Atmosphere Chambers

LABCONCO PROTECTOR Double ULPA Filtered Glove Box

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M.Braun Labstar Glovebox for Controlled Atmosphere with Oxygen and Moisture Under 1 ppm

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M.Braun Labstar ProBasic Glovebox for Controlled Atmosphere with Oxygen and Moisture Under 1 ppm

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M.Braun Unilab-Basic Glovebox for Controlled Atmosphere with Oxygen and Moisture Under 1 ppm

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Glove Boxes: Controlled Environments for Sensitive Applications

This category presents glove boxes and controlled atmosphere enclosures, which are sealed systems enabling the creation of a working environment completely isolated from external ambient conditions. These enclosures are essential for handling air-sensitive materials (oxygen or moisture), for applications requiring extremely high levels of cleanliness (sterility or absence of particles), or for processes demanding a specific, controlled atmosphere.

Operating Principles: Isolation, Filtration, and Atmosphere Control

Glove boxes are constructed as sealed chambers with a transparent window and gloves attached to the wall, allowing manipulation of objects inside the box without compromising its integrity. Transferring materials and tools into and out of the box is done via an airlock or antechamber, which maintains separation between the internal and external atmospheres. Different types of glove boxes exist depending on the intended use:

• Inert Atmosphere Glove Boxes: Designed for working under oxygen and/or moisture-free conditions. They are connected to Gas Purification Systems that remove oxygen and moisture from an inert gas (usually nitrogen or argon) circulated through the box. These systems maintain extremely low levels (typically below 1 ppm) of oxygen and moisture, and are equipped with sensors and pressure control to maintain the desired conditions.
• Isolation (Isolators) and Filtered Enclosures: Designed to create a particle-free environment or for handling hazardous materials requiring containment. These enclosures use HEPA or ULPA filters to filter the incoming and/or outgoing air, creating a sterile (ISO Class) environment or protecting the user and the environment from exposure to hazardous materials (such as High Potency Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – HPAPI).

Key Applications of Glove Boxes

The ability to create a controlled environment makes glove boxes essential tools in various fields:

• Chemistry and Materials Science: Synthesis and handling of air or moisture-sensitive reagents and materials (like organometallics, lithium, catalysts), battery assembly, research and development of advanced materials (OLEDs, Perovskites).
• Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology: Sterile preparations, handling of High Potency Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (HPAPI), quality control under clean conditions.
• Electronics and Semiconductor Industry: Assembly and handling of components sensitive to particles or moisture.
• Academic Research: A wide range of studies requiring inert or ultra-clean environments.
• Specialty Welding and Additive Manufacturing (Metals): Applications requiring an inert atmosphere.

Advanced Solutions from M.Braun, Labconco, and Labotal

Labotal is proud to offer advanced glove box solutions from two of the world’s leading manufacturers:

• M.Braun (Germany): A global leader in inert atmosphere glove boxes. M.Braun systems, such as the Labstar and Unilab series, are renowned for their ability to achieve and maintain extremely low levels of oxygen and moisture (<1 ppm), their high reliability, and advanced gas purification technologies. They are the preferred choice for the most demanding applications in chemistry and materials science.
• Labconco (USA): Specializes in filtered enclosures and isolators. Labconco’s Protector series offers solutions with HEPA or ULPA filtration to create particle-free environments suitable for pharmaceutical applications, or for containment of hazardous materials.

Labotal’s expertise allows us to provide professional consultation for selecting the appropriate type of glove box, its size, and necessary accessories (such as purification systems, sensors, integrated microscopes, etc.) precisely tailored to your needs and applications. We support you throughout the entire process, from specification and planning, through installation and training, to ongoing maintenance and technical support services.

We invite you to browse the range of glove boxes from M.Braun and Labconco. For more information, an in-depth technical discussion, or a customized quote, please contact the Labotal expert team.