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Powdermax - Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure

Powdermax - Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure

Powdermax - Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Esco Powdermax 1 Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure is designed for safe and efficient laboratory operations involving hazardous or nuisance powders. It ensures balance stability to 4 decimal places while maintaining containment.
Design and Usability: The enclosure features a 13-degree sloped front for easy access, transparent acrylic sides for visibility, and ergonomic apertures for operator comfort. It includes electronic ballast lighting for energy efficiency and two electrical pass-throughs for equipment access.
Filtration System: The enclosure uses a HEPA filter system with >99.99% efficiency for 0.3-micron particles. It employs a unique filter mounting system to prevent leaks and recirculates HEPA-filtered air to reduce operating costs.
Control System: The Esco Sentinel microprocessor control system offers configurable settings, airflow monitoring, and alarms for safety. It includes features like automatic warm-up and post-purge cycles.
Construction Quality: The enclosure is made from electrogalvanized steel with an antimicrobial coating. It includes a phenolic resin work surface to minimize vibration transmission.
Blower Efficiency: The enclosure uses an energy-efficient blower system with low noise and vibration, maintaining an average inflow velocity of 0.4 m/s.
Safety and Standards: The Powdermax 1 meets international safety standards, including ANSI/ASHRAE 110 and UL-61010-1. It is designed to exceed safety criteria for laboratory equipment.
Options and Accessories: Available options include a mobile cart, height-adjustable chair, and ergonomic footrest. Customization is available upon request.
Technical Specifications: The enclosure has a nominal size of 0.9 meters, with specific dimensions and power ratings for different models. It features a HEPA filter efficiency of >99.99% and sound emission of <55 dBA.
Warranty: The Powdermax 1 comes with a 3-year warranty, excluding consumable parts and accessories.
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Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure Laboratory operations involving weighing, mixing and dispensing hazardous or nuisance powders can now be performed safely and economically with the Esco Powdermax 1 Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure. The enclosure’s unique design maintains balance stability to 4 decimal places without compromising containment. Designed specifically for powder containment applications, the Powdermax Enclosure employs carefully directed inward airflow at the face of the enclosure to protect the operator from exposure to hazardous powders or potent pharmaceutical compounds. The aerodynamically designed enclosure reduces airflow turbulence for maximum containment while minimizing the effect that air drafts may have on sensitive weighing balances. The enclosure design exceeds the containment requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE 110 as proven by independent type testing. All exhaust air is HEPA-filtered, removing virtually all particulate matter, before recirculation to the laboratory. Designed for Enhanced Usability and Efficiency The Powdermax 1 is designed specifically to provide the operator with a high level of usability, comfort and visibility. • A 13-degree sloped front allows easy access to the work zone, eliminating operator fatigue and increasing productivity. • Transparent 6 mm (0.2”) frameless acrylic front and sides enhance visibility and operator comfort during longer periods of operation. The self-supporting pre-tensioned hinges on the front window provide easy access during loading and start-up. • Ergonomically designed apertures for hands simultaneously provide maximum movement within the work zone while protecting the operator. The curved front edge minimizes airflow turbulence and improves user comfort. Esco Powdermax 1 Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure Model PW1-3A_ • Electronic ballast for the fluorescent lighting provides zeroflicker with increased energy efficiency, reliability and service life with a lower heat output. • Two electrical pass throughs on the back wall of the unit provide convenient access to power sources for equipment. • The spacious interior dimensions will easily accommodate large analytical balances. Enhanced Filtration System The enclosure’s unique filtration system ensures the highest level of protection for the operator. • The Powdermax 1 provides enhanced safety to laboratory personnel by drawing air across the front opening in the hood at a controlled rate, preventing the escape of powders and particulate matters into the general laboratory environment. • A unique filter mounting system eliminates bypass leaks inherent in conventional clamping systems. • The Powdermax 1 is equipped with a generously sized HEPA filter system, rated at >99.99% efficiency for 0.3 micron sized particles. • The aerodynamically designed system constructed of 1.2 mm (16 gauge) epoxy powder-coated electrogalvanized steel delivers maximum containment by ensuring airflow uniformity throughout the work chamber of the cabinet. • Since HEPA-filtered air is recirculated to the laboratory, the enclosure does not have to be connected to an extraction/ exhaust system, resulting in low operating costs and mobility. User-Friendly Control System The user-friendly Esco SentinelTM micro-processor based control system is fully configurable according to operator’s requirements and comes equipped with a number of enhanced features to

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Powdermax 1 Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure Airflow Blower Exhaust HEPA Filter Unfiltered / potentially contaminated air Inflow air Room air is drawn in across the front of the The state-of-the-art baffle system ensures airflow uniformity throughout the cabinet's main chamber. Air is drawn up through the cabinet's work zone and forced through the HEPA filter (>99.99% typical efficiency for 0.3 micron sized particles). The HEPA filtered air then returns to the laboratory stripped of all airborne contaminants or is vented through the optional exhaust collar to exhaust ducting for enhanced safety....

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General Specifications, Powder Weighing Balance Enclosure, Model PW1-3A_ *Note to Customer: Insert electrical voltage number into last number digits _ when ordering. Nominal Size Internal Work Area, Dimensions (W x D x H) Usable Work Zone Air Volume (at Initial Velocity) Inflow Velocity Initial setpoint: average of 0.5 m/s (100 fpm) measured in plane of work aperture HEPA Filter Efficiency Sound Emission per NSF / ANSI 49 <55 dBA at initial blower speed setting measured at typical operator work position Fluorescent Lamp Intensity at Zero Ambient >560 Lux (> 52 foot-candles) 1.2 mm / 0.06” / 16...

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