Plas Labs™ Model 855 Anaerobic Chambers

Illuminated, rigid acrylic glove box with transfer compartment, for manipulation of anaerobic materials at factory-set temperature of 37°C (98.6°F).

General Features

• Equipped with two pressure/vacuum diaphragm pumps, catalyst heater/oxygen remover, desiccant train and system of purge valves for adjusting interior atmosphere
• Thick, clear acrylic walls are essentially impermeable to ambient oxygen
• Useable on a lab cart or table
• All controls are illuminated

Work Chamber

• Consists of clear acrylic hood and white thermoset base which clamp together against a double neoprene gasket; clamps adjust for wear
• Includes two ground key cock valves for purging (not for use with oxygen)
• Superstructure contains a fluorescent light system and two pumps: one recirculates chamber atmosphere through the desiccant train; the other is for evacuating and purging the transfer compartment and/or work chamber

• Equipped with two ground key cock purge valves and vacuum gauge
• Inner door, when unlocked, is self-opening upon equilibration of internal pressure
• A leveling tray fits bottom of compartment to assist loading and unloading of liquids

• Three clear polycarbonate desiccant cartridges (supplied) are attached in series externally on back of unit
• They can be disconnected quickly from their self-sealing hose connections without disturbance to the internal atmosphere
• Each cartridge contains molecular sieve and silica gel medium
• Contents can be rejuvenated by heating at 163°C (325°F)