Thermo Scientific 1337 6' Biosafety Cabinet

Thermo Scientific 1337 6' Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet

Refurbished Thermo Scientific 1337 Biosafety Cabinet for Sale

The Thermo Scientific 1337 is a 6-foot Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet designed for laboratories requiring a spacious, durable 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 1337 combines a large work chamber with a one-piece 304 stainless steel interior, 8-inch working sash opening, energy-efficient DC blower technology, and intelligent airflow management.

With approximately 70.5 inches of interior working width, the Thermo 1337 provides substantially more usable space than a conventional 4-foot biosafety cabinet. Researchers can organize culture vessels, pipettes, sample racks, reagent containers, and small laboratory instruments across the work surface without unnecessarily crowding the cabinet. This makes the 1337 particularly attractive for high-throughput cell culture laboratories and research facilities where workflow organization and available working space are priorities.

The 1337 also features an 8-inch work aperture, distinguishing it from several other 6-foot models in the Thermo 1300 Series. The lower working opening supports the cabinet's designed airflow configuration while still providing comfortable access to the expansive interior workspace.

Its one-piece 304 stainless steel chamber provides a smooth, durable interior suited to frequent cleaning and disinfection. Combined with a removable stainless steel work tray, the design helps simplify routine cleaning while providing the durability required for laboratories where biosafety cabinets are used continuously throughout the workday.

At American Instrument Exchange, every Thermo Scientific 1337 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 also includes a stand and a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange. Laboratories outfitting or expanding biological research facilities can also source compatible CO₂ 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

• 8-inch working sash opening

• One-piece 304 stainless steel interior

• Approximately 70.5-inch-wide work area

• HEPA-filtered vertical laminar airflow

• Independent supply and exhaust blower design

• Energy-efficient DC motor technology

• Intelligent blower speed control

• Reduced-flow energy-saving mode

• Real-time airflow performance monitoring

• 10-degree sloped front for improved operator ergonomics

• Low operating noise

• Flat, 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 1337 combines the large working area of a 6-foot biosafety cabinet with the proven airflow technology and energy-efficient design of Thermo Scientific's 1300 Series A2 platform. It is specifically configured with an 8-inch working sash opening and one-piece stainless steel chamber, providing an appealing combination of workspace, cleanability, containment performance, and operating efficiency.

As a Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinet, the Thermo 1337 is designed to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection. Inward airflow through the front opening helps protect the operator from aerosols generated within the cabinet, while HEPA-filtered vertical downflow protects samples and materials from airborne contamination. Exhaust air is HEPA filtered before leaving the cabinet.

Thermo's 1300 Series airflow system utilizes independent supply and exhaust blowers to maintain the proper relationship between downflow and inflow/exhaust velocities. The system provides real-time operating information to help users monitor cabinet performance throughout the workday.

The cabinet's generous work area is particularly valuable for laboratories performing procedures that can become crowded inside smaller BSCs. Cell culture vessels, pipettes, media bottles, reagent containers, tube racks, and supporting equipment can be arranged across the approximately 70.5-inch-wide work surface while leaving appropriate room around critical airflow grilles.

Combined with its stainless steel chamber, ergonomic front profile, efficient blower technology, and large working area, the Thermo Scientific 1337 provides a dependable platform for laboratories requiring substantial Class II Type A2 workspace.

Why Choose the Thermo Scientific 1337?

The Thermo 1337 is particularly attractive for laboratories seeking three characteristics in the same cabinet: a large 6-foot workspace, stainless steel interior construction, and an 8-inch working opening.

The large interior allows researchers to organize complex procedures without the congestion that can occur inside smaller cabinets. This can be especially valuable in high-throughput cell culture laboratories, pharmaceutical research environments, and biotechnology facilities where multiple culture vessels, sample racks, and pieces of supporting equipment may be used during the same procedure.

The one-piece 304 stainless steel chamber further enhances the cabinet's appeal. Stainless steel provides a durable work environment capable of tolerating routine cleaning and disinfection, while the one-piece design reduces unnecessary seams and simplifies maintenance of the interior work area.

