Guide to Esco Products and Services
Controlled Environment Laboratory and Cleanroom Equipment Solutions for
Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Industrial Research Applications
Worldwide Edition, 2010/2011
Guide to Esco Products and Services
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Table of Contents:
Corporate Profile.......................................................................... 2
Biological Safety Cabinets............................................................ 5
Cleanroom Products..................................................................... 6
Compounding Pharmacy Equipment.......................................... 7
Containment / Pharma Products.................................................. 8
CO2 Incubators.............................................................................. 9
Ductless Fume Hoods.................................................................. 10
In Vitro Fertilization Workstations............................................ 11
Lab Animal Research Products................................................... 12
Laboratory Fume Hoods............................................................. 13
Laboratory Ovens and Incubators............................................. 14
Laminar Flow Clean Benches..................................................... 15
PCR Products............................................................................... 16
Ultralow Freezers........................................................................ 17
After Sales Services..................................................................... 18
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Pictured: Esco Micro Pte. Ltd. is headquartered in Singapore, a modern city state located in Southeast Asia with a population of more than 4 million. From Singapore, Esco manages operations throughout the world.
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Welcome to Esco
Esco’s Vision is to provide enabling technologies for scientific discoveries to make human
lives healthier and safer.
• A leader in the development of controlled environment,
laboratory and cleanroom equipment solutions.
• Group total of more than 500 employees.
• A world leader in biological safety cabinets.
• Products independently tested to international standards.
• Headquartered in Singapore.
• Large R&D investments, world leading technologies.
• North American facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio
Sales, service, logistics for US & Canada.
• State-of-the-art production, vertically integrated, 300,000 sq. ft. floor space.
• Other Esco locations in Bahrain, China, India, Malaysia, Netherlands, UK.
• Worldwide service.
• Distributors in more than 100 countries.
Pictured: Esco operates 300,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art manufacturing space.
Products and Application
Esco Controlled Environment Equipment Solutions
Cleanroom Equipment
Pharmaceutical Equipment
• Air Showers
• Cytotoxic Safety Cabinets
• Garment Storage Cabinets
• Downflow Booths
• Pass Boxes
• Pharmacy Isolators
• Soft Capsule Cleanrooms
• Powder Weighing Balance Enclosures
• Straddle Units
• Transfer Hatches
Laboratory Equipment
Biosafety and
Laminar Flow
Fume Hoods
• Class II Type A2
Biological Safety
Cabinets
• Ductless Fume
Hoods
• Class II Type B2
Biological Safety
Cabinets
• Class III Biological
Safety Cabinets
• Horizontal Laminar
Flow Clean Benches
• In Vitro Fertilization
Workstations
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• Laboratory Animal
Research Workstations
Incubators and
Ovens
Life Science
Cold Chain
Storage
• CO2 Incubators
• PCR Thermal Cyclers
• Ultra Low
Temperature Freezers
• Exhaust Blowers
• Forced Convection
Laboratory Incubators
• Fume Hood Airflow
Monitors
• Forced Convection
Laboratory Ovens
• Fume Scrubbers
• Low Temperature
BOD Incubators
• Laboratory Fume
Hoods
• Natural Convection
Laboratory Incubators
• Remote Monitoring,
Data Logging,
and Programming
Software
• PCR Cabinets
• Vertical Laminar
Flow Clean Benches
Global Network
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Product Development and Innovation
Continuous Research and Development
An integral part of our business planning effort is based on managing a
robust research and development program in Singapore, Shanghai and the
USA, balanced against an investment
in service support, training and customer education. Compared to industry averages, Esco invests a significant
percentage of annual revenues in
research and development. As a result of
our investment, and with continuous
feedback and idea evaluation among our
research, global sales, marketing, purchasing and manufacturing teams; Esco
products reflect the best contemporary
designs in performance, ergonomics and
customer satisfaction.
