Glove Box

Low Price ISO Class II Glove Box for Chemistry and More

High accuracy sensors provide continuous feedback to control the inert environment with automated purge cycles

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Easily create and maintain a low oxygen and moisture environment with our laboratory glove box. Suitable for chemistry and inert atmosphere processing, this low price, benchtop glove box makes the handling, processing, and storage of air sensitive samples simple and convenient.

Sophisticated inbuilt software and high accuracy sensors purge the glove box with nitrogen or argon gas to reach oxygen levels below 0.5% and water levels below 0.75% relative humidity. With a leak rate of less than 0.25% volume per hour, the system can maintain a steady environment for extended periods of time.

Unlike other benchtop glove boxes, the Ossila Glove Box is constructed from high quality, low ingress materials such as steel and glass. The universal feedthroughs enable you to integrate power, vacuums, and more. Using the antechamber, you can easily transfer materials and accessories in and out of the main chamber without compromising the internal conditions. Antechamber data is always displayed to minimize the chance of accidents, and ensure a secure environment is maintained.

ISO Class II Leak Rate

Ultra-low <0.25% vol/hour

Automated Purging

Lower operational cost

High Accuracy Sensors

Real-time data tracking

Antechamber Access

Protect your inert environment

How Effective is the Glove Box?

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The glove box delivers high-performance inert conditions, achieving oxygen levels below 0.5% and moisture as low as 15 ppm.

When fabricating perovskite thin films, our comparison showed no significant difference in device performance between films produced in this low price glove box and those made in a considerably more expensive, slightly higher specification glove box. The Ossila-produced devices achieved an impressive 19.2% champion efficiency, coming close to the 19.7% efficiency from the 0.1 ppm glove box. SEM images confirm the perovskite films made in each glove box are nearly identical, and both are drastically improved compared to films made in air.

As an ISO class II system with a leak rate of less than 0.25% vol/hour, this glove box provides robust inert conditions that are more than sufficient for most research and development needs. For a fraction of the price, it is a smart, cost-effective choice without sacrificing quality or results.

Specifications

* For an inert atmosphere glove box, a leak rate of between 0.05 to 0.5% of box volume per hour is sufficiently low.

Glove Box Sensors

Dimensions

Materials

The materials we selected were chosen for their low ingress rates, excellent chemical resistance, and robustness. A steel construction with a hardened glass window dramatically reduces the amount of inert gas that you will need to use to maintain the internal atmosphere over extended periods of time. Steel behaves as a near "perfect barrier" for both oxygen and moisture while lightweight materials like plastic are highly permeable.

Other Features

* The exhaust of the glove box does not have filtration and so should be exhausted into a fumehood or exhaust stack of the building.

Documents and Datasheets

Purge Time Graph (Representative graph of the purge time for the main chamber)

Leak Rate Tests (representative graph of the leak rate of a system, JPG)

Declaration of Conformance (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive)

Ossila Glove Box User Manual (PDF)

Built for Every Laboratory

Monitor Internal Conditions

We have equipped our benchtop laboratory glove box with precision sensor boards. Each sensor board supplies high accuracy readings and constant feedback to allow you to closely control the internal environment. These allow you to track real-time oxygen, moisture, pressure, and temperature levels.

High Quality Materials

Built to last, the solid construction and premium materials will withstand frequent long-term use in a busy lab. Grade 304 stainless steel, 6 mm hardened glass, and butyl rubber gloves ensure ultra-low moisture and oxygen ingress rates. The system is compatible with a range of materials and is suitable for many applications.

Cheap to Run

With a low price tag and operational costs, you can conduct inert atmosphere processing without the huge start-up investment or maintenance costs. Low ingress rates and a compact volume significantly reduce the amount of gas needed in the system. Compared to larger systems, our glove boxes use significantly less inert gas.

Universal Feedthroughs

Expand the range of experiments that are possible with universal feedthroughs. With two universal KF 40 flange feedthroughs, you can incorporate pass-throughs for power, communication lines, and vacuums. Use the universal feedthroughs to power your spin coater, syringe pump, or other equipment.

Easy-To-Use Software

Integrated software guarantees a reliable atmosphere over extended periods of time. The simple interface helps you customize and monitor the internal environment. The screen displays if the atmosphere is inert, if the antechamber is safe to open, and if the system is still running at the desired overpressure.

Cost-Effective Automatic Purging

The glove box includes specially designed purge cycles and leak tests to give you extensive control of the glove box environment with minimum effort. The system maintains an internal environment in line with custom set points for oxygen, moisture, and overpressure. Even when you are away from the lab, your chemicals, materials, and samples are safe.

Automated Purging

When active, the glove box will purge as needed to maintain low oxygen and water levels without excessive use of inert gas.

Leak Test

Quickly and accurately identify leaks by monitoring the internal pressure through a simple, pre-programmed leak test.

Quick Purge

Circulate fresh gas for a short period of time to maintain a clean environment, even if monitored levels are unchanged.

Initial Purge

After installation or significant exposure, achieve desired moisture, oxygen, and pressure levels within 24 hours.

Circulation Purge

An automated short circulation purge once a day keeps the system fresh. Customize the time to suit your lab.

Antechamber Cycle

Start an antechamber purge easily to ensure bringing materials into or out of the glove box is safe and simple.

Glove Box Gallery

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Resources and Support

How to Choose a Glove Box

What type of glove box should you buy? Consider these six factors before you pick.

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Why Buy the Ossila Glove Box

Glove boxes are important within many areas of research, including photovoltaics, OFETs, OLEDs and batteries research. They provide the inert atmosphere needed to handle air sensitive compounds, and enough space to conduct a range of experiments.

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