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Airstream® Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (E-Series)
The Esco Airstream Class II Biological Safety Cabinet is a cost effective solution to providing operator, product and environmental protection within laboratories and industrial facilities. The Airstream features the use of 2 ULPA filters to deliver ISO Class 3 air cleanliness to the work zone.
The Esco Airstream Class II Biological Safety Cabinet has been independently certified and type-tested by Health Protection Agency (HPA, formerly CAMR, the Centre for Applied Microbiological Research, Porton Down, Salisbury, UK) for compliance with the Class II requirements of the EN12469:2000 (European standard for microbiological safety cabinets). The type-testing performed included stringent evaluations of cabinet airflows, containment, and operator comfort factors.
- The filter assembly is constructed in accordance with EN1822 requirements.
- All contaminated plenums are surrounded by negative pressure, virtually eliminating filter perimeter leaks.
- The backward curved wheel with external rotor motor delivers classleading energy efficiency for lower operating costs.
- Unique raised armrest design elevates the operator's arms to prevent inflow grille blockage which may compromise safety.
- The cabinet work zone has no welded joints to collect contaminants or rust.
- Glass sides eliminate the feeling of "working in a box", enhance cabinet lighting, and permit observation of procedures.
- Actual sash opening is larger than tested opening, and improves reach into the work zone without compromising safety.
- Programmable automatic UV light timer simplifies operation while extending UV lamp life and saving energy.
- Built-in warm white, electronically ballasted, 5000k lighting provides excellent illumination of the work zone and reduces operator fatigue. The reliable lighting system is zero-flicker and instant start.
- Powder coated work zone rear wall eliminates harsh reflections which may be associated with conventional stainless steel interiors.
- Cabinets are KI-Discus tested on a sampling basis for performance integrity.
- Airstream AC2 Series cabinets are warranted for 3 years excluding consumable parts and accessories.
- Additional IQ/OQ documentation is available upon request.
| Model No. | Standards Complied | External Dimensions (mm) |
Internal Dimensions (mm) |
Airflow Velocity (Inflow) |
Airflow Velocity (Downflow) |
Electrical |
| AC2-2E1 | 90(fpm) | 60(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| AC2-2E2 | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-2E3 | 220-240V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-3E1 | 90(fpm) | 60(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| AC2-3E2 | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-3E3 | 220-240V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-4E1 | 90(fpm) | 60(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| AC2-4E2 | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-4E3 | 220-240V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-5E1 | 90(fpm) | 60(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| AC2-5E2 | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-5E3 | 220-240V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-6E1 | 90(fpm) | 60(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| AC2-6E2 | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-6E3 | 220-240V,AC, 60Hz,1ø |
Support Stands
Support Stand with Caster Wheels (SPC)
Cabinet Accessories
IV Bar with Hooks
For pharmacy applications, a built-in intravenous bar provides a convenient means to hang and store intravenous bags during work. Apart from convenience, the IV bar increases the effective cabinet working zone.
PVC Armrest
Chemically treated, improves operator comfort, easy to clean.
Ergonomic Foot Rest
Support Stand with Caster Wheels (SPC)
- Available in two standard heights: 711mm (28") or 860mm (34")
- Durable polyurethane caster wheels with 360 degree horizontal rotation
- Total brake system on front wheels
- Maximum weight supported: 600 kg (1323 lbs)
- Available in two standard sizes: 737 mm (29") or 864 mm (34"), ±38.1 mm (1.5")
- Maximum weight supported: 500 kg (1,100 lbs)
- Allow manual adjustment of the product height. The cabinet must be removed from a Telescoping Support Stand prior to adjustments.
- Ajustable height range: 660-880 mm (26"-34.6")
- Adjustable in 25.4 mm (1") increments
- White oven-baked epoxy powder-coated finish
- Total brake system on front wheels
- Maximum weight supported: 600 kg (1,323 lbs)
- Allow manual adjustment of the product height. The cabinet must be removed from a Telescoping Support Stand prior to adjustments.
- Ajustable height range: 660-960 mm (26"-37.8")
- White oven-baked epoxy powder-coated finish
- Leveling feet models are NSF tested
- Maximum weight supported: 600 kg (1,323 lbs)
- Adjustable height range : 711-863 mm / (28"-34")
- Elevates to seating or standing work surface height
- Standard with caster wheels
- Motorized electrically-adjustable
- White oven-baked epoxy powder-coated finish
- Maximum weight supported: 500 kg (1,100 lbs)
Cabinet Accessories
IV Bar with Hooks
For pharmacy applications, a built-in intravenous bar provides a convenient means to hang and store intravenous bags during work. Apart from convenience, the IV bar increases the effective cabinet working zone.
- Stainless steel IV bar with 6 hooks.
- Controlled by automatic UV lamp timer through SentinelTM microprocessor control panel
- Emission of 253.7 nanometers for most efficient decontamination
- Lamp is positioned away from operator line of sight for safety and proper exposure to interior surfaces.
PVC Armrest
Chemically treated, improves operator comfort, easy to clean.
Ergonomic Foot Rest
- Angled, helps maintain proper posture
- Adjustable height
- Anti-skid coating, chemical resistant finish
- Mounting and viewing pouch integrated into sash.
- Factory installed; specify when ordering.
- Laboratory grade construction, meets Class 100 cleanliness; alcohol resistant PVC materials
- Adjustable height 395-490 mm (15.6"-19.3")
- Ambient air is pulled through the perforations located towards the work zone front to prevent contamination of the work surface and work product. The inflow does not mix with the clean air within the cabinet work zone. Inflow air travels through a return path toward the common air plenum (fan plenum) at the top of the cabinet.
- The uniform, non-turbulent air stream protects against cross contamination within and throughout the work area.
- Near the work surface, the downflow air stream splits with a portion moving toward the front air grille, and the remainder moving to the rear air grille. A small portion of the ULPA filtered downflow enters the intake perforations at the side capture zones at a higher velocity (small purple arrows).
- A combination of inflow and downflow air streams forms an air barrier that prevents contaminated room air from entering the work zone, and prevents work surface emissions from escaping the work zone.
- Air returns to the common air plenum where the 32% exhaust and 68% recirculation process is continued.
- Optimized air curtain maintains personnel and product protection even in the unlikely event of inflow and downflow imbalance that would compromise protection on a conventional cabinet.
| STANDARDS COMPLIANCE | BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS | AIR QUALITY | FILTRATION | ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
| Type-tested to EN 12469, Europe | ISO 14644.1 Class 3, Worldwide AS 1386 Class 1.5, Australia JIS B9920 Class 3, Japan |
IEST-RP-CC034.1, Worldwide IEST-RP-CC007.1, Worldwide IEST-RP-CC001.3, Worldwide EN 1822, Europe |
IEC 61010-1, Worldwide EN 61010-1, Europe UL 61010-1, USA CAN/CSA C22.2 No.61010-1 |
