Biological Safety Cabinets

Top 5 Signs That You Should Service or Replace Your Class II Biological Safety Cabinet

		The stainless steel interior is showing signs of rust or pitting.
		Any time an alarm sounds and does not self-correct.
		Is the BSC still supported by the manufacturer, are parts still available?
		The BSC no longer passes its annual certification.
		The BSC no longer meets current performance criteria (i.e. NSF/ANSI 49, EN 12469)

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Top 5 Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC or MSC)

	Do the samples/specimens/cultures need to be protected from environmental particulates? Answering this question determines what type of BSC you require.
	Are chemicals involved in your application? Hazardous (toxic or volatile) vapors are not filtered by the HEPA/ULPA filters found in BSCs. Different BSC designs are available.
	What are your size limits? Know what the maximum space allotment is so that you don’t end up with equipment that is too big for your lab, or so small that you can’t work.
	Does your procedure require modifications to the equipment that are uncommon? BSCs should be built to an appropriate standard and listed by a testing agency. Some modifications can lead to the equipment being unsafe; reputable manufacturers will not provide such alterations.
	Cost is always a concern. Avoid looking at the sticker price of a BSC; inquire instead about the lifetime cost of each BSC. This includes energy savings, service life, and a proven product track record.

Recently Released Biological Safety Cabinets

Class II | Purifier® Logic®+

• Keeps the researcher safe from the biohazard agents being used
• Comfort is provided with an angled sash for a closer, more comfortable view and an electrical outlet cover that can be opened with one finger and gently and slowly self closes
• Offers a large interior work area and 27” of viewing height

LABCONCO
www.labconco.com

CellGard HD ES NU-481

• Incorporates NuAire’s existing technology and new DC ECM technology to give users the best value
• Requires less energy to operate, has a longer filter life and the lowest possible noise and vibration
• TouchLink™ Electronic Control System monitors and controls all cabinet functions
• Supplies an ergonomically correct environment and safety effective work zone

NuAire
www.nuaire.com

BioChemGARD e3

• Operates at only 664 CFM, minimizing noise and cutting power requirements
• Reduces the overall annual cost of operation by 49%
• Motor blower reserve is at least 420%, extending the filter life for less downtime
• Allows for faster, simpler maintenance
• Engineered specifically for laboratories that need containment and removal of vapors, mists and particulates

The Baker Company
www.bakerco.com

1300 Series

• Available with choices of stainless steel or SmartCoat interiors
• Supply and exhaust blowers adapt in real time to provide the correct airflow parameters and maintain a safe working environment
• Digital Airflow Verification (DAVe) system also increases safety
• Brushless DC motors reduce energy consumption, heat output, and noise

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com

Biological Safety Cabinet Manufacturers