Controlled Environment, Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Equipment Solutions for Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Industrial Research Applications
Worldwide Edition, 2013/2014
Guide to Esco Products and Services
Esco Product Guide
Guide to Esco Products and Services
Corporate Profile ................................................................. 3
Life Science Sample Preparation
Biological Safety Cabinets ................................................................7
Laminar Flow Clean Benches ............................................................8
Lab Animal Research Products .........................................................9
PCR Cabinets, Microplate Shakers and Freeze Dryers...................10
Sample CultivationCO2 Incubators ................................................................................11
Sample AnalysisPCR Thermal Cyclers .......................................................................12
Sample StorageUltra-low Temperature Freezers ....................................................13
Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers ..........................................14
SoftwareVoyager ...........................................................................................15
Chemical ResearchDuctless Fume Hoods ......................................................................16
Laboratory Fume Hoods .................................................................17
Fume Hoods Accessories .................................................................18
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)ART Workstations ...........................................................................19
Multi-room Incubators ...................................................................20
Pharmaceutical Equipment ........................................... 21
General EquipmentLaboratory Ovens and Incubators ..................................................22
After Sales Services .......................................................... 23
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Table of Contents:
• Foundedin1978.
• Aleaderinthedevelopmentofcontrolledenvironment,
laboratoryandpharmaceuticalequipmentsolutions.
• Aworldleaderinbiologicalsafetycabinets.
• Escohasestablishedofficesin13countriessuchasBahrain,China,India,Japan,Korea,Malaysia,
Philippines,Singapore,SouthAfrica,UK,US,Indonesia
andVietnamandiscontinuallyexpanding.
• NorthAmericanfacilitiesinPennsylvania;sales,
service,logisticsforUS&Canada.
• Grouptotalofmorethan600employees.
• Distributorsinmorethan110countries.
• Productsindependentlytestedtointernationalstandards.
• LargeR&Dinvestments,worldleadingtechnologies.
• State-of-the-artproduction;verticallyintegratedmanufacturingfloorspace.
• Worldwideserviceplayedoutoverageographicexpanse
sobroadthatthesunneversetsonwhatwedo.
Welcome to Esco
Pictured: Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. is headquartered in Singapore, a modern city state located in Southeast Asia with a population of more than 4 million. From Singapore, Esco manages operations throughout the world.
Esco’s Vision is to provide enabling technologies for scientific discoveries to make human lives healthier and safer.
Pictured: Esco's state-of-the-art primary manufacturing facility, the world's largest manufacturing base for LAF/BSC cabinets.
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2004
2010
2012
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Escomanufacturesthefirstlaminarflowcleanbench;designsandbuildsitsfirstmicroelectronicsClass
10,000cleanroomforSiemensCorporation.
1978
2001
2009
EscoearnsfirstEN12469certificationforbiologicalsafetycabinet.
TheChineseFoodandDrugAdministrationinvitesEscotoparticipateinajointcommitteetodeveloptheNationalStandardforBiologicalSafetyCabinets.
EscolaunchesCelCulture®NewCO2incubator.
EscolaunchestheEscoMedicalDivision,providingworldclassART/IVFsolutions
worldwide,withafocusonthenewMiri®Multi-·roomIncubator.
Escomanufacturedthelowestnoise(45dBA)BSCintheworldforalarge
installationinKarolinskaInstitute,Sweden.
A Tradition of Quality
Escoexpandsdistributiontopharmaceutical,lifescience,biotechnologyandmedicalresearchmarkets.
1990
Isotherm®-newLaboratoryOvensandIncubators.
PharmaconTMnewDownflowBooths.
1984 EscodesignsandbuildsClass100laundryandbecomesthefirstcompanyintheregiontoenterthecleanroomlaundrybusiness.
Swift®MaxProandMiniPronewgenerationPCRthermalcyclers
2011
2013
EscolaunchesLexicon®rangeofUltra-lowTemperatureFreezers.
EscolaunchesAirstream®G3ClassII,thegreenestlownoisebiologicalsafetycabinetintheworld.
EscolauncheseSafe,thetechnologicallyandergonomicallyadvancedTÜV-NORDcertifiedBSC.
EscolaunchesSubliMate®BenchTopFreezeDryers.
EscolaunchesCelCulture®CO2incubatorwithSuppressedO2feature.
EscolaunchesLabculture®InVitroFertilizationWorkstations.
2007
Infinity®–theworld’sfirstbiologicalsafetycabinetdesignedwitharedundantdualfansystemthat
guaranteesoperatorprotectionevenincaseofasinglefanfailure.
EscolaunchesVIVAAnimalContainmentWorkstations.
2008Isoclean®-newcompoundingpharmacyisolators.
FrontierAcela®-theworld'sfirstergonomicallydesigned,angledfront,
highperformancelowflowfumehood.
Labculture®ClassII(LowNoiseSeries)–introducedastheindustry'slowest
noise(~50dBAperEN)biologicalsafetycabinet.
Escoearnson-siteULaccreditation.
2005
2006
EscoearnsfirstNSF/ANSIcertificationforbiologicalsafetycabinet.
