Labconco Purifier 3873000 6' Horizontal Clean Bench
The Labconco Purifier 3873000 Horizontal Clean Bench provides a large ISO Class 5 work area for laboratories and production environments that need to protect nonhazardous samples, materials, and products from airborne particulate contamination. With a nominal 6-foot width, horizontal laminar airflow, HEPA filtration, and a stainless steel work surface, the 3873000 provides substantial working space for applications ranging from media preparation and plant tissue culture to medical device assembly and electronics inspection.
Available used and refurbished from American Instrument Exchange, the Labconco 3873000 offers laboratories a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new horizontal laminar flow clean bench. Each unit is inspected and tested by AIE 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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Provides an ISO Class 5 work environment
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99.99% efficient HEPA filtration
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Horizontal HEPA-filtered airflow across the work surface
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21-inch-deep interior work area
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Type 304 brushed stainless steel work surface
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Low-vibration, variable-speed blower motor
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Differential pressure gauge for monitoring HEPA filter loading
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Replaceable prefilters help extend HEPA filter life
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Two utility ports for routing cords and tubing
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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 Labconco Purifier 3873000 is designed to create a particulate-controlled work environment for procedures in which product protection is required but personnel and environmental protection from hazardous materials is not.
Room air enters the clean bench through a prefilter that captures larger airborne particles. The air then passes through the unit's HEPA filter before being projected horizontally across the work area toward the operator. This continuous stream of filtered air helps sweep particulate contamination away from samples and materials within the clean work zone.
The 3873000 provides ISO Class 5 conditions within the work area, making it suitable for applications requiring a high degree of particulate control. Its approximately six-foot-wide interior also provides significantly more usable workspace than smaller benchtop clean benches, making the unit well suited for laboratories handling larger equipment, multiple containers, or workflows requiring several items to remain within the clean zone simultaneously.
Common Applications
The Labconco 3873000 can be used for a variety of nonhazardous laboratory, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and quality-control procedures where protecting the product or sample from airborne contamination is the primary objective.
Typical applications include plant tissue culture, sterile media preparation, nonhazardous sample preparation, electronics inspection and assembly, syringe filling, medical device assembly, component inspection, and other procedures requiring a clean particulate-controlled work area.
Horizontal airflow is particularly useful when unobstructed HEPA-filtered air needs to move directly across the work surface and around the materials being handled.
Ideal Laboratory Environments
The Labconco Purifier 3873000 is a strong choice for research laboratories, biotechnology facilities, pharmaceutical laboratories, medical device manufacturers, electronics facilities, quality-control laboratories, university research facilities, and other environments requiring ISO Class 5 product protection.
Its six-foot width also makes it useful for laboratories that have outgrown smaller laminar flow hoods or need sufficient workspace for multiple pieces of equipment or larger assemblies.
Key Specifications
| Specification |
Labconco Purifier 3873000 |
| Equipment Type |
Horizontal laminar flow clean bench |
| Nominal Width |
6 ft |
| Airflow |
Horizontal laminar flow |
| Cleanliness Classification |
ISO Class 5 |
| HEPA Filter Efficiency |
99.99% |
| Exterior Dimensions |
74"W × 34"D × 48.4"H |
| Interior Dimensions |
73"W × 21"D × 30.5"H |
| Work Surface |
Type 304 brushed stainless steel |
| Electrical Requirements |
115 V, 60 Hz, 6 A |
| Lighting |
Fluorescent |
| Utility Access |
Two rear utility ports |
| Filter Monitoring |
Differential pressure gauge |
| Manufacturer |
Labconco |
| Model |
3873000 |
Refurbishment & Testing
Used laboratory clean benches should be evaluated for both mechanical operation and airflow-system condition before returning to service. American Instrument Exchange inspects and tests refurbished Labconco clean benches prior to shipment, including evaluation of the blower, controls, lighting, work surface, and overall cabinet condition.
Filter condition and other configuration details may vary by individual unit. Contact AIE for information regarding the specific clean bench currently available, including filter status, accessories, stand configuration, and any other included components.
All refurbished Labconco 3873000 clean benches from American Instrument Exchange include a 90-day warranty.
Certification Readiness & Service
Proper airflow and HEPA filter performance are essential to maintaining the controlled environment expected from a laminar flow clean bench. After installation or relocation, the unit should be evaluated according to the laboratory's applicable protocols and operating requirements before being placed into critical service.
American Instrument Exchange works with AIE Laboratory Services to support laboratory airflow equipment throughout Greater Boston and New England. Service capabilities include airflow testing, HEPA filter evaluation and replacement, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and related laboratory equipment service.
Shipping & Installation
The Labconco 3873000 is a large six-foot laboratory clean bench and should be planned for accordingly before delivery. Laboratories should verify doorways, hallways, elevators, loading areas, and the final installation location before shipment.
AIE can assist customers with freight coordination and provide dimensional information needed to plan delivery and installation. Contact American Instrument Exchange before ordering if your laboratory has restricted access or other installation considerations.
Related Equipment
Laboratories considering the Labconco 3873000 may also want to explore other clean benches and laminar flow hoods available from American Instrument Exchange.
For applications requiring personnel, product, and environmental protection from biological hazards, AIE also carries refurbished biosafety cabinets from Labconco, Thermo Scientific, Baker, Nuaire, and other major manufacturers.
AIE also stocks complementary laboratory equipment including CO2 incubators, laboratory refrigerators, laboratory freezers, and centrifuges.
Clean Bench vs. Biosafety Cabinet
A horizontal clean bench and a biosafety cabinet serve fundamentally different purposes. The Labconco 3873000 is designed primarily for product protection. HEPA-filtered air travels horizontally from the rear of the cabinet, across the work surface, and toward the operator.
Because air from the work area is directed toward the user, the 3873000 should not be used for procedures involving infectious agents, hazardous biological materials, harmful aerosols, hazardous chemicals, or materials that require personnel or environmental containment.
Laboratories working with biological hazards should instead consider an appropriate Class II biosafety cabinet. For nonhazardous procedures where sample cleanliness and particulate control are the primary concerns, a clean bench or laminar flow hood may be the appropriate solution.
Labconco Purifier 3873000 Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Labconco 3873000 a biosafety cabinet?
No. The Labconco 3873000 is a horizontal laminar flow clean bench designed to protect nonhazardous products and samples from particulate contamination. It does not provide the personnel and environmental protection associated with a Class II biosafety cabinet.
What level of air cleanliness does the Labconco 3873000 provide?
The clean bench is designed to provide ISO Class 5 conditions within the work area using HEPA-filtered horizontal airflow.
What is the working width of the Labconco 3873000?
The 3873000 is a nominal 6-foot model with an approximately 73-inch-wide interior work area, providing substantial space for sample preparation, assembly, inspection, and other clean-work applications.
Does the Labconco 3873000 protect the operator?
No. The airflow is directed horizontally across the work surface toward the operator. The clean bench is therefore intended for product protection rather than operator protection and should not be used for infectious, hazardous, or aerosol-generating materials.
What electrical service does the Labconco 3873000 require?
Model 3873000 operates on 115 V, 60 Hz power and is rated at 6 amps.
Does American Instrument Exchange test refurbished clean benches?
Yes. American Instrument Exchange inspects and tests refurbished laboratory clean benches before shipment. Specific filter condition, accessories, and configuration can vary by individual unit, so customers should confirm these details with AIE when requesting a quote.
Does the Labconco 3873000 include a warranty?
Yes. This refurbished Labconco Purifier 3873000 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
