Overview
Where decontamination of small-scale items is needed PBSC produces a dunk tank system for installation on the containment barrier.
The dunk tank serves as a specialised pass-through system for transferring goods between sections of a cleanroom or biology laboratory, using liquid disinfection to ensure effective sterilisation.
The chemical dunk tank is specifically designed for use in BSL3 and BSL4 biosafety laboratories.
Based on the classic design, the PBSC dunk tank also known as a High Containment Tank, Decontamination Tank, Hydrogen Peroxide Chamber, Barrier, and Containment Barrier, features stainless steel lids (mounted on cast stainless steel hinges). Within the tank, a hinge-down submersion plate is provided to ensure items are held below the surface of the neutralizing chemical liquid.
The dunk tank can be manually locked during shut down with the doors providing a barrier seal without the fluid in the tank.
Typical pressure loss at SAT of 80Pa over 30 minutes, with a starting pressure of 500Pa.
The chemical dunk tank can be supplied with a control panel to provide PLC-controlled immersion times and interface to card swipe systems for access control.
To permit the transfer of items from the hazardous environment a recovery claw is provided.
Customised designs are available – please get in touch with our technical department for more information.
Effective Decontamination:
- Utilises chemical solutions to sterilize or neutralize contaminants on items.
- Ensures thorough immersion for comprehensive coverage.
PBSC has various hatch options dependent on your project requirements – please click here to see our range.
PBSC has various hatch options dependent on your project requirements – please click here to see our range.
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The dunk tank is constructed from 5mm and 3mm stainless steel, including a center baffle, guide bars, overflow/top-up pipe to one side, and locking stainless steel lids.
The dunk tank is supplied with a stainless steel back plate which is bolted to the wall and grouted to the floor. This includes a double-glazed vision panel above the tank with a viewing area of approximately 570mm x 600mm and rubber bump stops on both sides. A stainless steel support frame with adjustable feet and retrieval claw are supplied as standard.
Lids:
- Stainless steel 316
- Phenolic Resin (High-Performance laminate)
Available in various configurations to suit specific operational needs.
Following on-site installation, PBSC offers a Planned Preventative Maintenance and Servicing Plan with an extensive after-sales support service, including planned preventative maintenance programs, servicing, and spare parts.
Features
- Suitable for BSL3 and BSL4 containment barriers
- Air tight performance from the lids without the liquid in the tank
- Mesh transfer system
- Design solutions to suit stud, block or cast concrete walls
- Decontamination for small-scale items
- A reliable solution
- Air tight performance
Applications
Suitable for BSL3 and BSL4 containment barriers.
Biosafety dunk tanks are widely utilised in pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology, where maintaining stringent cleanliness and environmental control is essential to prevent product or process contamination.