Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 4' Horizontal Laminar Flow Clean Bench
The Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 is a 4-foot horizontal laminar flow clean bench designed to provide an ISO Class 5/Class 100 environment for nonhazardous samples, products, and processes requiring protection from airborne particulate contamination. Combining HEPA-filtered horizontal airflow with a compact 50-inch exterior width and a spacious stainless-steel work area, the EG4252 is a versatile clean-air workstation for research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, electronics, and other contamination-sensitive applications.
The EG4252 is the standard-height 4-foot model in Baker's EdgeGARD horizontal-flow family, providing approximately 46.5 inches of working width, 22 inches of depth, and 28 inches of interior height. This makes it a practical choice for laboratories that need a full-size clean workspace without the additional vertical clearance of the taller EG4320.
Available used and refurbished from American Instrument Exchange, the Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 is inspected and tested before shipment and includes a 90-day warranty.
Key Features
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4-foot horizontal laminar flow clean bench
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ISO Class 5/Class 100 clean work environment
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HEPA-filtered horizontal laminar airflow
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46.5-inch-wide interior work surface
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Approximately 28-inch interior working height
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22-inch-deep workspace
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Designed for product and sample protection
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HEPA filtration with 99.99% efficiency at 0.3 µm
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Prefilter captures larger particles before air reaches the HEPA filter
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Approximately 100 fpm horizontal airflow
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Compact 50-inch exterior width
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115 V, 60 Hz electrical configuration
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Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange
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90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange
Overview
The Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 creates a controlled clean-air environment by drawing room air into the cabinet and through a prefilter, which removes larger dust and particulate contaminants. Air then passes through the cabinet's HEPA filtration system before being directed horizontally across the work surface.
Baker's horizontal laminar airflow design continuously supplies HEPA-filtered air around samples, materials, and products within the workspace. AIE specifies an average airflow velocity of approximately 100 feet per minute for the EG4252, helping maintain ISO Class 5/Class 100 conditions for contamination-sensitive procedures.
One of the EG4252's principal advantages is its balance of usable workspace and overall footprint. The cabinet is approximately 50 inches wide externally while providing about 46.5 inches of interior working width. Its approximately 28-inch-high work area accommodates most routine clean-bench procedures without requiring the larger cabinet dimensions associated with extra-tall or 6-foot models.
For laboratories comparing Baker's 4-foot EdgeGARD models, the EG4252 is the conventional-height option, while the EG4320 provides approximately six additional inches of vertical working clearance.
Common Applications
The Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 is intended for nonhazardous applications where protecting samples, products, or processes from airborne particulate contamination is the primary objective.
Typical applications include sterile media preparation, plant tissue culture, nonhazardous sample preparation, appropriate pharmaceutical production procedures, medical device assembly, electronics assembly and inspection, optical component handling, aerospace applications, food research, and other contamination-sensitive laboratory or manufacturing procedures.
Its 4-foot configuration provides sufficient working room for many routine procedures while occupying considerably less laboratory space than a 6-foot or 8-foot clean bench.
Because HEPA-filtered air travels horizontally across the workspace and toward the operator, the EG4252 should only be used with nonhazardous materials that do not require personnel or environmental containment.
Ideal Laboratory Environments
The Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 is well suited for biotechnology laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, medical device manufacturers, electronics facilities, aerospace operations, university research laboratories, hospital laboratories, food science facilities, quality-control departments, and other research or production environments requiring particulate-controlled working conditions.
Its compact 4-foot configuration can be particularly useful for laboratories where floor space is limited or where a dedicated clean bench is needed for a specific procedure or workstation.
For applications that require substantially taller instruments or assemblies, the Baker EG4320 provides a similar 4-foot footprint with additional interior height. For workflows requiring greater horizontal working space, larger EdgeGARD models may be more appropriate.
Key Specifications
| Specification |
Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 |
| Equipment Type |
Horizontal laminar flow clean bench |
| Nominal Width |
4 ft |
| Airflow |
Horizontal laminar flow |
| Cleanliness Classification |
ISO Class 5 / Class 100 |
| Filtration |
HEPA |
| HEPA Filter Efficiency |
99.99% at 0.3 µm |
| Average Airflow Velocity |
Approx. 100 fpm |
| Exterior Dimensions |
50"W × 34"D × 64"H |
| Interior Dimensions |
46.5"W × 22"D × approx. 28"H |
| Electrical Requirements |
115 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Cord |
Included |
| Manufacturer |
Baker |
| Model |
EdgeGARD EG4252 |
Refurbishment & Testing
Used laminar flow clean benches should be thoroughly evaluated before being returned to laboratory service. American Instrument Exchange technicians test the Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 to verify proper operation of the controls and blower motor and evaluate the HEPA filter for suitability in laboratory conditions.
AIE's clean bench testing incorporates the primary elements of clean bench certification with the goal of preparing the unit to pass final certification following delivery and installation. The work area, lighting, controls, blower system, filtration system, cabinet, and other functional components are inspected as part of the refurbishment process.
The clean bench is also thoroughly cleaned before shipment. Because cosmetic condition and configuration can vary among individual refurbished units, customers can request photographs of the specific equipment included with their order after testing and cleaning have been completed.
