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Baker AniGARD II AG4 Animal Transfer Station – Refurbished
The Baker AniGARD II AG4 Animal Transfer Station is designed to provide personnel, animal, and environmental protection for laboratory animal handling procedures requiring contamination-controlled airflow and ergonomic open-access operation. Commonly used for cage changing, animal transfer procedures, bedding changes, vivarium workflows, pharmaceutical research, and biotechnology applications, this refurbished Baker animal transfer station offers reliable containment performance for laboratories and animal research facilities requiring HEPA-filtered airflow environments.
The AniGARD II AG4 is part of Baker’s AniGARD animal transfer station platform and was specifically engineered for vivarium workflows involving rodent handling and cage transfer procedures. Unlike traditional biosafety cabinets designed primarily for microbiology or tissue culture applications, the AniGARD platform emphasizes ergonomic cage-changing workflows, allergen reduction, operator comfort, and efficient multi-sided access for laboratory animal handling operations. Baker AniGARD systems have been widely used throughout pharmaceutical vivariums, biotechnology animal facilities, academic research institutions, and government animal research laboratories because of their durable construction, adjustable-height operation, and clean airflow performance.
At American Instrument Exchange, each animal transfer station is inspected and tested by our technicians prior to shipment. Unless otherwise specified, new HEPA filters are installed at our facility before delivery. Laboratories and vivarium facilities outfitting containment-focused workflows may also browse additional refurbished biosafety cabinets, laboratory incubators, centrifuges, laboratory refrigerators, and freezers available through American Instrument Exchange.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Key Features
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Animal Transfer Station
Designed for vivarium and cage-changing workflows
4-foot workspace configuration
HEPA-filtered airflow system
Personnel, animal, and environmental protection
Open-access ergonomic workstation design
Adjustable-height hydraulic lift system
Stainless steel work surface
Three-sided operator access
Designed for rodent cage transfer procedures
Includes stand and new HEPA filters
90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange
Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Overview
The Baker AniGARD II AG4 Animal Transfer Station is a 4-foot containment workstation engineered for laboratory environments requiring contamination-controlled airflow during cage changing and laboratory animal handling procedures. Baker developed the AniGARD platform specifically for vivarium workflows where operator protection, environmental protection, and animal protection must be maintained during rodent handling and cage transfer operations.
Unlike conventional biosafety cabinets with enclosed front sash openings, the AniGARD II AG4 uses an ergonomic open-access workstation design intended to simplify cage changing, bedding transfer, animal handling, and vivarium workflows while maintaining directional HEPA-filtered airflow containment. The multi-sided access configuration may improve operator efficiency and reduce fatigue during repetitive high-volume cage-changing procedures.
The AG4 operates using HEPA-filtered airflow designed to provide clean air conditions within the working area while helping reduce exposure to animal allergens, bedding dust, dander, and airborne particulates generated during animal handling workflows. Many vivarium facilities utilize AniGARD systems to support cleaner cage-changing environments and reduce operator allergen exposure during routine procedures.
Many AniGARD transfer stations include adjustable-height hydraulic lift systems that allow operators to raise or lower the work surface for improved ergonomics during extended procedures. Additional features may include stainless steel interior construction, slanted viewing panels, low-noise blower systems, wide-tread casters, removable work trays, and ergonomic arm positioning depending on the specific configuration of the unit.
The 4-foot workspace configuration may make this transfer station especially appropriate for vivarium facilities requiring effective cage-changing containment while conserving valuable laboratory floor space. Many facilities prefer compact transfer stations because they fit more easily into existing cage wash areas, procedure rooms, and animal handling suites.
Laboratories and vivarium facilities outfitting complete containment workflows may also be interested in refurbished CO2 incubators, ultra-low freezers, autoclaves, and water baths available through American Instrument Exchange.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Common Applications
The Baker AniGARD II AG4 Animal Transfer Station is commonly used for vivarium workflows requiring contamination-controlled airflow during laboratory animal handling procedures. Typical applications may include rodent cage changing, animal transfer procedures, bedding changes, pharmaceutical animal research, biotechnology animal studies, allergen-control workflows, and laboratory animal handling applications.
This animal transfer station may also be appropriate for pharmaceutical research facilities, vivariums, biotechnology laboratories, academic animal research programs, government research institutions, and laboratory environments requiring HEPA-filtered airflow during animal transfer operations.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Ideal Laboratory Environments
This animal transfer station may be suitable for vivariums, pharmaceutical research facilities, biotechnology laboratories, academic research institutions, cleanroom animal facilities, government laboratories, and containment-focused animal research environments.
Its ergonomic multi-sided access design and adjustable-height operation may make it especially appropriate for facilities performing repetitive cage-changing procedures requiring efficient operator workflows and allergen reduction.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Key Specifications
Specification
Details
Manufacturer
Baker
Model
AniGARD II AG4
Configuration
Animal Transfer Station
Nominal Width
4 ft
Airflow Design
HEPA-filtered airflow
Protection Type
Personnel, animal, and environmental protection
Workstation Design
Open-access ergonomic workstation
Operator Access
Three-sided access
Height Adjustment
Hydraulic adjustable-height system
Interior Construction
Stainless steel work surface
Filtration
HEPA-filtered supply airflow
Mobility
Heavy-duty caster system
Electrical Requirements
115V, 60Hz
Included Accessories
Stand and new HEPA filters
Warranty
90-day warranty
Condition
Refurbished
Specifications compiled from Baker manufacturer literature, distributor technical references, and American Instrument Exchange product information.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Refurbishment and Testing
American Instrument Exchange has extensive experience refurbishing used biosafety cabinets, animal transfer stations, and laboratory containment equipment for research and pharmaceutical environments.