• 70 Engineers located in Technology
centers in Singapore, China, Indonesia
and USA
• Growing patent portfolio
• Core competencies:
- Embedded system, sensor and software development and integration
- Containment engineering for biohazards, chemical vapors and hazardous powders
- Temperature, humidity, gas and environmental control
- Computational fluid dynamics
- And many more
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Manufacturing
Quality, Cost, Productivity, Effectiveness, Timeliness
Esco's manufacturing advantage stems
from our extensive degree of vertical integration, enabled by our world-leading
throughput. All processes, with few exceptions, are performed in-house. This
allows us to achieve quality and reliability
that is truly world-class. Our plant capabilities include:
• Incoming materials inspection and
warehousing
• CNC-controlled sheet metal fabrication
and welding
• Environmentally-friendly powder coating lines
• Electromechanical final product
assembly
• Electrical / electronics sub-assembly
• Multi-step electrical and physical performance testing
• Independent quality control at each
step in the production cycle
• Microbiology, chemistry, containment
test labs
• Production output of more than 10,000
units per year
Esco's focus on quality and timeliness is
relentless. Continuous improvement is
a mantra. Cross functional teams from
Esco Production, R&D, Quality Assurance,
Senior Management, are regularly assembled to review and implement areas for
improvement.
Biological Safety Cabinets
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The Safety Solution for Life Science Laboratories
Esco Biological Safety Cabinets represent more than 20 locally,
regionally and internationally-recognized certifications. These
accreditations testify to the enhanced performance of Esco
products in biological and microbiological applications.
Esco is a world leader in biological safety
cabinets, offering the industry's widest
product range, with thousands of installations in leading laboratories in more
than 95 countries around the globe.
Esco's biological safety cabinets have
earned more independent certifications,
in more countries, in more languages,
than any other product, demonstrating
our commitment to the industry's best
safety and quality.
Features:
• ULPA filters with >99.999% efficiency for particle size between 0.1
to 0.3 microns.
• Low noise level.
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• Energy savings.
• Ergonomic design.
Product lines:
• Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety
Cabinets.
• Class II, Type B2 Biological Safety
Cabinets.
• Class III Biological Safety Cabinets.
• Formalin Vaporizers.
• Options and Accessories.
Pictured: Esco Biological Safety Cabinets
Cleanroom Products
Solutions for Cleanroom Applications
Since 1978, Esco has been a pioneer in the development
of cleanroom technology.
Today, Esco operates 300,000 square feet
of state-of-the-art cleanroom equipment
manufacturing floor space with more
than 400 employees. Our vertically integrated capabilities include CNC sheet
metal fabrication, stainless steel fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and
complete performance testing of all products before shipment.
Integrated sourcing from the world’s
leading component suppliers including
Swedish Camfil-Farr® HEPA/ULPA filters,
German ebm-papst blowers and fans,
enables us to meet your Cleanroom
Equipment requirements at a competitive price with rapid delivery.
Pictured: Esco Cleanroom Products
Esco Cleanroom products include fan
filter units, air showers for cleanroom
environments, as well as modular clean-
rooms designed for small laboratories.
Backed by decades of experience, Esco
Cleanroom Products offer state-of-theart designs compliant to the latest international standards.
Product lines:
• Air Showers.
• Pass Box and Transfer Hatches.
• Soft Wall Cleanrooms.
• Laminar Flow Straddle Units, Single
and Double.
• Garment Storage Cabinets.
• Cleanroom Apparel and Clothing.
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Compounding Pharmacy Equipment
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The Premium Solution for Sterile Drug Compounding
Esco compounding pharmacy equipment includes a
complete range of barrier isolators, NSF listed biological
safety cabinets and clean benches.
Esco Compounding Pharmacy Equipment
provides a safe and clean environment
for compounding of sterile drug preparations and IV admixtures in compliance
with USP 797 criteria. Depending on the
nature of compounds being processed,
Esco Compounding Pharmacy Equipment
can be selected for any of two work zone
relative pressure options, all of which feature vertical laminar airflow across the
work surface to assure ISO Class 3 level
cleanliness within the work area.
• ISOCIDE™ antimicrobial coating on
all powder coated surfaces eliminates
99.9% of surface bacteria within 24
hours of exposure.
Only Esco offers:
• Cytotoxic Safety Cabinets.
• ULPA filters tested to a typical efficiency
of >99.999% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron
particles. ULPA filters last as long as
conventional HEPA filters and have
similar replacement costs.
