Bigneat's BCAS controlled atmosphere storage system with dry/nitrogen gas environment is ideal for storing valuable specimens, moisture sensitive substances and chemical compounds.  It is ideally suited for storing Compound Libraries.

The moisture-free environment is maintained using nitrogen gas and the atmosphere is controlled by feedback from O₂ sensors to a MMI/PLC controller. This operates solenoid valves which control nitrogen inlet valves purging each storage compartment independently and also switching valves for extraction.  An extractor fan exhausts via ducting to the outside of the building.

 

Safe for operators

With the potential for release of N₂ gas into the room when accessing the storage compartments it is imperative that a room situated oxygen sensors monitors ambient air.

Technical: External sensor is connected into pair of terminals in control system.  A relay is set to closed when O₂ levels are safe and opens when levels become unsafe, an alarm is triggered and N₂injection is stopped.

Applications

• Storage of moisture or oxygen sensitive substances & compounds
• Storage of valuable specimens
• Storage of Compound Library

Storage shelf format

 Typical use is for 96-Well format or 384 Standard Well plates (capacity max 20 plates per tray, total = 1,980) or Deep-well format microplates and/or 96-Well Tube Storage format (capacity max 120 plates per tray, total = 840).

Key features

·Alarm system and N₂ inlet isolation solenoid for protecting operators

·Compartments are separately controlled and purged independently to minimise exposure of samples to room air during retrieval 

·Automatic N₂ purge when doors are closed

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About Bigneat

Bigneat has established itself as a world-class manufacturer and leading global provider of clean air and hazard containment systems to scientific laboratories and for use in industry.

Applications for Bigneat products cover operator and process/sample protection during laboratory experimentation, batch and on-line production processes.

Bigneat’s business strength is based on a capability and expertise built up over many years designing and manufacturing high performance air movement systems utilising Carbon and HEPA filtration technology for capture and removal of airborne hazards both fume and particulate.

Clients include pharmaceutical companies, biological, chemical, electronics, food, government, nanotechnology, university departments, schools involved in a broad range of activities and in industry for QA laboratories and sterile production areas.

As an original equipment manufacturer Bigneat also develops and manufactures equipment that is distributed by third party companies.

The company has a highly pro-active after sales service and technical support capability and offers maintenance globally, either through approved partners, or its own service team.

Bigneat employs 50 people across the company.