Thermo Scientific 1387 biosafety cabinet

Thermo Scientific 1387 6' Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet

Refurbished Thermo Scientific 1387 Biosafety Cabinet for Sale

The Thermo Scientific 1387 is a 6-foot Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet designed for laboratories requiring a large, comfortable work area for cell culture, microbiology, pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, and other contamination-sensitive biological applications. Part of Thermo Scientific's proven 1300 Series A2 platform, the 1387 combines an expansive workspace with a 10-inch working sash opening, SmartCoat interior, energy-efficient DC blower technology, and intelligent airflow management.

With approximately 70.9 inches of interior width, the Thermo 1387 provides substantially more working room than a conventional 4-foot biosafety cabinet. The additional space allows researchers to organize culture vessels, pipettes, sample racks, reagent containers, and small laboratory instruments without unnecessarily crowding the work area. For busy cell culture facilities and laboratories performing higher-throughput procedures, this additional workspace can make routine operations considerably easier to organize.

The 1387 is configured with a 10-inch operating sash opening, providing additional vertical access compared with the 8-inch-opening Thermo 1397. Its SmartCoat chamber offers an alternative to the one-piece stainless steel interior found on the closely related Thermo 1377, giving laboratories another configuration option within the 6-foot 1300 Series family.

Thermo Scientific's 1300 Series also incorporates energy-efficient blower technology and a Night Set-Back mode designed to reduce energy consumption during periods of inactivity. When the sash is closed, the intelligent speed control system reduces blower speed while maintaining filtered airflow inside the cabinet. For laboratories operating multiple biosafety cabinets, these efficiency features can contribute to lower electrical consumption and reduced heat output over the equipment's service life.

At American Instrument Exchange, every Thermo Scientific 1387 biosafety cabinet is inspected and tested by our technicians prior to shipment. Unless otherwise specified, new HEPA filters are installed at our facility before delivery. This unit includes a stand and a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange. Laboratories outfitting cell culture and biological research facilities can also source compatible incubators, centrifuges, laboratory refrigerators, freezers, and other professionally refurbished laboratory equipment from American Instrument Exchange.

Key Features

• Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet

• 6-foot nominal cabinet width

• 10-inch working sash opening

• SmartCoat interior chamber

• Approximately 70.9-inch-wide interior

• HEPA-filtered vertical airflow

• Independent supply and exhaust blower system

• Energy-efficient blower technology

• Intelligent airflow management

• Night Set-Back reduced-flow operation

• Real-time cabinet performance monitoring

• 10-degree sloped front for operator comfort

• Large work area for higher-throughput procedures

• Removable stainless steel work tray

• Stand included

• New HEPA filters included unless otherwise specified

• 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange

Overview

The Thermo Scientific 1387 combines the generous workspace of a 6-foot biological safety cabinet with the proven containment and energy-efficiency features of Thermo Scientific's 1300 Series A2 platform. This particular package is configured with a 10-inch operating opening and SmartCoat chamber, distinguishing it from other closely related 6-foot Thermo 1300 Series models.

As a Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet, the 1387 is designed to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection. Inward airflow through the front opening helps protect the operator, while HEPA-filtered vertical downflow helps protect samples and materials within the work area. Exhaust air passes through HEPA filtration before leaving the cabinet.

The large interior is one of the 1387's greatest practical advantages. Laboratories can accommodate multiple culture vessels, pipetting equipment, reagent containers, tube racks, and other materials across the wide work area while maintaining a logical workflow and appropriate clearance around the cabinet's airflow grilles.

Thermo's 1300 Series airflow design uses independent supply and exhaust blowers to help maintain appropriate airflow balance. The cabinet also provides operating information that allows researchers to monitor airflow performance during use.

For laboratories that need substantial Class II Type A2 workspace but prefer Thermo's SmartCoat chamber rather than a full stainless steel interior, the 1387 provides a particularly useful configuration within the 1300 Series family.

Why Choose the Thermo Scientific 1387?

The Thermo Scientific 1387 is particularly attractive for laboratories prioritizing workspace, operator access, and efficient operation.

Its 6-foot work chamber provides substantially more room than a standard 4-foot BSC, making it easier to organize complex procedures involving multiple culture vessels, media bottles, pipettes, sample racks, and supporting equipment. This can be especially valuable in high-throughput cell culture, pharmaceutical research, and biotechnology environments where smaller cabinets may become crowded.

The 10-inch work opening provides greater vertical access than Thermo's comparable 8-inch-opening configurations. Laboratories replacing an existing 10-inch-opening cabinet or researchers who prefer the additional operating height may therefore find the 1387 particularly comfortable for routine use.

Energy efficiency is another important advantage of the 1300 Series platform. The 6-foot, 10-inch configuration is rated at approximately 400 watts during normal operation and 120 watts in Night Set-Back mode, helping reduce electrical demand when compared with many older biosafety cabinet designs.

