A55 Anaerobic Workstation

Key Features of the A55 Anaerobic Workstation :
Anaerobic Environment Control :
Gas Mixture System : The A55 workstation is equipped with a sophisticated system to replace the ambient air with a mixture of gases like nitrogen (N2), hydrogen (H2), and carbon dioxide (CO2). This precise gas mix is critical for maintaining an oxygen-free atmosphere within the chamber.

Hydrogen Catalyst : Often, hydrogen is used with a catalyst to remove residual oxygen by converting it to water, ensuring that the chamber maintains a truly anaerobic condition.

Oxygen Level Monitoring : The A55 features built-in systems to monitor and control the oxygen levels within the chamber. Oxygen sensors and indicators (such as color-changing strips) provide a real-time reading of the environment, ensuring the oxygen concentration is kept to less than 0.1%.
Enhanced Sterility and Sealing :
Sealed, Airtight Chamber : The A55 workstation is designed as a sealed, airtight chamber to maintain an anaerobic atmosphere. This allows researchers to handle microbial cultures or samples without oxygen exposure, making it highly effective for anaerobic microbiological work.

Air-Tight Design : The system ensures that even when the chamber is opened for sample handling or manipulation, the atmosphere inside remains undisturbed and oxygen-free.
Glove Ports and Handling Features :
Glove Ports : The A55 workstation is typically equipped with glove ports or other handling systems, such as manipulation sleeves. These allow laboratory personnel to work inside the sealed chamber without exposing the cultures to oxygen.

Manipulation Devices : This workstation often includes flexible, easy-to-use ports or specialized tools for transferring cultures, plating, or making other manipulations within the anaerobic conditions.
Compact and Efficient Design :
Space-Efficient : The A55 is designed to be relatively compact while still offering a spacious environment inside for working with microbiological cultures. This makes it suitable for laboratories with limited space but requiring efficient anaerobic work conditions.

User-Friendly Interface : The workstation typically features a digital control panel that allows users to easily monitor and adjust the environment. It includes features like gas flow control, temperature settings, and oxygen monitoring.
Temperature and Humidity Control
Some A55 models may include features for controlling temperature and humidity. These features are particularly useful when cultivating sensitive anaerobic organisms that require stable, controlled conditions for optimal growth.