Microaerobic Workstations
The Don Whitley Scientific Microaerobic Workstations are a range of workstations with precise control of oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, humidity and temperature – ideal for the study and isolation of Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious organisms. Available with Whitley Internal HEPA filtration system. Capacities from 400 to over 1000 x 90mm Petri dishes and two types of patented porthole system. Colour touchscreen interface and display of parameters with remote access to touchscreen as standard.
Don Whitley Scientific and Mason Technology
Mason Technology is the exclusive distributor of Don Whitley Scientific (DWS) products in Ireland. Established in 1976, DWS designs and manufactures specialist laboratory equipment for a wide range of microbiology and cell culture applications. Whitley workstations allow the precise control of levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, temperature, and humidity as appropriate to the individual research application.
Mason Technology can supply, install, and commission any solution from the complete range of Don Whitley Scientific products including anaerobic workstations, microaerobic workstations, GMP compliant workstations, hypoxic workstations, spiral platers, and jar and gassing systems. Our sales and service teams have been factory trained at the Don Whitley Scientific Headquarters in West Yorkshire, UK guaranteeing exceptional support for your installation, training, application, and validation/service needs.
We recognised the importance of Quality Assurance to our customers and we have held continuous certification to ISO standards since 1994. We are committed to continuous improvement, and this is backed up by our investment in an Integrated Management System (IMS). This meets, at a minimum, the requirements of the International Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 17025 (INAB).
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The Don Whitley Scientific M35 Workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. Precise gas concentrations can...
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The Don Whitley Scientific M35 Workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. Precise gas concentrations can be programmed, which is perfect for manipulating samples in a sustainable microaerobic environment. Whitley M Range workstations are extremely flexible in use, allowing anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres to be created, if desired, without the need to change incoming gases.
These workstations were originally designed for the study and isolation of microaerophilic organisms such as Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious organisms. However, due to the ability to control the atmospheric from 0% to 20% oxygen, these systems are widely used as both microbiology and cell culture workstations.
As with our other microaerobic and anaerobic workstations, the Whitley M35 Workstation can be specified with the Whitley Automatic Humidification System. This system is especially beneficial in the cultivation of microaerophilic bacteria such as Campylobacter spp. Our own laboratory tests have indicated that Campylobacter colonies grow larger and exhibit more typical morphology when incubated in an atmosphere with elevated humidity (at least 75% RH).
A range of optional accessories, such as data logging, a single sample entry system, and removable front and cable glands are available to tailor this workstation to your particular requirements.
M35 Workstation Features:
- The M35 can accommodate up to 600 x 90mm Petri dishes.
- A rapid, 12-litre airlock that can transfer 40 plates in only 60 seconds.
- Intuitive colour touchscreen interface with PIN-code-protected user access levels.
- Ethernet-enabled for remote access to the touchscreen.
- Data download facility that allows you to record workstation parameters and download stored data in seconds for traceability and reference.
- NEW – motorised height adjustable trolley is now available for the Whitley M35.
The Don Whitley Scientific M45 Workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors, which allows users to program...
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The Don Whitley Scientific M45 Workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors, which allows users to programme precise gas concentrations.
Whitley M Range Workstations provide the most flexibility of any models in the Don Whitley Scientific range, allowing anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres to be created if desired without the need to change incoming gases.
Originally designed for studying, isolating and manipulating samples such as Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious microaerophiles in a sustainable microaerobic environment, the flexibility of atmospheric control (from 0% to 20% oxygen) that these workstations provide enables them to be used for both microbiology and cell culture applications. As with our other microaerobic and anaerobic workstations, the M45 can be specified with the Whitley Automatic Humidification System. This is particularly relevant as tests in our in-house laboratory have indicated that Campylobacter colonies grow larger and exhibit more typical morphology when incubated in an atmosphere with elevated humidity (at least 75% RH).
The M45 Workstation has three ports for convenient user access to the entire incubation and working areas and can accommodate up to 900 x 90mm Petri dishes. The optional Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System quickly creates and maintains a particle-free environment that exceeds the requirements stipulated by ISO 14644 Class 3.