For laboratories seeking a large-format Thermo Class II Type A2 cabinet without the acquisition cost of a new premium BSC, a professionally refurbished 1387 provides a compelling combination of workspace, proven containment technology, energy efficiency, and long-term value.

Thermo Scientific 1387 vs. Thermo Scientific 1377

The Thermo Scientific 1387 and 1377 are closely related 6-foot Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinets with 10-inch operating openings, but there is an important difference between the two models: interior construction.

The Thermo 1387 features a SmartCoat interior, while the Thermo 1377 uses a one-piece 304 stainless steel interior.

Both models provide essentially the same large-format workspace and are based on Thermo Scientific's 1300 Series A2 platform. The decision between them therefore often comes down to laboratory preference and the desired interior finish.

Facilities that prefer a full stainless steel chamber for frequent cleaning and disinfection may favor the 1377. Laboratories that prefer Thermo's SmartCoat interior while retaining the same 6-foot footprint and 10-inch work opening may prefer the 1387.

Thermo Scientific 1387 vs. Thermo Scientific 1397

The Thermo 1387 and 1397 both combine a 6-foot work area with a SmartCoat interior, making them another closely related pair within the 1300 Series.

The primary difference is the working sash opening. The 1387 uses a 10-inch operating aperture, while the 1397 uses an 8-inch operating aperture.

This makes the 1387 particularly attractive for researchers who prefer additional vertical access to the work chamber, while the 1397 provides the same general 6-foot/SmartCoat configuration with the lower 8-inch opening.

These distinctions are useful for laboratories replacing an existing Thermo cabinet, standardizing equipment across multiple rooms, or selecting a configuration based on operator preference.

Compatible Laboratory Equipment

The Thermo Scientific 1387 fits naturally into cell culture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, microbiology, and other biological research workflows where samples routinely move between multiple pieces of laboratory equipment.

For cell culture laboratories, the 1387 is frequently paired with CO₂ incubators for maintaining cultures, refrigerated centrifuges for harvesting and processing samples, laboratory refrigerators for storing media and reagents, and ultra-low temperature freezers for long-term biological sample preservation.

Inverted microscopes, laboratory autoclaves, water baths, cryogenic storage systems, and additional biosafety cabinets can further support complete biological research workflows.

American Instrument Exchange maintains a broad inventory of professionally refurbished laboratory equipment, allowing laboratories to source multiple compatible instruments from a single supplier while simplifying procurement and reducing equipment lead times.

Common Applications

The Thermo Scientific 1387 is well suited for biological procedures requiring Class II Type A2 containment, including:

• Mammalian cell and tissue culture

• Stem cell research

• Molecular biology

• Microbiology

• Virology

• Pharmaceutical research and development

• Biotechnology research

• Vaccine research

• Gene and cell therapy research

• Clinical and diagnostic laboratory procedures

• High-throughput sample preparation

• University and government life-science research

Ideal Laboratory Environments

The Thermo Scientific 1387 is an excellent choice for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical research laboratories, university research centers, hospital laboratories, contract research organizations, government facilities, and other life-science laboratories requiring substantial Class II Type A2 workspace.

Its combination of a 6-foot work area, 10-inch operating opening, SmartCoat chamber, and energy-efficient operation makes the 1387 particularly well suited for busy laboratories where biosafety cabinets are used extensively throughout the workday.

Key Specifications

Specifications compiled from Thermo Scientific manufacturer literature and American Instrument Exchange product information.

Why Buy a Refurbished Thermo Scientific 1387 Biosafety Cabinet?

The Thermo Scientific 1387 offers an appealing combination of large-format workspace, comfortable operator access, and the proven containment technology of the 1300 Series A2 platform. For laboratories that need substantial working room but do not require the touchscreen controls and advanced automation of newer premium biosafety cabinets, the 1387 remains a practical and cost-effective choice.

Purchasing a professionally refurbished Thermo Scientific 1387 from American Instrument Exchange can substantially reduce the capital cost of adding a 6-foot biosafety cabinet. Its SmartCoat interior, energy-efficient blower technology, 10-inch work opening, ergonomic front profile, and expansive working area provide many of the features laboratories value in modern containment equipment while retaining the straightforward operation of the established Thermo 1300 Series platform.

The 6-foot configuration is particularly useful for laboratories handling larger quantities of samples, multiple culture vessels, extensive pipetting setups, or supporting equipment that can quickly overcrowd a smaller biosafety cabinet. The additional width provides greater flexibility for organizing clean and used materials while maintaining appropriate clearance around critical airflow grilles.

For biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, universities, hospitals, and other life-science organizations, a refurbished Thermo 1387 provides an excellent combination of biological containment, workspace, operator comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term value.

