VBOX-F inert gas frame gloveboxes
VBOX-F frame gloveboxes are standard sealed gloveboxes with wide capabilities for options and customization. VBOX-F gloveboxes are designed and manufactured by Vilitek LLC. The frame and antechamber elements are made of high quality stainless steel. The panels of VBOX-F boxes are made of special polycarbonate with low gas permeability, high chemical resistance, durability and long service life. For specific tasks, the screen material can be replaced by any other material based on the customer’s needs, including radiation-protective materials, plastics with special chemical properties and light filters. Quality of Vilitek gloveboxes is proved by conformity certificate issued in accordance with GOST R.
VILITEK VBOX-F glovebox (standard model) in the basic configuration.
VBOX-F gloveboxes are unique in the world. They are developed and manufactured in a modern facility in Russia and are also exported. The gloveboxes have a number of unique technical advantages:
- Full view of items inside the box on all sides.
- Easy loading of large items in the box. Devices installed in VBOX-F gloveboxes can almost coincide (by overall dimensions) with the internal dimensions of the box.
- Butyl rubber gloves from Piercan (France) are included in the basic configuration.
- Outstanding flexibility in use: if the box is to be used for a new task, you can quickly and cost-effectively change the position and/or number of glove ports, the antechamber, and upgrade the glovebox with accessories.
- Increased strength in comparison with conventional plexiglass gloveboxes.
- Fire safety in comparison with classical conventional gloveboxes.
- Lower cost in comparison with other types of gloveboxes.
- Possibility to install screens with specified chemical properties including screens resistant to organic solvents.
- Repairability.
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VBOX-F 1000A glovebox with options PC, L, BASE and FRM, with nozzle and valve to connect special ventilation |
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Parameter |
VILITEK VBOX-F |
Standard plexiglass box |
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Type of panel connection |
Reliable mechanical fixation |
Adhesion |
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Type of glove ports |
Mechanical connection possible to dismantle |
Adhesion |
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Fire Safety |
Non-combustible material (point of flaminability is more than 4,500 °C, it cannot be reached at standard operation and even in case of fire) |
Combustible |
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Application of pyrophorous materials |
Perfect for work with pyrophorous materials |
Work with pyrophorous materials is not recommended |
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Material impact-resistance |
Very high, the same material is used in transparent protective elements of military equipment |
Low |
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Upgrade |
Upgrade of box and adaptation for new tasks may be done easily |
Upgrade is almost impossible |
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Repairability |
High, all panels are replaceable |
Low |
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Gloves material |
Butyl rubber |
Latex |
The main areas of use of VBOX-F gloveboxes:
- Research work and production manipulations with lithium and its compounds.
- Working with metal powders for additive technologies (titanium, nickel, aluminum alloys etc.).
- Working with cytostatics and other dangerous medications.
- Working and experimenting with substances that require protection from atmospheric moisture or oxygen.
- Working with devices and units that require protection from atmospheric moisture or oxygen.
- Assembling products in inert, protective or process gases.
- Working with radioactive substances.
- Working with substances dangerous to the operator.
- OLED/PLED technologies.
- Working with potentially dangerous mails and post.
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| VILITEK VBOX-F SP1146 glovebox (special design), dimensions of working area (LxWxH) are 1,800 х 1,200 х 1,500 mm. The box is shown without gloves on this photo. Batch of these gloveboxes was made for Institute of Radiation Safety and Ecology (Kazakhstan, Kurchatov city). |
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Vacuum-sealed glovebox VILITEK VBOX-F 1000A with options L, BASE, HEPA |
Standard VBOX-F gloveboxes are equipped with first-class butyl rubber gloves (156 mm port diameter) from French company Piercan, the world's most reputed glove manufacturer. Optionally, the boxes can be equipped with gloves made of neoprene, butyl rubber, polyurethane, hypalon, EPDM, multilayer material (hypalon + polyurethane), and polyurethane-based radiation-protective material. The diameters can also be optionally increased to 220, 250, 300 or 350 mm.
Probably, gloves are one of the most important elements of gloveboxes. The use of top-quality butyl rubber gloves in VBOX-F boxes gives you important advantages over those who use the economy option — latex gloves (made of natural rubber). VBOX-F gloveboxes are unique compact standard gloveboxes equipped with butyl rubber gloves even in basic configuration. Below is a comparison of butyl rubber gloves and latex gloves. Most of standard gloveboxes are fitted with latex gloves.
