In a world where standards, materials and work environments are constantly changing – not every standard glove box can provide a solution. We at Binco Filtration Ltd. believe that in order to produce "the box" you need to think outside the box. Therefore, we have developed a unique working method for producing flexible glove boxes that are customized to the customer's needs, which are manufactured with the customer's full participation in the production process.
So what is a glove box ?A glovebox (or isolator) is a closed and sealed workspace of varying degrees. Within it, a specific procedure is carried out in a controlled and protected manner. Gloveboxes, also known as isolated cells, are mostly designed to create a barrier between the work environment and the material being processed inside. Sometimes, the goal is to protect the user and prevent exposure to the material. Sometimes, the goal is to protect the material from environmental contamination. An isolated cell is a closed cell with gloves, which are connected to the cell walls by sleeves, and through which various operations can be performed inside the cell itself. In addition, there are (if necessary) additional sleeves for performing the operations associated with the specific procedure. For example, suction sleeves in the case of working with suspensions, suction sleeves to inflate the cell, sleeves for feeding material, removing samples, inserting and removing tools, and a variety of other types. For all these needs, openings and sleeves in varying shapes can be produced to allow their continued performance while using the glovebox. What is the purpose of a glove box ? A glove box, as mentioned, is a sealed structure that creates a barrier between the work environment and its interior space. Through this feature and through the properties of structural materials, a glove box is a product that knows how to prevent the entry of organisms and contaminants into the production space, and at the same time, prevent the user from being exposed to potential materials. In this way, these glove boxes allow for the execution of production, testing or sampling processes while maintaining the material in clean conditions and providing optimal protection for the worker. How is a glove box built ? An insulated compartment or glove box is built in a way that is individually tailored to a specific need. In general, there are several elements that can be chosen whether they are needed or not. Glove boxes do not require the presence of all elements, but only those necessary for their construction:
So what is a glove box ?A glovebox (or isolator) is a closed and sealed workspace of varying degrees. Within it, a specific procedure is carried out in a controlled and protected manner. Gloveboxes, also known as isolated cells, are mostly designed to create a barrier between the work environment and the material being processed inside. Sometimes, the goal is to protect the user and prevent exposure to the material. Sometimes, the goal is to protect the material from environmental contamination. An isolated cell is a closed cell with gloves, which are connected to the cell walls by sleeves, and through which various operations can be performed inside the cell itself. In addition, there are (if necessary) additional sleeves for performing the operations associated with the specific procedure. For example, suction sleeves in the case of working with suspensions, suction sleeves to inflate the cell, sleeves for feeding material, removing samples, inserting and removing tools, and a variety of other types. For all these needs, openings and sleeves in varying shapes can be produced to allow their continued performance while using the glovebox. What is the purpose of a glove box ? A glove box, as mentioned, is a sealed structure that creates a barrier between the work environment and its interior space. Through this feature and through the properties of structural materials, a glove box is a product that knows how to prevent the entry of organisms and contaminants into the production space, and at the same time, prevent the user from being exposed to potential materials. In this way, these glove boxes allow for the execution of production, testing or sampling processes while maintaining the material in clean conditions and providing optimal protection for the worker. How is a glove box built ? An insulated compartment or glove box is built in a way that is individually tailored to a specific need. In general, there are several elements that can be chosen whether they are needed or not. Glove boxes do not require the presence of all elements, but only those necessary for their construction:
- Cell Body – A glove box can be built in a variety of shapes and sizes and usually requires a construction at varying levels, on which it will be worn/hung. Construction is a wide range that can range from a single rod to a complete frame in varying shapes. The size and complexity of the construction depends on the process needs and the cell structure. The material from which the cell is made will be chosen according to the process needs. Flexible cells will usually be constructed from anti-static PVC or TPU sheets.
- Gloves – There is a wide variety of types of gloves that meet different needs such as gas tightness, chemical resistance, etc. The gloves are connected to the cell walls using sleeves that are made of the same structural material as the cell body. All connections are made using unique technologies to create a complete seal while maintaining the strength of the cell structure.
