Anaerobic workstation Whitley A20

Anaerobic workstation Whitley A20

 

Provides an environment for processing, incubating and examining samples without exposure to atmospheric oxygen. This workstation can be used for both anaerobic and microaerobic microorganisms. It creates ideal conditions for growing anaerobes in less than 2 minutes and microaerophiles in just 15 seconds. The station can accommodate 240 x 90 mm Petri plates while maintaining a large working area. For emergency anaerobic incubation, it can accommodate up to 270 plates.

 

This workstation is equipped with two oval multifunctional glove ports that act as mini-gateways, each capable of moving 10 x 90 mm Petri dishes when the user inserts their hands.

 

A side-loading ‘mailbox’ sample system is also available, providing an easy way to quickly introduce individual samples to the workstation. The A20 is equipped with a touchscreen that provides the user with an intuitive interface for easy control and operation of the workstation.

 

The A20 can be used for both anaerobic and microaerobic processes by simply changing the gas supply.

 

Advantages of using the Whitley A20 anaerobic station

 

Anaerostat	Whitley A20 workstation
Fixed capacity for 9, 10, 12 or 48 plates	Holds up to 240 plates
High cost of consumables	1 cylinder of mixed gas lasts approximately 15 weeks
Sealed system	Single plate insertion system allows access to individual plates at any time
Need to prepare the plates on the table under aerobic conditions	Improved isolation performance when prepared under anaerobic conditions
Condensation	Controlled environment with adjustable humidity
Limited space for samples in case of emergency	270 plates can be incubated in an emergency
Anaerobic conditions are lost when the anaerostat is opened	Plates can be tested and subcultured under anaerobic conditions
Samples may need to be left on the bench until a sufficient number of plates are collected to fill the anaerostat	Samples can be incubated immediately - thus improving results