O2 Control InVivo Glove Box

For Animal Studies

Maintain animals for extended periods of time under hypoxic or hyperoxic conditions, without ever exposing them to ambient air with Coy’s O₂ Control Glove Box for Animal Studies. With oxygen and nitrogen gas sources connected to the O₂ controller, the microprocessor controls gas purges based on sensor readings and the user-adjustable set point. Required animal care procedures can be performed while consistently maintaining uninterrupted hypoxia or hyperoxia.

Coy O₂ Control Glove Boxes for Animal Studies feature:

• Animal filtration system: Long-term studies or high numbers of animals will require this filtration system to remove gaseous waste.
• Added capacity for animal filtration: Additional filters to enhance the filtration system and adjust for the number of animals while easing maintenance time for lab personnel.
• Large capacity dehumidifier: Easy-to-maintain unit provides a way to remove moisture without using a desiccant.
• Recirculating atmosphere filtration system (HEPA): System filters the box atmosphere and controls contamination through a standard HEPA filter.
• Sliding airlock shelf: Ergonomic convenience that allows the user to slide the shelf from the airlock into the glove box interior and vice versa.
• Temperature control: temperature control solutions available for animal comfort and to maintain experimental conditions.

Humidity Consideration in Animal Studies

Humidity from respiration should be controlled at least to non-condensing levels to provide an atmosphere that protects equipment and the sensors from condensation and is comfortable for the animals and glove box users. Coy offers an automatic dehumidifier for long-term studies. The dehumidifier for the vinyl units accommodates experiments with larger animals and larger numbers of animals. The automatic dehumidifier for rigid units is equipped with a digital display and controls, which is intended to serve experiments with small size and numbers of animals.