Insect Rearing Chambers Pittsburgh, PA

Darwin Chambers designs, manufactures and installs Insect Rearing Chambers in Pittsburgh, PA.

Insect Rearing Chambers Pittsburgh, PA. When studying or working with drosophila (fruit flies), mosquitos, and other insects, you need access to precise and reliable insect rearing chambers in Pittsburgh, PA that provide an environment specifically meant for breeding, rearing, incubating, and observing the insects you are working with. You need a dedicated insect rearing chamber that is designed specifically for insect work and goes beyond simple manipulation and measurement of light, temperature, and humidity provided by a standard environmental chamber.

Insect Rearing Chambers need further enhancements and industry-specific specifications to ensure that the room can properly grow the specimen without being compromised by the specimen or methods used to procure it. 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. Darwin Chamber's Insect Rearing Chambers are specifically designed and manufactured to protect and enhance the growth of specimen while also adhering to standards required to ensure the maintainability of the room. To inquire about the Insect Rearing Chambers that we make available to Pittsburgh, PA clients, contact our team at 314-534-3111 or online now.

Insect Rearing Chambers Pittsburgh, PA

Standard or general incubators or coolers that aren't specifically designed for the rearing of insects or other biological organisms will experience several issues. The acids that are commonly produced by the rearing of insects or the food they eat will rapidly eat away at a standard refrigeration evaporator. The corrosion is catalyzed by high humidity levels, as droplets of concentrated acid will accumulate on the cooling components. Other providers use cumbersome evaporator units that are more prone to experiencing leaks that can be costly and also require the replacement of expensive components, other than the evaporator itself, due to compromised oil (modern refrigeration oils are very hygroscopic) in the system. For example, if you have ever worked with Drosophila, you know that they bring propionic acid to the chamber that can destroy a conventional incubator in only 6 months.

The scenario stated above is a clear concern. There are a number of other issues with standard incubators for insect use as well. The vast majority of incubators are produced for general use and don't require the protections that are needed for insect rearing, and because of this are unsuited to insect rearing applications. Significant factors that are often overlooked include:

• Ability to shut down heating and cooling mechanisms in an emergency.
• Decontamination Ability with High Heat.
• Quiet operation.
• Easy programming and use.
• Durability and resistance to corrosion and other atmospheric challenges.

Many of today's incubator manufacturers are still operating on outdated technology, but biological testing almost never tests anything lower than 15 degrees Celsius. In most cases, dropping below that temperature can actually be detrimental to the insect specimen and subsequent research.

For anyone looking for the best insect rearing chamber in Pittsburgh, PA, we have a multi-part approach:

• Epoxy coated air handlesa material which acheives long-term resistance against 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 Precision Fluid Temperature Control Unit, or PFTCU, works out very well in insect rearing rooms in Pittsburgh, PA. This method of cooling boasts low pressure, easy maintenance, and reliability. You can read more on our technologies page.
• We use a form of humidification that relies on UV sterlized ultrasonics. It is precise. This system generates minimal heat and thus requires a smaller compressor and consumes less energy. With extremely good temperature uniformity, our insect rearing chambers do not sacrifice quality.
• Proprietary Antimicrobial Coating on door handles to reduce bacteria from growing and spreading.
• The low profile, 2" floor maximizes available space, provides insulation performance, and allows the room to easily satisfy A.D.A. requirements.
• Optional panel surface finish available in black embossed galvanized steel to imitate nighttime within the chamber.

Our non-proprietary standard controls are proven and extremely accurate and reliable. Our insect rearing chambers in Pittsburgh, PA come with setpoints and alarms that are easy to operate. Chambers also come programmed with standard diurnal ramping/soaking/cycling of temperatures.

Insect Rearing Chambers Pittsburgh, PA - Our Models

As the research needs, different types and lifestages of insects' needs, and the specific needs of your work with insects are so diverse, what you need from your Pittsburgh, PA insect rearing chambers will also be different. Darwin Chambers knows that when it comes to essential and leading scientific study, product engineering, and other endeavors that may involve insect rearing, there is no single solution for Pittsburgh, PA insect rearing chambers. You need a reliable insect rearing chamber that meets the requirements of your facility and the object of your insect work. We have designed a number of insect rearing chambers in Pittsburgh, PA that can be modified and customized to fulfill your exact needs. Discover additional details about the products we offer for Pittsburgh, PA insect rearing chambers below.

Reach-In Insect Chambers - the IN series

We boast the very first commercially produced large capacity thermoelectric-cooled insect rearing chamber. There are currently thousands in use by researchers around the globe. We produce this line with benchtop, one-door, to three-door vertical models. With simple components, installation and maintenance are incredibly easy.

Walk-In Insect Chambers

We construct our walk-in chambers to the custom dimensions and specifications necessary for use within your facility. In addition to the standard features that are a part of all of our insect rearing chambers of any size, there are other characteristics to think about when choosing one of our insect rearing rooms for use in Pittsburgh, PA.

Because of the size and nature of large walk-in chambers such as our insect rearing chamber rooms, we design all of our walk-in rooms with some additional features, including:

• Accessibility: we make sure to make every chamber we produce is ADA compliant
• Safety: every walk-in chamber is fitted with safety features such as a glow-in-the-dark emergency personnel alarm with an easy-to-use pull cord
• Efficiency: because of the size of a typical insect rearing room, consistent and reliable refrigeration can be difficult. However, our indirect cooling system known as a Precision Fluid Temperature Control Unit, or PFTCU, is less expensive and more efficient than comparable competitor systems
• Durability: we understand that insect rearing walk-in chambers are an enormous investment and have taken measures like an epoxy coating on functional components to encourage longevity of the chamber and protect against corrosion and other destructive events

Low-Temperature Insect Rearing Chambers - INR Series

Low-temperature insect rearing chambers reach lower temperatures than our other models and have advanced heat removal abilities. Our low temp models are best for environments where ambient conditions are extreme or difficult to control or when there is a life heat load. They are also the best choice for researchers whose work requires rapid open door recovery times.

Below is an expansive list of the Controlled Environmental Chambers we design, build, and install. If you have further inquiries, we can be reached at 314-534-3111 or by filling out the form on this page.

We also offer additional products and services, including:

• Shelf Life Test Chamber
• Archival Chambers
• Humidity Chamber
• Drosophila Incubator
• Industrial Cold Room Manufacturers

Insect Rearing Chambers Pittsburgh, PA - Order Now

When you work with insects, whether studying the effects of a product or rearing insects for a specific use, you know how important it is to have a stable and controllable environment for the insects. Your work requires the highest quality Pittsburgh, PA insect rearing chambers available. You need not take your search any further than Darwin Chambers. We produce the right environment with the highest-performing technology that offers the stability you need and expect from your insect rearing chambers in Pittsburgh, PA. Discuss the products you need with a qualified associate today. We provide testing, warrantees, and documentation to ensure our products are in top condition and perform as expected for our clients. Our services, products, and solutions allow modern industries to enjoy a peace of mind that can only be realized with superior products and solutions. Determine which Darwin Chambers insect rearing chamber is best for your needs in Pittsburgh, PA and start customizing your today. Give us a call at 314-534-3111 or contact us online.

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