer to Esco Airstream® Vertical Laminar Flow Cabinet specifications.
Cytotoxic Cabinets 
Based on our NSF-listed / EN12469 type-tested Esco Labculture® Class II Type A2 Biological Safety cabinets, Labculture® Cytotoxic Cabinets are specifically designed and manufactured for work involving handling and preparation of cytotoxic drugs. The main feature of this cabinet is the installation of a HEPA filter immediately below the work surface. This reduces the extent of contaminated areas in the cabinet and makes it possible to safely change the filter without the need for decontamination.
It must be noted that cytotoxic products cannot be decontaminated via conventional means (i.e. formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide etc.) and therefore all work with cytotoxics must utilize a cabinet such as this which has been designed to allow a safe filter change.
Built to meet requirements of DIN 12980 and AS 2567 for cytotoxic drug safety cabinets, the Labculture® Cytotoxic cabinet range features all the latest design features available on our Labculture® Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets, such as the single-piece internal liner, Sentinel™ microprocessor-based control system, laminated shatter-proof safety front sash and BioCote antimicrobial powder-coating.
As with our Esco Labculture® Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets, Esco Labculture® Cytotoxic cabinets are individually factory-tested and delivered with commissioning report.
Optional configurations:
a. Lead shielding for nuclear medicine applications (refer to image)
 b. Optional carbon filter in lieu of HEPA installed below work surface (this configuration affords no protection for the service technician when changing filters contaminated with cytotoxic drugs). Refer to image
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Esco Custom Products
Esco possesses a wealth of experience in the engineering and design of customized clean air and containment cabinets. These are a few reasons to choose Esco when looking for a partner to solve your demanding application-specific requirements.
- We do not just sell a product, but a company with more than 200 people working for you to provide unique solutions to your specific requirements
- Our vertically-integrated manufacturing facilities mean that we can build practically any cabinet design that you can imagine.
- Sophisticated CAM / CAM capabilities allow us to design, prototype and manufacture new designs quickly and accurately
- Unlike other companies, all sheet metal design and production is done in-house at Esco which means products can be modified efficiently (All Esco cabinets can be produced in full stainless steel upon request of the customer.)
- Our in-house computational fluid dynamics capabilities reduce the need for costly and time-consuming prototyping work
- Detailed knowledge and advice on all current industry standards and recommended practices
- Development of application-specific operator software for microprocessor-based cabinet controls
- Large production volume capacity in our facility to cope with fluctuating demands and large, custom orders with fast-turnaround times
- Installation, support and after-sales service through our network of distributors and partners in more than 70 countries worldwide
- Development of customer and application specific product documentation and test protocols
- Customized user training programs to train your personnel on safe working practices
- Dedicated product specialists and engineers to provide fast and accurate responses from he initial conceptualization to final execution of your design
- Initial engineering proposals are submitted free of charge and at no obligation
Possible customizations:
- Fully custom-made clean-air and containment cabinets (such as the Animal Handling Workstation on this page with hinged windows) upon request.
- Microscope mounting provisions for Class II cabinets / laminar flow cabinets
- Labculture® Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet fitted with a pre-filter
- Stainless steel cabinets for pharmaceutical applications. Both interior workzone
(of cabinet models with standard transparent sides) and exterior structure (standard model exteriors are powder-coated) of cabinets can be customized in full stainless steel.
- Lead-shielded Class II Cabinets for work involving radioisotopes. For radiopharmaceutical and nuclear industry usage.
- Lead shielded glass
- Lead shielding for the cabinet sides
- Lead shielding for the cabinet bottom
- Horizontal sliding lead glass piece
- The entire back panel of the cabinet may be lead shielded as an option for safety. Not required if the cabinet's back faces a thick concrete wall and there are no personnel working behind the cabinet.
- Factory-fitted RS232 ports in the workzone for other instruments
- Laminar flow cabinets with large workzone heights.
- Custom-made worktops and side panels to suit your applications
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Full stainless steel Esco Airstream Class III Cabinet. Click here for more information on our standard Class III cabinets.
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Full stainless steel Esco Airstream S-Series Class II Cabinet.
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Esco 4ft Customized Animal Handling Station with Hinged Sash and 3ft workzone height (for more information, click here)
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Modified Esco Labculture Class II Type B2 Biological Safety Cabinet with a white powder-coated internal workzone liner for higher lighting and less reflection of the walls (for more information, click here)
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Esco 6ft Customized Airstream® Class II Biological Safety Cabinet with RS232 port installed in the backwall
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Customized Esco 3ft Airstream Horizontal
Laminar Flow Cabinet with black wooden side panels and worktop for optic lens manufacturing operations
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Esco's 6ft Labculture® Horizontal laminar flow cabinet with 3ft opening height
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Esco's products are not just "cabinets" but "workstations" where people may spend most of their working day at. As such, all of our products have been designed for ergonomics to maximize user comfort and minimize fatigue. The following ergonomic accessories are also available at an option to enhance your experience with our cabinets.