EscolaunchesitsfirstlineofDuctlessFumeHoods.
EscoPharmaequipmentwaslaunchedatPMECChinaexhibition.
EscobecamememberofNSFJointCommitteeandJACACommittee.
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Global Network
Products and Application
Sample Preparation
•ClassIITypeA2BiologicalSafetyCabinets
•ClassIITypeB2BiologicalSafetyCabinets
•ClassIIIBiologicalSafetyCabinets
•HorizontalLaminarFlowCleanBenches
•LaboratoryAnimalResearchWorkstations
•VerticalLaminarFlowCleanBenches
•PCRCabinets
•FreezeDryers
Esco Life Science Tools
Software
General Equipment
Life Science
Sales/ServiceSubsidiaryCompanies
Distributors
R&DCenters
Factories
RegionalDistributionCenters
•LaboratoryOvens
•LaboratoryIncubators
•RefrigeratedIncubators
•MicroplateShakers
•DuctlessFumeHoods
•LaboratoryFumeHoods
•ExhaustBlowers
•FumeHoods
•FumeHoodAirflow Monitors
Pharmaceutical Equipment
Assisted Reproductive Technology
(ART)
Chemical Research
•AsepticCytotoxicIsolators (ACTI)
•Containment
•PowderWeighing
•Cleanroom
•IVFWorkstations
•Multi-roomIncubators
Sample Cultivation
•CO2 Incubators
•CO2 Incubators with Copper Interior Chamber
•CO2 Incubators with UV Lamp
•CO2 Incubators with Suppressed O2
Sample Analysis
•Conventional Thermal Cyclers
•Real-time PCR Systems
Sample Storage
•Upright Ultra-low Temperature Freezers
•Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers
•Voyager
Esco Product Guide
AnintegralpartofourbusinessplanningeffortisbasedonmanagingarobustresearchanddevelopmentprograminSingapore,China,EuropeandtheUSA,balancedagainstaninvestmentinservicesupport,trainingandcustomereducation. Compared to industryaverages,Esco investsa significantpercentage of annual revenues inresearchanddevelopment.Asaresultofourinvestment,andwithcontinuous
feedbackandideaevaluationamongourresearch,globalsales,marketing,purchasing and manufactur ingteams;Escoproductsreflectthebestcontemporarydesignsinperformance,ergonomicsandcustomersatisfaction.
• 70engineerslocatedintechnologycentersinSingapore,China,EuropeandtheUSA
•Growingpatentportfolio
•Corecompetencies:
- Embedded system, sensor andsoftware development andintegration
- Containment engineering forbiohazards,chemicalvaporsandhazardouspowders
- Temperature,humidity,gasand environmentalcontrol
- Computationalfluiddynamics
- Andmanymore
Continuous Research and Development
Product Development and Innovation
Esco'smanufacturingadvantagestemsfromourextensivedegreeofverticalintegration,enabledbyourworld-leadingthroughput.Allprocesses,withafewexceptions,areperformedin-house.Thisallowsustoachievequalityandreliabilitythatistrulyworld-class.Ourplantcapabilitiesinclude:• Incomingmaterialsinspectionandwarehousing
•CNC-contro l led sheet meta lfabricationandwelding
• Environmentally-friendly powdercoatinglines
• Electromechanical final productassembly
• Electrical/electronicssub-assembly•Multi-stepelectrical andphysicalperformancetesting
• Independentqualitycontrolateachstepintheproductioncycle
•Microbiology,chemistry,containmenttestlabs
Esco'sfocusonqualityandtimelinessisrelentless.Continuousimprovementisamantra.CrossfunctionalteamsfromEscoProduction,R&D,QualityAssurance,SeniorManagement,areregularly assembled to review andimplementareasforimprovement.
Quality,Cost,Productivity,Effectiveness,Timeliness
Manufacturing6
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Life Science
Esco Biological Safety Cabinets represent more than 20 locally, regionally and internationally-recognized certifications. These accreditations testify to the enhanced performance of Esco products in biological and microbiological applications.Introduction: Escoisaworldleaderinbiologicalsafetycabinets,offeringthe industry'swidest product range,with thousandsofinstallationsinleadinglaboratoriesinmorethan100countriesaroundtheglobe.Esco'sbiologicalsafetycabinetshaveearnedmore independentcertifications, inmorecountries, inmore languages,thananyotherproduct,demonstratingourcommitmenttotheindustry'sbestsafetyandquality.
Features: • EnergysavingECMblower.*• ISOCIDEantimicrobialpowdercoating.• ULPAFilterwith>99.999%[email protected]–0.3µm.• Largeperformanceenvelope.• Ergonomicdesign.• Lownoise.• Easytoclean.
Product Lines:•ClassII,TypeA2BiologicalSafetyCabinets.•ClassII,TypeB2BiologicalSafetyCabinets.• ClassIIIBiologicalSafetyCabinets.• FormalinVaporizers.•OptionsandAccessories.
