Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet
Class II Cabinets
Microbiological Safety Cabinets
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Quick facts
- Type tested to comply with BS EN 12469
- Designed for operator, product and environmental protection
- Suitable for microbiology and biotechnology applications
- 4.3" full-colour touchscreen interface
- Hinged front sash
- Ducted or recirculating options
- HEPA filtered downflow and exhaust airflow
- Available in three standard widths
Technical specification
Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet for Laboratories
The Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet is designed for microbiology, biotechnology and laboratory applications where operator, product and environmental protection are required.
Independently type tested to comply with BS EN 12469, the cabinet uses controlled inward airflow, HEPA filtered downflow and HEPA filtered exhaust airflow to support safe microbiological safety cabinet operation.
Important: This is a Class II microbiological safety cabinet for appropriate biological safety applications. It is not a fume cupboard and should not be used as a general chemical fume extraction cabinet.
Need a Class II microbiological safety cabinet for a laboratory or biotechnology application?
Best suited for
The Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet is best suited for laboratories that require operator, product and environmental protection for appropriate microbiology and biotechnology applications.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Microbiology laboratories
- Biotechnology laboratories
- Research laboratories
- University and higher education laboratories
- Life science facilities
- Laboratories requiring Class II cabinet protection
- Applications requiring HEPA filtered downflow and exhaust airflow
- Projects requiring ducted or recirculating cabinet options
Product overview
The Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet is designed for use in microbiology and biotechnology, providing operator, environmental and product protection.
Air is drawn in through the front aperture to provide operator protection. The inflow air mixes with the downflow air as it enters the front intake grille and passes through the plenum. Around 70% of the air is recycled and pushed back into the work area through the downflow HEPA filter, while the remaining 30% is exhausted through the exhaust air HEPA filter back into the laboratory environment.
The cabinet is available with ducted or recirculating options and is fitted with a hinged front sash, safety glass side panels and a solid stainless steel worktop.
Product features
- Class II cabinet protection — supports operator, product and environmental protection for appropriate applications.
- Type tested to BS EN 12469 — independently tested to the key standard for microbiological safety cabinets.
- HEPA filtered downflow — supports product protection inside the work area.
- HEPA filtered exhaust airflow — supports environmental protection.
- Controlled inward airflow — helps support operator protection through the front aperture.
- 4.3" full-colour touchscreen interface — provides clear cabinet control and status information.
- Hinged front sash — supports access, operation and cleaning.
- Solid stainless steel worktop — provides a durable work surface.
- Safety glass side panels — improve visibility into the cabinet.
- Ducted or recirculating options — allows the cabinet to be specified around laboratory requirements.
- Available in three standard widths — supports different laboratory layouts.
- Low energy operation — normal operation starts at just 100 watts.
- LED lighting as standard — overhead high-intensity LED lighting provides more than 1000 lux.
Product features
- Class II cabinet protection
- Type-tested to BS EN 12469
- HEPA filtered downflow
- HEPA filtered exhaust airflow
- Controlled inward airflow
- 4.3" full-colour touchscreen interface
- Hinged front sash
- Solid stainless steel worktop
- Safety glass side panels
- Ducted or recirculating options
- Available in three standard widths
- Low energy operation
- LED lighting as standard
Why choose the Airone Class II Cabinet?
Choose the Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet if your laboratory needs a cabinet designed to support operator, product and environmental protection for appropriate microbiology or biotechnology work.
The cabinet combines controlled inward airflow, HEPA filtered downflow and HEPA filtered exhaust airflow with a touchscreen interface, low energy operation and ducted or recirculating specification options.
Key reasons to choose this model include:
- Class II microbiological safety cabinet performance;
- operator, product and environmental protection;
- independently type tested to BS EN 12469;
- suitable for microbiology and biotechnology applications;
- HEPA filtered downflow and exhaust airflow;
- 4.3" full-colour touchscreen interface;
- ducted or recirculating options;
- low energy operation from 100 watts.
Class II cabinet vs laminar flow cabinet
Class II cabinets and laminar flow cabinets are designed for different applications. A Class II microbiological safety cabinet is designed for applications where operator, product and environmental protection may be required. A laminar flow cabinet is primarily designed to protect the product, sample or process from airborne contamination.
Simple comparison
| Class II microbiological safety cabinet | Laminar flow cabinet |
|---|---|
| Designed for operator, product and environmental protection | Primarily designed for product or sample protection |
| Uses controlled inward airflow through the front aperture | Uses clean filtered airflow across the work area |
| Uses HEPA filtered downflow and HEPA filtered exhaust airflow | Uses ULPA or HEPA filtered airflow depending on the cabinet |
| Suitable for appropriate microbiology and biotechnology applications | Suitable for non-hazardous product protection applications |
| Type tested to BS EN 12469 | Designed for clean air/product protection applications |
| Can be specified as ducted or recirculating | Usually selected based on horizontal or vertical airflow requirement |
Not sure whether your laboratory needs a Class II cabinet or a laminar flow cabinet? Safelab can advise on the most suitable cabinet for your application.
Ducted vs recirculating Class II options
The Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet is available with ducted or recirculating options. The right choice depends on the application, risk assessment, laboratory layout and building requirements.
Simple comparison
| Ducted Class II option | Recirculating Class II option |
|---|---|
| Exhaust can be connected to ducting where required | Exhaust air is HEPA filtered and returned to the laboratory environment |
| May be preferred where external discharge is required | Can reduce the need for external ductwork |
| Requires consideration of duct route and building services | May simplify installation depending on the application |
| Specification should be based on application and risk assessment | Specification should be based on application and risk assessment |
Airflow and HEPA filtration
The Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet draws air in through the front aperture, helping support operator protection.
Inside the cabinet, the inflow air mixes with the downflow air and passes through the plenum. Around 70% of the air is recycled back into the work area through the downflow HEPA filter, while the remaining 30% is exhausted through the exhaust air HEPA filter.
This airflow arrangement helps support operator, product, and environmental protection for appropriate microbiological safety cabinet applications.
Energy efficiency and low noise operation
The Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet is designed for low energy consumption, with normal operation starting at just 100 watts.
Overhead high-intensity LED lighting above 1000 lux is provided as standard for even illumination of the working area. The cabinet is also fitted with digital high-performance fans to support low noise operation and low energy use.
Energy efficiency is improved further through PIR movement sensors, which shut off non-essential electronic items when the cabinet senses a period of inactivity.
Product options and configurations
The Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet can be specified to suit different laboratory layouts, applications and installation requirements.
Options and specification points include:
- ducted or recirculating options;
- three standard cabinet widths;
- hinged front sash;
- solid stainless steel worktop;
- safety glass side panels;
- 4.3" full-colour touchscreen interface;
- project-specific specification support from Safelab.
Technical specification
Need dimensions, airflow details, HEPA filtration information, configuration options or procurement information?
Download the Airone Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet technical specification for detailed product information to support planning, specification and purchasing decisions.
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Common questions
Need help choosing a Class II cabinet?
If you are unsure whether your laboratory needs a Class II microbiological safety cabinet, laminar flow cabinet, ducted option or recirculating option, Safelab can help you choose the most suitable solution.
Speak to our team for advice on Class II and laminar flow cabinets for microbiology, biotechnology, research and laboratory environments.