Introduction
An EN safety cabinet is a biological safety cabinet that complies with the European standards, such as EN 12469, for the containment of biological hazards, and it is used in microbiology, clinical, and research laboratories for the safe handling of biological samples and for the protection of the operator, the environment, and the samples. The biological safety cabinet provides a controlled work area with a HEPA-filtered airflow that protects the operator from exposure to biological agents, protects the samples from contamination, and protects the environment from the release of the agents; the EN safety cabinet is classified into classes, including Class I, II, and III, based on the level of containment, with Class II cabinets, which provide the protection of the operator, the samples, and the environment, being the most common, and the cabinet has a front opening with an air barrier, a work surface, HEPA filters, and a fan, and it is used with the appropriate work practices; the cabinet is tested and certified according to the standards, and it is used for the handling of infectious agents, cell cultures, and other biological materials. EN safety cabinets are used in clinical and research laboratories for handling pathogenic microorganisms, in pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories for cell culture, in hospitals, in food testing, and in many other applications, and they provide the essential containment for biosafety. With their containment of biological hazards, EN safety cabinets are essential for biosafety in laboratories.
EN Safety Cabinet LESC-T2010
EN Safety Cabinet is constructed from a high-strength steel plate with a cabinet capacity of 170 fireproof gypsum board insulation is employed within the cabinet compartments for fire pr...
Standards
NSF/ANSI 49-Biosafety Cabinetry: Design, Construction, Performance, and Field Certification
EN 12469-Biotechnology-Performance criteria for microbiological safety cabinets
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. EN safety cabinet meeting EN containment standards.
2. Biological safety cabinet to EN 12469.
3. For microbiological and cell culture laboratories.
4. Includes cabinet, filters, airflow controls and manual.
5. Provides personnel, product and environmental protection.
FAQ
Q1: What scenarios is this cabinet used for?
A: It provides containment for microbiological and cell culture work at biosafety levels appropriate to the cabinet, protecting the operator, samples and environment with filtered airflow.
Q2: What standards does it comply with?
A: It follows EN 12469 for biosafety cabinets, related ISO and GB/T standards, with HEPA filters and airflow verified and field-tested.
Q3: What is the warranty?
A: The cabinet carries a 12 to 24 month warranty covering the cabinet and controls. Filters and fans are wear parts. Damage from spills into the plenum or misuse is excluded.
Q4: Is it hard to operate?
A: Operation requires trained staff for sash height, airflow and decontamination. We provide a manual, installation and training.
Q5: What is the lead time?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is calibration required?
A: We recommend verification against traceable standards at regular intervals, typically every 6 to 12 months, and keeping calibration records for audit purposes. The manual describes the procedure, and reference standards are available from us. Accredited third-party calibration can also be arranged on request.
Q7: Are consumables universal?
A: Filters are cabinet-specific, while general disinfectants are standard. Ongoing cost includes certification and filters.
Q8: Can it be customized?
A: Yes, several configurations are available. Options include width, stands, UV lamps, alarms and data monitoring. We can discuss further custom requirements, confirm feasibility and advise any effect on the schedule before the order is confirmed.
Q9: Is installation included?
A: The instrument does not need professional installation. After unpacking, connect it to the specified power supply, allow it to stabilize and confirm the self-check passes. The package includes a printed manual, and our support team offers remote assistance throughout setup.
Q10: What work is compatible?
A: It handles appropriate risk-group microorganisms and sterile work within the cabinet class. It is not for volatile toxic chemicals (use a fume hood), risk groups beyond the cabinet rating, or overcrowded work that blocks airflow.
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