Vertical or Horizontal Reverse Laminar Airflow
Reverse laminar flow cabinets use the same streamlined, constant airflow to provide particulate direction. The key difference between laminar flow hoods and reverse laminar flow hoods is that the former protects items on the work surface while the latter protects operators. Reverse laminar airflow offers numerous benefits. Because reverse laminar flow cabinets protect the operator […]
Reverse Laminar Flow Cabinets
09.22.21 A laminar flow hood provides an aseptic, sterile and particulate-free environment that protects items on the w 09.15.21 The word laminar means ‘to take place along constant streamlines, or of a flow, without turbulence.’ Simply put, laminar flow hoods provide air streams that travel in the same direction and speed. This eliminates any airflow swirls that may cause […]
When Routine Package Searches Turn Risky
What may initially seem like a routine search of mail, clothing or confiscated items can become highly dangerous when chemical vapors, drug particulates or biological threats such as anthrax spores are present. Mailroom workers, forensic technicians, law enforcement agencies and government offices are just a few of the areas that should use proper equipment to protect workers […]
Safety Considerations for 3D Printing
Risk researchers continue to question the safety of 3D printers. As the COVID-19 pandemic heightened in 2020, scores of individuals, educational institutions, and other organizations turned to printing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields to help combat national shortages. The increased demand for 3D printed goods necessitates greater urgency to mitigate potential health […]
HEPA / ULPA Filtration Replacement
Carbon filters must be replaced regularly to avoid the effects of over-saturation and protect laboratory personnel from harmful vapors generated on the work surface. Even small levels of hazardous vapors that pass through old, expended filters pose significant risks. If the filters are not changed regularly, dangerous fumes and vapors will pass through and return […]
How the PCR Workstation Helps DNA Sampling
DNA sampling allows criminal investigators to compare recovered DNA evidence to that of a suspect’s profiles. Scientists can amplify genetic material using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), even when minute amounts of DNA evidence are collected from a crime scene. PCR is, however, extremely susceptible to contamination as it is unable to separate DNA from different […]
Connect With Us At BrewExpo America
Air Science® is attending the 38th Craft Brewers Conference® & Brew Expo America® (CBC) tradeshow from September 10-12 in Denver, CO. We’ll feature a selection of Air Science laboratory brewing equipment, including the Purair® FLOW-24 and the Purair Basic P5-24T, at booth number 5347 during the event. The BrewExpo is known as the ultimate “one-stop-shop” […]
Ductless Fume Hood Impact on Environment
Ductless fume hoods are synonymous with savings. In addition to the total lifetime savings, ductless fume hoods also provide a lower environmental impact. Because fume hoods run 24/7, they are generally considered to be energy hogs. Ducted varieties are particularly bad because of the requirements for makeup air and emissions that are exhausted into the […]
Ductless Demonstration Fume Hoods Improve Classroom Experience
Hands-on learning sparks curiosity in students and gets them interested in learning, whether in high school or college. Yet, to ensure classroom demonstrations are safe and effective, instructors must be given the right resources. Many of the most creative and exciting classroom demonstrations can also be the most dangerous. There are numerous news reports of […]
Carbon Filters: Why quality matters
Efficient filter frame design, proper loose carbon granule preparation and continuity in frame-filling are critical to safe ductless fume hood operation. From facility managers to end-users, all personnel must be confident in the efficacy of any replacement filter to protect against the hazardous fumes and vapors that the fume hood is designed to contain. Carbon […]