*Most Models
The World's Most Certified CabinetsBiological Safety Cabinets
• NSF/ANSI49
• UL61010
• JISK3800
• SFDAYY-0589
• EN12469
• SANS12469
Certifications:
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PublicHealthofEngland
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Life Science
Introduction: Escoisanindustryleaderinthedevelopmentofprofessionalqualitylaminarflowcleanbenches.Withtensofthousandssoldthroughoutthelifesciencesmarketworldwide,Escohasreinforceditsreputationfordependabilitybyprovidingreliableprotectionforsamplesandworkprocesses inamultitudeofapplications.
OurselectionofVertical,HorizontalandSpecialtycleanbenchesoffersavarietyofchoicesforinstallationswherehighqualityconstructionisessential.OurcleanbenchesareaerodynamicallyengineeredanduseonlypremiumqualityULPAfilterswithintegratedmotor/blowerassembliesforquietoperationandlongservicelife.
Since1978,Escohasemergedastheindustryleaderproducinglaminarflowcabinetsthatarethepremiumselectionforthediscerningresearcherandofferingacombinationofvalue,highqualityconstruction,lowoperatingnoiselevels,andawideproductrangetosuitallbudgets.
Esco is the world leader in premium laminar flow cabinets for the global life sciences market.
The Leading Solution for Research LaboratoriesLaminar Flow Clean Benches
Sample Preparation
VerticalLaminarFlowCabinet
• Airdoesnotblowstraighttouser’sface.
• Aircurtainisnotdisruptedbylargeobject.
HorizontalLaminarFlowCabinet
• Easiertoputsensitivematerialnearcleanairsource.
• Contaminant is not blowntowardssensitivematerial.
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EscoSolutionforAnimalResearchLaboratoriesLab Animal Research Products
Animal research, cage changing and bedding disposal procedures are now simpler,
safer and more productive with the Esco range of VIVA® Lab Animal Research Products.
Introduction: Esco’sexperienceincleanairandcontainmenttechnologiesextendstolabanimalresearchproductstohelpprotectthe investigator, animal technicians, animals, and theenvironmentduringresearch,cagechangingandbeddingdisposalprocedures.
VIVAlabanimalresearchproductshelplaboratoriescomplywithNIOSHrecommendationstocreateasafer,healthier,moreproductiveworkenvironmentandtoensurethatthisisachieved,operatorandenvironmentprotectionofeachVIVAworkstationwasevaluatedthroughtheELISAanalysis.
Actualcagechangingandbeddingdisposaloperationswereperformedtosimulatehowtheworkstationsareused,andallergenconcentrationatdesignatedareaswassampled.TheallergenconcentrationwasquantifiedusingsandwichELISAmethod.
Theresult:VIVAWorkstationsofferhighlevelsofoperatorandenvironmentprotectionthatcansubstantiallyhelptominimizeallergenexposure.
Product Lines:•UniversalAccessAnimalContainmentWorkstations.• DualAccessAnimalContainmentWorkstations.• BeddingDisposalAnimalContainmentWorkstations.• AirShowers.
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Sample Preparation Equipment
PCR Cabinets
Introduction: PolymeraseChainReaction* (PCR) isaprocesswheremillionsofcopiesofDNAareamplifiedfromasinglecopyorlowcopynumbertemplate.BecauseofthehighcopynumbergeneratedduringPCR,itisalsoessentialtopreventpossiblecontaminationofthePCRsamples.
ContaminationcontrolandPCRprocessrepeatabilityissimplifiedwiththeEscorangeofPCRCabinets.EachEscoPCRCabinetprovidesULPA-filteredverticallaminarflowtopurgetheworkareaofcontaminantsbetweenamplificationsandduringpreparatoryprocedures.AnintegratedUVlampenablesrapiddecontaminationoftheworkzonebetweenexperimentsandpreventscross-contamination.Escoofferspremiumperformanceforapricethatiscompetitivewithconventional"dead"airboxes.
Features:•Greater protection against contamination from theambientenvironmentandcross-contaminationwithinthemainchamber.
• Highqualitypolyesterpre-filterandmainHEPAfilterwithatypicalefficiencyof>99.99%at0.3microns.
• Built-inUVlampwithtimertofacilitatedecontaminationbetweenPCRcycles.
• Availablein0.6,0.9and1.2metermodels(2’,3'and4').
Freeze Dryers
Introduction: Esco,aworldleaderincleanairequipmentandrefrigerationcontrolareproudtoannouncethelaunchofanewrangeof“stateoftheart”BenchTopFreezeDryers.Designedtomeettherequirementsofmodernresearch.
Features:• 3modelsareavailablewithcompactdesign,andcanachievelowcondensertemperaturedownto-90C.
• 2Kgand5Kgicecapacityallowingformultiplecyclesbeforedefrosting.
• LusterClear™fullyflushedandcleancondensersurfacedesignallowingforeasycleaningandpreventingdamagetocoolingcoilsduringicecoreremoval.
• SmarTouch™ large touch screen controller deliversergonomic, intuitive interfaces and easy-to-useprograming for freezedrying,defrosting, languageselection,pressure,temperatureunits,dataloggingfilesandrealtimeclock.
