Vertical Laminar Flow Hoods vs. Biological Safety Cabinets
Laminar flow cabinets are used in a wide array of applications in the pharmaceutical, medical, manufacturing, and scientific research fields. Laminar flow enclosures can be configured to provide vertical or horizontal airflow, depending on application needs. Each configuration is best suited to specific applications and provides a host of benefits. When is a vertical laminar […]
Clean Benches: What is a Clean Bench?
What is a Clean Bench? A clean bench is a laminar flow work cabinet or similar enclosure that provides filtered air across the work surface to protect against contamination. The clean bench was originally created to supplement clean room technology and today is used across a broad spectrum of industries including research, manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, […]
Narcotics Safety: Recommendations for First Responders
First responders, including law enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency service personnel are consistently placed in situations that endanger their safety. In many cases, the dangers present can be easily identified, such as a fire or a leaking fuel tank following a crash. In certain instances, however, dangers may be present that are much harder to […]
HEPA Filter Integrity: Maintain Filter Quality and Integrity
Your air filtration system is designed to protect you, the environment, and/or the work surface from contamination. Whether you choose ductless or ducted air filtration methods, the key components maintaining contaminant and particulate protection are the air filters that you choose for your application. Air filters exist for nearly every application and can use a […]
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Made in America is not just what we manufacture. It’s also what we know. Meet our consultative sales team, left to right: Matt Knaub, Devon Kramer, Duane Parsons and Jared Shouts. The next time you call us you can match the name with the face. And, of course, we look forward to meeting you at trade […]
Controlling Contamination During PCR Amplification: Preparation Best Practices
PCR amplification is extremely sensitive to contamination which can inaccurately skew your results. This can be frustrating and confusing, especially if you know the primers and template are correct, and have the exact length of the expected amplicons. Contamination in the reagents from the template, genomic DNA, or amplicons from previous reactions can result in […]
Introducing the New Purair Basic
The Purair® Basic has been updated to create one of the world’s most energy efficient ductless fume hoods. Purair Basic ductless fume hoods are designed to protect the user and the environment from hazardous vapors generated on the work surface. What’s New: High efficiency ebm-papst EC blower. Energy-saving LED lighting. Easy exchange, leakproof filter clamps […]
The Evolution of Ductless Fume Hoods
Fume hoods can be categorized into two main types – ducted and ductless. A ducted fume hood is a ventilated enclosure typically designed to limit exposure to fumes and vapors (either hazardous or non-hazardous) as well as dust or particulates, depending on model. Fume hoods can be designed to protect the operator, the work surface, […]
Single vs. Dual Blower Comparison in the Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets
To be designated as a Class II, Type A2 biological safety cabinet (BSC) the cabinet must meet the minimum airflow standards for face velocity, downflow and exhaust through the HEPA filter. A single blower motor offers significant operating and acquisition cost savings over a dual blower system. Is a dual blower system better than a […]