Laboratory Design welcomes
new sponsoring advertisers
With the June issue, Laboratory Design newsletter is pleased to welcome the following new sponsoring advertisers:
• DuctSox, Dubuque, Iowa. DuctSox has been a leader in fabric air dispersion systems for more than 26 years. The firm has recently introduced the D-Fuser, a fabric-faced diffuser for critical environments. The product is lightweight, quieter, and is designed to help eliminate turbulent airflow. Laboratory air is more evenly dispersed through the porous fabric. Numerous venting options allow customization to fit the needs of virtually any laboratory environment. Other product lines include those suited for consistent low-velocity dispersion (Lami-Flow), a versatile Radial Flow, and a customized system (Select Flow). Fabric is 50% recycled and is antimicrobial. DuctSox offers a nationwide representative network and a team of in-house engineers to service critical environment needs. Contact: 866-382-8769; www.ductsox.com.
• Esco Technologies Inc., Hatboro, Pa. (Philadelphia). Esco Technologies Inc. is a fully owned operating unit of Esco Micro Pte. Ltd., Singapore, a global resource in laboratory equipment, containment, and clean air solutions with direct offices in 10 major world markets and distributors in more than 95 countries. Since Esco was founded in 1978, the company has earned a reputation for innovation in the controlled environment laboratory and cleanroom equipment solutions industry. Certifications and recommended practices apply to products, manufacturing processes, and administrative documentation, including biological safety cabinets, fume hoods, air quality, electrical safety, and more. These are critical to the Esco business model
and to the company’s relationships with customers, distributors, and certifying agencies. Esco Technologies Inc. is a corporate member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST), the American Biological Safety Assn. (ABSA), and the Laboratory Products Assn. (LPA). Contact: 888-375-ESCO; usa@escoglobal.com; www.escoglobal.com.
Vendor offers
solutions for animal research facilties
Rees Scientific offers a comprehensive line of animal research facility products for new and existing labs. Options include the Centron environmental monitoring system (independent, validated, networked or Web-based) with centralized alarm notification, data collection, and report generation and validation; automated watering systems including water purification, recirculating UV sterilization, auto-flushing, and alarm monitoring; wireless sensors; access controls; and lighting controls. The company’s products are suitable for meeting critical AAALAC and GLP regulations in animal research facilities. Contact: Rees Scientific. 800-327-3141; www.reesscientific.com.
Compact fiberglass hoods suit research, educational, and
clinical applications
Fiberglass 30 bypass laboratory hoods, by Labconco Corp., are designed for applications requiring a small working space and efficient fume removal. At only 30 in. wide, these hoods feature a specially formulated, one-piece molded fiberglass liner that offers corrosion and fire resistance and is easily cleaned. Additional features include a clear,
vertical-rising tempered safety glass sash that provides maximum visibility; a preset baffle; pivoting air foil; and a right side fixture panel factory-prepared to accept up to three service fixtures, one electrical duplex, and one airflow monitor.
All models are of glacier white, dry powder epoxy-coated steel and aluminum frame and have a 6.69-in. ID fiberglass exhaust connection. Models are available with built-in corrosion-resistant, direct-drive exhaust blowers or designed for use with remote blowers. They include a prewired 100 W, vapor-proof incandescent lamp, and light and blower switches. Contact: Labconco Corp. 800-732-0031; www.labconco.com.
Glass piping designed to meet stringent needs KIMAX borosilicate glass drainline systems, from SCHOTT North America Inc., are designed for transport and neutralization of acid waste. Glass drainline piping is sustainable and offers the lowest life-cycle cost in the industry, with adaptability and modularity as key features.
According to the manufacturer, KIMAX also exhibits low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the highest corrosion resistance compared with competitive products, and will not burn or emit toxic fumes in the event of a fire. KIMAX glass drainline is designed as a sustainable, long-lasting acid waste piping system.
Contact: SCHOTT North America Inc. 914-831-2215; www.us.schott.com/drainline.
Vendor offers
comprehensive line
of lab HVAC control products
Laboratory HVAC control products from TSI Inc. encompass a range of instruments for pressure and velocity control, ensuring the safety and energy efficiency of critical environments. Products include the Everwatch fume hood velocity monitors; Sureflow fume hood face velocity controllers, and Sureflow room pressure monitors and controllers. Current applications include monitoring and controlling lab fume hoods, monitoring and controlling room air pressure, and controlling constant-volume devices. The major open control protocols are supported (LonWorks, BACnet, and Modbus). TSI offers free design tools, and has recently introduced a range of venturi valves, in addition to dampers and airflow stations. Contact: TSI Inc. 651-490-2811, www.tsi.com.
The Labs21 initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Dept. of Energy has released a new Best Practice Guide and a new Technical Bulletin, available for free download as .pdf files. The publications are: “Manifolding Laboratory Exhaust Systems” (Best Practice Guide) and “Retro-Commissioning Laboratories for Energy Efficiency” (Technical Bulletin). www.labs21century.gov/toolkit.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s updated National Solar Radiation Database is a planning tool that provides critical information about the amount of solar energy available at any given location. An accompanying report provides user instructions and information. http://rredc.nrel.gov/.
The Thermo Scientific Sorvall Legend 3L T and RT Plus centrifuge series comprises fully integrated, high-throughput systems that include a broad range of high-capacity rotors and adapters for clinical and research applications. The centrifuges have recently been improved with high-performance, fixed-angle carbon fiber rotors and high-capacity adapters. Nine swinging-bucket rotor configurations and seven fixed-angle rotors are available. www.thermo.com/centrifuge.
The Starsys modular furnishings system, from InterMetro Industries Corp., provides a complete line of casework units for labs, including mobile and fixed models. Furniture is easy to reconfigure and is made of corrosion-poof polymer components, with a rigid aluminum and coated metal substructure for stability and durability. www.metrolabsolutions.com.
Cascada lab water purification systems, from Pall Life Sciences, are designed to produce high-quality lab water on demand. The line includes models targeted to bio, analytical, general lab, and less sensitive life science applications. www.pall.com.
Small-animal equipment from Plas-Labs Inc., encompass a broad range of items for animal research use. The line includes intensive-care units, isolation units, toxicology testing units, anesthesia chambers. primate chairs, surgical equipment, rodent and rabbit equipment, and other items. www.plas-labs.com.