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Ergonomic Height Adjustable Support Stand
- Motorized and hydraulic support stand
- Height can be adjusted to suit a standing operator or a seated operator
- Adjustable height range: 710~863 mm / 28"~34"
- Maximum weight supported: 500 kgs / 1100 lbs
- Available with castor wheels (see illustration left) or levelling feet
Ergonomic Lab Chair
- Meets Class 100 cleanliness
- Alcohol-resistant PVC material
- Adjustable seat height range: 395~490 mm / 15.55"~19.29"
- Adjustable angle back rest
- Attractive, chrome-plated frame on castor wheels
Ergonomic Footrest
- Angled footrest panel with anti-skid coating
- Adjustable height range between 100~300 mm / 3.94"~11.81"
- Provides lumbar support and ensures correct user posture during extended usage
- Solid steel frame with chemically resistant powder-coated finish
Ergonomic Armrest Padding
- Soft PVC padding enhances operator arm comfort during extended cabinet usage
- Standard "one size fits all" design with 712 mm / 28" length
- Chemically treated PVC material has no contamination-trapping joints or pores
- Easily cleanable with mild detergent and water
- NB: Not resistant to UV / alcohol
In addition to the Ergonomic Accessories available from Esco, the following optional accessories are available from Esco as Retrofit Kit™ systems.
Esco's Retrofit Kit™ system allows the user to further enhance operational features of the cabinet. All Retrofit Kit™ items can be field-installed easily by the users themselves and do not require any further modifications to the cabinet, as all Esco cabinets are factory-prepared with provisions for Retrofit Kit™ items.
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Support Stand with Levelling Feet 
- Recommended for Biological Safety cabinets, as it prevents removal/relocation of a Biological Safety cabinet without authorization. (Removal/Relocation of a Biological Safety Cabinet requires the cabinet to be recertified)
- 3" / 76.2 mm adjustment range
- Maximum weight tolerance of 600kgs / 1323lbs in total
- Available for all standard cabinet widths
- Available in two standard heights: 31" / 787mm (suitable for a sitting operator and 37"/940mm (suitable for a standing operator).
- Boltable directly to the cabinet for increased stability
- Shipped unassembled in three parts
Support Stand with Castor Wheels 
- Durable polyurethane castor wheels with 360 degree horizontal rotation for convenient relocation and movement of a cabinet
- Total brake system on the front wheels
- Maximum weight tolerance of 600kgs / 1323lbs in total
- Available for all standard cabinet widths
- Available in two standard heights: 28 " / 710mm (suitable for a sitting operator and 34"/ 860mm (suitable for a standing operator).
- Boltable directly to the cabinet for increased stability
- Shipped unassembled in three parts
Telescopic Support Stand with Levelling Feet 
- Recommended for Biological Safety cabinets, as it prevents removal/relocation of a Biological Safety cabinet without authorization. (Removal/Relocation of a Biological Safety Cabinet requires the cabinet to be recertified)
- Adjustable height range: 26" - 37.8" / 660mm - 960mm
- Height is adjustable in 1" / 25.4 mm increments
- Support stand height is to be adjusted prior to the installation of the cabinet on to the support stand.
- Maximum weight tolerance of 600kgs / 1323lbs in total
- Available for 4ft / 1.2m and 6ft / 1.8m cabinet widths
Manual Adjustable Hydraulic Support Stand
- Hydraulic support stand
- Height can be manually adjusted to suit a standing operator or a seated operator
- Adjustable height range: 710~863 mm / 28"~34"
- Available for all standard cabinet widths
- Maximum weight supported: 500 kgs / 1100 lbs
- Available with castor wheels (see illustration left) or levelling feet
Electrical socket outlets
- Provides a convenient power source for small devices or equipment used within the cabinet
- Choice of 10 different types of socket outlets available for different plug-types
 Service Fixtures
- Convenient source for Gas/Vacuum/Air/Water/Nitrogen supplies within the working area
- Available types: American and European-style fixtures
- Manufactured according to DIN 12898, DIN 12919 and DIN 3537
Front Cover
(Laminar flow cabinets)
- UV-tempered transparent polycarbonate
- Fits securely over the front of the cabinet
- Keeps the interior workzone free from contaminants when not in use
- Provides protection for personnel from exposure to harmful UV
UV Safety Interlock Kit
(For Esco Labculture® Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow Cabinets)
- When installed, allows the UV lamp to be turned on only after checking and ensuring the proper installation and position of a front cover (see above)
Germicidal UV lamps
- Provides a germicidal sterilization of the cabinet interior
- Produces UV ray of 253.7 nanometers
IV bar 
- Stainless steel IV bar with standard 6 hooks for IV-bags
- Available for all standard size Esco laminar flow and Biological Safety Cabinets
Exhaust Filter Guard
Exhaust collar for thimble ducting
(Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets) 
- Easy-to-install exhaust collar for thimble ducting of Esco's Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets
Secondary exhaust filter module
- Secondary exhaust filter module for additional safety (for Class II Type A2 cabinets ONLY)
- Either HEPA or carbon filters available
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