M45 Workstation Features:
- Optional removable front (with instant access or traditional sleeved ports) to enable the transfer of larger batches of samples or pieces of equipment for use inside the chamber.
- A built-in rapid airlock allows the transfer of plates in just 60 seconds.
- Colour, touch-screen control panel for ease of use and for visual display of parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airlock cycle status.
- A reminder to perform calibration can be set for between 7 and 21 days.
- Can be specified with the Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System for additional product protection.
- Save time with the automatic commissioning cycle.
- A range of additional accessories, such as single sample entry systems, light tight covers, and data logging options, are available to tailor this workstation to your particular requirements.
The Don Whitley Scientific M55 Workstation is a 4-gas system that provides a huge working capacity when there is a need to process, culture and examin...
More About Whitley M55 WorkstationWhitley M55 Workstation
The Don Whitley Scientific M55 Workstation is a 4-gas system that provides a huge working capacity when there is a need to process, culture and examine samples in a sustainable, variable atmosphere environment. It has built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. This allows users to programme precise gas concentrations, which is perfect for manipulating samples in a sustainable environment. The Whitley M Range of workstations provide the most flexibility of any models in the Don Whitley Scientific range; allowing anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres to be created if desired without the need to change incoming gases.
M Range Workstations were originally designed for the study and isolation of microaerophilic organisms such as Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious organisms. Due to the flexibility of the atmospheric control (from 0% to 20% oxygen), these systems are now widely used for both microbiology and cell culture applications.
The M55 Workstation has two airlocks (one on the left and one on the right) and has a huge capacity of 600 litres. Two people can easily work side-by-side in this chamber, in the same environmental conditions.
If you want to be able to operate your workstation with two different temperature levels, specify the dual temperature option. This provides a central divider between the workstation chambers allowing you to select different temperatures for each side. A manually operated sliding door between the two chambers allows samples to be passed from one area into the other.
A range of optional accessories, such as HEPA Filtration, cable glands, power sockets or a single sample entry system, are available to tailor this workstation to your requirements.
M55 Workstation Features:
- Two rapid, 12-litre airlocks can transfer 40 plates each in only 60 seconds.
- Intuitive colour touchscreen interface with PIN-code-protected user access levels.
- Data download facility that allows you to record workstation parameters and download stored data in seconds for traceability and reference.
- Accommodates up to 1,200 x 90mm Petri dishes.
- Removable front as standard on the right-hand half of the unit to facilitate the transfer of bulk samples or larger pieces of equipment for use inside the workstation.
- Colour, touchscreen control panel for ease of use and for visual display of parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airlock cycle status.
- Ethernet-enabled for remote access to the touchscreen.
- Comes complete with a custom-designed trolley.
- Optional conventional, oval, sleeved ports or a mixture of oval and instant access ports.
- Automatic commissioning cycle to save you time and resources.
The Don Whitley Scientific M85 Workstation variable atmosphere workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors...
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The Don Whitley Scientific M85 Workstation variable atmosphere workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. This is an extremely flexible system as it allows users to programme precise gas concentrations and use the workstation with anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres without the need to change incoming gases.
Whitley M Range Workstations were originally designed for the study and isolation of microaerophilic organisms such as Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious organisms. Due to the flexibility of the atmospheric control (from 0% to 20% oxygen), these systems are now widely used for both microbiology and cell culture applications.
The large 36 litre airlock with powered internal door provides effective sample and equipment transfer in the fastest possible time whilst ensuring the minimum amount of oxygen is introduced into the chamber. Two oval ports enable you to work gloved or bare handed.
The M85 Workstation can also be specified with the Whitley HEPA Filtration System.
A range of optional accessories, such as data logging, motorised adjustable height trolley, and cable glands are available to tailor this workstation to your particular requirements.
M85 Workstation Features:
- Each porthole also acts as a mini-airlock so you can transfer up to 10 plates each time you insert or withdraw your arms, so reducing airlock cycles and gas usage.
- Chamber accommodates between 540 – 610 x 90mm Petri dishes.
- Colour, touch-screen control panel for ease of use and for visual display of parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airlock cycle status.