• ANewinnovativeEzySeal™rubbervalvedesignforeasierflaskfitting,sealing,dryingandremoval.
• PressuresensorandIceOut™defrostsystemareequippedasstandardforthediscerningresearchers.
Microplate Shakers
Introduction:TheEscoProvocellShakingMicroIncubatorisdesignedforawidevarietyofmixingapplicationsforaccurateincubationofreactionsanddenaturationofnucleicacidsandproteins.Provocellcombinesanadvancedmicroprocessor-basedcontrollerwith Peltier heating and cooling to deliver
outstandingreliability,safetyandoverallperformance.
Sample Preparation
DesignedandMadeintheE.U.
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Life Science
Sleek, reliable and intuitive, Esco CelCulture CO2 incubators provide comprehensive
sample protection that brings your scientific dreams one step closer to reality.
Introduction: EscoCelCulture-worldclassCO2IncubatorfromEscowiththebesttemperatureandCO2controlprovidingsuperiorprotectionandthebestenvironmentforcellcultures.
Features:•Precise Parameter Control:-bestuniformityandcontrolamongcompetition,whichmeanssamplesareevenlyheated.
-fastrecoverywithoutovershoottoensureuniformCO2levelsevenwithfrequentdooropening.
-directheatandairjacketforrapidtemperaturerecoveryand provide isolation from ambient temperaturefluctuations.
- forced convection systemaccelerates recovery ofchamberairafterdoorclosingtopreventcontamination.
•Robust Contamination Control for optimum protection of your samples using:-ULPAfilter-validated90ºCmoistheatdecontamination-filteredgasinjectionlines-IsocideTMantimicrobialcoating
•Toprovidemaximum safeguardingof your cellcultures, all CelCulture® CO2 incubators can be used with Voyager Software:-allowsautomatic,continuousmonitoringofdeviceparameters.
-withalarmstoalertuserwhenexceedingpre-defineparameterlimits.
-allowsusertoconfiguredevicesremotely.•User friendly controller software interface:-Comprehensive,user-configurablealarms.-CelAlert™alarmsystemremindsusertoreplaceparts.-Intelligentdataandeventloggerrecordsallincubatorparametersforonscreenrecall.A16Mbbuilt-inflashmemoryguaranteeslongtermstorageofdata.
Certifications:•HPA(MoistHeatDecontamination)
• ULListed
•MEA(MouseEmbryoAssay)
Cradle for Beautiful CellsCO2 Incubators
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PCR Thermal Cyclers
Esco PCR products are used in genomics, proteomics, molecular biology and forensic sciences where DNA amplification is required.
Conventional Thermal Cyclers
Introduction: PolymeraseChainReaction(PCR)isfundamentaltoalmostallapplicationsrequiringahighcopynumberofgeneticmaterialanditisusedinalllaboratoriesworkingwithDNAandRNA.
EscooffersachoiceofConventionalThermalCyclermodelsdesignedtomeetcriticalrequirementsforalmostallkindsofPCRvariantssuchasGradientPCR,TouchdownPCR,High-throughputPCR,InsituPCR,andsoon.BlockconfigurationsareavailableforanumberofsampleformatsofPCRtubes,strips,platesandslides.
ChoosetheSwiftMiniProorthenewAerismodelforreliableconventionalthermalcycling.
Features:•Excellenttemperatureuniformityandstability.• Suitableforvarioussampleformats,whichcansimplifyexperiments.
•Userfriendlycontrolsandoperation.•Longwarrantyperiodwipesyourworriesaway.
Real-time PCR Systems
Introduction:Overthe last5years,EscoThermalCyclershavebeenknownundertheSwiftbrandthatalsoincludesRealTime(Quantitative)PCRsystemsundertheSpectrumproductline.
TheEscoSwiftSpectrumqPCRmachinescomein48-and96-wellformatsandhavefullfunctionality.Notably,theseareopensystemsdesignedforusewithmostcommonlyavailabledyesthataresuitabletoapplicationssuchasdiagnostics,research,andquarantineproducttesting.Theincludedsoftwareisverypowerfulandseamlesslyperformsabsoluteorrelativequantification,andevenSNPanalysis.
ChoosetheSwiftSpectrumRealTimeThermalCyclersforDNAquantificationatyourfingertips.
Features:• Best uniformity and accuracy ensure reliability andexcellentperformance.
•Open systemwithwide selectionof excitation andemissionwavelengthoptions.
• User-friendlywith three language choices (English,ChineseandSpanish)onthecontrolsystem.
• Industry-leadingwarrantyforpeaceofmind.
Sample Analysis
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Life Science
Incorporates the best and most complete sample protection and sample organization system of any ULT manufacturer
Highest Reliability, Top PerformanceUltra-low Temperature Freezers
Introduction: Ultra-lowtemperature(ULT)freezersarewidelyusedinscientificresearchforlong-termstorageofsamples.AsULTfreezersareoftenoperatedat-80°Ccontinuouslyforyears,reliabilityisofparamountimportancetoresearchers.
