Safety cabinets

Safety cabinets

Class 2 Safety Cabinets (EN 12469)
Product protection fume hoods
Accessories

Class 2 safety cabinets ensure personnel and product protection in microbiological laboratories, clinics, and pharmaceutical research according to EN 12469. The selection includes TÜV-certified models from Scanlaf and CleanAir with working widths between 900 mm and 1800 mm to suit different space requirements.

Class 2 Safety Cabinets (EN 12469) / safety-cabinets under 100 cm

Class 2 Safety Cabinets (EN 12469) / safety-cabinets approx. 120 cm

Class 2 Safety Cabinets (EN 12469) / safety-cabinets approx. 150 cm

Class 2 Safety Cabinets (EN 12469) / safety-cabinets approx. 180 cm

Product protection fume hoods

Accessories / Exhaust systems

Accessories / Gas burners

Safety cabinets for personnel and product protection

For work in microbiology and pharmacy, microbiological Class 2 safety cabinets offer protection against contamination. The units comply with the EN 12469 standard and, in some cases, DIN 12980 for cytostatics. The range includes specialised series such as the Scanlaf Mars Runner and the CleanAir BioVanguard line.

Variants and technical equipment

  • Working widths: The systems are available in widths from under 100 cm (e.g., Mars 900) up to 180 cm (e.g., BioVanguard 6).
  • Front windows: Models in the BioVanguard series are available with either manually or electrically adjustable front windows.
  • Certifications: The units meet standards such as EN 61010-1, EN 61000-6, and EN 11201 and are frequently TÜV-certified.

In addition to the Class 2 models, the portfolio includes product protection cabinets such as the Fortuna Clean Bench with vertical flow for clean working environments.

Frequently asked questions about safety cabinets

Important information on the selection and operation of safety cabinets in the laboratory environment.

What are Class 2 safety cabinets used for?

These units are used for microbiological work where simultaneous protection of personnel, the product, and the environment is required according to EN 12469.

Which width is suitable for which laboratory requirement?

Models with 900 mm (Mars 900) are suitable for limited space. Standard applications often use 1200 mm or 1500 mm, while workbenches with 1800 mm internal width are available for complex setups.

Which standards are relevant for operation?

EN 12469 is the standard for microbiological safety cabinets. For specific applications involving cytostatics, DIN 12980 is also relevant.

What is the difference between safety cabinets and product protection cabinets?

Class 2 safety cabinets protect personnel and the product, while product protection cabinets (clean benches) exclusively protect the sample from contamination via a laminar airflow.

Which accessories are useful for operation?

For the safe handling of liquids, suction systems such as the VAS-eco or the AA series with 2 to 4-litre collection units are used. Gas burners are also available for sterile work.