Ultrasafe Class II Biological Safety Cabinets Ultrasafe

Overview

Ultrasafe cabinets utilise digital technology to maintain constant airflow during normal filter loading or temporary obstructions from foreign objects. Pressure sensor monitoring ensures safe and uniform airflow across the entire work surface. Independent alarm systems immediately alert the user to any airflow obstruction. An air barrier across the work access opening into the sump reduces potential risks to personnel from airborne contaminants in the work zone.

Key Features

• Digital Airflow Control: Uses digital technology to maintain constant airflow, ensuring safety and uniformity.
• Pressure Sensor Monitoring: Ensures safe and uniform airflow, with immediate alerts for any obstruction.
• Air Barrier: Reduces risks from airborne contaminants with an air barrier at the work access opening.
• Advanced Airflow Design: In Class II models, airflows mix in the sump before recirculation via a return air plenum to the top housing. Exhaust air passes through a HEPA filter before returning to the lab.
• Independent Fan/Filter Arrangements: Allow independent adjustment to maintain an effective air barrier.
• Microprocessor Control: Controls blower motor speed and allows fingertip control of functions and status, including cabinet performance, current status, and boost mode.
• User-Friendly Controls: Low-voltage electronic touch controls with an easy-to-read digital display.
• Enhanced Visibility: Transparent side UV-resistant safety glass maximizes light and visibility inside the cabinet.

Ergonomic Design

The new Ultrasafe cabinet is designed with a sloping front, work tray options, and an electric height-adjustable stand, offering significantly improved ergonomics compared to traditional cabinets. The 200mm front working aperture ensures safety and sample containment while reducing noise levels.

Safety and Efficiency

• Dual Fan Design: Ensures guaranteed safety; if one fan fails, minimal protection is still maintained.
• HEPA Filters: Independent H14 HEPA supply and exhaust filters provide 99.995% typical efficiency for particle sizes of 0.1 to 0.3 microns.
• Backup Battery: Maintains alarm functions for airflow, power, and pressure in the event of a power failure.
• High-Quality Work Surfaces: Scratch-free stainless steel work surfaces are available as single or segmented modules, easy to clean or autoclave. Indented work modules trap spilled liquids.

Accessories & Options

• Service taps (air, CO2, etc.)
• Vacuum tap (disc filter holder)
• Extra power outlet (1 x power outlet supplied as standard)
• Decontamination panel
• Floor stand, semi-adjustable (height to order)
• Electronically-controlled, height-adjustable floor stand
• Gas tap (solenoid-interlocked)
• Front, top, left, or right exhaust options available

Ultrasafe cabinets offer advanced features, ensuring safety, reliability, and ergonomic comfort for laboratory personnel.

Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) are essential in various laboratory and clinical settings to provide both personnel and environmental protection when working with biohazardous materials. Here are the primary uses and applications for Class II BSCs:

Laboratory Research:

1. Microbiological Research:

   • Handling of pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
   • Preparation of cultures and inoculation of media.
     
     

2. Cell and Tissue Culture:

   • Safe manipulation of eukaryotic cells, tissues, and organ cultures.
   • Prevention of cross-contamination between different cell lines.
     
     

3. Genetic Research:

   • Working with recombinant DNA, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and gene editing tools such as CRISPR.

Clinical and Medical Applications:

1. Diagnostic Testing:

   • Preparation and analysis of patient specimens, including blood, urine, and tissue samples.
   • Molecular diagnostic techniques, such as PCR and qPCR.
     
     

2. Pharmaceutical Testing:

   • Compounding sterile preparations, including injectables and intravenous (IV) solutions.
   • Quality control testing for pharmaceutical products.

Public Health and Epidemiology:

1. Infectious Disease Research:
   • Study and analysis of infectious agents to understand disease mechanisms and develop treatments or vaccines.
     
     
2. Vaccine Development:
   • Production and testing of vaccines in a controlled, contamination-free environment.

Industrial Applications:

1. Biotechnology:

   • Production of biopharmaceuticals, including monoclonal antibodies, proteins, and enzymes.
   • Fermentation and bioprocessing involving live cultures.
     
     

2. Food and Beverage Industry:

   • Microbiological testing to ensure the safety and quality of food and beverage products.

Educational and Training Purposes:

1. Academic Laboratories:
   • Training students in microbiological techniques and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
   • Conducting research projects under controlled conditions.

Class II Biological Safety Cabinets are indispensable tools in any setting that requires the safe handling of biohazardous materials, ensuring the highest standards of safety and contamination control.