Escohasusedindustry-acceptedHighlyAcceleratedLifeTesting(HALT)tostresstesta largenumberofLexiconFreezersatextremeconditions.AllLexiconfreezerspassedtheseextremestresstestsinsuringadesignthatisoptimizedtoprotectyourprecioussamples.
InaccordancewithANSI/ASHRAE72-2005andARI1200-2006/2008guidelinesandastestedbyaULvalidatedthirdparty test lab,DNSUSA,theEscoLexiconULTFreezersurpassedtheperformanceof5majorcompetitorswithlowerenergyconsumption,superiorcabinetperformance(asmeasuredbywarm-uptime),anddemonstratedalargerBTUrefrigerationreservecapacitytoinsurethehighestlevelofperformanceandprotectionofyoursamples.
Features:• ExcellentVialCapacityWithAMinimalFootprint.• ThreeControllersAreAvailableInEverySizetoMeetEveryCustomerNeeds.
• CompleteEventMonitoringandLoggingSystem.• EmailAlertsViaWi-FiandNetworkCableinCaseofSampleThreateningAlarms.
• UniquePredictiveFailureManagementandFreezerHealthMonitoringSystem.
• BatteryBack-Upto72HoursandAvailableCO2andLN2
BackupSystems.• CompatiblewithVoyagerSoftwarethatAllowseasy,unifiedlocalfreezercontrolandmonitoringforproperoperationfromacentrallocationviauserestablishedorlocalnetwork.
• SampleTrackerInventoryManagementSystemtoTrackallStoredSamples.(PatentPending).
• iRMAPallowsforanadditionaloptionalEscoservicetoallowEscotomonitorfreezersfromaremotelocation.
• PROtectRedunduntWirelessSampleMonitoringSystem.
Certifications:•ULListed
Sample Storage
DesignedintheUSA
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Life ScienceSample Storage
High Performance SeriesLaboratory Refrigerators and Freezers
Introduction: EscoHPSeriesLaboratoryRefrigeratorsandFreezersarehighperformancemodelsdesignedtoprovideahighlevelofprotectiontosamplesusedinlifescienceresearchandclinicalapplications.Whenthehighestlevelofcoldstorageperformance,reliability,andflexibilityisneeded,theEscoHPseriesofLaboratoryRefrigeratorsandFreezersisthebestchoice.AllproductshavetheCEmarkasademonstrationofquality.
Features:•Robust and functional construction:-Exteriorofallmodelshaveananti-bacterialcoatingtominimizecontamination.
-Allmodelsincludeastainlesssteelinteriorthatprotectsthecabinetfromrustandcorrosivereagents.
- Insulating and anti-mist tempered glass door onrefrigeratorsoffersexcellentvisibilityandmaintainssuperiorthermalperformance.
-Doorautomaticallycloseswhenreleasedtomaintaintemperatureandtoprotectsamples.
-Allunitsincludeakeylockforaddedsamplesecurity,shelves,mountedonanti-tiltclipsandlockingwheelsorcastersforeasymovement.
• Safety features:-Opendooralarm.-Hightemperaturealarm.-Lowtemperaturealarm.-Powerfailurealarm.-Condenserfilteralarm.-Drycontacttoconnecttoremotealarms.
•Environment-Friendly:- Standard internal LED lighting saves 70%energycomparedtoordinary lightingandhasavery long
lifetime.-Allunitsfeaturelowenergyconsumption.Savesmoney!-Useofecofriendlyrefrigerants-Recyclableandeco-friendlymaterials.
-CFCfree-Verylownoiselevel.
•Advanced electronic control system:-Electroniccontrollerwith0.1°Cresolution.Bestintheindustry!
- Automatic defrost eliminates ice in almost allenvironments.
-Controlsareavailablein5languages.-Controllercanincorporatepasswordprotectionforgreatersecurity.
-Theinteractivedisplaymaybecustomized.•Easytocleanandservice:-Stainlesssteelchamberresistscorrosionandiseasilycleaned.
-Automaticdefrost.-Servicecanbecarriedoutfromthetop/front.-Diagnostic functions inthemicroprocessor includehistoricalread-outoftheparameters.
-Lowservicecosts.•Optional accessories:-Additionalshelvesandaluminumdrawersareavailable.Thedrawersarelightweight,chemicalresistant,andaresuppliedwithpartitions.
Product Line:• HPseriesRefrigerator:140liter,400liter,700liter,1500liter.• HP seriesFreezer (-25°C):140liter,400liter,700liter,1500liter,HPseriesFreezer(-40°C):400liter,700liter.
• HPseriescombinedRefrigeratorandFreezer:400liter,700liter.
Software
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Remote Monitoring, Datalogging, Programming SoftwareVoyager
•Ability to generate reports and graph ofdifferentdeviceparameters.
•Abilitytosaveandreportlogdatainvariousformats.
• Easy PC interfaceusingUSB, LAN cablesorviaWi-Fi.
•Protectthesamplesbyprovidingalarmswhenexceedingauser-definedparameterlimitviaautomaticemailalerts.
•AllowsallEscothermostaticproductstobeconnectedandmonitoredforproperoperationfromacentrallocation.