• Compounding Aseptic Isolators.
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• Barrier isolators and biological safety
cabinets utilize stainless steel interiors
with coved corners.
• Barrier isolators feature built-in digital
airflow and pressure displays.
Product lines:
• Compounding Aseptic Containment
Isolators (Recirculating).
Pictured: Esco Compounding Pharmacy Equipment
Containment / Pharma Products
Esco Solution for Containment / Pharma Applications
Esco offers a complete range of solutions designed for
pharmaceutical processing in both the containment and
aseptic processing fields.
The increasing potency of today's pharmaceutical compounds, as well as demanding health and safety requirements,
have led to a greater need for containment equipment in the manufacture of
pharmaceuticals. Rapid regulatory developments have also occured in the aseptic
processing field, pushing manufacturers
of parenterals and aseptic products to
meet ever-increasing quality criteria.
Pictured: Esco Containment / Pharma Products
Pharmaceutical dispensing, sampling
and charging operations are now safer
and more efficient with the Esco range
of Pharmacon™ Downflow Booths.
Harnessing Esco's experience of close
to 30 years in clean air and containment
equipment design for the pharmaceutical industry, these booths offer dependable performance in compliance with the
latest environmental and operator safety
standards.
Laboratory operations involving weighing, mixing and dispensing hazardous
or nuisance powders can now be performed safely and economically with the
Esco Powdermax 1 Powder Weighing
Balance Enclosure.
Product lines:
• Downflow Booths.
• Powder Weighing Balance Enclosures.
• Aseptic and Containment Isolators.
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CO2 Incubators
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Cradle for Beautiful Cells
Sleek, reliable and intuitive, Esco CelCulture CO2 incubators
provide comprehensive sample protection that brings your
scientific dreams one step closer to reality.
cultures. Typical fields of application include tissue engineering, in vitro fertilization, neuroscience, cancer research and
other mammalian cell research.
Features:
• Stable, uniform distribution.
• ULPA filters.
Introducing Esco CelCulture® - world
class CO2 incubators from Esco with the
technologies and compliance to prove it.
Precise parameter control, robust contamination control with ULPA filtration system
and 90°C moist heat decon.
CO2 incubators are widely used in scientific research to grow and maintain cell
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• Full stainless steel interior, ISOCIDE
antimicrobial coating on exterior
surface.
• Intelligent data & event Logger.
• Alarm system.
• 90˚C moist heat overnight decontamination cycle.
Pictured: Esco CelCulture® CO2 Incubators
Ductless Fume Hoods
The Safe, Energy Efficient Solution for Modern Chemistry
Esco Ascent Ductless Fume Hoods provide protection to
both laboratory personnel and the environment from toxic
fumes.
Esco Ascent Ductless Fume Hoods are
quickly becoming a viable alternative to
conventional fume hoods. Unlike conventional fume hoods, these hoods filter out
chemical fumes and recycle air directly
back to the laboratory, providing energy
savings, personnel and environmental
protection, convenience as you do not
have to deal with complicated ducting
systems, and mobility, since ductless
hoods are independent systems which
do not require connection to extraction
systems.
Pictured: Esco Ductless Fume Hoods
Esco ductless fume hoods are independently tested by INVENT-UK for
the ability to filter contaminated air
with efficiency and retention capacity as required by the British Standard
BS 7989 and French Standard AFNOR
NF X 15-211. Fume containment and
airflow uniformity meet the requirements of ASHRAE 110-1995, BS 7258,
EN 14175-3 and AFNOR NF X 15-203.
The Esco combination of high performance and carbon filtration opens new,
cost effective applications for fume hood
technology in schools, classrooms and
laboratories. Associated products include
Esco chemical storage cabinets.
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In Vitro Fertilization Workstations
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Esco In Vitro Fertilization Workstations
Esco IVF workstations are specially designed for use in
fertility laboratories in the fields of human and animal
reproduction.
A controlled work environment is of high
priority due to the complexity of the process. This includes hygienic conditions
to minimize microbial contamination, a
warmed work surface for the sustenance
of biological matter and provisions for the
use of microscopes.
