The GISCOM All Clear Vacuum Desiccator (PC) is a premium, fully transparent moisture-control chamber designed for safe drying, storage, and protection of hygroscopic or sensitive laboratory samples. With its all-polycarbonate construction, it offers superior visibility and enhanced strength, making it ideal for precise analytical work. This model delivers consistent vacuum holding performance, ensuring reliability for research labs, pharmaceutical QA/QC units, industrial testing centres, and academic institutions.
Key Features
- Fully transparent polycarbonate design for 360° visibility of stored samples
- Robust, impact-resistant construction ensuring long service life
- High vacuum performance suitable for moisture-free storage and sample drying
- Smooth, seamless finish for easy cleaning and contamination control
- Lightweight yet exceptionally strong alternative to traditional glass desiccators
- Leak-proof sealing system with secure O-ring placement
- Stable base designed for safe bench operation in demanding laboratory workflows
- Compatible with standard desiccants and drying agents
Material Specifications
- Material: High-grade, fully transparent Polycarbonate (PC)
- Thermal Properties: Autoclavable under standard laboratory conditions
- Chemical Resistance: Resists common acids, bases, salts, and laboratory reagents
- Mechanical Strength: High impact resistance, scratch-resistant dome and base
- Safety: Shatter-resistant compared to glass desiccators
Technical Specifications
- Construction: All-PC dome and bottom chamber
- Vacuum Holding Capacity: High vacuum retention (suitable for extended usage periods)*
- Available Sizes: Standard laboratory diameters (e.g., 150 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm, 300 mm)
- Included Accessories: Transparent PC dome, Transparent PC base, Perforated desiccant plate, PP/PC stopcock (as per model)
- Tolerance / Calibration: Not applicable
Handling & Precautions
- Ensure the O-ring is clean and properly seated before applying vacuum
- Avoid scratches on the clear PC surface—use only soft cleaning cloths
- Clean using mild detergents; avoid strong organic solvents
- Do not expose to direct flame or heating plates
- Allow temperature stabilisation before vacuum application to prevent stress cracking
- Do not overtighten the stopcock; operate gently for long life
- Autoclave using manufacturer-recommended PC temperature limits
Applications
- Drying and storage of moisture-sensitive samples
- Protection of hygroscopic chemicals, powders, and reagents
- Gravimetric analysis and stability testing
- Controlled storage for microbiology, chemistry, life-science, and materials science labs
- Widely used in pharmaceutical QA/QC, chemical labs, biotech R&D, academic research, agro-testing labs, and industrial testing centers
- Enables consistent, contamination-free sample handling in routine laboratory workflows
