Baker Edgegard EG6252 laminar flow clean bench

Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 6' Stainless Steel Horizontal Laminar Flow Clean Bench

The Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 is a 6-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. This particular EG6252 features a stainless-steel exterior in addition to its stainless-steel work area, providing a durable, easy-to-clean cabinet configuration for contamination-sensitive laboratory and production environments.

With approximately 70.5 inches of interior working width, the EG6252 provides substantially more workspace than a conventional 4-foot clean bench. HEPA-filtered horizontal airflow continuously sweeps the work area with clean air, while Baker's EdgeGARD design incorporates airflow-management features intended to minimize the intrusion of contaminated room air.

Available used and refurbished from American Instrument Exchange, this stainless-steel Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 is tested and cleaned before shipment, includes a HEPA filter, and comes with a 90-day warranty.

Key Features

• 6-foot horizontal laminar flow clean bench

• Stainless-steel exterior construction on this unit

• Stainless-steel work surface and interior work area

• ISO Class 5/Class 100 clean environment

• HEPA-filtered horizontal laminar airflow

• 70.5-inch-wide interior workspace

• Approximately 28.1-inch interior working height

• HEPA filtration with 99.99% minimum efficiency at 0.3 µm

• Large 72"W × 30"H × 6"D supply HEPA filter

• High-velocity return air slots help maintain product protection

• Washable prefilter helps extend HEPA filter life

• Large workspace for equipment, samples, and materials

• 115 V electrical configuration

• Refurbished and tested by American Instrument Exchange

• 90-day warranty included from American Instrument Exchange

Overview

The Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 creates a particulate-controlled workspace by drawing room air through a prefilter before passing it through the cabinet's HEPA filtration system. The HEPA-filtered air is then directed horizontally across the work area, continuously surrounding nonhazardous samples, products, and materials with clean air.

Baker designed the EdgeGARD horizontal-flow series to provide consistent airflow throughout the work zone. High-velocity return air slots at the leading edges of the work surface and side walls help protect against contaminated room air entering the clean workspace, particularly when equipment or other objects are positioned within the airflow path.

The EG6252 expands this design into a large six-foot work area measuring approximately 70.5 inches wide. This additional width provides substantially more usable workspace than Baker's 4-foot EdgeGARD models and can accommodate larger equipment, multiple instruments, several sample groups, or more complex procedures.

What distinguishes this particular EG6252 from a standard factory configuration is its stainless-steel exterior. In addition to the stainless-steel working area typically associated with the EdgeGARD series, this unit provides stainless construction on the exterior cabinet surfaces, creating a durable configuration that can be particularly attractive for laboratories emphasizing cleanability and corrosion resistance.

Common Applications

The Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 is intended for nonhazardous procedures 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 processes.

The large 70.5-inch-wide workspace can be particularly useful when procedures require multiple instruments, larger assemblies, several containers or sample groups, or additional room to separate different stages of a procedure.

The stainless-steel exterior configuration may be especially attractive in environments where equipment surfaces are cleaned frequently or where laboratories prefer stainless-steel equipment throughout their working areas.

Because HEPA-filtered air travels horizontally across the workspace toward the operator, the EG6252 should only be used with nonhazardous materials that do not require personnel or environmental containment.

Ideal Laboratory Environments

The stainless-steel Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 is well suited for biotechnology laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, medical device manufacturers, university research laboratories, hospital laboratories, food science facilities, electronics and aerospace operations, quality-control departments, and other research or production environments requiring particulate-controlled working conditions.

Its combination of a large six-foot workspace and stainless-steel exterior can make this particular configuration especially useful for laboratories that prioritize durable, readily cleanable equipment surfaces.

The EG6252 is also a practical choice when a 4-foot clean bench does not provide sufficient working width but additional vertical clearance is unnecessary. Laboratories requiring the same approximate width with a taller interior workspace may instead consider the Baker EG6320.

Key Specifications

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 EG6252 to verify proper operation of the controls and blower motor and evaluate the HEPA filtration system for suitability in laboratory conditions.

This particular unit includes a HEPA filter. AIE's clean bench testing incorporates the primary elements used during clean bench certification with the goal of preparing the unit to pass final testing following delivery and installation.

The stainless-steel work area and exterior surfaces are inspected and thoroughly cleaned as part of the refurbishment process. Lighting, controls, blower operation, filtration components, electrical systems, and overall cabinet condition are also evaluated.

