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Airstream® Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (G-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.
- Dual ULPA filters, >100,000 x better protection than single filter systems.
- Independent inflow/downflow fans, redundant system provides protection in case of fan failure.
- Auto-purge™ holes located at the front side walls eliminate eddy currents and dead air pockets in the critical area behind the sash window.
- The filter assembly is constructed in accordance with EN1822 requirements.
- Removable stainless-steel single piece work surface with large radius corners simplifies cleaning.
- Single piece formed stainless steel work surface with a curved front edge is designed for maximum operator comfort.
- 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.
- The lamp delivers uniform lighting to the work surface for greater comfort, reduced glare and improved productivity.
- 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 |
| AC2-4G1 | 90(fpm) | 60(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| AC2-4G3 | 220-240V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| AC2-6G1 | 90(fpm) | 60(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| AC2-6G3 | 220-240V,AC, 60Hz,1ø |
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
- 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 accommodate user preference for sitting 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 Sentinel™ 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.
- Dual fans and dual exhaust filters provide an added measure of protection. If the primary fan fails, the secondary fan still pushes the air across the exhaust filters to maintain inflow and containment.
- Approximately 32% of the air in the common plenum is exhausted through the ULPA filter to the room. The remaining 68% of the air is passed through the downflow ULPA filter and into the work area as a vertical laminar flow air stream bathing the work surface in clean air.
- 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 blue 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.
| 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 |