- Optional refrigeration unit available if you are working with organisms that need low temperature incubation or storage conditions.
- Reminder to perform calibration can be set for between 7 and 21 days.
- Automatic commissioning cycle to save you time and resources.
The Don Whitley Scientific M95 Workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. Precise gas concentrations can...
More About Whitley M95 WorkstationWhitley M95 Workstation
The Don Whitley Scientific M95 Workstation is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. Precise gas concentrations can be programmed, which is perfect for manipulating samples in a sustainable microaerobic environment. Whitley M Range workstations are extremely flexible in use, allowing anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres to be created, if desired, without the need to change incoming gases.
This workstation is ideal for the study and isolation of Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious microaerophiles, however, due to the flexibility of the atmospheric control (from 0% to 20% oxygen), these systems are also widely used for both microbiology and cell culture applications.
Whitley Microaerobic Workstations provide the most flexibility of any models in the Don Whitley Scientific range, allowing anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres to be created if desired without the need to change incoming gasses.
The large 36 litre airlock with powered internal door provides effective sample and equipment transfer in the fastest possible time whilst ensuring the minimum amount of oxygen is introduced into the chamber.
The M95 Workstation is now available as an M95 HEPA, fitted with the Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System. All the atmosphere passes through the filter hundreds of times an hour, which ensures the chamber environment is cleaned quickly, providing levels of atmospheric cleanliness inside the workstation that exceed the requirements of ISO 14644 Class 3.
M95 Workstation Features:
- Huge chamber capacity of up to 1,400 x 90mm Petri dishes.
- Four oval ports enable you to work gloved or bare-handed.
- Each porthole also acts as a mini-airlock so you can transfer up to 10 plates each time you insert or withdraw your arms, so reducing airlock cycles and gas usage.
- Colour, touch-screen control panel for ease of use and for visual display of parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airlock cycle status.
- A reminder to perform calibration can be set for between 7 and 21 days.
- Optional unique HEPA Filtration System.
- Available with three different types of single plate entry systems.
- Automatic commissioning cycle to save you time and resources.
The Don Whitley Scientific M135 HEPA Workstation is a tall, wide, deep microaerobic chamber. It is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide...
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The Don Whitley Scientific M135 HEPA Workstation is a tall, wide, deep microaerobic chamber. It is a 4-gas system with built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. This allows users to programme precise gas concentrations, which is perfect for manipulating samples in a sustainable variable atmosphere environment. The Whitley M Range of workstations allows anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres to be created, if desired, without the need to change incoming gases.
Whitley M Range Workstations were originally designed for the study and isolation of microaerophilic organisms such as Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious organisms. Due to the flexibility of atmospheric control (from 0% to 20% oxygen), these systems are now widely used as both microbiology and cell culture workstations. As with our other microaerobic and anaerobic workstations, the Whitley M35 can be specified with the Whitley Automatic Humidification System. This system is especially beneficial in the cultivation of microaerophilic bacteria such as Campylobacter spp. Our own laboratory tests have indicated that Campylobacter colonies grow larger and exhibit more typical morphology when incubated in an atmosphere with elevated humidity (at least 75% RH).
The M135 HEPA Workstation has an internal volume of 900 litres and can accommodate a variety of items of equipment such as imaging devices, microscopes, plate readers, spiral platers, etc. It comes complete with the unique Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System. All the atmosphere passes through the filter hundreds of times an hour, which ensures the chamber environment is cleaned quickly.
The generous internal height facilitates easy pipetting. All your work can be performed without removing your samples from the set environmental conditions and the entire chamber can be used as both working and incubation space.
With a rapid 16-litre airlock, there is no risk of compromising conditions inside the chamber (and it’s flushed with nitrogen as an additional cost saving).
DWS also offers two optional cooling methods for this workstation. A Refrigeration System could be useful if you are working with organisms that need low-temperature incubation. Alternatively, the Heat Removal System allows the workstation to maintain ambient temperatures at all times.
A range of optional accessories, such as data logging and cable glands are available to tailor this workstation to your particular requirements.
