Single-Station Single-Sided Laboratory Glove Box — Inert Atmosphere Enclosure
A significant class of materials used in advanced research — lithium metal, organometallics, moisture-sensitive electrolytes, perovskite precursors, and air-sensitive semiconductors — undergoes immediate degradation on contact with atmospheric oxygen or water vapour. Working with these materials requires a controlled atmosphere enclosure that maintains O₂ and H₂O concentrations below 1 ppm continuously. A glove box is not simply a sealed box — it is a precision atmosphere management system, and its performance depends entirely on the quality of its sealing, purification, and antechamber design.
Virospuk engineers assess your specific materials, workflow, and space constraints before recommending a glove box configuration. We handle import, delivery, installation, initial atmosphere qualification (O₂ and H₂O measurement at first fill), and operator training at your laboratory.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Configuration | Single workstation, single-sided access |
| Working atmosphere | Argon (Ar) or Nitrogen (N₂) — user-supplied inert gas |
| O₂ level (with purification) | < 1 ppm |
| H₂O level (with purification) | < 1 ppm |
| Box construction | High-quality steel plate, internal powder-coated or SS304 lining, argon arc welded seams |
| Viewing window | Double-layer tempered glass — anti-static coating optional |
| Glove ports | 2 standard ports, butyl rubber gloves (neoprene optional) |
| Antechamber | Included — vacuum-capable for clean sample introduction without atmosphere break |
| Pressure control | Automatic positive pressure control ± 1 mbar |
| Monitoring | Digital O₂ and H₂O display panel |
| Electrical pass-throughs | Standard electrical feedthroughs — additional feedthroughs configurable |
| Power input | 220 V / 50 Hz — Indian standard |
| Certifications | CE compliant |
| Warranty | 12 months from commissioning at your facility |
Compatible Add-On Equipment
Virospuk configures glove boxes with integrated instruments matched to your workflow. Common in-box instruments we have commissioned include spin coaters, thermal evaporation coaters, hydraulic presses, coin cell crimpers, and balance platforms. We design the electrical feedthrough and gas line arrangement to accommodate your specific in-box instrument requirements.
Typical Research Applications
- Lithium-ion and lithium metal battery coin cell and pouch cell assembly
- Perovskite solar cell precursor preparation, spin coating, and thermal annealing
- Solid-state electrolyte handling and cell assembly
- Air-sensitive organometallic compound synthesis and characterisation preparation
- Sensitive semiconductor and quantum dot material processing
- Sodium-ion and next-generation battery material handling
Institutional Procurement
Full GST-compliant tax invoicing. All import duties and logistics handled by Virospuk. Fixed INR pricing at order confirmation.
Contact our engineering team to discuss your materials, workflow, and in-box instrument requirements — we will configure the correct glove box system for your laboratory.