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Labculture® Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets
Esco Labculture Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet (E-Series) blends the latest generation of energy efficient ECM motor technology with Esco's experience of more than 25 years in biosafety cabinet design. The Labculture combines a multitude of design, construction and proprietary technological considerations to bestow optimum operator, product and environmental protection. Utilizing 2 minipleat ULPA (Ultra Low Air Penetration) filters which operate at a typical efficiency of 99.999%, these surpass the conventional HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters in contamination protection. Esco Labculture features a 10-degree sloped front for maximum operator comfort. A 1-piece stainless steel work zone and the absence of screws or connectors in the work zone facilitate ease of cleaning after experiments. The Isocide™ powder coating finish prevents microbial/bacterial growth on the exterior and delivers a sleek, elegant appearance fitting for the leader in biosafety cabinet technology.
Key Benefits:
Energy efficient, using the latest generation ECM motor
Established safety, as the most certified BSC in world to:
NSF/ANSI 49, EN 12469, SFDA YY0569, JIS K3800
Ergonomic, featuring arm rest, angled front,
and ADA-compliant
- Latest generation ECM motor made in USA, as the heart of the cabinet
- Negative pressure plenum surrounds contaminated positive pressure plenum; no fabric bags are used.
- Dual, long-life ULPA filters for supply and exhaust (per IEST-RP-CC001.3) with 99.999% efficiency for particle size between 0.1 to 0.3 microns.
- Angled supply filter matches cabinet profile to achieve best downflow uniformity.
- Esco Sentinel™ Gold microprocessor with large blue LCD, that simultaneously shows all safety parameters on one screen
- Quickstart mode, to turn the blower and lights on/off, by moving the sash window to correct position.
- RS 232 data output port enables remote monitoring of cabinet operating parameters.
- Frameless sash that is easier to clean.
- Ergonomically angled front improves reach and comfort.
- Angled down display and control pad that’s ADA-compliant
- Actual work access height is 25 mm (1") higher than tested sash opening.
- Coved one-piece work surface contains spillage
- Raised airflow grille maintains safety by preventing blockage.
- Esco ISOCIDE antimicrobial coating on all painted surfaces minimizes contamination.
- Enhanced side-capture zones optimize containment.
- Work area on Esco 0.9 meter (3') cabinet is equivalent to work area offered on larger 1.2 meter (4') conventional cabinet.
| Model No. | External Dimensions (mm) |
Internal Dimensions (mm) |
Airflow Velocity (Inflow) |
Airflow Velocity (Downflow) |
Electrical |
| LA2-3A2 | 105(fpm) | 70(fpm) | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | ||
| LA2-4A2 | 105(fpm) | 70(fpm) | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | ||
| LA2-5A2 | 105(fpm) | 70(fpm) | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | ||
| LA2-6A2 | 105(fpm) | 65(fpm) | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø |
Esco offers a variety of options and accessories to meet local applications. Contact Esco or your local Sales Representative for ordering information.
Support Stands
Electrical Outlets and Utility Fixtures
Cabinet Accessories
Support Stands
- Fixed height, available 711 mm (28") or 864 mm (34"), ±38.1 mm (1.5")
- With leveling feet
- With casters
- Adjustable height, hydraulic range 711 mm to 864 mm (28" to 34")
- With leveling feet
- With casters
- Telescoping height stand for leveling feet, nominal range 660 mm or 960 mm (26" or 37.8")
- Telescoping height stand for casters, nominal range 660 mm or 880 mm (26" or 34.6")
- Adjustable in 25.4 mm (1") increments
- Cradle stand, electrical hydraulic, infinitely adjustable, with casters
- Elevates to accommodate user preference for sitting or standing work surface height.
- When lowered permits movement through standard doorway.
Electrical Outlets and Utility Fixtures
- Electrical outlet, ground fault, North America
- Electrical outlet, Europe / Worldwide
- Petcock (air, gas, vacuum)
- North America (American) style
- Europe / Worldwide style DIN 12898, DIN 12919, DIN 3537
Cabinet Accessories
- Anti Blowback Valve
- Germicidal UV lamp
- 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. 712 mm (28") standard size.
- Ergonomic lab chair
- Laboratory grade construction, meets Class 100 cleanliness; alcohol resistant PVC materials
- Adjustable height 395-490 mm (15.6"-19.3")
- Ergonomic foot rest
- Angled, helps maintain proper posture.
- Adjustable height
- Anti-skid coating, chemical resistant finish.
- IV bar, with hooks
- Stainless steel construction
- Available for all standard Esco cabinets.
- Microscope viewing device
- Mounting and viewing pouch integrated into sash. Factory installed; specify when ordering.
- 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 (blower plenum) at the top of the cabinet.
- Approximately 35% of the air in the common plenum is exhausted through the ULPA filter to the room. The remaining 65% 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 35% exhaust and 65% recirculation process is continued.
EN CertificateJIS CertificateLA2-3A1 HPA CertificateLA2-4A1 HPA CertificateLA2-4A2 NSF Test ReportLA2-5A2 NSF Test ReportLA2-6A1 HPA CertificateLA2-6A2 NSF Test ReportLA2-A CE Certificate| STANDARDS COMPLIANCE | BIOSAFETY CABINETS | AIR QUALITY | FILTRATION | ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
| NSF/ANSI 49, USA* EN 12469, Europe JIS K3800, Japan SFDA YY-0569, China |
ISO 14644.1, Class 3, Worldwide JIS B9920, Class 3, Japan JIS BS5295, Class 3, Japan US Fed Std 209E, Class 1 USA |
EN1822 (H14), Europe IEST-RP-CC001.3, USA IEST-RP-CC007,USA IEST-RP-CC034.1, USA |
UL-C-61010A-1, USA CSA22.2, No.1010-192, Canada EN-61010-1, Europe IEC61010-1, Worldwide |
* LA2-4A2, LA2-5A2, LA2-6A2 are NSF certified. LA2-3A2 is built to NSF standard 49, but not certified.