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Butyl rubber gloves |
Latex gloves |
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Recommended service life |
At least 3 years. The material is resistant to aging |
1 year, including warehouse storage period, the material ages intensively |
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Maximum operating temperature |
110 °C |
80 °C |
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Resistance to sterilization in autoclave |
Excellent |
Medium |
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Resistance to alcohols |
Excellent |
Medium |
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Resistance to strong oxidants |
Good |
Low. Contact with a strong oxidants is not allowed |
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Wear resistance |
Very high |
Low |
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Ultraviolet resistance |
High |
Low |
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Ozone resistance |
High |
Low |
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Internal dimensions of the working chamber (WxDxH), mm |
Internal dimensions of the antechamber / |
Number of glove ports / gloves, pcs. |
Weight, kg |
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Without antechamber (with access door) |
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VBOX-F 750 |
750x500x600 |
300 |
2 |
30 |
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VBOX-F 1000 |
1000x600x600 |
300 |
2 |
55 |
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VBOX-F 1250 |
1250x700x700 |
300 |
3 |
70 |
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VBOX-F 1600 |
1600x700x700 |
300 |
4 |
85 |
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With antechamber |
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VBOX-F 750A |
750x500x600 |
300х200 |
2 |
45 |
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VBOX-F 1000A |
1000x600x600 |
300х200 |
2 |
70 |
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VBOX-F 1250A |
1250x700x700 |
350х300 |
3 |
85 |
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VBOX-F 1600A |
1600x700x700 |
350x300 |
4 |
115 |
In addition to standard models, VBOX-F glove boxes can be made of almost any size, with the required number of gloves and antechambers, as well as with various options according to the Customer specifications. You can see the examples of gloveboxes manufactured by Vilitek in the gallery of Vilitek gloveboxes. Vilitek VBOX-F gloveboxes can be equipped with sealed feedthroughs, depending on customer requirements.
Vacuum sealed VBOX-F Eco frame gloveboxes
VBOX-F Eco frame gloveboxes are a series of cost-optimized models of standard sealed VBOX-F gloveboxes. VBOX-F Eco gloveboxes may be used in universities and small laboratories. These models include unique parameters of Vilitek VBOX-F gloveboxes and reasonable price.
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VBOX-F 750 Eco frame glovebox with neoprene gloves, without antechamber |
VBOX-F 750 Eco frame glovebox with neoprene gloves and antechamber |
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Parameter |
VBOX-F Eco |
VBOX-F |
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Clamping mechanisms of antechamber internal door
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Carbon steel wit zinc coating made in Germany
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Surface-passivated stainless steel made in Germany |
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Type of front panel |
Standard vertical |
Egronomic, tilt away from operator |
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Diameter of standard glove port
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186 mm |
220 mm |
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Standard gloves
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Latex, made in France |
Butyl rubber made in France |
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Material of measuring system of low-pressure drop gauge in working chamber
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Brass |
Stainless steel |
Optionally, VBOX-F Eco gloveboxes can be equipped with gloves made of neoprene, butyl rubber, polyurethane, hypalon, EPDM, multilayer material (hypalon + polyurethane), and polyurethane-based radiation-protective material. The diameters can also be increased to 250, 300 or 350 mm.
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Working chamber (WxDxH), mm |
Antechamber/hatch (Dхø), mm |
Quantity of gloves, pcs |
Weight, kg |
Antechamber |
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VBOX-F 750 Eco |
750x500x600 |
300 |
2 |
35 |
No |
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VBOX-F 750A Eco |
750x500x600 |
300х200 |
2 |
50 |
Yes |
List of VBOX-F glovebox options
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Option description |
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PC |
Glovebox pressure control system provides constant keeping of set pressure inside the box (± 20 mbar). It includes pressure controller with sensor and two solenoid valves. If glovebox is used to protect the product from moisture or oxygen, the system constantly maintains a slight overpressure in the box. If the box is used to work with hazardous substances, for the purpose to protect the operator, the system maintains a low vacuum in the box, which ensures maximum protection for the operator in case of system failure. To work under vacuum, it is necessary to connect the box to vacuum pump or centralized vacuum system. To work under positive pressure, as a rule, the box is to be connected to gas cylinder with valve or gas generator.
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VP1 |
Diaphragm chemical resistant vacuum pump for antechambers up to 10 liters evacuation. Ultimate vacuum 10 mbar.
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VP2 |
Diaphragm chemical resistant vacuum pump for antechambers up to 25 liters evacuation. Ultimate vacuum 10 mbar.
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VP3 |
Double stage oil sealed rotary-vane vacuum pump for antechambers up to 25 liters evacuation. This option is included oil mist filter. Ultimate vacuum 0,05 mbar.
