Biological safety cabinets (biosafety cabinets) come in several classes (I, II, and III) that offer varying levels of protection from hazardous or contagious materials. For all classes of biological safety cabinet, the air is HEPA (high efficiency particulate air)-filtered before being released as exhaust. A Class I biosafety cabinet is designed to protect the user and the environment, not the sample as negative pressure is used to pull outside air in across the workspace.
Class II biological safety cabinets are divided into four subtypes (A1, A2, B1, and B2) and have the additional feature of protecting the sample as the air supply is HEPA-filtered before passing over the workspace. The Class II subtypes differ in the amount of recirculated air within the cabinet.
Class III biosafety cabinets (also known as gloveboxes) provide maximum protection for work in biosafety level 4 containment labs. A class III biosafety cabinet is a hermetically-sealed glovebox with access through a dunk tank or double-door box that allows for decontamination.
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| Company | NuAire | NuAire | NuAire |
| Item | Allergard™ ES NU-608 Class I Animal Refuse Workstation | LabGard ES (Energy Saver) NU-540 Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet | LabGard® ES LP NU-640 Class II, Type A2 Animal Handling Biological Safety Cabinet |
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| Catalog Number | NU-608 | NU-540 | NU-640 Series |
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| Class/Type | Class I | Class II, Type A2 | Class II, Type A2 |
| Air Inflow Rate | Inquire | 105 fpm (0.53 m/s) | 0.53 m/s |
| Size(s) | Inquire | 3, 4, 5, 6-foot (0.9, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8-meter) | Inquire |
| Recirculated/Exhausted Air | 100% Exhausted | 70% / 30% | 70% Recirculated / 30% Exhausted |
| Exterior Dimensions | varies by model | varies with model | (WxDxH) 56.4 to 80.4 x 33 x 78.3 to 86.3 in. (1433 to 2042 x 838 x 1987 to 2190 mm) |
| Interior Dimensions | (WxDxH) 46.4 x 29.75 x 28.1 in (1178 x 715 x 715 mm) | varies with model | (WxDxH) 46.5 to 70.5 x 22.7 x 24.6 in. (1181 to 1791 x 578 x 626 mm) |
| Description | Inquire | The LabGard® ES NU-540 Class II, Type A2 Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet (LFBSC) is an effective primary engineering control in obtaining the optimum product quality while reducing the potential for exposure of both product and personnel to airborne biological or particulate chemical agents The LabGard® ES NU-540 Class II, Type A2 Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet (LFBSC) is an effective primary engineering control in obtaining the optimum product quality while reducing the potential for exposure of both product and personnel to airborne biological or particulate chemical agents in low to moderate risk-hazard research and drug preparation.The NU-540 offers economical operation through the use of an ultra high efficiency motor to maximize filter life and monolithic silicone-free construction for long product life.... Read More | The LabGard® ES LP (Low Profile) NU-640 Class II, Type A2 Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet provides the largest work access opening with the smallest footprint while offering enough versatility to assist with all facets in the vivarium industry. 105 fpm [0.53 m/s] in-flow combined with 60 fpm [ The LabGard® ES LP (Low Profile) NU-640 Class II, Type A2 Animal Handling Biosafety Cabinet provides the largest work access opening with the smallest footprint while offering enough versatility to assist with all facets in the vivarium industry. 105 fpm [0.53 m/s] in-flow combined with 60 fpm [0.30 m/s] true laminar down-flow creates the dynamic air barrier. The nominal 6 foot [1.8 m] wide cabinet allows the ability to mix and match an assortment of configurations. Combine Refuse Disposal with Dirty Cage Collection to create your perfect animal waste station. The NU-640 also fits through standard doorways. ... Read More |
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