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The Differences Between Biosafety Cabinet Class I and Class II

When it comes to purchasing biosafety cabinets for laboratories, you need to undertake the appropriate level of research and make sure that you purchase a product that's fit-for-purpose. The safety…
When it comes to purchasing biosafety cabinets for laboratories, you need to undertake the appropriate level of research and make sure that you purchase a product that's fit-for-purpose. The safety of your laboratory and lab staff could very well depend on it. There are three different classes of biosafety cabinet, but even these can be broken down. It pays to know what work certain cabinet classes are designed for, and what they're not designed for.
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Building a Stronger Lab Safety Culture in the COVID-19 Era

The importance of safety in a laboratory should never be disregarded. Operators of filtration systems like fume cupboards, biosafety cabinets or PCR cabinets often handle and work on pathogens posing…
The importance of safety in a laboratory should never be disregarded. Operators of filtration systems like fume cupboards, biosafety cabinets or PCR cabinets often handle and work on pathogens posing a significant hazardous risk to people and the environment. Consequently, certain measures need to be in place to sufficiently control any infectious particulates.
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What Are HEPA Filters and How Do they Work?

Chances are that if you work in the healthcare sector or a laboratory, you'll know what a HEPA filter is and why they're important. But since the emergence of COVID-19,…
Chances are that if you work in the healthcare sector or a laboratory, you'll know what a HEPA filter is and why they're important. But since the emergence of COVID-19, more and more people around the world, spanning all different industries, need to be aware of what HEPA filters are and how they work in filtration systems. So, what does HEPA mean, and why are HEPA filters so important?
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Infection Prevention & Control in Hospitals with UV Decontamination

Healthcare facilities and all their staff have a profound responsibility to ensure the environment they work in is clean and safe, not just for them, but for patients and visitors…
Healthcare facilities and all their staff have a profound responsibility to ensure the environment they work in is clean and safe, not just for them, but for patients and visitors too. COVID-19 has only served to add to this pressure the health system was under. So, how can UV decontamination help?
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An Introduction into Air Sterilisers and Purifiers

Air inside a healthcare environment is completely full of particulate matter (PM). In layman's terms, it's jam-packed with a mixture of solid particle pollutants and liquid droplets including spores from…
Air inside a healthcare environment is completely full of particulate matter (PM). In layman's terms, it's jam-packed with a mixture of solid particle pollutants and liquid droplets including spores from viruses and bacteria. If it's in the air, then they can just as easily be on the surface of furniture, clothes and equipment, which will come from patients, visitors and staff alike.
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The Differences Between Wet-Scrubber and Water Wash-Down Fume Cupboards

The difference between wet-scrubber and wash-down fume cupboards relates to the way in which they are cleaned. This determines the different types of chemicals that can be used in them,…
The difference between wet-scrubber and wash-down fume cupboards relates to the way in which they are cleaned. This determines the different types of chemicals that can be used in them, and the disposal of waste. Find out more here.
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Working on the Coronavirus – Together

During this crisis and beyond, we're committed to helping those in the healthcare profession by supplying hospital facilities with units that recirculate high volumes of air, killing bacteria and pathogens…
During this crisis and beyond, we're committed to helping those in the healthcare profession by supplying hospital facilities with units that recirculate high volumes of air, killing bacteria and pathogens to give nurses, doctors and patients the clean air they deserve and need, to combat the virus. Find out how we can help you to combat Coronavirus together.
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Fume Cupboard Installations – the Do's and Don'ts of Fume Extraction Ductwork

Always ask your supplier/installer if the system they are proposing will comply with BS EN 14175 – and then check the basics. We go through a case study to explain…
Always ask your supplier/installer if the system they are proposing will comply with BS EN 14175 – and then check the basics. We go through a case study to explain the importance of ductwork installation and discharge systems.
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Horizontal vs Vertical Laminar Flow Hoods

Which direction should the laminar flow move: vertically (downward from a filter positioned above the work surface) or horizontally (forward from a filter positioned behind the work surface)? There are compelling reasons to choose…
Which direction should the laminar flow move: vertically (downward from a filter positioned above the work surface) or horizontally (forward from a filter positioned behind the work surface)? There are compelling reasons to choose either airflow system, depending on clearance requirements, process type/ location, work surface design and of course, operator safety.
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Finn Pathologists
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"TION have provided us with a high-quality service from start to finish, allowing us to customise the product to suit our needs and they’ve worked around a tricky schedule for delivery & installation."


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Histology Laboratory Manager
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
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"The 1500mm-wide MSBCs have proven sufficiently large and sturdy to afford the installation of heavy (70 kg) fill-finish equipment while maintaining the requirement for an adjustable stand height."


Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
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Edinburgh Centre Director
MOA Technology
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"Seldom have I worked with such a knowledgeable team. No matter the challenge, TION's attention to detail and professionalism has always impressed me."


MOA Technology
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Senior Scientist
Rothamsted Research
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"TION Global's polypropylene wash-down fume cupboards are one of the few products able to manage perchloric acid's explosive properties."


Rothamsted Research
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Head of Chemistry
Eurofins
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Hear what some of our customers have to say.

"The polypropylene cabinet material is perfect. It's stain resistant, even against chemicals like iodine (potassium iodide). It's also incredibly easy to clean."


Eurofins
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Team Leader
Exact Science
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"TION is responsive, consistent & professional. Their attention to detail is second to none in all aspects of biosafety installation, commissioning and maintenance."


Exact Science
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Facilities Manager
LGC
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"Very knowledgeable, and not only were the biosafety cabinets we ordered from TION made exactly the way we needed them, but they were delivered and installed within 48 hours."


LGC
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Head of Microbiology
Prenetics
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"This project has definitely been a learning curve for me and from the very first phone conversation your knowledge, calm nature and expertise put me completely at ease."


Prenetics
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Lab Manager
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