Thermo Scientific 1307 biosafety cabinet

Thermo Scientific 1307 6' Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet

Refurbished Thermo Scientific 1307 Biosafety Cabinet for Sale

The Thermo Scientific 1307 is a 6-foot Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet designed to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection for cell culture, microbiology, pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, clinical research, and other contamination-sensitive biological applications. Part of Thermo Scientific's proven 1300 Series A2 platform, the 1307 combines a spacious work area with a 304 stainless steel chamber, 8-inch working sash opening, SmartFlow airflow technology, Digital Airflow Verification, and energy-efficient operation.

With approximately 70.5 inches of usable work width, the Thermo 1307 provides substantially more room than a conventional 4-foot biosafety cabinet. The additional space allows researchers to organize culture vessels, media bottles, pipettes, sample racks, reagent containers, and supporting laboratory equipment without unnecessarily crowding the work surface. For busy cell culture facilities and laboratories performing higher-throughput procedures, this additional workspace can improve both organization and operator comfort.

The 1307 is configured with an 8-inch operating sash opening and a durable stainless steel interior. This combination is particularly attractive for laboratories that prioritize cleanability, long-term durability, and a large work area while maintaining a relatively low operating aperture.

Thermo Scientific's SmartFlow technology automatically compensates for changes in airflow conditions as filter resistance increases over time. Digital Airflow Verification provides continuous monitoring of cabinet performance, while the SmartFlow indicator gives operators a convenient visual indication of the cabinet's ability to maintain appropriate containment conditions. These features help make the 1307 a practical choice for laboratories where biosafety cabinets are used extensively throughout the workday.

At American Instrument Exchange, every Thermo Scientific 1307 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 may also browse our refurbished biosafety cabinets, CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, laboratory refrigerators, freezers, and other laboratory equipment to build a complete research workflow.

Key Features

• Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet

• 6-foot nominal cabinet width

• 8-inch working sash opening

• 304 stainless steel chamber

• Approximately 70.5-inch-wide work area

• SmartFlow automatic airflow compensation

• Digital Airflow Verification

• SmartFlow performance indicator

• HEPA-filtered vertical airflow

• Energy-efficient brushless DC motor technology

• Reduced-flow Night Set-Back operation

• SmartClean front window design for easier cleaning access

• SmartPort access for routing tubing and electrical cables

• 10-degree sloped front for improved operator ergonomics

• Low operating noise

• Stainless steel work tray

• Stand included

• New HEPA filters included unless otherwise specified

• 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange

Overview

The Thermo Scientific 1307 combines the generous workspace of a 6-foot biosafety cabinet with the airflow management, ergonomics, and energy efficiency that helped establish Thermo's 1300 Series as a widely used Class II Type A2 platform.

As a Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet, the 1307 provides three important forms of protection. Inward airflow through the front opening helps protect personnel from aerosols generated inside the cabinet. HEPA-filtered vertical downflow helps protect samples and materials from airborne contamination, while HEPA-filtered exhaust helps protect the surrounding laboratory environment.

One of the defining technologies of the 1300 Series is Thermo Scientific's SmartFlow airflow management system. The cabinet monitors airflow conditions and automatically compensates as HEPA filter resistance changes. Digital Airflow Verification provides additional monitoring and alerts the operator when airflow moves outside acceptable operating conditions.

For laboratories using their biosafety cabinets throughout the workday, the 1307's large interior provides an important practical advantage. Culture vessels, pipettes, media bottles, tube racks, and supporting equipment can be arranged across the approximately 6-foot work surface while leaving appropriate space around critical airflow grilles.

The 304 stainless steel chamber further enhances the cabinet's suitability for routine biological research. Stainless steel provides a durable interior surface that tolerates frequent cleaning and disinfection, making the 1307 particularly attractive for cell culture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and other laboratories where contamination control is a daily priority.

Why Choose the Thermo Scientific 1307?

The Thermo Scientific 1307 is particularly well suited for laboratories prioritizing workspace, stainless steel construction, airflow monitoring, and straightforward operation.

Its 6-foot work area provides considerably more room than a standard 4-foot cabinet, making it easier to organize higher-throughput procedures involving multiple culture vessels, pipetting stations, sample racks, and supporting equipment. The additional width can also help laboratories establish clearer separation between clean materials and items that have already been used during a procedure.