Energy efficiency is another important advantage. When the front sash is closed, the 1300 Series intelligent speed control system automatically reduces blower operation. This reduced-flow mode helps decrease electrical consumption during periods when the cabinet is not actively being used while maintaining filtered airflow within the work area.

For biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical laboratories, university research facilities, hospitals, and other life-science organizations requiring a large-format BSC, a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1337 provides an excellent combination of workspace, durability, containment performance, and operating economy.

Thermo Scientific 1337 vs. Thermo Scientific 1377

The Thermo Scientific 1337 and 1377 are both 6-foot Class II Type A2 cabinets built around the proven 1300 Series platform, and both can be configured with one-piece 304 stainless steel interiors. The most important distinction between these two configurations is the working sash opening.

The Thermo 1337 uses an 8-inch work aperture, while the Thermo 1377 uses a 10-inch work aperture. The 1337 therefore provides a lower working opening while retaining essentially the same large 6-foot interior footprint.

Both models are excellent choices for laboratories requiring substantial workspace. Selecting between them may depend on operator preference, existing laboratory standardization, the configuration being replaced, and the specific workflow performed inside the cabinet.

For laboratories specifically seeking a large 6-foot Thermo biosafety cabinet with stainless steel interior construction and an 8-inch operating opening, the 1337 is an especially attractive configuration.

Compatible Laboratory Equipment

The Thermo Scientific 1337 fits naturally into cell culture, microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and other biological research workflows where samples routinely move between multiple pieces of laboratory equipment.

The cabinet is frequently paired with CO₂ incubators for maintaining mammalian cell cultures, refrigerated centrifuges for sample processing, laboratory refrigerators for media and reagent storage, and ultra-low temperature freezers for long-term preservation of valuable biological specimens.

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

American Instrument Exchange maintains an extensive 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 1337 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 1337 is an excellent choice for biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical research laboratories, university research centers, hospital laboratories, contract research organizations, government laboratories, and other life-science facilities requiring substantial Class II Type A2 workspace.

Its combination of a 6-foot work area, 8-inch operating opening, and one-piece stainless steel chamber makes the 1337 particularly attractive for busy laboratories where biosafety cabinets undergo frequent cleaning and are used for extended periods throughout the workday.

Key Specifications

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

Why Buy a Refurbished Thermo Scientific 1337 Biosafety Cabinet?

The Thermo Scientific 1337 offers an appealing combination of large-format workspace, durable stainless steel construction, 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 1337 remains a practical and cost-effective choice.

Purchasing a professionally refurbished Thermo Scientific 1337 from American Instrument Exchange can substantially reduce the capital cost of adding a 6-foot biosafety cabinet. Its one-piece stainless steel interior, energy-efficient blower technology, 8-inch work opening, ergonomic front profile, and large working area provide many of the features laboratories value in modern containment equipment while retaining the straightforward operation of the established 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 1337 provides an excellent combination of biological containment, workspace, cleanability, and long-term value.

Refurbishment & Testing Process

Every Thermo Scientific 1337 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.

Particular attention is also given to the 1337's one-piece stainless steel chamber. The work surface and interior walls are professionally cleaned and inspected to provide a durable, cleanable work area ready for continued laboratory use.

Each refurbished Thermo Scientific 1337 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 and tested as a Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet in accordance with NSF/ANSI 49. 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 1337 from American Instrument Exchange with an affiliated service resource capable of supporting the cabinet after installation.

Shipping & Installation

The Thermo Scientific 1337 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 1337 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 1337 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 1337 Frequently Asked Questions

What type of biosafety cabinet is the Thermo Scientific 1337?

The Thermo Scientific 1337 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 8-inch sash opening on the Thermo 1337?

The 1337 is specifically configured with an 8-inch operating aperture. This distinguishes it from Thermo's 1377 package, which pairs the same general 6-foot format and one-piece stainless steel interior with a 10-inch work opening.

