Pittsburgh, PA
Insect Rearing Chamber Pittsburgh, PA
Darwin Chambers designes, manufactures and installs Insect Rearing Chambers in Pittsburgh, PA.
Insect Rearing Chambers have to adhere to and maintain a standard level of conditions to ensure the growth of specimen and the longevity of the room. Standard Walk-in Chambers and Environmental Chambers often do not meet these requirements due to the problematic conditions that can arise from the rearing of certain specimen. The Insect Rearing Chambers designed and manufactured by Darwin Chambers specific chambers that protect and enhance the growth of specimen while also adhering to standards required to ensure the maintainability of the room. To inquire more about our Insect Rearing Chambers in Pittsburgh, PA, contact our team at 314-534-3111. The PDF provided below details further information regarding these rooms.
Insect Rearing Chamber Pittsburg – Specifications
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Standard Walk-in Incubators or coolers have several issues that affect the room during the rearing of insects and other biological organisms. Refrigeration Evaporators can quickly corrode when dealing with the acids that are inherent in the rearing of many specimens. High humidity exacerbates the issue, as droplets of concentrated acid will collect on the cooling components. Other companies use large evaporators that are vulnerable to corrosion and leaks, and can be expensive to repair and maintain in an insect rearing chamber, other than the evaporator itself, due to compromised oil (modern refrigeration oils are very hygroscopic) in the system. Anyone familiar with Drosophila storage, for example, will understand that the propionic acid present in the chamber can render a new, conventional incubator useless in as little as 6 months.
The scenario stated above is a clear cause for concern, however, it is not the only issue. The vast majority of incubators are produced for a standard audience and don’t require the protections that are needed for insect rearing, and because of this are unsuited to insect rearing applications. Details that are often overlooked include:
- Ability to cease all operations in the event of a malfunction.
- Ability to clean/decontaminate chamber with increased heat.
- Low noise levels.
- Simple to Program.
- Overall reliability in a corrosive atmosphere, and many others.
Most refrigerated incubators on the market today are based on the exact same technology used in refrigerators for decades, but the truth is, much biological research is never done at temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius, so it stands to reason that the ability to go below that temperature may indeed be more liability than benefit.
Darwin Chambers answer for researchers looking for the ideal chamber is a multi-fold approach:- Epoxy coated air handlers. This coating seems to be the most resistant against long term corrosion.
- Running the rooms without refrigerant in the room. After almost a decade after turning our back on straight refrigerant in mild heat load applications, we are glad we did. Our PFTCU works out very well in insect rearing rooms. Low pressures, ease of repair, and reliability are just some of the reasons. You can read more on our technologies page.
- We utilize U.V. sterilized ultrasonic humidification. It’s precise. Very little heat is generated = smaller compressor = lower energy usage. A good benefit is extremely good temperature uniformity as well.
- Exclusive Antimicrobial Coating on door handle to reduce the spread of bacteria and pathogens.
- Low profile 2? floor – maximizes available space, provides insulation performance, allows minimal ramp requirements to meet A.D.A. requirements.
- Optional panel surface finish available in BLACK embossed galvanized steel to mimic nighttime inside the chamber
Insect Rearing Chambers Pittsburgh, PA
Further down the page is a comprehensive list of the types of rooms and reach in chambers we build. If you have further inquiries, we can be reached at 314-534-3111 or by filling out the form on this page.
FDA/ICH Stability Rooms
*View Our Stability Room Pricing Special Our stability chambers offer superior environment control for a variety of applications, and are proven to exceed ICH/FDA stability requirements.
Environmental Rooms
Darwin Chambers Company designs, manufactures, installs, and services custom chambers of all types and sizes, for a wide array of applications in Pittsburg.
Insect Rearing Rooms
We have over a decade of highly specialized experience in insect rearing working with researchers to address their needs for studies involving drosophila melanogaster, lepidoptera, coleoptera, mosquitos and other diptera in Pittsburg.
Cold Rooms
Our walk-in cold rooms offer reliable, efficient environmental controls for a variety of applications in Pittsburg; including: GMP Storage and Cold Storage for Seed and Agricultural Products, Nutritional Supplements, and more.
Freezers
Darwin Chambers Company Freezer Rooms are designed for maximum reliability, efficiency, and stability in Pittsburg.
Incubator/Warm Rooms
Our walk-in incubators offer reliable, efficient environmental controls for a variety of applications in Pittsburg.
Plant Growth Rooms
Darwin Chambers Company provides Plant Growth Rooms in Pittsburg that are engineered for maximum value, sustainability, and conformance with USDA-APHIS standards, as applicable.
Material/Test Cure
Our walk-in Materials Test and Cure Rooms in Pittsburg offer reliable, efficient environmental controls for a variety of applications.
Archival Storage Rooms
Darwin Chambers Company’s NFPA, GSA, and NARA Directive 1571-compliant Archival Storage Chambers are engineered to provide maximum value, efficiency and conformance with all applicable standards and codes in Pittsburg.
Altitude Test Rooms
Darwin Chambers Company has teamed up with Colorado Altitude Training (CAT), located in Boulder Colorado, to offer a unique chamber for altitude simulation in Pittsburg.
Vivarium Rooms
Darwin Chambers Company ALAAC, OLAW, USDA, and NIH-compliant Vivarium Rooms in Pittsburg are designed for maximum value, sustainability, and conformance with applicable standards.
Drying Rooms
The rapidly expanding industry of medicinal plant cultivation has led to inquiries regarding controlled environment chambers for processes in this field.
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