Each animal transfer station is inspected by our technicians to verify proper blower operation, airflow performance, hydraulic lift operation, lighting operation, cabinet integrity, control functionality, and overall system condition prior to shipment. Unless otherwise specified, new HEPA filters are installed at our facility before delivery.
Testing procedures include major functional and airflow verification elements associated with animal transfer station performance to help support operational readiness upon installation at your facility.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Certification Readiness
Animal transfer stations should be evaluated and certified by qualified field technicians after installation and before laboratory use when required by institutional protocols or vivarium standards.
American Instrument Exchange performs functional testing prior to shipment to support operational readiness upon arrival. Buyers should confirm facility compatibility, airflow requirements, electrical requirements, and certification standards prior to installation.
Certification services are available throughout New England through AIE Laboratory Services, which provides biosafety cabinet certification, preventative maintenance, testing, repair, and field service support for laboratory containment equipment.
Operational requirements may vary depending on vivarium protocols, institutional standards, and laboratory animal handling procedures.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Shipping and Installation Considerations
Animal transfer stations are oversized laboratory containment systems that may require special handling during transportation, delivery, and installation. Buyers should confirm facility access dimensions, doorway clearances, elevator compatibility, electrical compatibility, and final equipment placement before shipment.
Depending on the installation environment, liftgate delivery, inside delivery services, rigging assistance, or coordinated facility access may be recommended.
The ergonomic workstation configuration and adjustable-height lift system may require additional planning for final positioning within cage-changing rooms or vivarium workflows.
Baker AniGARD II AG4 Frequently Asked Questions
Why do many vivariums use dedicated animal transfer stations instead of standard biosafety cabinets?
Animal transfer stations are specifically optimized for cage changing, rodent handling, and bedding transfer procedures. Many vivariums prefer these systems because they offer improved operator access, easier cage movement, and better ergonomics for repetitive animal handling workflows.
What makes the Baker AniGARD series popular in vivarium environments?
Many facilities continue using Baker AniGARD systems because of their durable construction, adjustable-height operation, reliable airflow performance, and ergonomic multi-sided access configuration for high-volume cage-changing procedures.
Is the AG4 designed for microbiology or tissue culture applications?
No. The AniGARD II AG4 is primarily intended for animal handling and cage-changing workflows rather than microbiology procedures requiring a certified biological safety cabinet.
Does the adjustable-height system improve ergonomics during cage changing?
Yes. Adjustable-height workstations may help reduce fatigue and improve comfort during repetitive vivarium workflows involving extended standing procedures or multiple operators.
Does American Instrument Exchange replace HEPA filters before shipment?
Yes. Unless otherwise specified, American Instrument Exchange installs new HEPA filters before shipment. Transfer stations are inspected and tested by our technicians prior to delivery.
What testing does American Instrument Exchange perform during refurbishment?
American Instrument Exchange technicians inspect airflow systems, blower operation, hydraulic lift functionality, cabinet controls, lighting systems, and overall workstation condition prior to shipment.
Can American Instrument Exchange help coordinate service after delivery?
Yes. AIE Laboratory Services provides preventative maintenance, repair, testing, and field service support throughout New England for many laboratory airflow and containment systems.
Does the Baker AniGARD II AG4 include a warranty?
Yes. A 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange is included.
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FAQ
Does the equipment come with a warranty?
Yes, all equipment from American Instrument Exchange comes with a warranty. Used/reconditioned/refurbished equipment is tested to make sure it operates to the manufacturer's specifications and comes with a 90-day warranty (unless otherwise noted). New equipment comes with a warranty from the manufacturer.
How do you test and recondition the equipment?
Testing requirements vary across all the equipment categories we sell. Temperature controlled units are tested with NIST traceable probes and data loggers. Gaskets, external housing, glass, handles, controls and control screens are all thoroughly inspected for integrity and functionality. We test all equipment using the manufacturer's parameters and specifications to confirm that the unit operates properly.
How do products ship from American Instrument Exchange?
We can ship products both nationally and internationally using a well-established network of transporters. Smaller items will ship via UPS. Larger equipment will be palletized and shipped either LTL or air-ride, depending on the specific equipment and/or delivery requirements.
Return and order cancellation policy
American Instrument Exchange will accept the return of any product that is not working as represented and could not be replaced or repaired to the customer's satisfaction during the warranty period. Customers who cancel orders after refurbishing has begun will be subject to a cancellation and restocking fee of between 20% and 40%.
Are discounts available for educational or non-profit institutions, or for bulk purchases?
Yes – call or email us today with a list of equipment you're looking for and we can potentially put together a quote that includes a discount.
How does your price matching policy work?
We strive to keep our pricing competitive and reasonable. If you find comparable items for sale at a lower price from other vendors please send us a link and or quote for the item and we'll do our best to match or beat the price.
Can I see the equipment in person before committing to a purchase?
Customers are welcome to make an appointment to view equipment in our warehouse. Given our workload we may not be able to test or clean the equipment prior to your arrival if you have not committed to an order.
1023 Western Avenue is a working warehouse, not a showroom, and customers should dress appropriately and wear closed toe shoes.
Can I ship products that I purchased elsewhere to American Instrument for repair?
Yes – please see our repair services page for more information.