Refurbishment & Testing Process

Every Thermo Scientific 1387 biosafety cabinet offered by American Instrument Exchange undergoes a detailed inspection, cleaning, refurbishment, and testing process prior to shipment. Our technicians evaluate the cabinet's mechanical, electrical, and airflow-related systems and identify components requiring service or replacement.

Unless otherwise specified, new HEPA filters are installed at our facility before shipment. The blower system, airflow controls, alarms, lighting, electrical components, sash operation, and other cabinet functions are inspected and tested for proper operation.

The SmartCoat chamber and stainless steel work surface are also professionally cleaned and inspected so the cabinet is prepared for continued use in contamination-sensitive laboratory environments.

Each refurbished Thermo Scientific 1387 is prepared for installation and subsequent field certification so the cabinet can return to productive laboratory service following delivery.

Certification Readiness

The Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2 platform is designed as a Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet. Proper field certification remains essential after installation because final cabinet performance can be affected by transportation, placement, laboratory airflow, and other site-specific conditions.

Certification evaluates important performance characteristics including inflow and downflow velocities, HEPA filter integrity, airflow patterns, alarms, and other parameters applicable to Class II Type A2 cabinet operation.

A biosafety cabinet should also be recertified periodically and following events that may affect containment performance, including relocation, HEPA filter replacement, or significant internal service.

For laboratories throughout Greater Boston and New England, AIE Laboratory Services provides on-site biosafety cabinet certification, preventative maintenance, HEPA filter replacement, troubleshooting, repairs, decontamination, relocation, and recurring certification services.

This provides laboratories purchasing a refurbished Thermo 1387 from American Instrument Exchange with an affiliated service resource capable of supporting the cabinet throughout its working life.

Shipping & Installation

The Thermo Scientific 1387 is professionally prepared and packaged for commercial freight shipment from American Instrument Exchange. Because this is a large 6-foot biosafety cabinet, laboratories should carefully evaluate the delivery route and final installation area before shipment.

Doorway widths, corridors, elevators, loading docks, ceiling clearance, electrical service, and the dimensions of the final installation location should all be verified. The cabinet should also be positioned away from doors, heavily traveled areas, HVAC diffusers, and other sources of disruptive air movement that could interfere with containment performance.

American Instrument Exchange can assist with freight coordination, inside delivery, placement, and installation planning when required. Once the cabinet reaches its final operating location, it should be field certified before being placed into biological service.

Related Laboratory Equipment

The Thermo Scientific 1387 is frequently incorporated into larger cell culture, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microbiology, and life-science research workflows where samples move between multiple pieces of laboratory equipment.

For cell culture applications, the 1387 may be paired with CO₂ incubators for maintaining cultures, refrigerated centrifuges for harvesting and processing samples, laboratory refrigerators for media and reagent storage, and ultra-low temperature freezers for preserving valuable biological materials.

Inverted microscopes, water baths, autoclaves, cryogenic storage systems, and additional biosafety cabinets can further support complete biological research workflows.

American Instrument Exchange maintains a broad inventory of professionally refurbished laboratory equipment, allowing facilities to source multiple compatible instruments through a single supplier while simplifying procurement and reducing equipment lead times.

Thermo Scientific 1387 Frequently Asked Questions

What type of biosafety cabinet is the Thermo Scientific 1387?

The Thermo Scientific 1387 is a 6-foot Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet from the Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2 family. It is designed to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection for appropriate biological research applications.

What is significant about the 10-inch sash opening on the Thermo 1387?

The 1387 is specifically configured with a 10-inch operating aperture, providing greater vertical access to the work chamber than Thermo's comparable 8-inch-opening configurations.

This can be useful for laboratories working with taller culture vessels or equipment, replacing an existing 10-inch-opening cabinet, or simply preferring the additional access provided by the larger operating aperture.

Does the Thermo Scientific 1387 have a stainless steel interior?

The 1387 features Thermo Scientific's SmartCoat interior rather than the one-piece stainless steel chamber found on certain other 1300 Series configurations. The removable work surface itself is stainless steel.

Laboratories specifically seeking a 6-foot, 10-inch-opening 1300 Series cabinet with a one-piece stainless steel interior should consider the closely related Thermo Scientific 1377.

How is the Thermo 1387 different from the Thermo 1377?

Both models are 6-foot Class II Type A2 cabinets with 10-inch work openings. The primary difference is interior construction.

The 1387 uses Thermo's SmartCoat interior, while the 1377 features a one-piece stainless steel interior. This makes the two models useful alternatives for laboratories that want essentially the same size and operating aperture but have different preferences regarding chamber construction.

How is the Thermo 1387 different from the Thermo 1397?

Both models feature a 6-foot workspace and SmartCoat interior. The primary difference is the operating aperture: the 1387 has a 10-inch opening, while the 1397 has an 8-inch opening.