The stainless steel chamber provides another important advantage. For laboratories that clean and disinfect their biosafety cabinets frequently, the smooth and durable 304 stainless steel interior provides a practical work environment designed for years of routine laboratory use.

Thermo's SmartFlow technology and Digital Airflow Verification add another layer of operational confidence. Rather than relying solely on a fixed blower setting, the system monitors cabinet airflow and compensates as operating conditions change, helping maintain the airflow balance required for proper containment.

The 1307 also incorporates several practical features designed around everyday laboratory use. Thermo's SmartClean window design improves access to the interior for cleaning, while SmartPort openings allow tubing and electrical cables to enter the work area without unnecessarily interfering with normal cabinet operation.

For biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, university research facilities, hospitals, and other life-science organizations requiring substantial Class II Type A2 workspace, a refurbished Thermo 1307 provides an excellent balance of containment performance, durability, ergonomics, and acquisition cost.

SmartFlow, SmartClean & SmartPort Technology

The Thermo 1307 incorporates several features designed to address common challenges associated with routine biosafety cabinet operation.

SmartFlow technology automatically compensates for changes in airflow resistance, helping maintain appropriate inflow and downflow conditions as HEPA filters gradually load during their service life. Digital Airflow Verification monitors operating conditions and alerts users when airflow falls outside acceptable parameters.

SmartClean improves access to the cabinet interior by allowing the front window to be lowered for cleaning and routine maintenance. Easier access to interior surfaces can simplify regular cleaning procedures and help laboratories maintain their contamination-control protocols.

SmartPort provides dedicated sidewall access for tubing and electrical cables. This can be particularly useful when small laboratory instruments, vacuum lines, or other accessories need to operate inside the cabinet without routing cables through the front sash opening.

Together, these features make the 1307 more than simply a large HEPA-filtered work area. They provide practical improvements intended to make everyday operation, monitoring, cleaning, and equipment integration easier for laboratory personnel.

Thermo Scientific 1307 vs. Other 6' Thermo 1300 Series Cabinets

The Thermo 1300 Series was offered in numerous configurations, and understanding those differences can be helpful when replacing an existing cabinet or purchasing multiple BSCs for a laboratory.

The Thermo 1307 is a 6-foot cabinet with an 8-inch operating opening and 304 stainless steel chamber. This combination makes it particularly attractive for laboratories that want both a lower operating aperture and durable stainless steel interior construction.

Other 6-foot 1300 Series configurations were available with 10-inch sash openings or Thermo's SmartCoat interior. Laboratories comparing these models should therefore consider more than cabinet width alone. Sash height, interior construction, electrical configuration, included accessories, and the requirements of the laboratory workflow can all influence which model is the best choice.

For laboratories replacing an existing 1307, purchasing the same configuration can also simplify operator training and help maintain consistency between biosafety cabinets installed throughout the facility.

Compatible Laboratory Equipment

The Thermo Scientific 1307 fits naturally into cell culture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, microbiology, and clinical research workflows where samples routinely move between multiple pieces of laboratory equipment.

For cell culture applications, the 1307 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 preservation of biological materials.

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 1307 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 1307 is an excellent choice for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical research laboratories, university research centers, hospital laboratories, contract research organizations, clinical facilities, government laboratories, and other life-science organizations requiring substantial Class II Type A2 workspace.

Its combination of a 6-foot work area, 8-inch operating opening, stainless steel chamber, and intelligent airflow management makes the 1307 particularly well suited for busy laboratories where biosafety cabinets are used extensively and cleaned frequently.

Key Specifications

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

Why Buy a Refurbished Thermo Scientific 1307 Biosafety Cabinet?

The Thermo Scientific 1307 combines a large 6-foot workspace, durable stainless steel construction, and the proven airflow management technology of the Thermo 1300 Series A2 platform. For laboratories that need substantial working room without the cost of a new premium biosafety cabinet, a professionally refurbished 1307 can provide an excellent balance of performance, durability, and value.

The 1307 is particularly attractive for laboratories where biosafety cabinets are used extensively throughout the workday. Its approximately 6-foot work area provides room for multiple culture vessels, pipettes, media bottles, sample racks, and supporting equipment, while the 304 stainless steel chamber is well suited to frequent cleaning and disinfection.