Compatible Esco Equipment (Clockwise from top):
LexiconUltra-lowTemperatureFreezer(UUS)
IsothermRefrigeratedIncubator(IFC)
IsothermForcedConvectionIncubator(IFA)
CelCultureCO2Incubator(CCL)
Introduction: EscoVoyager® isaPC-basedsoftwarepackage developed for the remotemon i t o r i n g , d a t a l o gg i n g , a n dprogramming/deviceconfigurationofEscocontrolledenvironmentlaboratoryequipment. Compatible equipmentincludeslaboratoryovens,microbiologyincubators,CO2incubatorandultra-lowtemperaturefreezer.Voyager®interfaceswith individual Esco equipment overRS485usingtheEscoBUScommunicationsprotocol.
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Chemical Research
TheSafe,EnergyEfficientSolutionforModernChemistryDuctless Fume Hoods
Esco Ascent Ductless Fume Hoods provide protection to both
laboratory personnel and the environment from toxic fumes.
Introduction: EscoAscentDuctlessfumehoodsareasensiblebalanceofquality,performanceandcost-effectiveness.Theyprovideprotectiontobothlaboratorypersonnelandtheenvironmentfromtoxicfumes.Unlikeconventionalfumehoods,thesehoodsfilteroutchemicalfumesandrecycleairdirectlybacktothelaboratory,providingenergysavings,personnelandenvironmentalprotection,mobility,andconvenienceasyoudonothavetodealwithcomplicatedductingsystems.
EscoDuctlessfumehoods’fumecontainmentandairflowuniformitymeettherequirementsofASHRAE110-1995,BS7258,EN14175-3andAFNORNFX15-203.
Key Benefits:•Lowcost:-Noductworkrequired.-Noexhaustsystemrequired.-Savestheneedforelaboratemake-upairsystems,inturnsavingrunningcostsrequiredtoconditionmake-upair.
•Convenience:-Minimalinstallationexpense.-Mobile,flexibleandcanbeeasilyrelocated.
•Environmentallyfriendly:-PersonnelandenvironmentalprotectionwiththeuseofNanocarb™carbonfilters.
-Savesenergyasthereisnoneedforcomplicatedductingandmake-upairsystems.
Product Lines:•TheStandardAscentMaxDuctlessFume.•TheAscentMaxDuctlessFumeHoodwithsecondarybackupcarbonexhaustfilter.
•TheAscentMaxDuctlessFumeHoodwithtransparentglassbackwall.
•TheAscentMaxDuctlessFumeHoodwithsecondarybackupHEPAfilter.
Ascent Max Ductless Fume Hood Powder Max Powder Weighing Enclosure
Ascent Opti Ductless Fume Hood
Ductless Fume Hoods
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Laboratory Fume Hoods
Laboratory fume hoods serve to control exposure to toxic, offensive or flammable vapors, gases and aerosols.
Frontier Duo Fume Hood
Laminar Topography and Perfect Protection PerimeterLaboratory Fume Hoods
Introduction: EscoLaboratoryFumeHoodsareamongthebestintheworld,compliantwithinternationalstandardssuchastheAmericanASHRAE110-1995andtheBritishBS7258,independentlytestedbyINVENT-UK.TheyhavealsobeensuccessfullytestedforfumecontainmentspecifiedintheEuropeanStandardEN14175-3andreceivedUnderwritersLaboratories,USAClassificationunder thefumehoodstandardUL1805,testedforfire,electrical,andmechanicalhazards.
Features:•Durableconstructionmadeofindustrial-gradeelectro-galvanizedsteelwithcorrosionandabrasionresistant,oven-baked,powder-coatedfinish.
• Precisely tuned aerodynamic design eliminates airturbulence,minimizesnoiselevelsandstaticpressurelosses.
•Constantvolume/highperformanceconcepteliminatestheneedforcomplexVAVsystems.
•Designedwithcomputationalfluiddynamicsensuringmaximumcontainment,thereforeenhancingsafety.
• Ergonomically designed for operator comfort andconvenience.
• Isocide antimicrobial coating prevents surfacecontaminationandinhibitsbacterialgrowth.
•ASHRAE110andEN14175certifiedandULclassified.
Product Lines:•GeneralPurposeBenchtopHoods.•AcidDigestionHoods.• PerchloricAcidHoods.•RadioisotopeHoods.• FloorMountedHoods.•HighPerformance,LowFlowHoods.• PolypropyleneHoods.• ChemicalFumeScrubbers.• ExhaustBlowers.
Certifications:•ASHRAE110
•EN14175
•ULclassified
Frontier Floor MountedFume Hood
Frontier Acid DigestionFume Hood
Frontier RadioisotopeFume Hood
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Fume Hoods Accessories
Fume Scrubbers
Introduction: Aproperly used andproperly functioning fumehoodexhaustshazardousgases,dusts,mists,andvaporsfroma confined location and helps protect workers frominhalationexposure.Tobeabletoprovidethebestfumeexhaustsystem,Escooffersfumehoodsaccessoriessuchasfumescrubbers,exhaustblowers,andairflowmonitorscompatiblewithmostEscofumehoods.