Laboratories that prefer greater vertical access may favor the 1387, while facilities standardizing around an 8-inch operating opening may prefer the 1397.

Is the Thermo 1387 suitable for high-throughput cell culture?

Yes. The 6-foot workspace provides substantially more room than a conventional 4-foot cabinet for culture vessels, pipettes, media bottles, tube racks, and supporting equipment.

This additional space can improve workflow organization during higher-volume cell culture procedures. Researchers should still avoid overcrowding the cabinet or obstructing the front and rear airflow grilles, as proper airflow remains essential to containment performance.

Does this refurbished Thermo 1387 include new HEPA filters?

Unless otherwise specified, American Instrument Exchange installs new HEPA filters prior to shipment. The cabinet is inspected, cleaned, tested, and prepared for field certification following installation at the customer's facility.

What should I consider before purchasing a 6-foot Thermo 1387?

Laboratories should consider both workflow requirements and installation logistics. The 6-foot cabinet provides excellent working space, but it also requires a larger footprint and suitable delivery path.

Before ordering, customers should confirm doorway dimensions, corridors, elevators, ceiling clearance, electrical service, and the proposed installation location. American Instrument Exchange can help review shipping and placement requirements before the cabinet leaves our facility.

Does the Thermo Scientific 1387 need to be certified after installation?

Yes. The cabinet should be field certified after installation and before biological work begins. Certification confirms airflow performance and HEPA filter integrity in the actual laboratory environment.

Regular recertification should also be incorporated into the laboratory's biosafety cabinet maintenance program, particularly after relocation, HEPA filter replacement, or service that could affect containment performance.

Can AIE Laboratory Services certify and repair a Thermo Scientific 1387?

Yes. For laboratories throughout Greater Boston and New England, AIE Laboratory Services provides biosafety cabinet certification, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, HEPA filter replacement, repairs, decontamination, relocation, and related field services.

This gives customers access to support throughout the equipment lifecycle—from purchasing and installing a refurbished Thermo 1387 through recurring certification, maintenance, and future repairs.

Why purchase a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1387 from American Instrument Exchange?

American Instrument Exchange specializes in professionally refurbished laboratory equipment rather than simply reselling used instruments. Each Thermo Scientific 1387 is inspected, cleaned, tested, and prepared for continued laboratory service by experienced technicians.

Unless otherwise specified, new HEPA filters are installed prior to shipment, and this unit is backed by a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.

For laboratories that need the workspace and operator access of a 6-foot Class II Type A2 cabinet without the acquisition cost and potential lead time of purchasing new, a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1387 provides an excellent combination of proven containment technology, SmartCoat construction, energy-efficient operation, and long-term value.

Do you sell parts for the Thermo 1387 biosafety cabinet, such as sashes or HEPA filters?

We typically do not sell used parts from these cabinets because available components are retained to support the refurbishment of additional Thermo 1300 Series units. Depending on the circumstances, however, we may be able to assist customers in identifying or sourcing replacement components. Please contact American Instrument Exchange with the specific model, serial number, and part needed for more information.

American Instrument Exchange installs new HEPA filters in the biosafety cabinets we refurbish, but replacement filters are purchased from manufacturers and other qualified filter suppliers rather than being manufactured by AIE. Laboratories looking to purchase filters directly may wish to contact Thermo Scientific or an appropriate replacement-filter supplier.

Remember that HEPA filter replacement requires appropriate biosafety procedures and may require cabinet decontamination before the filter housing is opened. For customers in New England, AIE Laboratory Services can provide biosafety cabinet decontamination, HEPA filter replacement, testing, and certification.

I purchased a Thermo 1387 from another vendor. Can AIE Laboratory Services still certify or repair it?

Absolutely. A biosafety cabinet does not need to have been purchased from American Instrument Exchange to receive service from AIE Laboratory Services.

Our field service team can certify, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair biosafety cabinets for customers throughout New England regardless of where the equipment was originally purchased. This can be particularly helpful for laboratories operating a mixture of Thermo Scientific and other biosafety cabinet brands acquired from multiple sources.

I need multiple biosafety cabinets for a new laboratory. Can American Instrument Exchange supply several matching cabinets?

Yes. American Instrument Exchange frequently works with new and expanding laboratories that need multiple biosafety cabinets and other pieces of laboratory equipment. Depending on current inventory, we may be able to supply multiple matching Thermo 1300 Series cabinets or help identify comparable models that provide consistent size, configuration, and performance across the laboratory.

Laboratories outfitting a larger facility can also explore our biotech laboratory start-up equipment packages, which can be customized around specific research requirements, brand preferences, and budgets. Packages can include biosafety cabinets along with CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, microscopes, refrigerators, freezers, and other essential laboratory equipment.

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