The automate.it BX500 Series of Dry Boxes are designed to provide a dry, moisture-reduced environment using a re-circulating system that removes moisture from the environment to achieve a set humidity level.

The BX500 is free-standing, requiring only power from your standard outlet, and does not require external sources of air.

This system is suitable for manual applications.

The enclosures shown below can accommodate single or multiple operators, depending on your process. Custom dimensions are available upon request. Optional ante-chambers are available (with separate environment control), allowing you to dramatically reduce cycle-times and operating costs.

Glove Boxes are also available pre-configured for weighing operation. They provide dry, oxygen-free and ionized atmosphere ideal for weighing powders. They can be ordered with weighing scale, scanner, PC and tracking software (optional).

Large-size Glove Boxes are also available that can accommodate automated liquid handling systems of your choice. Please contact us at the address below to discuss your requirements.

Atmosphere

• Provides oxygen- and moisture-free environment for handling
• Ante-chamber can be provided to transfer and pre-prep
• Provides oxygen- and moisture-free environment for handling compounds
• Environment is sealed and contained; exhaust is plumbed into designated facility duct system
• Atmosphere inside the chamber is continuously filtered using activated carbon filters
• Exhausting gas can be scrubbed before exiting the system
• Able to achieve dryness < 1% RH

Construction

• Work-surface is granite: flat, consistent, inert, and stable (enabling sensitive measurements)
• Work-surface is vibration isolated
• Acrylic and plastic materials and components inside the chamber are highly resistive to compounds
• Glove Box is free-standing, and has adjustable-height legs to facilitate sitting and standing operations
• Steel base is height-adjustable for ergonomics, mounted on lockable casters for mobility
• Access doors can be ordered either front or side, with single-action latch
• Pass-thru for electrical and signal cables

Control

• All controls and pneumatics are mounted in the base, with enclosures (standard 19” rack mount)
• Works with standard 120V power outlet
• Incorporates both electronic safety (relief switch) and static safety (relief bubbler) systems

Options

• Optional glove ports allow products inside to be handled
• Optional Ionization Module
• Optional Accelerated Thawing Module
• Available in custom colors, width, and depths

* Please contact us at the address below to determine standard and optional configurations

The adjacent chart shows the dehumidifying performance of a 400L capacity Dry Box. It takes ~15 minutes for this configuration to reach 4% RH from 25%.