This refurbished Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
Certification Readiness & Service
Proper airflow and HEPA filter integrity are essential to maintaining the ISO Class 5 environment expected from a laminar flow clean bench. After transportation and installation, the Baker EG4252 should be evaluated according to applicable laboratory procedures before being placed into critical service.
American Instrument Exchange works with AIE Laboratory Services to support clean benches and other laboratory airflow equipment throughout Greater Boston and New England. Services can include airflow testing, HEPA filter evaluation and replacement, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and related laboratory equipment repair.
Final testing following relocation is particularly valuable because transportation, filter condition, room airflow, and installation conditions can affect clean bench performance.
Shipping & Installation
The Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 measures approximately 50 inches wide by 34 inches deep by 64 inches high, making it relatively compact for a full-size 4-foot clean bench.
Its approximately 50-inch exterior width can simplify installation in laboratories where available space is limited. Laboratories should nevertheless verify doorways, corridors, elevators, loading areas, electrical service, and the final installation location before shipment.
This EG4252 operates on 115 V, 60 Hz electrical service. Because electrical configurations can vary among older laboratory equipment, customers should confirm the electrical requirements shown on the specific unit before installation.
American Instrument Exchange can assist with freight coordination and provide additional dimensional and configuration information to help customers prepare for delivery.
Related Equipment
Laboratories considering the Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 can explore additional clean benches and laminar flow hoods available from American Instrument Exchange, including other Baker EdgeGARD models and horizontal- and vertical-flow clean benches from additional manufacturers.
For applications requiring additional vertical working clearance, the taller Baker EG4320 offers approximately six additional inches of interior height while retaining a similar 4-foot footprint. Laboratories requiring greater horizontal workspace may instead consider 6-foot EdgeGARD models.
For applications involving infectious agents, biological hazards, or other materials requiring personnel and environmental containment, AIE also carries refurbished biosafety cabinets from Baker, Thermo Scientific, Labconco, Nuaire, and other major manufacturers.
American Instrument Exchange also stocks complementary laboratory equipment including CO2 incubators, laboratory refrigerators, laboratory freezers, and centrifuges.
Clean Bench vs. Biosafety Cabinet
The Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 is a horizontal laminar flow clean bench, not a biosafety cabinet. Its primary purpose is to protect nonhazardous samples, products, and processes from airborne particulate contamination.
HEPA-filtered air moves horizontally across the work surface and ultimately toward the operator. This airflow configuration provides product protection but does not provide the personnel and environmental containment associated with a Class II biosafety cabinet.
The EG4252 therefore should not be used for infectious agents, biohazardous samples, toxins, radionuclides, hazardous chemicals, or other substances requiring operator or environmental protection.
Laboratories working with biological hazards should instead select an appropriate Class II biosafety cabinet. For nonhazardous procedures where product cleanliness and particulate control are the primary objectives, a clean bench or laminar flow hood such as the EdgeGARD EG4252 may be the appropriate choice.
Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Baker EdgeGARD EG4252?
The EG4252 is a nominal 4-foot horizontal laminar flow clean bench. The cabinet measures approximately 50 inches wide externally and provides approximately 46.5 inches of interior working width.
How large is the Baker EG4252 work area?
The interior workspace measures approximately 46.5 inches wide by 22 inches deep by approximately 28 inches high, providing ample room for routine laboratory and production procedures while maintaining a relatively compact footprint.
What is the difference between the Baker EG4252 and EG4320?
Both are 4-foot horizontal-flow EdgeGARD clean benches with approximately 46.5 inches of interior width. The primary difference is working height. The EG4252 provides approximately 28 inches of interior height, while the EG4320 provides approximately 34 inches. The EG4320 may therefore be preferable for taller equipment, while the EG4252 offers a more compact standard-height configuration.
What cleanliness classification does the Baker EG4252 provide?
The Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 is designed to provide ISO Class 5 conditions, historically referred to as Class 100, within the clean work area.
What type of airflow does the EG4252 use?
The EG4252 uses horizontal laminar airflow. Room air is prefiltered and then passed through HEPA filtration before clean air travels horizontally across the work surface.
Is the Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 a biosafety cabinet?
No. The EG4252 is a clean bench designed for product protection. It does not provide the personnel and environmental containment associated with an appropriate Class II biosafety cabinet.
Can the Baker EG4252 be used with biohazardous materials?
No. Because HEPA-filtered air travels horizontally across the work surface toward the operator, the EG4252 should not be used with biohazardous or otherwise hazardous materials requiring containment.
What electrical service does the Baker EG4252 require?
This EG4252 operates on 115 V, 60 Hz power. Customers should confirm the exact amperage and electrical requirements of the individual refurbished unit before installation.
Does American Instrument Exchange test the Baker EG4252 before shipment?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange tests refurbished clean benches to verify proper operation of the controls and blower motor and evaluates the HEPA filter for suitability in laboratory conditions. Equipment is also thoroughly cleaned before shipment.
Does the Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 include a warranty?
Yes. This refurbished Baker EdgeGARD EG4252 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.