H135 HEPA Workstation Features:
- Two patented oval ports enable you to work comfortably, gloved or bare-handed.
- Rather than use off-the-shelf HEPA filters, DWS has worked with one of the world’s leading filter manufacturers to develop a filter specifically tailored to suit this workstation.
- Levels of atmospheric cleanliness inside the workstation exceed the requirements of ISO 14644 Class 3 (equivalent to Class 1 of the US Fed Std 209E Cleanroom Standards and exceed the particle counts attained at rest’ (without an operator) of Grade A as set out in the GMP Guidelines). We can provide test results confirming particulate levels inside the workstation.
- Fitted with a fan that circulates the internal atmosphere continuously – contributing to even temperature distribution and ensuring any internal particulate will be in motion.
- A removable front enables the transfer of larger batches of samples or pieces of equipment for use inside the chamber.
- Colour, touch screen control panel for ease of use and visual display of parameters such as temperature, humidity and airlock cycle status.
- Other options to tailor the workstation to your requirements include a single sample entry system; cable glands; shelves and data logging.
The Don Whitley Scientific M155 HEPA Workstation is a 4-gas system that provides a huge working capacity when there is a need to process, culture and ...
More About Whitley M155 HEPA WorkstationWhitley M155 HEPA Workstation
The Don Whitley Scientific M155 HEPA Workstation is a 4-gas system that provides a huge working capacity when there is a need to process, culture and examine samples in a sustainable, variable atmosphere environment. It has built-in oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sensors. This allows users to programme precise gas concentrations, which is perfect for manipulating samples in a sustainable environment. The Whitley M Range of workstations provide the most flexibility of any models in the Don Whitley Scientific range; allowing anoxic/anaerobic, microaerobic or hypoxic atmospheres to be created if desired without the need to change incoming gases.
M Range Workstations were originally designed for the study and isolation of microaerophilic organisms such as Campylobacter spp, Helicobacter pylori and other similarly fastidious organisms. However, due to the flexibility of the atmospheric control (from 0% to 20% oxygen), these systems are widely used for both microbiology and cell culture applications.
The M155 HEPA has two removable fronts and two airlocks (one on the left and one on the right), allowing two people to work easily side-by-side in this chamber, in the same environmental conditions.
This workstation has a capacity of 1,800 litres and can accommodate a variety of laboratory equipment, eg cell sorters, colony pickers, high throughput bioreactors, microscopes and spiral platers, such as the Whitley WASP Touch. DWS also offers two optional cooling methods for this workstation. A Refrigeration System could be useful if you are working with organisms that need low temperature incubation. Alternatively, the Heat Removal System allows the workstation to maintain ambient temperatures at all times.
The M155 HEPA is fitted with the unique Whitley Internal HEPA Filtration System. All the atmosphere passes through the filter hundreds of times an hour, which ensures the chamber environment is cleaned quickly.
Optional accessories such as cable glands, storage trays, and data logging are available to tailor this workstation to your requirements.
M155 HEPA Workstation Features:
- Four patented oval ports enable you to work comfortably, gloved or bare-handed. With two sets of ports, two researchers can work in the chamber side-by-side.
- Rather than use off-the-shelf HEPA filters, DWS has worked with one of the world’s leading filter manufacturers to develop a filter specifically tailored to suit this workstation.
- Levels of atmospheric cleanliness inside the workstation exceed the requirements of ISO 14644 Class 3 (equivalent to Class 1 of the US Fed Std 209E Cleanroom Standards and exceeds the particle counts attained at rest’ (without an operator) of Grade A as set out in the GMP Guidelines). We can provide test results confirming particulate levels inside the workstation.
- Fitted with a fan that circulates the internal atmosphere continuously – contributing to even temperature distribution and ensuring any internal particulate will be in motion.
- Two removable fronts enable the transfer of larger batches of samples or pieces of equipment for use inside the chamber.
- Colour, touch screen control panel for ease of use and for visual display of parameters such as temperature, humidity and airlock cycle status.
- Other options to tailor the workstation to your requirements include front loading a single sample entry system; cable glands; shelves and data logging.