Category: safety equipment

Benchtop workstation is economical alternative

A LOW cost benchtop alternative to a full cleanroom is the claim made for the CleneCab Workstation from Herolab. It is aimed at laboratory workers who need a localised clean or safe environment to prevent contamination when working with samples.…

Fume hoods reduce energy costs

FLOW SCIENCES says that reducing the airflow face velocity in its Saf T Flow chemical fume hoods can reduce energy costs by up to 60%. Laboratory fume hoods normally run with a face velocity of 0.5m/sec or 100fpm (feet per…

Rinse station makes for a safer lab

COLE-Parmer says its TerraSpray rinse station is a cost-effective choice for cleaning all types of vessels and carboys up to 200 litres. The station requires no electricity and simply connects directly to a laboratory’s water inlet and drainage. The compact…

Making the lab safety cabinet safer

CHEMICAL safety cabinets are a commonplace and sensible way to store hazardous materials in the laboratory, but can present their own safety challenges says Air Science. Its new Vent-Box ductless filtration system is designed to protect laboratory personnel from the…

Glove bag provides portable protection

AIR SCIENCE says its new Purair Flex provides more working volume in a portable glove bag than its competitors, thanks to its innovative curved design. The device also features a double O-ring design on the standard polyurethane cuffs, which enables…