The 8-inch configuration can be particularly useful for laboratories replacing an existing cabinet with the same operating aperture or standardizing multiple workstations around a consistent cabinet configuration.

Does the Thermo Scientific 1337 have a stainless steel interior?

Yes. The 1337 package features a one-piece stainless steel interior. The stainless steel chamber provides smooth, durable surfaces suited to routine cleaning and disinfection and distinguishes the 1337 from 6-foot 1300 Series configurations equipped with Thermo's SmartCoat interior.

How is the Thermo 1337 different from the Thermo 1397?

Both are 6-foot, 8-inch-aperture configurations from the 1300 Series A2 family, but the interior construction differs. The 1337 uses a one-piece stainless steel interior, while the 1397 uses Thermo's SmartCoat interior.

For laboratories prioritizing stainless steel construction and frequent interior cleaning, the 1337 may therefore be the preferred configuration.

How is the Thermo 1337 different from the Thermo 1377?

The 1337 and 1377 are closely related 6-foot configurations with one-piece stainless steel interiors. The primary difference is the work aperture: the 1337 has an 8-inch opening, while the 1377 has a 10-inch opening.

Choosing between the two may depend on operator preference, existing laboratory standardization, the model being replaced, and the specific workflow being performed inside the cabinet.

Is the Thermo 1337 a good choice for high-throughput cell culture?

Yes. The approximately 6-foot work area gives researchers considerably more room than a standard 4-foot cabinet for culture vessels, pipettes, media bottles, tube racks, and supporting equipment.

The larger work surface can improve workflow organization during higher-volume procedures, although users should still avoid overcrowding the cabinet or obstructing the front and rear airflow grilles.

Does this refurbished Thermo 1337 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 after installation at the customer's facility.

What should I consider before purchasing a 6-foot Thermo 1337?

Laboratories should evaluate both workflow requirements and installation logistics. A 6-foot cabinet provides considerably more workspace than a 4-foot model, but it also requires additional floor space and a suitable delivery path.

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

Does the Thermo Scientific 1337 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 1337?

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 1337 through recurring certification, maintenance, and future repairs.

Why purchase a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1337 from American Instrument Exchange?

American Instrument Exchange specializes in professionally refurbished laboratory equipment rather than simply reselling used instruments. Each Thermo Scientific 1337 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 biosafety cabinet certification and field service through AIE Laboratory Services.

For laboratories that need the workspace of a 6-foot Class II Type A2 cabinet without the acquisition cost and potential lead time of purchasing new, a refurbished Thermo Scientific 1337 provides an excellent combination of proven containment technology, stainless steel construction, energy-efficient operation, and long-term value.

Do you sell parts for the Thermo 1337 biosafety cabinet, like sashes or HEPA filters?

We typically do not sell parts for these units but prefer to keep any spare parts to help refurbished additional models that come our way. We may be able to assist in sourcing parts for you, depending on the circumstances. Please contact us regarding with specifics for more information.

We install new filters in every biosafety cabinet we sell, but we purchase these directly from the manufacturer or other non-OEM source. If you are looking for new HEPA filters we suggest contacting the manufacturer directly.

Remember that biosafety cabinets also need to be decontaminated with chlorine dioxide to prevent contamination before opening the filter housing. If you’re in New England, our team at AIE Laboratory Services is available for HEPA filter replacement and certifications.

I purchased a Thermo 1337 from another vendor. Are you available to certify and/or repair it?

Absolutely. The team at AIE Laboratory Services can repair and certify biosafety cabinets for customers throughout New England, regardless of where the unit was purchased.

I need multiple biosafety cabinets for my new lab. Are you able to supply several matching cabinets?

Yes, we frequently outfit new labs with multiple pieces of equipment. We encourage you to check out some of the lab equipment start up packages from American Instrument Exchange. These include not only biosafety cabinets but incubators, centrifuges, microscopes, and more. We offer easy customization to match your specific budget, brand preferences, and research requirements.

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