Safekeeper® Offers Cost-Effective Evidence Protection in a Controlled Environment
Safekeeper Series Forensic Evidence Drying Cabinets provide a tamper-resistant, controlled environment in which to dry and process forensic evidence, enabling the chain of custody to remain intact. Offering a cost-effective storage and containment option, the forensic evidence is dried and processed by a constant flow of air, incorporating Air Science® ductless technology to remove airborne […]
Seeking A Greener Lab
The laboratory can be a high energy intensive place, and lab planners continually face the challenge of delivering the best possible equipment and personnel protection while seeking cost savings and energy efficiency for lab sustainability. Research labs are often the largest utility consumers at a research university, on average using more than twice the energy […]
Ductless Fume Hoods Remain Laboratory Essentials
One of the most versatile laboratory essentials continues to be the Air Science ductless fume hood. Designed to be installed almost anywhere in a facility where there is work to be done, the ductless fume hood offers a range of benefits that permit research, manufacturing and processing functions to proceed with safety and efficiency. Based […]
Expanded Uses for the Flexible Film Isolator
Glove boxes have long been used the laboratory to provide protective containment and an inert working environment for highly delicate or potentially dangerous procedures. While glove boxes are rigid, fixed-location containment solutions, flexible film isolators or “glove bags” are portable. Both feature fully sealed gloves to allow use of equipment inside the workspace while protecting […]
Understanding Electrical Testing and Certification Standards
Electrical safety is paramount in the laboratory which contains a wide variety of sophisticated and expensive instrumentation. Many fume hoods, clean benches and biological safety cabinets are outfitted with plugs, data ports, switches and other electrical components critical to safe, reliable equipment performance. How can a consumer be sure that they are purchasing tested and […]
Vented Enclosures™ Provide Particulate Containment Using Ductless Technology
During manipulation and transfer of potent compounds, Air Science® Vented Enclosures deliver effective, reliable protection, addressing analytical needs in the laboratory. Ideal for containment of powders and fumes during compounding or weighing, Vented Enclosures offer important safety features not found in competitive products. Cabinet airflow and face velocity protect users from incidental exposures to fumes. […]
Improve Your PCR Amplification Process
PCR is shorthand for a simple but very useful procedure in molecular biology called the polymerase chain reaction. It’s a technique used to amplify a segment of DNA of interest or produce many copies. In other words, PCR enables you to produce millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence from an initially small sample […]
Vent BOX™ Offers Protection from Inhalation Risks of Chemical Safety Cabinets
Air Science® Vent BOX ductless modular ventilation and filtration systems offer protection from chemical vapors found inside stand-alone chemical safety cabinets using a modular ventilation and filtration system. Unique filtration technology creates a safe work environment for laboratory personnel over a wide range of industry applications. The compact, low profile system is completely portable with […]
Precision Powder Weighing: How to Deliver Accurate Results
Many factors can influence the outcome of routine weighing in the laboratory. Whether you’re using a ductless fume hood, glove bag or balance enclosure, here are a few things to consider. Ductless Fume Hood Direct Weighing Method When it comes to the direct weighing method, it’s important to remember that if exposure to a chemical […]
Keeping it Simple: How to Properly Clean Your Laminar Flow Hood
Cleanliness and air filtration are extremely important in maintaining sterility levels in a laboratory. This is just as true for a laminar flow hood or clean bench. Using proper cleaning methods and keeping a regular maintenance schedule will ensure your laminar flow cabinet provides safe and accurate results. How to Clean Your Laminar Flow Cabinet: […]