The A135 GMP and A155 GMP Workstations maintain strict anaerobic conditions, operating from two gas supplies for the most effective and efficient running costs. These anaerobic chambers exceed the requirements of Grade A air cleanliness (EU GMP) and ISO 14644-1 Class 3 both at rest and in operation. They combine sterile laminar airflow, positive operating pressure, and physical isolation, to provide highly effective product protection. Due to being a completely closed, re-circulating, isolator system, these workstations can be housed in a Grade D cleanroom during GMP compliant use.

Our manufacturing partner of over 20 years, Don Whitley Scientific, has focused their efforts into developing a new workstation designed for anaerobic processing that can be operated in a GMP environment. This decision was based on many customer inquiries into our market leading HEPA workstations that required more precise air flow technology and software to meet GMP standards. Based on customer feedback and a desire to provide a cutting edge system that presents a new class of anaerobic workstations the A135 and A155 GMP Workstations were designed.

Clean Room: Cascade Approach

Traditionally ‘cascade’ from class D - >A.  This adds significant cost to any project requiring the build-out of several areas for different air classification environments. 

Whitley A135 GMP

Accommodates a single user with single transfer airlock. Strict anaerobic conditions in sterile laminar flow environment.

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Microbiology International as you know, provides the most advanced anaerobic workstations on the market with many standard features such as yearlong catalyst life without baking, maintenance free humidity removal and touchscreen controls. Additional options include class leading HEPA filtration (better than a Class III environment according to ISO 14644-3), HEPA exhaust filtration to decrease 99.999% potential pathogen escape, and our patented Anaerobic Conditions Monitoring System (ACMS) which includes a daily catalyst monitor.

Our manufacturing partner of over 20 years, Don Whitley Scientific, have focused their efforts into developing a new workstation designed for anaerobic processing that can be operated in a GMP environment. This decision was based on many customer inquiries into our market leading HEPA workstations that required more precise air flow technology and software to meet GMP standards. Based on customer feedback and a desire to provide a cutting edge system that presents a new class of anaerobic workstations the A135 GMP Workstation was designed.

The A135 GMP Workstation* is the latest workstation to be added to the anaerobic range, and is specifically designed to be used as a clean-air isolator in processes following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). This new anaerobic workstation provides Grade A air cleanliness (EU GMP), and combines sterile laminar airflow, positive operating pressure, and physical isolation, to provide highly effective product protection. Due to being a completely closed, re-circulating, isolator system, this workstation can be housed in a Grade D cleanroom during GMP compliant use.

An optional HEPA Filtered Airlock is also available, which includes the incorporation of a H14 HEPA filter to ensure 100% reduction in airborne particulate in the airlock over the course of the cycle. This ensures Grade A particulate counts in the main chamber are not compromised.

Each workstation is tested by an independent organisation to ensure compliance with ISO 14644-3. In addition, tests carried out in our own laboratories confirm the integral HEPA filtered laminar flow system meets the requirements set out in BS EN 12469:2000 with regard to protection of the working area from particulate and microbial contamination.

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The Whitley A135 Anaerobic Workstation is the latest innovation in workstation technology from Don Whitley Scientific. The tallest, deepest, widest anaerobic workstation in our extensive range. It is specifically designed to maintain strict anaerobic conditions within a controlled environment. It provides excellent conditions for the processing, incubation and examination of samples without exposure to atmospheric oxygen. With a usable internal volume of 560 liters, a variety of equipment can be accommodated within the chamber. As well as providing ideal conditions for anaerobic studies, this workstation operates from two gas supplies for the most cost-effective running conditions.

The A135 has built-in rapid airlock. This ensures samples can be transferred into the workstation atmosphere as soon as possible (takes only 60 seconds).

Can be fitted with the optional Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System. All the atmosphere passes through the filter hundreds of times an hour, which ensures the chamber environment is cleaned quickly. DWS filters are located inside the workstation, which prevents the filter becoming saturated with moisture and rendered ineffective. Levels of atmospheric cleanliness inside the workstation exceed the requirements of ISO 14644 Class 3.

The A135 is fitted with a removable front. The removable front facilitates thorough cleaning, easy replacement of the HEPA filter, and the transfer of bulk samples and larger pieces of equipment for use in the workstation.

The internal atmosphere is circulated continuously - contributing to even temperature distribution and ensuring any internal particulates will be in motion before capture by the filter.

Fully integrated gas control avoids bulky add-on systems - reduces the need for additional bench space.

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The Whitley A155 HEPA Workstation provides the ability to operate a variety of laboratory equipment or perform specialist tasks in a strictly controlled anaerobic environment. This workstation has a capacity of 1,900 litres; two airlocks; and two removable fronts.

The huge capacity of this workstation means that it can accommodate a variety of laboratory equipment, eg cell sorters, colony pikers, high throughput bio-reactors, microscopes and spiral platers such as the Workstation WASP Touch.

The A155 HEPA is equipped with the Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System, which reduces particle counts inside the chamber to levels exceeding the requirements of ISO 14644 Class 3.

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Microbiology International can now offer the unique Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System to provide a high degree of product/sample protection on Whitley Anaerobic Workstations. HEPA fitted workstations are ideal for use as part of a pharmaceutical manufacturing process, for the cultivation of slow-growing anaerobes, or for applications requiring complex manipulations under anaerobic conditions (ie biochemical assays).

Using innovative circulation technology, all the atmosphere in the chamber passes through the filter every four seconds, quickly creating and maintaining a particle-free environment (tested down to 0.3μm – exceeding ISO 14644 Class 3, as referenced in the Cell Tissue Culture Directive, or Class 1 of US Federal Standard 209E). Unlike some other systems, Microbiology International integrates the filter within the workstation.

To introduce samples or equipment, the built-in, 12 liter, rapid-cycle airlock has the capacity to introduce up to 40 Petri dishes into the workstation in 60 seconds. There is also the option to specify the 15cm letterbox, ideal for quickly transferring all sizes of dishes and small items.

Whatever your application, we can tailor the Whitley A35 Workstation to your requirements. For example, if you want to be able to use electrical equipment inside the chamber, you could include the option of a built-in, interior electrical socket. If you require the ability to thoroughly sanitize your workstation between experiments or need to introduce large items of equipment, you may want to specify the removable front option.

A35 Front Options

From a relatively small footprint we have been able to maximize incubation capacity to create the perfect environment, whether for a few plates or hundreds of plates.

The Whitley A35 Anaerobic Workstation is the latest innovation in workstation technology from Don Whitley Scientific. Complete with a built-in, rapid airlock and intuitive touch-screen control panel, this new workstation allows you to work completely glove and sleeve-free.

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