Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 6' 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. With a 70.5-inch-wide interior workspace, HEPA-filtered horizontal airflow, and stainless-steel work area, the EG6252 provides substantially more working room than a standard 4-foot clean bench for laboratories with larger equipment or more complex workflows.
The EG6252 is the standard-height 6-foot model in Baker's EdgeGARD horizontal-flow family. Its approximately 28.1-inch interior height provides ample clearance for routine laboratory and production procedures, while the 74-inch exterior width accommodates a broad work area without the additional cabinet height of the extra-tall EG6320.
Available used and refurbished from American Instrument Exchange, this Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 is inspected and tested before shipment and includes a 90-day warranty.
Key Features
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6-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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70.5-inch-wide interior workspace
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Approximately 28.1-inch interior working height
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20.2-inch-deep work area
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HEPA filter with 99.99% minimum efficiency at 0.3 µm
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Large 72"W × 30"H × 6"D supply HEPA filter
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High-velocity return air slots help maintain product protection
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Washable prefilter helps extend HEPA filter life
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Stainless-steel work area
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Large 6-foot workspace for equipment, samples, and materials
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115 V 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 EG6252 creates a controlled clean-air workspace by drawing room air through a washable prefilter before passing it through the cabinet's HEPA filtration system. The HEPA-filtered air is then directed horizontally across the work area, continually surrounding nonhazardous samples and products with clean air.
Baker's EdgeGARD horizontal-flow design incorporates airflow features intended to maintain uniform clean-air conditions throughout the workspace. High-velocity return air slots help minimize the intrusion of contaminated room air, while the HEPA filtration system removes airborne particles before air reaches samples and products.
The result is an ISO Class 5 environment, historically referred to as Class 100, for contamination-sensitive laboratory and production procedures.
The EG6252 expands this design into a substantial six-foot work area. Its interior provides approximately 70.5 inches of usable width, allowing laboratories to accommodate larger equipment, multiple instruments, additional containers, or more complex procedures than would typically fit within a 4-foot clean bench.
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 70.5-inch-wide workspace is particularly useful when procedures require multiple instruments, several containers or sample groups, larger assemblies, or enough room to establish separate working areas within the clean bench.
Because HEPA-filtered air travels horizontally across the work surface toward the operator, the EG6252 should only be used with nonhazardous materials that do not require personnel or environmental containment.
Ideal Laboratory Environments
The Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 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 controlled clean-air conditions.
Its 6-foot configuration can be particularly valuable when a standard 4-foot clean bench does not provide enough room for the intended procedure.
The additional width can allow laboratories to position instruments and materials with greater separation, accommodate larger assemblies, or provide enough workspace for more complicated preparation procedures while maintaining a clean environment.
Key Specifications
| Specification |
Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 |
| Equipment Type |
Horizontal laminar flow clean bench |
| Nominal Width |
6 ft |
| Airflow |
Horizontal laminar flow |
| Cleanliness Classification |
ISO Class 5 / Class 100 |
| Filtration |
HEPA |
| HEPA Filter Efficiency |
99.99% minimum at 0.3 µm |
| HEPA Filter Size |
72"W × 30"H × 6"D |
| Exterior Width |
74" |
| Exterior Height |
Approx. 64" |
| Interior Dimensions |
70.5"W × 20.2"D × 28.1"H |
| Interior Construction |
Stainless steel |
| Net Weight |
Approx. 680 lb |
| Shipping Weight |
Approx. 880 lb |
| Electrical Requirements |
115 V AC |
| Current Draw |
24 A with outlet / 16 A without outlet |
| Electrical Connection |
Hardwired to junction box |
| Manufacturer |
Baker |
| Model |
EdgeGARD EG6252 |
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 filter for suitability in laboratory conditions.
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 workspace, lighting, controls, blower system, filtration system, and overall cabinet condition are also inspected during refurbishment.
The clean bench is thoroughly cleaned before shipment. Because cosmetic condition 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 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 laboratory equipment repair.
Final testing following relocation is particularly valuable because transportation, installation conditions, filter condition, and room airflow 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 weighs approximately 680 pounds, with Baker specifying an approximate shipping weight of 880 pounds.
Its size and weight require appropriate material-handling equipment and careful planning for delivery. Laboratories should verify doorway widths, corridors, elevators, loading areas, ceiling clearance, and the final installation location before shipment.
Electrical requirements also deserve particular attention. Unlike several smaller EdgeGARD models that use a conventional cord-and-plug connection, Baker specifies a hardwired electrical connection for the EG6252. Electrical installation should be completed by appropriately qualified personnel in accordance with applicable local requirements.
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 the Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 can explore additional clean benches and laminar flow hoods available from American Instrument Exchange, including smaller 4-foot Baker EdgeGARD models and horizontal- and vertical-flow configurations from other major manufacturers.
For laboratories requiring approximately the same 6-foot working width but greater vertical clearance, the Baker EG6320 provides a taller interior workspace. The EG6252 is the standard-height configuration and may be preferable when the additional vertical clearance of the EG6320 is unnecessary.
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 Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Baker EdgeGARD EG6252?
The EG6252 is a nominal 6-foot horizontal laminar flow clean bench. It measures approximately 74 inches wide externally and provides approximately 70.5 inches of interior working width.
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. This provides considerably more usable working 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. The filter provides a minimum efficiency of 99.99% for particles measuring 0.3 µm.
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 working height to approximately 34.1 inches. The EG6320 is therefore the extra-tall version for applications requiring greater vertical clearance.
How much does the Baker EG6252 weigh?
Baker specifies a net weight of approximately 680 pounds and a shipping weight of approximately 880 pounds for the EG6252.
Does the Baker EG6252 plug into a standard electrical outlet?
No. Baker specifies a hardwired connection to a junction box for the EG6252 rather than the cord-and-plug arrangement used by several smaller EdgeGARD models. The exact amperage requirement depends on whether the cabinet is equipped with the electrical outlet configuration and should be verified before installation.
Is the Baker EdgeGARD 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 an appropriate Class II biosafety cabinet.
Can the EG6252 be used with biohazardous materials?
No. Because HEPA-filtered air moves horizontally through the work area toward the operator, the EG6252 should not be used with biohazardous or otherwise hazardous materials requiring containment.
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 filter for suitability in laboratory conditions. The cabinet is also inspected and thoroughly cleaned before shipment.
Does the Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 include a warranty?
Yes. This refurbished Baker EdgeGARD EG6252 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