SmartFlow airflow management and Digital Airflow Verification provide additional operational advantages. The cabinet monitors airflow conditions and compensates for changing filter resistance, helping maintain appropriate operating conditions as HEPA filters load over time. Combined with the ergonomic front profile, SmartClean access, SmartPort utility openings, and energy-efficient blower system, these features make the 1307 a practical platform for everyday biological research.

Purchasing a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1307 from American Instrument Exchange allows biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, universities, hospitals, and research institutions to obtain a proven 6-foot Class II Type A2 cabinet while substantially reducing capital equipment costs compared with purchasing new.

Refurbishment & Testing Process

Every Thermo Scientific 1307 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, control, and airflow-related systems and identify components requiring repair or replacement.

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

The stainless steel work surface and chamber are professionally cleaned and inspected, while worn or damaged functional components are repaired or replaced whenever practical.

Our objective is not simply to determine whether a used biosafety cabinet powers on. Each refurbished Thermo 1307 is prepared for installation and subsequent field certification so that it can return to productive laboratory service following delivery.

Certification Readiness

The Thermo Scientific 1307 is a Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet designed for biological containment applications. Proper field certification remains essential after installation because transportation, placement, room airflow, and other site-specific conditions can affect cabinet performance.

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

Biosafety cabinets should also be recertified at appropriate intervals and following events that may affect containment performance, such as relocation, HEPA filter replacement, or significant internal repairs.

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

This gives laboratories purchasing a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1307 from American Instrument Exchange access to an affiliated service organization that can continue supporting the cabinet after installation.

Shipping & Installation

The Thermo Scientific 1307 is professionally prepared and packaged for commercial freight shipment from American Instrument Exchange. Because the 1307 is a large 6-foot biosafety cabinet, delivery and installation requirements should be considered before the unit is shipped.

Customers should verify doorway widths, hallways, elevators, loading areas, ceiling clearance, electrical service, and the dimensions of the final installation location. The cabinet should also be positioned away from doors, HVAC registers, heavy pedestrian traffic, and other sources of disruptive air movement whenever possible.

American Instrument Exchange can assist with freight coordination, inside delivery, laboratory placement, and installation planning when required.

After the 1307 reaches its final operating location, the cabinet should be field certified before being placed into biological service. Certification verifies containment performance in the actual laboratory environment and confirms that transportation and installation have not adversely affected airflow or HEPA filter integrity.

Related Laboratory Equipment

The Thermo Scientific 1307 is frequently installed as part of a complete cell culture, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, microbiology, or clinical research workflow.

For cell culture applications, the 1307 can be paired with CO₂ incubators for maintaining cultures, refrigerated centrifuges for sample processing and harvesting, laboratory refrigerators for media and reagent storage, and ultra-low temperature freezers for long-term preservation of biological samples.

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

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

Thermo Scientific 1307 Frequently Asked Questions

What type of biosafety cabinet is the Thermo Scientific 1307?

The Thermo Scientific 1307 is a 6-foot Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet from Thermo Scientific's 1300 Series A2 platform. It is designed to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection for appropriate cell culture, microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and other biological research applications.

Does the Thermo Scientific 1307 have a stainless steel interior?

Yes. The Thermo 1307 features a 304 stainless steel chamber and stainless steel work surface. This provides a durable, smooth interior well suited to laboratories where the biosafety cabinet is cleaned and disinfected frequently.

Why would a laboratory choose the 8-inch-opening Thermo 1307?

The 1307 combines its large 6-foot work area with an 8-inch operating sash opening. This configuration may be particularly desirable for laboratories replacing an existing 8-inch-opening cabinet, standardizing multiple workstations around the same operating height, or simply preferring a lower working aperture.

The large cabinet width still provides substantial room for organizing culture vessels, pipettes, media, sample racks, and supporting equipment.

What do SmartFlow and Digital Airflow Verification do?

Thermo Scientific's SmartFlow technology monitors cabinet airflow and adjusts blower performance to compensate for changing resistance as the HEPA filters load over time. Digital Airflow Verification provides continuous monitoring of airflow conditions and helps alert the operator if cabinet performance moves outside acceptable parameters.

These systems do not eliminate the need for routine biosafety cabinet certification, but they provide useful ongoing monitoring between certification visits.

What does a CAL message or airflow error on a Thermo 1307 mean?

Thermo 1300 Series cabinets use their electronic monitoring system to alert users to airflow or calibration-related conditions. A CAL message or persistent airflow alarm may indicate that airflow calibration, filter condition, blower performance, sash position, or another component affecting cabinet performance requires evaluation.