Because cosmetic condition can vary among refurbished equipment, customers can request photographs of the specific unit included with their order after testing and cleaning have been completed.

This refurbished Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.

Certification Readiness & Service

Proper airflow velocity and HEPA filter integrity are essential to maintaining the ISO Class 5 environment expected from the Baker EdgeGARD EG6252. After transportation and installation, the clean bench 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 influence clean bench performance.

Shipping & Installation

The Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 is a substantial 6-foot laboratory clean bench. The cabinet measures approximately 74 inches wide and Baker specifies a standard net weight of approximately 680 pounds, with an approximate shipping weight of 880 pounds.

Its size and weight require appropriate material-handling equipment and careful delivery planning. Laboratories should verify doorway widths, corridors, elevators, loading areas, ceiling clearance, and the final installation location before shipment.

Electrical planning is also important. Baker specifies a hardwired electrical connection for the EG6252 rather than the conventional cord-and-plug connection used on several smaller EdgeGARD models. Electrical service requirements depend on the specific receptacle configuration and should be confirmed before installation.

American Instrument Exchange can assist with freight coordination and provide additional dimensional and configuration information to help customers prepare for delivery and installation.

Related Equipment

Laboratories considering this stainless-steel Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 can explore additional clean benches and laminar flow hoods available from American Instrument Exchange, including other Baker EdgeGARD configurations and clean benches from Thermo Scientific, Labconco, AirClean Systems, and other manufacturers.

For laboratories requiring approximately the same six-foot working width but greater vertical clearance, the Baker EG6320 provides a taller interior workspace. Smaller 4-foot EdgeGARD models may be preferable where laboratory floor space is more limited.

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 EG6252 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 EG6252 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 Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 may be the appropriate choice.

Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 Stainless Steel Clean Bench Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Baker EG6252 different from a standard EG6252?

This particular American Instrument Exchange unit has a stainless-steel exterior in addition to its stainless-steel work area. Baker's standard EG6252 configuration typically uses a powder-coated steel exterior, making the stainless exterior a notable feature of this specific unit.

What are the advantages of a stainless-steel exterior clean bench?

Stainless steel provides a durable, corrosion-resistant surface that is straightforward to clean and can be particularly desirable in laboratories and production facilities where equipment surfaces undergo frequent cleaning.

How large is the Baker EG6252 work area?

Baker specifies an interior workspace approximately 70.5 inches wide by 20.2 inches deep by 28.1 inches high. The large six-foot configuration provides considerably more usable width than a standard 4-foot clean bench.

What cleanliness classification does the Baker EG6252 provide?

The Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 is designed to provide ISO Class 5 conditions, historically referred to as Class 100, within the clean work area.

What type of HEPA filter does the EG6252 use?

Baker specifies a 72-inch-wide by 30-inch-high by 6-inch-deep supply HEPA filter with a minimum efficiency of 99.99% for particles measuring 0.3 µm. A HEPA filter is included with this particular refurbished unit.

What is the difference between the Baker EG6252 and EG6320?

Both models provide approximately 70.5 inches of interior working width. The EG6252 provides approximately 28.1 inches of interior height, while the EG6320 increases interior height to approximately 34.1 inches. The EG6320 is therefore better suited to applications requiring additional vertical clearance.

Is the Baker EG6252 a biosafety cabinet?

No. The EG6252 is a horizontal laminar flow clean bench designed for product protection. It does not provide the personnel and environmental containment associated with a Class II biosafety cabinet.

Can the Baker EG6252 be used with biohazardous materials?

No. Because HEPA-filtered air moves horizontally through the workspace toward the operator, the EG6252 should not be used with biohazardous or otherwise hazardous materials requiring containment.

Does the Baker EG6252 require a hardwired electrical connection?

Yes. Baker specifies that the EG6252 is hardwired to a junction box rather than connected using a conventional line cord. The exact amperage and breaker requirement depends on the electrical configuration and should be verified before installation.

Does American Instrument Exchange test the Baker EG6252 before shipment?

Yes. AIE technicians test the clean bench's controls and blower operation and evaluate the HEPA filtration system for suitability in laboratory conditions. The unit is also inspected and thoroughly cleaned before shipment.

Does this stainless-steel Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 include a warranty?

Yes. This refurbished Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.

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