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VP4 |
Double stage oil sealed rotary-vane vacuum pump for antechambers up to 60 liters and main chambers up to 300 liters evacuation. This option is included oil mist filter. Ultimate vacuum 0,002 mbar.
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VP5 |
Double stage oil sealed rotary-vane vacuum pump for antechambers up to 120 liters and main chambers up to 600 liters evacuation. This option is included oil mist filter. Ultimate vacuum 0,002 mbar.
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SO |
Gas analyzer. When ordering, Customer shall specify the oxygen concentration measuring range. VILITEK gloveboxes are equipped with precision electrochemical gas analyzers with minimum response time to measure oxygen concentration. Another feature of the gas analyzers is a simple replacing and low cost of the measuring element.
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SH |
Water vapor concentration sensor. It measures partial pressure of water vapor in the working chamber of glovebox.
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RH |
Molecular sieve water vapor trap. The molecular sieve can be regenerated by heating e.g. in a laboratory furnace.
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RO |
Process gas deoxygenation system with regenerated absorber. This option includes a heating system with a temperature controller for absorber regeneration and an integrated regeneration gas flowmeter.
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LC |
Replacement of antechamber with 200 mm diameter and 300 mm length by antechamber with 300 mm diameter and 350 mm length. This option is useful when handling large items. Moreover, VBOX-SS glovebox can be equipped with extended antechamber with customized dimensions. Required antechamber dimensions are specified when placing an order.
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CT1 |
Optional port for collecting hazardous waste with a diameter of 186 mm with hermetically welded polymer containers. It allows you to put waste when working in a box in a special sealed polymer container. There are 10 pcs containers in this set. The container welding device is sold separately. It is used when working with radioactive materials, pharmaceutical substances, etc.
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CT2 |
Optional port for collecting hazardous waste with a diameter of 220 mm with hermetically welded polymer containers. It allows you to put waste when working in a box in a special sealed polymer container. There are 10 pcs containers in this set. The container welding device is sold separately. It is used when working with radioactive materials, pharmaceutical substances, etc.
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HEPA
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HEPA-filtered gas circulation system. It is used for items that are sensitive to dust microparticles. HEPA filtration can also be used for gas sterilization in the box, as the filters used in VILITEK gloveboxes also trap microorganisms.
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L |
Optional LED light in the working chamber.
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BASE |
Bench support for seated activity. The glovebox is normally installed on a laboratory table that can be replaced with this support. It is made of carbon steel with powder coating. |
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BASE1 |
Bench support for standing activity. The glovebox is normally installed on a laboratory table that can be replaced with this support. Strong structure of carbon steel with powder coating.
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ES |
Socket kit installed inside a glovebox to plug in electric devices. The connection is made through vacuum sealed feedthrough. The maximum total current capacity is 15 A. The number of sockets is 3 pcs. Socket type: EU socket (Schuko socket, GOST 7396.1-89 type C2, type F according to CEE 7/3) with a grounding contact.
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EF1 |
Vacuum sealed feedthrough, 4 pins in a set with mating connectors. 2 pins with current carrying capacity of up to 10 A per pin and 2 contacts of up to 15 A per pin. The maximum total current capacity per feedthrough is up to 42 A. The maximum voltage is 560 V. Feedthrough is fixed on glovebox wall, there are connectors inside and outside, mating connectors are part of supply; may be used in vacuum gloveboxes. Several feedthroughs may be installed in one glovebox. |
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EF2 |
Vacuum sealed feedthrough, 20 pins in a set with mating connectors. The maximum total current capacity per one pin is up to 3.5 A. The maximum total current capacity per feedthrough is up to 58 A. The maximum voltage is 560 V. Feedthrough is installed on glovebox wall, there are connectors inside and outside, mating connectors are part of supply; may be used in vacuum gloveboxes. Several feedthroughs may be installed in one glovebox. |
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EF3 |
Feedthrough to enter round cross-section cables and tubes into the glovebox. The sealing of cable or tube is carried out on the outer diameter with special adjustable seals. Cable or tube goes into the box without breaking. Feedthrough is designed to enter of up to 16 cables or tubes with outer diameter of 3.6-16.5 mm and up to 4 cables or tubes with outer diameter of 9.5-32.5 mm into the glovebox; may not be used in vacuum gloveboxes. Several feedthroughs may be installed in one glovebox.
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FRM |
Gas flow measuring regulator with manual adjustment of 0.4-4 L/min. For continuous purging of glovebox with inert gas. |
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