Esco'sFumeScrubberprovidesexcellentairpollutioncontrolforwatersolublechemicalspresentinthelaboratoryfumehoodexhaustfumes.Moreandmorelaboratorydesignersandfacilityoperatorsareconsideringtheuseofscrubbersfortheirfumehoodstoaddresslaboratoryoperatorsafetyandenvironmentalconcerns.
Key Benefits:•Excellentremovalefficiencieswith95-98%efficiencyformostwater-solubleacidandbaseladenairstreams.
•Durablebodymadeofchemicalandcorrosionresistantpolypropylene.
•Thepacking,spraymanifoldandmisteliminatorcounted
ontopoffumehood,pumpandreservoirinthebasecabinet.Thisarrangementensuresthatminimalextraspaceisrequiredforthescrubbersystem.
Exhaust Blowers
Introduction: TheEscoExhaustBlowerisspecificallydesignedforcorrosivefumehoodapplications.
Key Benefits:•Plasticimpellerandcasingthatarehighlyresistanttochemicalsandcorrosion.
•PerformanceinaccordancewithAMCA210-85andISO5801.
• Single block, strong, high density, UV-treated andrecyclablepolypropylene(PPH),noweldedjoints.
Fume Hood Airflow Monitors
Introduction: Esco®SentinelXL™FumeHoodMonitormeasuresandmonitorsthe"facevelocity"insideafumehood.Thesystemwillgenerateanalarmifthefacevelocitydropslowerthanthelowalarmpointorriseshigherthanthehighalarmpoint.
Allofthefeaturesinthismonitorsystemwillprovidetheuserwithahigherlevelofconfidenceinhisorhersafetywhenusingthefumehood.
Assisted Reproductive Technology(ART)
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The Esco suite of ART equipment is the best choice for proven safety and performance
for the fertility laboratory.
EscoAssistedReproductiveTechnology(ART)EquipmentART Workstations
Introduction: TheFertilisafeMulti-Zone (MZ)ARTWorkstation isanadvancedworkstation specially designed forAssistedReproduction Techniques (ART) such as gamete orembryomanipulationduringIVF.Aprecision-controlledheatedtabletopprovidestheusertotalcontrolovertheenvironmental conditions required for embryologicalprocedures.
TheFertilisafeMZhasother features thatmake it theperfectsystemforfertilitylabs.Itincludesahumidificationsystem,provisionforstereomicroscopes,integratedlightsource,andheatedglassstage.WhatmakestheFertilisafeuniquehoweveristhesurveillancesystemprovidedontheintegratedtouchscreenmonitor.Thesurveillancesystemprovidesgraphicalinformationofthe10heatedzones(4ftwidthmodel)or20heatedzones(6ftwidthmodelwithdualmicroscopesetup).
Key Benefits:• Next-generation temperature regulation for ARTapplications.
• Real-time feedback of workstation performanceparametersviathesurveillancesystem.
•Lownoiseandvibration.
Features:•Advancedsmartpowerinjectionmulti-Zoneheatedtableplate(9+1zones)keepssampleswarm.
• Surveillance system running data logger (included)constantly displays important parameters such astemperatureofeachzoneandhumidifiedgasflowrate.
•Atouchscreenmonitorisbuilt-inandrunsthesystemsoftware.
•Provisionforintegrationofmostcommonmicroscopescomesstandard.
•Integratedheatedglassstageandintegratedtransmittedlightsourcewithdual-sidedmirrorandintensitycontrolknobscompletethesystemformicroscopywork.
• PT1000 temperature validation ports allow easytemperaturevalidation.
•Thehumidificationsystemprovidesdigitalflowcontrolofpre-mixedgas thatkeepssamples inacontrolledenvironmenteliminatingdeadairzones,prolongingmainfilterlifeandenhancingproductandcross-contaminationprotection.
DesignedinDenmark
Assisted Reproductive Technology(ART)
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Multi-room Incubators
Designed for the fertility laboratory, the new Esco Miri delivers features that not only
make sense, but deliver top performance making it the perfect choice for routine
incubation of embryos during IVF.Introduction: TheEscoMiri isarevolution informandfunctionalityforCO2incubatorsforinvitrofertilization(IVF).With6chambers,theMiriisamulti-roomincubatorthatallowsusers toaccess theircultures inonechamberwithoutaffectingtheneighboringchambers.Thus,theharmfuleffectsoffluctuationsintemperatureandgascausedbyfrequentincubatoraccessareavoided.
BuiltspecificallytoequipIVFlaboratoriesandclinicstoprovidethebeststandardsofcare,itboastsauniquesetoffeaturesthatcannotbefoundelsewhere.
Features: •6chambersarecompletelyindependentfromeachotherpreventingcross-contamination.•MixedgasNOTrequired=reducedoperatingcosts.•Heatinginthelid(oiloverlaynotrequired).preventscondensationandenhancestemperatureregulation/recovery.•DocumentedUVCdecontaminationofrecirculatedgas.•MEAtestedanddocumented.