The Labculture IVF workstation incorporates a number of features to
ensure operator comfort and enhanced
productivity:
is designed for maximum operator
comfort.
• Built-in warm white, electronically ballasted, 5000k lighting provides excellent illumination of the work zone and
reduces operator fatigue. The reliable
lighting system is zero-flicker and instant start.
• The removable perforated filter diffuser
provides protection to the filter and improves airflow uniformity.
• The workstation interior is constructed
of stainless steel, making the work zone
easy to clean. The interior surface will
not chip, rust or generate particles.
• The ergonomically designed work
surface with a curved front edge
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Pictured: Esco IVF Workstations
Lab Animal Research Products
Esco Solution for Animal Research Laboratories
Animal research, cage changing and bedding disposal
procedures are now simpler, safer and more productive with
the Esco range of VIVA® Lab Animal Research Products.
Pictured: Esco Lab Animal Research Products
Esco experience in clean air and containment technologies extends to lab animal
research products to help protect the
investigator, animal technicians, animals
and the environment during research,
cage changing and bedding disposal
procedures. Esco lab animal research
products help laboratories comply with
NIOSH recommendations to create a
safer, more productive and healthier work
environment.
tact; hazards related to the technique
or materials or biohazardous substances
that may be used during the course of
animal research.
Esco applies decades of experience in
clean air technologies to the animal research laboratory, protecting personnel
and the laboratory environment from
hazards related to the equipment, materials and practices used in performing
routine animal husbandry; hazards relating directly or indirectly to animal con-
• B e d d i n g D i s p o s a l A n i m a l
Containment Workstations.
Product lines:
• Universal Access Animal Containment
Workstations.
• Dual Access Animal Containment
Workstations.
• Air Showers.
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Laboratory Fume Hoods
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Laminar Topography and Perfect Protection Perimeter
Laboratory fume hoods serve to control exposure to toxic,
offensive or flammable vapors, gases and aerosols.
The laboratory fume hood is a type of
local exhaust ventilation system (engineering control). A typical fume hood is a cabinet with a moveable front sash (window)
made out of safety glass. A properly used
and functioning fume hood exhausts hazardous gases, dusts, mists, and vapors
from a confined location and helps protect workers from inhalation exposure.
Product lines:
• General Purpose Benchtop Hoods.
• Acid Digestion Hoods.
• Perchloric Acid Hoods.
• Radioisotope Hoods.
• Floor Mounted Hoods.
Esco fume hoods have been independently tested by INVENT-UK to pass the
American standard ASHRAE 110-1995
and British Standard BS 7258 (determining fume containment capability).
They have also been successfully tested
for fume containment specified in the
European Standard EN 14175-3.
• High Performance, Low Flow Hoods.
• Educational Hoods.
• Polypropylene Hoods.
• Chemical Fume Scrubbers.
• Exhaust Blowers.
Pictured: Esco Laboratory Fume Hoods
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Laboratory Ovens and Incubators
Reliable Performance For Universal Applications
Introducing Esco Isotherm® - world class laboratory ovens
and incubators from Esco with the technologies and
compliance to prove it.
Esco Isotherm® - world class laboratory
ovens and incubators encompass ergonomics, intuitive interfaces, microprocessor PID controls with programming
options, a 4-zone heated air jacket and
a precisely tuned and tested ventilation
and insulation package, all supported by
Esco’s solutions - based sales and service
representatives worldwide.
Product lines:
• F o rc e d C o n v e c t i o n L a b o r a t o r y
Ovens.
• F o rc e d C o n v e c t i o n L a b o r a t o r y
Incubators.
Pictured: Esco Laboratory Ovens and Incubators
• Natural Convection Laboratory
Incubators.
• Low Temperature BOD Incubators.
• Vo y a g e r R e m o t e M o n i t o r i n g ,
Datalogging, Programming
Software.
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Laminar Flow Clean Benches
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The Leading Solution for Research Laboratories
Esco is the world leader in premium laminar flow cabinets
for the global life sciences market.
