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Insect Rearing Chambers San Francisco, CA

Darwin Chambers designs, manufactures and installs Insect Rearing Chambers in San Francisco, CA.

Insect Rearing Chambers San Francisco, CA. When studying or working with drosophila (fruit flies), mosquitos, and other insects, you need access to precise and reliable insect rearing chambers in San Francisco, CA 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 the growth of specimen and the longevity of the room. Chambers built for more traditional purposes often struggle with the procurement of insects as their materials and processes aren’t properly designed to be maintained under adverse conditions that can arise with the rearing of insects. Darwin Chamber's Insect Rearing Chambers are specifically designed and manufactured rearing chambers that protect and enhance the growth of specimen while also adhering to standards required to ensure the maintainability of the room. To find out more about the Insect Rearing Chambers that we make available to San Francisco, CA clients, contact our team at 314-534-3111 or online today.

Insect Rearing Chambers San Francisco - Specifications

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Insect Rearing Chambers San Francisco, CA

Walk-in 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 can quickly break down a standard refrigeration evaporator. High humidity exacerbates the issue, as droplets of concentrated acid will accumulate on the cooling components. Other chamber manufacturers rely on large 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. 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 only 6 months.

That is one obvious cause for concern. There are a number of other issues with standard incubators for insect use as well. Most incubators are produced for a standard audience and don't require the protections that are needed for insect rearing, and because of this are not ideal for the needs of an insect researcher or worker. Significant factors are often ignored, including:

  • Ability to shut down all heat or cold producing equipment in the event of an emergency.
  • High-heat decontamination.
  • Quiet operation.
  • Simple to Program.
  • Overall reliability in a corrosive atmosphere, and many others.

Many incubators that are available on the market today still rely on dated technology, but the truth is much biological research is never done anything lower than 15 degrees Celsius. Any ability to go below that temperature can actually cause damage to the insect specimen and related research.

Darwin Chambers' answer for researchers looking for the best insect rearing chamber is 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, is an excellent solution for insect rearing rooms in San Francisco, CA. This method of cooling boasts low pressure, easy maintenance, and reliability. Ge more details on our technologies page.
  • We utilize U.V. sterilized ultrasonic humidification. It is precise. It generates very little heat, which requires a smaller compressor, which leads to lower energy usage. On top of all this, our insect rearing chambers are still able to provide very precise, excellent temperature uniformity.
  • Exclusive Antimicrobial Coated door handles to stop bacteria from growing and spreading.
  • The low profile, 2" floor maximizes available space, improves the insulation performance of the room, and allows the room to easily satisfy A.D.A. requirements.
  • A black embossed finish on the galvanized steel panels within the room is meant to mirror nighttime within the chamber.

Our non-proprietary standard controls are proven and extremely well-controlled. Our insect rearing chambers in San Francisco, CA come with setpoints and alarms that are easy to operate. Diurnal ramping/soaking/cycling of temperatures is standard.

Insect Rearing Chambers San Francisco, CA - Our Models

Because each researchers' needs, the needs of different types of insects, and the specific needs of your work with insects differ so greatly, what you need from your San Francisco, CA insect rearing chambers will also differ. Darwin Chambers knows that when it comes to essential and leading scientific study, product testing, and other endeavors that may involve insect rearing, there is no single solution for San Francisco, CA 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 manufactured a variety of insect rearing chambers in San Francisco, CA that can be extensively customized to meet your exact needs. Discover additional details about the lines we carry for San Francisco, CA 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 can customize our walk-in chambers to the exact dimensions and specifications needed to work in 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 options to consider when contemplating our insect rearing rooms for use in San Francisco, CA.

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: all of our walk-in chambers are 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, we use a cooling technology called Precision Fluid Temperature Control Unit, or PFTCU, which is much more affordable and energy 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 to ensure that the parts are protected against corrosion and last as long as possible

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. These models are appropriate for use in environments where ambient conditions are extreme or difficult to control or when there is a life heat load. Research that necessitates rapid open door recovery times is best done using a low temp chamber.

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:

Insect Rearing Chambers San Francisco, CA - Order Now

For any organization or institution that works 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. You need and deserve the highest quality San Francisco, CA insect rearing chambers available, and your mission to find them goes no further than Darwin Chambers. We manufacture the best environment with the highest-performing technology that offers the stability your work requires from your insect rearing chambers in San Francisco, CA. Speak to one of our associates about your needs today. We provide testing, warrantees, and documentation to ensure our products are in top condition and perform as expected for our clients. Our thorough services and considerations give each one of our customers provide a peace of mind that is only attainable when the best products and engineers are used. Find out which Darwin Chambers insect rearing chamber is best for your needs in San Francisco, CA and start customizing your today. Call us at 314-534-3111 or contact us online.

  • Quick and Easy Setup

    Entire cooling systems can be installed and replaced, quickly, with simple tools - no refrigeration tools or certified technicians necessary.

  • Elegant Designs

    We have the capability to offer the best operational fit for your specific requirements—while typically providing systems that are the most efficient, sustainable, and competitively priced, as well.

  • Customized Solutions

    Flexibility and an expert engineering and design team, to provide innovative and highly customized solutions, in addition to our standard product.

  • 24/7 Technical Support

    Free 24/7 technical support via phone or e-mail, throughout the lifetime of your Darwin Chambers product.

  • Temperature & Humidity Control

    Exceptional temperature and humidity control due to proportional microprocessor control.

  • Precision Fluid Temperature Control Unit

    A proprietary indirect cooling system for walk in's. It utilizes a combination of refrigeration technologies, propylene glycol/water heat exchange technologies, and the latest temperature control methods in order to out perform conventional refrigeration systems.

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FDA / ICH Stability Rooms

FDA / ICH Stability Rooms

Our stability chambers offer superior environment control for a variety of applications, and are proven to exceed ICH/FDA stability requirements.

Environmental Rooms

Environmental Rooms

Darwin Chambers Company designs, manufactures, installs, and services custom chambers of all types and sizes, for a wide array of applications.

Insect Rearing Rooms

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 droso …

Cold Rooms

Cold Rooms

Our walk-in cold rooms offer reliable, efficient environmental controls for a variety of applications; including: GMP Storage and Cold Storage for S …

Freezers

Freezers

Darwin Chambers Company Freezer Rooms are designed for maximum reliability, efficiency, and stability.

Incubator / Warm Rooms

Incubator / Warm Rooms

Our walk-in incubators offer reliable, efficient environmental controls for a variety of applications.

Plant Growth Rooms

Plant Growth Rooms

Darwin Chambers Company provides Plant Growth Rooms that are engineered for maximum value, sustainability, and conformance with USDA-APHIS standards …

Material / Test Cure

Material / Test Cure

Our walk-in Materials Test and Cure Rooms offer reliable, efficient environmental controls for a variety of applications.

Archival Storage Rooms

Archival Storage Rooms

Darwin Chambers Company’s NFPA, GSA, and NARA Directive 1571-compliant Archival Storage Chambers are engineered to provide maximum value, efficien …

Altitude Test Rooms

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 sim …

Vivarium Rooms

Vivarium Rooms

Darwin Chambers Company ALAAC, OLAW, USDA, and NIH-compliant Vivarium Rooms are designed for maximum value, sustainability, and conformance with app …

Drying Rooms

Drying Rooms

The rapidly expanding industry of medicinal plant cultivation has led to inquiries regarding controlled environment chambers for processes in this f …

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