Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA Vivarium Rooms

Vivarium rooms in Pittsburgh, PA. We have over 20 years of experience working with Pittsburgh, PA researchers to the precise environmental conditions needed for their specific requirements. Darwin Chambers knows how crucial working vivarium rooms are for your research needs. For that reason, we are always finding new solutions to get our clients the best controlled environment rooms possible. To find out more about what Darwin Chambers can do for your research needs in Pittsburgh, PA, read on below, call us today at 877-783-6774 or contact us online.

Beyond vivarium rooms, we also offer plant growth rooms and plant growth chambers for Pittsburgh, PA researches who primarily do plant research, as well as insect rearing rooms and insect rearing chambers for insect research.

What Are Vivarium Rooms?

The term "vivarium" comes from the Latin words for "place for" and "living things." In short,. That can include anything from a heated glass box for a bearded dragon on a teenager's desk, to the penguinarium at the Prague Zoo.

For research purposes, vivarium rooms can also be called animal research facilities, and they are used to maintain animals and/or plants in a specific, controlled environment. These kinds of microecosystems are crucial for observing life under certain conditions, or safely housing animals who are being used for research purposes.

Important Aspects of Vivarium Rooms in Pittsburgh, PA

There are a variety of environmental controls necessary to keep a vivarium room functioning properly. For your facility in Pittsburgh, PA, you'll need to ensure the controlled environment room is capable of meeting them all:

  • Light — Different organisms need different levels and types of lighting that meet their adapted needs. "Cold-blooded" animals warm themselves with outside heat like the sun, while some plants do best in the shade. Simulating the right light can take different types of bulbs, and your vivarium room may need a regulator to replicate light and dark periods.
  • Temperature and Humidity — Similarly, different life forms can only survive with a temperature and humidity similar to their natural habitat. Heat can be provided through a building's system or special lamps.
  • Ventilation — Proper air flow is crucial for circulating air, stopping mold accumulation, preventing the spread of harmful bacteria, and balancing the air flow between the vivarium room and other areas of your facility. There are a variety of exhaust fan options available, depending on the temperature and humidity of the room in question.

An organism's habitat is as important as anything to keeping them healthy. You need a precise vivarium room to ensure the integrity of both the organisms you're studying and your research in Pittsburgh, PA.

Benefits of Choosing Darwin Chambers For Your Vivarium Rooms in Pittsburgh, PA

It's no wonder we have been a leading manufacturer and vendor of vivarium rooms to Pittsburgh, PA scientists for more than two decades. We challenge ourselves to consistently build better units for the people who need them, and our devotion to customer support is unparalleled. All of our controlled environment rooms are tailor-made based on a client's specific needs. Among the many reasons to choose a Darwin Chambers vivarium room are:

  • Our Technologies We're constantly looking for new ways to improve our already impeccable products. With our virtual touchscreens, precision ultrasonic humidification, antimicrobial surfaces, and more, your Pittsburgh, PA vivarium room is made for ease-of-use, and will be reliable, energy-efficient, and will be safe for all organisms who enter and reside in it.
  • Our Service Plans Our mission doesn't stop when we've installed your vivarium room; we want your unit to function properly throughout its lifespan. We offer technical support as long as your controlled environment room lasts, for instance:
  • Our Compliance Standards — Vivariums are are well-regulated and often have strict regulatory guidelines. All of our vivarium rooms are in accordance with the following regulations:

    All instruments are also calibrated to NIST traceable standards.

  • Financing We partner with North Star Leasing so our Pittsburgh, PA researchers can work with the great units they need while maintaining financial flexibility.
  • Our "Quick Ship" Program Want to buy a vivarium room, but don't have the time to wait for a custom-built one? We can send you pre-engineered units, which we promise will arrive at your Pittsburgh, PA facility within 15 business days.

Specifications for our vivarium rooms include:

  • Fans and lights that offer incredibly low energy loads
  • Available temperature ranges from 20°C to 60°C; 37°C standard set point
  • ADA compliance at no extra cost
  • Humidity control at sensor: ±0.5%
  • Temperature control at sensor / set-point: ±0.2° C
  • A variety of surface and construction options
  • Illuminated personnel emergency antimicrobial pull cord, a potentially life-saving feature for injured personnel

To see a full list of our vivarium room specifications, click on the brochure below:

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Other services we offer to Pittsburgh, PA clients include:

Trust Darwin Chambers For Your Vivarium Room in Pittsburgh, PA

Darwin Chambers is unparalleled the value, reliability, expertise, and availability of our vivarium rooms and staff. Our mission statement is to "grow and lead our biotech industry through the efforts of a creative, skilled, and professional workforce." We understand the importance of a trustworthy vivarium room for your Pittsburgh, PA research, and we know how to the exact room you need. Call Darwin Chambers today at 877-783-6774 or request a quote online.

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