Hypoxia workstations

The DY Series hypoxia workstations are tri-gas controlled chambers designed to deliver stable, reproducible low‑oxygen environments for cutting‑edge cell and tissue culture research. Each workstation offers fully automatic control of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, temperature and humidity, allowing researchers to precisely mimic physiological and pathophysiological conditions such as tumor, cardiovascular, neurological and stem cell microenvironments. Across the series, DY workstations regulate oxygen from 0.1% to 23.0% and carbon dioxide from 0.1% to 20.0%, both adjustable in 0.1% increments for fine‑tuned hypoxic protocols. Temperature can be maintained from 3°C above ambient up to 45°C, with humidity control from room level up to 85%, ensuring optimal culture conditions and minimizing evaporation.

An Advanced Gas Circulation Design promotes homogeneous gas distribution throughout the chamber, supporting consistent conditions at every position inside the workstation. Selected models can be equipped with a HEPA 14 filter to remove airborne particles and maintain a clean, low‑contamination workspace for sensitive cultures.

The Seamless Entry System (SES) uses a vacuum‑assisted interlock to enable rapid, 10–12‑second access while preserving internal atmosphere, simplifying frequent sample transfers. Innovative one‑piece acrylic construction reduces condensation and microbial growth, while a Dual Pressure Relief System (valve plus relief tank) enhances safety and pressure stability.

All DY hypoxia workstations can be configured with advanced options such as programmable hypoxic cycling of O₂ and CO₂, remote control with alarms, internal power sockets, cable ports, high‑temperature chambers, micro‑pressure chambers (0–35 kPa) and an integrated anaerobic system, giving laboratories a flexible platform adaptable to evolving research needs. The series is offered in multiple form factors so users can select the optimal chamber volume and interlock size without sacrificing performance.

Models and size positioning of hypoxia workstations

DY-M – Compact hypoxia workstation, capacity 97 liters, interlock 14 liters. Petri dishes capacity: max. 350, in interlock 44.
A space‑saving, benchtop hypoxia workstation providing full tri‑gas, temperature and humidity control in a compact chamber ideal for smaller labs or limited sample throughput. Internal and external dimensions are optimized for standard culture vessels while minimizing footprint, making DY‑M a practical entry‑level model where bench space is at a premium.
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DY-L – Standard hypoxia solution, capacity 155 liters, interlock 14 liters. Petri dishes capacity: max. 520, in interlock 44.
The DY-L is the leading DY hypoxia workstation, offering a larger working volume than DY‑M while integrating culture, operation and observation within a single, ergonomically designed chamber. It suits routine and advanced cell culture workflows that require more plates, flasks or devices inside the workstation without moving to extra‑large formats.
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DY-XL – High‑capacity workstation, capacity 238 liters, interlock 14 liters. Petri dishes capacity: max. 720, in interlock 44.
DY-XL is described as an elevated version of the standard DY‑L, with an enlarged internal chamber that accommodates bulkier equipment and higher sample loads. This model is well suited for laboratories that need to integrate microscopes, shakers or additional incubators directly inside the hypoxic environment while retaining the full DY feature set.
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DY-XXL – Workstation with expanded interlock 36 liters, capacity 238 liters. Petri dishes capacity: max. 720, in interlock 171.
DY-XXL builds on the high‑capacity concept by pairing a very large internal chamber with an expanded interlock, enabling more efficient transfer of large batches of cultureware in a single cycle. It is designed for high‑throughput or multi‑user facilities that require frequent, large‑volume access without compromising environmental stability.

DY-TM – Workstation with expanded interlock 14 liters, capacity 345 liters. Petri dishes capacity: max. 1000, in interlock 44.
Advanced hypoxia workstation with unparalleled stability of tri-gas regulation. The largerst model in Maworde hypoxia chambers portfolio.