A biosafety cabinet displaying persistent airflow warnings should not simply be assumed to be operating correctly. For customers in New England, AIE Laboratory Services can troubleshoot Thermo 1300 Series biosafety cabinets, evaluate airflow performance, perform necessary repairs, and recertify the cabinet after service.

Are new HEPA filters installed in this refurbished Thermo 1307?

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

Can the Thermo 1307 accommodate equipment inside the work area?

The 6-foot work chamber provides considerably more room than a standard 4-foot cabinet and can accommodate many small instruments and accessories used during biological procedures.

Thermo's SmartPort utility access can also simplify routing electrical cables or tubing into the work area. Equipment placement should always be planned carefully, however, because blocking the front or rear airflow grilles can interfere with proper containment performance.

Is the Thermo Scientific 1307 suitable for high-throughput cell culture?

Yes. The large work area makes the 1307 particularly attractive for laboratories processing multiple cultures or performing procedures requiring more equipment and materials than can comfortably fit inside a smaller cabinet.

The additional width can help researchers organize clean and used materials more effectively, although proper aseptic technique and airflow-grille clearance remain essential regardless of cabinet size.

Does the Thermo Scientific 1307 need to be certified after installation?

Yes. A refurbished Thermo 1307 should be field certified after installation and before being placed into biological service. Certification verifies airflow performance, HEPA filter integrity, and other critical containment parameters in the cabinet's actual laboratory environment.

Recertification should also be performed according to the laboratory's biosafety program and after events such as relocation, HEPA filter replacement, or service that could affect containment performance.

Do you sell parts for the Thermo 1307, such as replacement sashes, controls, or HEPA filters?

American Instrument Exchange generally retains available used components to support the refurbishment and repair of additional Thermo 1300 Series cabinets rather than routinely selling used parts individually. Depending on the component and current availability, however, we may be able to help customers identify or source a suitable replacement.

Replacement HEPA filters are available through Thermo Scientific and qualified filter suppliers. Because filter replacement involves opening the contaminated side of the cabinet's filtration system, appropriate biosafety procedures must be followed.

For customers in New England, AIE Laboratory Services can provide cabinet decontamination, HEPA filter replacement, testing, and subsequent certification.

I purchased my Thermo 1307 somewhere else. Can AIE Laboratory Services still service it?

Yes. The biosafety cabinet does not need to have been purchased from American Instrument Exchange for AIE Laboratory Services to certify, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair it.

Our field service team supports biosafety cabinets throughout New England regardless of where the equipment was originally purchased. This is particularly useful for laboratories operating cabinets from multiple manufacturers or equipment acquired through several vendors over the years.

Can American Instrument Exchange supply several matching Thermo 1300 Series cabinets for a laboratory expansion?

Depending on current inventory, yes. American Instrument Exchange frequently works with new and expanding laboratories that need multiple biosafety cabinets, and we may be able to provide several matching Thermo 1300 Series units or identify closely related configurations that provide consistent size and performance throughout the facility.

Laboratories outfitting larger facilities can also source complementary equipment through American Instrument Exchange, including CO₂ incubators, centrifuges, microscopes, laboratory refrigerators, freezers, ultra-low temperature freezers, and other essential laboratory equipment.

Can AIE Laboratory Services certify and repair an older Thermo 1307?

Yes. For laboratories throughout Greater Boston and New England, AIE Laboratory Services can provide certification, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, HEPA filter replacement, repairs, decontamination, relocation, and related services for Thermo 1300 Series biosafety cabinets.

Because these cabinets have been installed in laboratories for many years, continued service support can be particularly valuable as individual components begin to age. AIE Laboratory Services can help evaluate whether an existing 1307 remains practical to repair or whether replacement should be considered.

Why purchase a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1307 from American Instrument Exchange?

American Instrument Exchange specializes in professionally refurbished laboratory equipment rather than simply reselling used equipment. Each Thermo Scientific 1307 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. Customers in New England can also access ongoing certification, maintenance, and repair services through AIE Laboratory Services.

For laboratories that need the substantial workspace of a 6-foot Class II Type A2 cabinet without the acquisition cost associated with purchasing new, a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1307 provides an excellent combination of stainless steel construction, intelligent airflow management, proven containment technology, and long-term value.

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