SC Plus™ Class II A2 Biological Safety Cabinet with Transfer Chamber
Allentown SC Plus with Transfer Chamber – a Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet with an integrated, sealed transfer chamber for germ-free cage change in gnotobiotic studies. It works together with the Sentry SPP sealed positive pressure IVC to keep axenic and gnotobiotic mice protected from contamination.
SC Plus™ Class II A2 Biological Safety Cabinet with Transfer Chamber – germ-free cage change for gnotobiotic studies
The SC Plus™ with Transfer Chamber from Allentown combines the SC Plus Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet with a fully sealed, double-door, negative pressure transfer chamber. Cages, diets and equipment are decontaminated in the chamber and passed into the work zone without breaking the germ-free environment, so cage change of axenic (germ-free) and gnotobiotic animals can be carried out in a cabinet instead of a traditional isolator.
The system is a key element of Allentown's approach to gnotobiotic housing and integrates with the Sentry SPP™ sealed positive pressure IVC, the Sani-Rack autoclave presentation rack, an autoclave sterilizing cylinder and isolator trolleys.
Key features
- Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet, EN 12469 compliant, ISO Class 5 airflow
- Integrated transfer chamber: fully sealed, double-door, negative pressure, preventing cross-contamination
- Transfer opening 406 × 406 mm; tempered safety glass window for visibility inside the chamber
- Rotating internal work surface for 360° decontamination access
- Adjustable decontamination timer and internal “Ready” light signalling the end of the decon period
- Optional MCD module for H₂O₂ dry-fog airborne disinfection
- 305 mm sash opening, dual HEPA filters (99.99% at 0.3 µm), dual ECM blowers
- Colour display and information center, UV lamp with sash lock-out, night mode
- Integral stand, 304 stainless steel work zone, glare-free dual LED lighting, 3 m power cord
Available sizes and dimensions
| Model (internal width) | External W × D (mm) | Height with stand (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| SC Plus 4 with Transfer Chamber – 1232 mm | 1956 × 874 | 2248–2426 |
| SC Plus 6 with Transfer Chamber – 1842 mm | 2565 × 874 | 2248–2426 |
Internal chamber of the cabinet: 1232 / 1842 × 653 × 498 mm (W × H × D).
Applications of SC Plus™ Class II A2 Biological Safety Cabinet with Transfer Chamber
- Germ-free cage change for axenic and gnotobiotic mice
- Microbiome research requiring defined microbiota
- Work with Sentry SPP sealed positive pressure IVC systems
- An alternative to flexible-film isolators for germ-free colonies
Distribution and service
Animalab is the exclusive distributor of Allentown in France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Our local teams in these countries service all Allentown equipment, providing regular preventive maintenance, HEPA filter replacement, and in-warranty and post-warranty repairs.