- AirLock – An airlock, or airlock, is a dedicated intermediate space, which is often found in clean rooms and its purpose is to allow the entry and exit of many elements without exposing the interior of the chamber to the work environment. An airlock is constructed from a space at the ends of which there are 2 openings – one between it and the chamber itself and the other – between it and the external work environment. When one opening is open, the other is always closed, thus preventing free passage between the spaces. To insert elements into the chamber, the outer opening is opened, the required elements are inserted into the airlock, it is closed, and then the inner opening is opened and the elements are transferred into the chamber. In the same configuration, elements can be taken out.
- Accompanying sleeves – These sleeves are universal sleeves that allow for a variety of operations required to perform the process. For example, suction, pumping, feeding, sampling, dispensing, etc. In light of the wide variety of needs, these sleeves can be manufactured in varying sizes and positions.
- Breathing – These breathing openings are equipped with filter fabrics of different levels and materials. The purpose of these openings is to allow air to enter and/or exit by using different types of filters.
- Anchorage – These anchor points are designed to connect the cell to the construction. This connection can be made using metal rings, threaded rods, sleeves, rubber bands, and more.
- Insulation and sealing – glove boxes offer a very high level of insulation between the work space inside the box and the work environment.
- Protection and Safety – These isolated cells offer complete sealing, thus preventing the worker from being exposed to the material. This safety capability enables the production of potentially sensitive and hazardous materials, while minimizing risk to the worker.
- Product quality – Manufacturing sensitive products and components inside glove boxes creates a whole new level of higher quality and reliability components, as they are manufactured while preventing exposure to environmental contaminants.
Why develop a glove box with us ?
We at Binco Filtration Ltd. have been manufacturing glove boxes and other solutions for the process industries for several decades. The demand for worker safety and product protection, combined with the extensive experience we have gained in the fields of filtration, isolation, and protection, have led us, together with our customers, to develop flexible and modular glove boxes, which are custom-made to meet the unique needs of each customer. We know the uses and capabilities of these boxes in depth, based on the accumulated experience of hundreds of projects we have carried out over the years. The connection to the field, familiarity with the actual challenges, and the desire to solve problems in real time are what led us to think outside the box, in order to provide a precise response to the changing needs of our customers. But still, what distinguishes our cells from other cells ?- Flexible glove compartment manufacturing – Our glove compartments are made from flexible and soft materials, yet are physically and chemically resistant. The flexible compartment breaks down the complexity of the work and creates an extraordinary combination of capabilities: working comfort and space for movement, which is possible at the same time as optimal protection and insulation between the spaces, while being uncompromisingly airtight.
- Costume-Made Production – Our booths are manufactured specifically to the client’s needs and with their full participation in the development, design and production process. Our ultimate goal is to adapt the booth to the client’s way of working, not the other way around.
- Comfort and ergonomics – Since the cells are custom-made, every detail in the cell can be adjusted to perfectly fit the specific case, whether it is glove positions, sleeve lengths, cell size, compatible construction, etc. In addition, the cells are designed in such a way that they allow for convenient installation and disassembly and are tailored to the customer's production environment.
- Savings and simplicity – The savings created for the customer are expressed in several ways. First, the flexible cell is foldable, thus preventing the difficulties and costs of storing and maintaining inventory. In addition, the flexible glove box of Yanco Filtration Ltd. is designed to be a disposable cell. This saves a lot of setup time in preparing each batch. After using the cell, there is no need to wash, disinfect, and prepare it for the next material; it can simply be folded back and disposed of as waste. Of course, just as the cell allows for reduced inventory costs, it also allows for reduced waste disposal costs due to its flexibility. However, using the cell as a disposable cell is not mandatory and it can be used repeatedly, subject to the customer's safety and quality procedures.
- Experience and familiarity with the field – this is one of our most prominent advantages. At Binco Filtration Ltd., as already mentioned, we have been manufacturing filtration and insulation products for the process industries in general and the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in particular, for many years. This gives us a wealth of experience and knowledge accumulated over decades of close work and familiarity with many elements of these industries. We bring all of our experience and knowledge into the glove boxes and produce them to the best of our ability.
