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The Baker Ruskinn Concept 400M is a versatile workhorse for cultivating anaerobic and microaerophilic microbes. Part of a range with models for various capacities, the 400M boasts an ergonomic design for comfort and rapid sample handling. Precise control of oxygen (0.0-23.0%) and carbon dioxide (0.1-30.0%) in 0.1% increments creates the ideal environment for your cultures.

An intelligent interlock system maintains consistent conditions, while the Pop-Off™ cover and modular design ensure easy setup, cleaning, and future expansion. User-friendly features like Ezee Sleeve™ glove ports and energy-saving lighting round out this efficiency-focused workstation, empowering your lab team to deliver exceptional results. With quick and easy access via the Ezee Sleeve™ Glove port system and energy-saving lighting that provides perfect illumination.

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Features & Benefits

Precision Meets Convenience for Microbiological Work

The Baker Ruskinn Concept 400M workstation provides the ideal environment for cultivating both anaerobic and microaerophilic microbes. 

Precise Control & Monitoring: This system boasts sophisticated controls for humidity, temperature, and the crucial anaerobic environment. For microaerophilic cultures, the integrated gas mixer ensures accurate oxygen level control. All chamber conditions are continuously displayed on a color-coded digital screen for easy monitoring at a glance.

Built-in Safety & Efficiency: Standard HEPA filtration minimises contamination risk, while the Ezeeyin Glove Ports allow for rapid single or double-handed access (15-20 seconds) without compromising the chamber’s atmosphere. The Single Plate Entry System simplifies the introduction of additional plates, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Flexibility & Customisation: With various models available, you can choose the Concept M that best suits your workload and plate capacity. The system offers a high standard specification with innovative options to tailor it to your specific needs.

Optimised Environment for Microbes: The Benefits of the Concept 400M

The Baker Ruskinn Concept 400M workstation prioritises optimal microbe cultivation with a suite of features.

Touchscreen Features

  • Real time O2 concentration display (with user defined threshold screen colour indicator)
  • Rolling 3-hour display of temperature, O2 and humidity levels
  • Humidity control (using Aquasorb humidity beads) controlled by touching the screen
  • Temperature control (5 °C above ambient to 45.0°C in 0.1° C increments)
  • O2 control (from 0.0% to 23.0% in 0.1% increments)
  • CO2 control (from 0.1% to 30.0% in 0.1% increments)
  • Data log (one data set per minute, each set comprises: time, date)
  • O2 (set/actual), CO2 (set/actual) humidity, temperature)
  • Removable Front Screen release
  • Intelligent interlock (automatically sets O2 level to the same level as in the main chamber)
  • Alarm settings
  • Light control (on/off dimming function)

Quick and Easy Direct Access

  • Gloveless, cuffed sleeve system (Ezee Sleeve™) takes less than 40 seconds for direct hand access without disrupting the atmosphere within the chamber.

Single Plate Entry System (SPES)

  • This optional accessory is a mailbox like slot, which allows quick side entry or exit of individual plates, bypassing the interlock cycling process.
  • Up to 500 90mm plate capacity
  • Internal HEPA to Class 4/Grade A
  • Full width internal shelf

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The Baker Ruskinn Concept 400 M Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Workstation

The Baker Ruskinn Concept 400M Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Workstation is a powerful tool for microbiological research and clinical applications. Its ability to precisely control oxygen and carbon dioxide levels makes it ideal for cultivating a wide range of microorganisms, including:

Obligate anaerobes: These organisms require an oxygen-free environment for growth, and the Concept 400M’s anaerobic capabilities allow researchers to study them effectively. Examples include bacteria involved in gut health and wound infections.

Microaerophiles: These microbes thrive in environments with low oxygen levels. The workstation’s precise oxygen control (0.0-23.0%) enables the study of these organisms, such as certain Campylobacter species linked to foodborne illness.

Anaerobic and Microaerophilic Pathogen Identification: In clinical settings, the Concept 400M can be used to isolate and identify pathogens that require specific oxygen conditions for growth. This can be crucial for diagnosing infections and guiding treatment decisions.

Beyond research and diagnostics, the workstation’s-controlled environment is valuable for:

Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing: By mimicking the oxygen conditions encountered by bacteria within the body, the Concept 400M can provide more accurate data on antibiotic effectiveness against anaerobic and microaerophilic pathogens.

Probiotic Research: Studying the growth and viability of probiotic bacteria, which often have specific oxygen requirements, is facilitated by the workstation’s precise environmental control.

With its versatility and control capabilities, the Baker Ruskinn Concept 400M empowers microbiologists and researchers across various disciplines to cultivate, study, and understand a diverse range of oxygen-sensitive microorganisms.

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With quick and easy access via the Ezee Sleeve™ Glove port system and energy-saving lighting that provides perfect illumination.

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With quick and easy access via the Ezee Sleeve™ Glove port system and energy-saving lighting that provides perfect illumination.

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This range of workstations have been rigorously tested to maximise productivity of systemised anaerobic or microaerophilic incubation; bringing together a host of features that you can trust, bringing immediate benefits to your busy laboratory.

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With quick and easy access via the Ezee Sleeve™ Glove port system and energy-saving lighting that provides perfect illumination.

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