•12xPIDregulationsystem,themostadvancedintheworld.
•Built-intemperaturevalidation.•Fullparameterdisplayatadistance.•Pressuresensorsonexternalgas.
Certifications:•IEC/EN60601-13rdedition
•EUMDDClassIIaMedicalDevice
DesignedinDenmark
MadeintheE.U.
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Pharmaceutical Equipment
For decades, Esco has been a pioneer in the development of clean air / containment
technology, earning a reputation for innovation in the worldwide laboratory and
cleanroom industry. Esco utilizes this wealth of knowledge and experience to expand
its cleanroom range into what is now the Pharma Division.
Introduction: OurEscoPharmaDedicatedR&DEngineershaveacombined30yearsofexperienceinsystemsdesignofavarietyofcontainmentandasepticprocessequipment.Thisteamofengineershashelpedtogrowthepharmalineofproductsfrombasiccleanroomequipmenttomorestate-of-the-artproducts,fromhospitalpharmacyisolatorstoadvancedcontainmentisolatorsystems,includingnewproductstomeetvariousneeds.
EscoPharmaceuticalEquipment isdivided into3maincategories:
- AirflowContainment.- IsolationContainment.- CrossContaminationFacilityIntegratedBarriers.
Airflow Containment Products:
•PharmaconDownflowBooths.•EscoStraddleUnitSingle,EscoStraddleUnitDouble,CustomLFCabinets.
•EscoGarmentStorageCabinet,LaminarFlowStorageCabinet.
•LaminarFlowVerticalTrolleys,LaminarFlowHorizontalTrolleys.
•CeilingSuspendedLaminarAirFlows,FanFilterUnits.•LaminarFlowBooths,ModularEnclosures.
Isolation Containment:
•AsepticContainmentIsolator(ACTI).•Weigh/DispenseContainmentIsolator(WDCI).•CAIandCACI.•CustomIsolators.
Cross Contamination Facility Integrated Barriers:
•StaticBarriers.•DynamicAirflowBarriers.•BiodeconBarriers.
DesignedintheUSA
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Introducing Esco Isotherm® - world class laboratory ovens and incubators from Esco with the technologies and compliance to prove it.
Reliable Performance For Universal ApplicationsLaboratory Ovens and Incubators
Introduction:IntroducingEscoIsotherm®-worldclasslaboratoryovensfromEscowiththetechnologiesandcompliancetoproveit. Ergonomic, intuitive interfaces,microprocessorPIDcontrolswithprogrammingoptions,4-zoneheatedairjacket,preciselytunedandtestedventilationandinsulationpackage,allsupportedbyEsco’ssolutions-basedsalesandservicerepresentativesworldwide.
Features:•SolarisTMPre-HeatChamberTechnology.•Forcedconvectiondesignproducesfastertemperatureresponse rates, improved uniformity, and reducedfluctuation.
•Fanspeedandairexchangeratesareadjustable.•WideRangeofProgrammingOptions.
•Multipleredundantover-temperatureprotectionsystemstoguaranteemaximumsampleanduserprotection.
•AccessportforTemperaturevalidationandmapping.•ErgonomicDoorHandlewithKeylock.
Product Lines:• ForcedConvectionLaboratoryOvens.• ForcedConvectionLaboratoryIncubators.• RefrigeratedIncubators.• StainlessSteelOptionsforallsizesofOvens,Incubators&LowTemperatureIncubators.
EscoAfterSalesServices
After Sales Services
Parts Availability
Wheneverserviceisneededandpartsarerequired,minimizingdowntimeisacriticalobjective.StatisticalusageanalysishelpsEscopredictpartslife,permittingEscotomanagelogisticsandstageproperinventoriesaroundtheworld.Thecombinationofpredictivemaintenance,historicaldataandgeospecificproximityassuresourcustomersthatpartsand
laborareavailablewheneverserviceisscheduledthroughthelocalsalesorganization.
Registration, Documentation and Instruction
QualitycontrolatEscoextendsfromresearchanddevelopmentthroughengineering,manufacturing,shipment,deliveryandcustomerfeedback.Escomaintainsanaggressiveprogramtoencouragewarrantycardregistrationbymail,emailoronlinesubmittalsothatweknowwhereEscoproductsarelocatedandhowtheyarebeingused.DatafromourwarrantyregistrationprogramisconfidentialandprovidesuswithvaluablecontactinformationshouldweeverneedtonotifyyouaboutyourEscoproduct.
AllEscoproductsincludeuniqueserialnumbersforidentification.
Documentationforallperformancetests isarchivedandmaintainedforcustomerreference.
Online Technical Information
Sitepreparationinstructionsareusefulbeforeproductarrivalandinstallation.Installationandstart-upmanuals,operationmanualsandquickreferenceguidesareavailableanytimefromtheEscoresourcesonline.AninteractiveonlineLiveSupport™conciergecenteraccessiblethroughtheEscowebsiteoffersextendedhoursofoperation.LiveSupportpermitsuserstodialoguedirectly
withEscopersonnel.
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