Esco is an industry leader in the development of professional quality laminar flow
clean bench cabinets. With tens of thousands sold throughout the life sciences
market worldwide, Esco has reinforced its
reputation for dependability by providing
reliable protection for samples and work
processes in a multitude of applications.
for the discerning researcher and offering a combination of value, high quality construction, low operating noise
levels, and a wide product range to suit
all budgets.
Our selection of Vertical, Horizontal and
Specialty clean bench cabinets offers a
variety of choices for installations where
high quality construction is essential. Our
clean bench cabinets are aerodynamically
engineered and use only premium quality
ULPA filters with integrated motor/blower
assemblies for quiet operation and long
service life.
Since 1978, Esco has emerged as the
industry leader producing laminar flow
cabinets that are the premium selection
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Pictured: Esco Laminar Flow Clean Benches
PCR Products
Esco Reliable Solution for PCR Process
Esco PCR products are used in genomics, proteomics,
molecular biology and forensic sciences where DNA
amplification is required.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is an
in vitro method of nucleic acid synthesis useful in the detection and analysis
of DNA and RNA in cell and molecular
biology investigations. Through PCR, a
small, unique segment of DNA can be
specifically replicated, exponentially amplified and easily analyzed. Because PCR
depends on repeated cycles of heating
and cooling within a sample block, rapid
temperature ramping, precise temperature control, block uniformity and flexible segment programming are essential
performance attributes of a Thermal
Cycler.
Pictured: Esco PCR Products
Esco offers a choice of Conventional
Thermal Cycler and Real Time Thermal
Cycler models designed to meet critical
requirements for all kinds of PCR pro-
cesses, such as, Gradient PCR, Touch
down PCR, High throughput PCR, in
situ PCR and so on, using a variety of
PCR tubes, strips, plates and slides. The
Swift thermal cyclers use state of the art
Peltier temperature control technology
to achieve and maintain precise control
and fast ramp rates with minimal over
or under-shoot for process speed and
accuracy.
Esco real-time and programmable thermal cyclers, shaking micro incubators and
accessories fulfill an emerging demand
for complementary products found in
the same laboratory environments as
the company’s clean air and laminar flow
line.
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Ultralow Temperature Freezers
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Esco Ultralow Temperature Freezers
The Perfect Storage Environment for Beautiful Cells.
• Energy Efficient - 130mm (5")
foamed polyurethane insulation,
triple gasket seal, full wrap copper
evaporator, balanced system design.
• Quiet - extremely low operating
noise levels ensure a perfect working
environment.
• Reliable - proven components, dual
condenser fans; clean, dry and leakfree refrigeration systems.
• Balanced Design - thermodynami cally engineered for precise balance
between high and low stages, improves
operating efficiency and reliability.
• Warranty - 5 years on compressors, 2
years on complete system.
• Capacity - larger volumes than the
competition in the same class.
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Pictured: Esco Lexicon® Ultralow Temperature Freezers
After Sales Services
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Parts Availability
Whenever service is needed and parts are required, minimizing downtime is a critical objective. Statistical usage analysis helps
Esco predict parts life, permitting Esco to manage logistics and stage proper inventories around the world. The combination of
predictive maintenance, historical data and geospecific proximity assures our customers that parts and labor are available whenever service is scheduled through the local sales organization.
Registration, Documentation and Instruction
Quality control at Esco extends from research and development through engineering, manufacturing, shipment, delivery and customer feedback. Esco maintains an
aggressive program to encourage warranty card registration by mail, email or online
submittal so that we know where Esco products are located and how they are being
used. Data from our warranty registration program is confidential and provides us
with valuable contact information should we ever need to notify you about your
Esco product.
All Esco products include unique serial numbers for identification.
Documentation for all performance tests is archived and maintained for customer
reference.
Online Technical Information
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LIVE SUPPORT
Site preparation instructions are useful before product arrival and installation.
Installation and start-up manuals, operations manuals and quick reference guides
are available anytime from the Esco Library online. An interactive online LiveSupport™
concierge center accessible through the Esco Web site offers extended hours of operation. LiveSupport permits users to dialogue directly with Esco personnel.
References and Links
For more about Esco products, markets, employment opportunities, history, education, information resources, and Singapore, visit our information portal at
www.escoglobal.com.
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