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Say you’re developing a multiple-axis robotic movement for a biological feedstock handler that must be coordinated with both a sonic impulse and a temperature change. Right now, that beast is far from its final form. It’s a little sprawly, has that temporary joist adhered to the top, and is not yet the sleek utensil you… Learn More
Commercializing biotechnology? Constraints, constraints, constraints!
Biotechnology entrepreneurs are a varied lot. They may be wringing out a drug discovery process, or developing a medical device that will end up inside the human body, or perhaps creating robotics systems that speed up laboratory tasks. They have the same concerns as entrepreneurs everywhere – keeping expenses in check, retaining key personnel, attracting… Learn More
Economical, adaptive enclosures for simulated pharmacy training
The pharmaceutical industry in America is complex in that multiple agencies, both private and governmental, develop standards and regulations on everything from beta testing new drugs to compounding and selling approved medications. These standards are not only meant to protect the health and safety of end users, but also those who manipulate, manufacture, and package… Learn More
Brewery Labs: Laminar flow hoods aid in aseptic processing of yeast cultures
In an earlier blog post we discussed the use of ductless air cleaners equipped with a specialty-blended carbon filter (50/50 acid gas and activated carbon) for the control of chemical fume during beer bitterness sample testing. While it is important to analyze various quality components of beer in its drinkable state, it is equally if… Learn More
OSHA’s respiratory protection standard ranks fourth on top 10 list of most cited standards
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards. Since FY 2010, their Respiratory Protection Standard (1910.134) has consistently ranked fourth on this list with violations totaling more than 17,000. In an October article from ISHN.com, author Dave Johnson stated that OSHA penalized employers $1,746,465… Learn More
Testimonial: The importance of finding an appropriate solder fume extractor
Selecting a Soldering Fume Extractor In 2009, Pro Audio LA was experiencing rapid growth. The hours spent soldering and assembling custom professional audio cabling increased, and they quickly realized that their current tabletop fan would not sufficiently push solder fume away from their technicians. Knowing that solder fume contains hazardous oxides that should not be… Learn More
3D printing fume extraction for the medical and surgical industry
While 3D printing has been used by medical professionals for the past decade, new software and technology has created a resurgence in popularity. Medical and surgical professionals turn to 3D printing for its accuracy, variety of printing material and availability in the marketplace. Medical schools and training facilities print near perfect 3D plastic replicas of… Learn More
Sentry Air Systems breaks ground on expansive new headquarters facility
HOUSTON, TX, October 21, 2014 /PressRelease/ —Sentry Air Systems, a 30-year-old, Houston-based designer and manufacturer of air purification systems, is moving from its location on West Little York in Houston to Katy. Currently under construction on FM 529, the new building reunites the company, which had been forced by growth to occupy two buildings a… Learn More
Chemical air filtration system aids in reducing exposure to methylene chloride vapor
Earlier this month, a New Jersey cabinet manufacturer was cited by OSHA for 15 safety and health violations; seven were serious violations for exposing employees to unsafe levels of methylene chloride vapor. In their report, OSHA proposed a penalty of $32,340 for just those seven serious violations – ouch! A serious violation occurs when there… Learn More
Customer Testimonial: Surgeon tests efficiency of air cleaner against isoflurane vapor
Here at Sentry Air Systems, filter efficiency testing is engraved in our DNA. Air cleaners can have fancy widgets and be constructed from the sturdiest materials, but if their filters are inadequate then the product fails to live up to its name. Our overarching mission, to provide clean air solutions to customers, is the reason… Learn More