Sartorius SWC900: Safety Weighing Cabinet for Reliable and Protected Laboratory Results
Handling hazardous compounds or powdery substances in the laboratory requires rigorous protective measures for personnel. The Sartorius SWC900 safety weighing enclosure is specially designed to meet this requirement by creating a safe and controlled environment around the laboratory balance. This innovative cabinet, recognised for its superior design, offers significant advantages over traditional laboratory hoods by combining maximum personnel protection with unrivalled weighing reliability.
At the heart of the SWC900's design is its ability to create a confined zone around the balance, preventing any air or fine powder particles from escaping into the operator's working area. This feature is essential for safety, particularly when weighing toxic or biologically active substances. At the same time, the enclosure is designed to ensure constant air velocity and a special internal construction that keeps the air flow virtually turbulence-free. This horizontal laminar flow is crucial for stable and reproducible weighing results, even with sensitive microbalances or analytical balances.
The Sartorius SWC900 is constructed with a transparent Plexiglas housing, providing a clear and unobstructed view of the balance and sample. This transparency facilitates monitoring of weighing operations and interaction with the balance without compromising safety. The extremely stable base, often made of black granite, effectively absorbs vibrations, contributing to measurement accuracy even in demanding laboratory environments.
This weighing enclosure comes with a filter box (SWC A510) and extraction pipes, ensuring efficient particle removal. The HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Arrestor) filtration system captures hazardous particles, purifying the air before it is released. A rear exhaust duct (Ø 100 mm) facilitates connection to your laboratory's existing extraction system. In addition, an LCD screen with function display and a calibrated airflow alarm system warn the operator if the airflow speed falls below a defined level, providing additional safety and traceability of operations.
The SWC900 also incorporates practical features such as side windows with cut-outs (Ø 195 mm and 75x75 mm) for easy handling, and external interior lighting that improves visibility without interfering with weighing. The option of a double bag system for the safe disposal of contaminated materials adds an extra layer of protection and convenience.
By choosing the Sartorius SWC900, you are investing in equipment that not only protects your staff, but also optimises the ergonomics of your workstation and guarantees the reliability and accuracy of all your weighing operations, even the most delicate ones. It is the ideal solution for a safe and productive laboratory environment.
