A glove box consists of a sealed box with the inside accessible only by gloves. Though their uses are expanding, they are essentially utilized for two basic purposes: Protect what you work on from the environment, such as an analytic balance on a production floor, or protect you from what you work on, such as a virus. Despite the fact that most glove boxes provide a relatively simple process, different applications require different boxes.
Top 4 Signs That You Should Service or Replace Your Glove Box
![]() | The glove box no longer safely contains the hazardous materials the lab is working with. |
![]() | You are starting to get into new applications that aren’t supported by your current unit. For example, a microbiologist might want an anaerobic glove box for anaerobic bacterial cultures. |
![]() | Staff are experiencing ergonomic issues with the current box, such as gloves not fitting correctly or the gloves being poorly placed for users to reach comfortably. |
![]() | The unit is either too small for the work being done in the lab or is taking up too much space in the lab for the work being done. |
Top 5 Questions That You Should Ask When Buying a Glove Box
![]() | What applications are you using the glove box for? This will determine exactly what you will need in a glove box, such as an oxygen-free atmosphere, etc. |
![]() | Are the incubation and processing separated in order to prevent contamination? This is important if you will be using the glove box for cell culture. |
![]() | How much will the glove box cost to acquire and maintain? Are warranties offered? Custom glove boxes are the most expensive, so if a standard model can fit your needs that is probably the better way to go. Making small customizations to an off-the-shelf model is also another less costly option than a fully-custom unit. |
![]() | What are your future needs? This will help determine if the smallest unit is really the best option or if a larger option which can accommodate future expansion would make more sense. |
![]() | What sort of safety features does the glove box have? These are especially important if you are working with very hazardous materials. |
Recently Released Glove Boxes
Protector®
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Designed for use in controlled atmospheres (dry boxes) or for use with hazardous materials
- Series includes Controlled Atmosphere, Multi- Hazard, Combination, and Double glove boxes
- Controlled Atmosphere glove boxes provide a leaktight environment for work with contaminationsensitive materials
- Multi-Hazard glove boxes provide HEPA filtration and a physical barrier to protect the user from exposure to potentially dangerous materials
Labconco
www.labconco.com
MB-GB-2202 Acrylic Glovebox Workstation
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Offers a cost-effective solution for inert atmosphere applications
- Thick, clear, and durable acrylic shell allows optimum visibility and remains impermeable to ambient air
- Standard Neoprene gloves provide excellent resistance to abrasion and chemicals
- Can be configured to meet your project specifications and/or can simply be chosen from a variety of standard pre-defined configurations
mBraun
www.mbraun.com
Purair Flex Film Isolator
- Provides more working volume than comparable glove bags
- Double O-ring design allows users to quickly and easily change gloves
- Easy to set up and provides increased stability
- Safety options include HEPA filter availability, bag-in / bag-out port, and optional nitrogen purge inlet connections
Air Science USA
www.airscience.com
Bactrox Hypoxia Chamber
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Offers precise oxygen and carbon dioxide control from 1-20%
- Preserves optimal application conditions not only during incubation but also in the chamber work station
- Advanced atmospheric controller allows for the use of a highly accurate and long-lasting zirconium dioxide oxygen sensor
- Also has a standalone 300 plate incubator
SHEL LAB
www.shellab.com
Glove Box Manufacturers
Air Science USA | www.airscience.com |
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Banthrax | www.banthrax.com |
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Coy Labs | www.coylab.com |
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Erlab | www.erlab.com |
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Germfree | www.germfree.com |
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HEMCO | www.hemcocorp.com |
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Innovative Technology | www.gloveboxes.com |
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Labconco | www.labconco.com |
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mBraun | www.mbraunusa.com |
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NuAire | www.nuaire.com |
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Plas-Labs | www.Plas-Labs.com |
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SHEL LAB | www.shellab.com |
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