Farming & Agriculture Contamination Control
Air Science offers a versatile range of ducted and ductless equipment to support diverse agricultural applications.
Successful mycology applications, from gourmet mushroom cultivation to pharmaceutical fungal research, depend on the total elimination of airborne contaminants like mold spores and yeast. Air Science laminar flow hoods and biological safety cabinets provide the ISO Class 5 air cleanliness required for agar work, liquid culture transfers, and substrate inoculation. By maintaining a sterile field, our equipment prevents crop failure and ensures the genetic purity of your cultures, while also protecting personnel from potentially harmful spores and allergens.
Plant tissue culture requires rigorous control to prevent the introduction of bacteria and fungi to sensitive explants and nutrient media. Our vertical and horizontal laminar flow cabinets are engineered to deliver a constant stream of HEPA-filtered air across the work surface, creating a clean zone for virus-free plant propagation and the development of elite germplasms. This precision environment is essential for researchers looking to maximize yield and ensure the integrity of experimental crops and ornamental varieties.
In biotechnology applications involving plant pathogens or chemical seed treatments, dual protection is critical. Our Purair® BIO Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) provide certified Class II containment, shielding the researcher from hazardous biological agents while simultaneously protecting the sample from cross-contamination. For labs focused on soil analysis or pesticide testing, our ductless fume hoods utilize specialized carbon filtration to adsorb toxic vapors and odors, offering a flexible and energy-efficient alternative to traditional ducted systems.
For agricultural laboratories performing heavy soil acid digestion, pesticide residue testing, or large-scale solvent extractions, our ducted fume hoods provide the highest level of operator protection against harmful or potentially harmful vapors. These units are designed to safely exhaust volatile organic compounds and corrosive vapors directly out of the facility, making them the ideal choice for high-volume chemical research where ductless filtration may not be practical.
When standard hoods don’t fit your specific research needs, our custom-engineered enclosures provide the perfect solution. We design and manufacture custom enclosures to fit a variety of unique farming and agricultural application needs. The Air Science staff works closely with you to provide high-quality enclosures built to your specifications. We are equipped to manufacture enclosures to meet any specialized filtration need. Each custom unit is designed to maximize operator safety and accessibility and tested and certified to factory specifications and industry standards.
