Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced its line of Thermo Scientific Safe 2020 and Thermo Scientific Maxisafe 2020 Class II biological safety cabinets.
Both cabinets are designed with DC motor technology to maximise safety and energy efficiency.
Available in four different widths (0.9, 1.2, 1.5 or 1.8m), the Safe and Maxisafe 2020 cabinets are ideal for labs where product and personal protection is of paramount importance.
With best-in-class containment, the H14 HEPA filters guarantee a maximum filtration efficiency of 99.995 per cent at the most penetrating particle size (MPPS).
The Maxisafe 2020 has an additional filter system below the work area to protect the air flow components from contamination, which the company said provides 100,000 times higher filtration efficiency than standard Class II cabinets.
The filter system can be changed with minimised contamination risk while the cabinet is in operation.
Pressure sensor monitoring ensures safe airflow across the entire work surface and a display enables at-a-glance monitoring of safety parameters.
When closed, the front sash window provides an aerosol tight seal for additional sample and personnel protection.
The DC motor technology maximises energy efficiency and reduces heat output, providing a more comfortable work environment with lower air conditioning costs.
The night-set-back mode decreases energy consumption by reducing blower motor speed when the front sash is closed.
The transparent side glass windows maximise light and visibility, and the adjustable motorised front sash is angled at an optimal 10deg.
The sash is also hinged and can be opened for cleaning, which together with the optional cross-beam UV-irradiation ensures thorough disinfection of the entire work chamber.
A range of options and accessories enable the customisation of the workspace.
For example, the easy-to-clean stainless steel work surfaces are available as single or segmented modules.
The Thermo Scientific Safe and Maxisafe Class II biological safety cabinets are suitable for use in research laboratories, pharmacies, clinics or hospitals.
They are compliant with the most stringent regulatory standards in the world and independently tested and certified to EN 12469 (Safe 2020) and to DIN 12980 (Maxisafe 2020).
