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This section provides an overview for glove boxes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 19 glove box manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked glove box companies as of December, 2024: 1.CLEATECH, LLC, 2.AMADA WELD TECH INC., 3.Etelux.
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A glove box is a device that enables work in a sealed environment by integrating a glove and a sealed container. They are mainly used when performing work where contact with the outside air or humans is undesirable. For example, cell culture work or work involving the handling of gases harmful to the human body.
Glove boxes are used in many laboratories, mainly in the biological field, such as cell culture and in materials research, where contact with the outside air can cause some kind of reaction.
In the field of materials development, in particular, the outside air contains not only oxygen, which causes oxidation but also moisture, which causes corrosion. Therefore, experiments in the open air often cause unexpected reactions, making it an inadequate experimental environment.
In such cases, gloveboxes were invented to allow manual experiments to be conducted while keeping experimental specimens in a space isolated from moisture and oxygen.
Glove boxes can be broadly classified into two types based on differences in their internal cleanliness control mechanisms.
One is a glove box in which the internal space is evacuated once and then filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.
The other type of glove box is a displacement glove box, in which the interior is replaced by an inert gas without drawing a vacuum.
The vacuum-type glove box, in which a vacuum is pulled once, can create a space with a high level of cleanliness because impurities such as moisture and oxygen inside the glove box can be wiped out.
In addition, if the sample to be placed in the glove box is very reactive, it is likely to react with the container body and the glove as well. Therefore, to accommodate highly reactive samples, it is necessary to appropriately select a wide range of materials for the body and glove, from plastic to stainless steel.
In general, a vacuum-type glove box provides a cleaner space but requires a vacuum pump as accessory equipment. These are often expensive and a bit large for simple experiments in which the environment is not severe. For this reason, it is a good idea to start with a displacement-type glove box when using it for experiments that are relatively less dependent on the surrounding environment or when introducing it.
In either case, however, it is important to select materials for the body and glove that are not reactive to the sample you plan to experiment with.
Nitrogen is frequently used as an inert gas, not only in glove boxes. For example, it is used as a purging gas for food packages due to its inert properties, and it is also frequently used in electronics-related factories, such as those in the semiconductor field.
Nitrogen is readily available in the atmosphere at a volume ratio of approximately 78.1%, making it cost-effective. Its specific gravity is 0.97, which is slightly lighter than air = 1.
Argon, on the other hand, is also present in the air, but at only 0.93% by volume. However, it is still the third most abundant gas in the atmosphere. As a noble gas, argon is even less reactive than nitrogen. Its specific gravity of 1.38 makes it heavier than nitrogen or air, so it accumulates in the glove box and pushes air out from above.
Argon gas is required when a more inert environment is required. In addition, maintaining the pressure inside the glove box higher than atmospheric pressure prevents atmospheric air from entering through the slightest gap in the glove box, thus maintaining a cleaner environment.
After the inside of the glove box is replaced with inert gas, moisture may be generated when the desired reaction proceeds. Moisture in the glove box is removed by a moisture adsorbent. The adsorbent may be activated carbon or a special material called a molecular sieve.
Molecular Sieve Description
A molecular sieve is a crystalline zeolite. It is a porous crystal, and impurities in the glove box are removed by the adsorption of molecules into these pores. Naturally, the adsorption characteristics can be controlled by changing the crystal structure, so if you want to absorb only specific organic gases, it is important to select a molecular sieve that matches your application.
In recent years, a wide variety of molecular sieves have become available. As mentioned earlier, it is possible to select the adsorption target by controlling its crystallinity. In most cases, adsorption is possible under conditions where the effective diameter of the molecule is <0.3 nm, <0.4 nm, or <0.5 nm.
If all you want to do is to remove moisture, you only need to select those with <0.3nm and it is possible to create an ultra-low humidity atmosphere with a dew point temperature of -76°C or lower (moisture content: 1ppm or lower). A molecular sieve that has absorbed moisture can be regenerated and reused by flowing inert gas or by vacuum heating.
Removing oxygen is also important when an anaerobic environment is required or when handling materials that are highly reactive to oxygen.
Two types of catalysts can be used to remove oxygen: oxygen adsorbents such as nickel and copper and precious metal catalysts such as palladium and platinum.
When oxygen adsorbents are used, an inert gas containing several percent hydrogens must be passed through the catalyst to regenerate it, whereas precious metal catalysts do not require a regeneration gas during regeneration. Although the introduction cost of precious metal-based catalysts is higher, they are safer and have lower running costs because they do not use hydrogen-mixed gas.
Due to the sealed nature of the glove box, dirt tends to accumulate inside the glove box due to reagents, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the inside of the glove box to prevent contamination.
In addition, although the glove box can create an atmosphere of less than the ppm order in terms of moisture and oxygen, the environment deteriorates rapidly if only a small amount of air is introduced. To maintain a strict environment inside the glove box, it is important to remove moisture and oxygen properly when reagents are placed inside the glove box and to perform regular maintenance to prevent holes in the gloves.
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AMADA WELD TECH is a subsidiary of AMADA WELD TECH Co., LTD, which was founded in 1972. AMADA is based in Southern California and is a manufacturer of equipment and systems for resistance welding, hot bar bonding, laser marking, and other laser cutting services for industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and photonics. AMADA is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Examples of AMADA products include machines and systems for resistance welding, laser cutting, hermetic steam sealing, laser micromachining, and more.
Labconco Corporation, founded in 1925 and located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment. Its diverse product line includes freeze dryers, forensic enclosures, water purification systems, glassware washers, and glove boxes. The company’s products are used for moisture removal while preserving sample integrity, safe handling of hazardous materials, producing pure water for experiments, efficient cleaning, and providing controlled environments for sensitive material work. These products serve industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research, quality control, and enhancing safety. The company is also ISO 9001-certified for its quality management system.
CLEATECH, LLC, established in 2009 with a tradition of innovation in Santa Ana, California, is a manufacturer of laboratory equipment, clean room solutions, and controlled atmosphere enclosures. The company offers products including clean room equipment, fume hoods, laminar flow hoods, and more. These products cater to a diverse audience, from scientific researchers to industrial professionals, who require well-crafted equipment to maintain controlled environments. The company is ISO5 Cleanroom Classified. Its laboratory products provide clean, secure, and cost-effective smart technology.
Terra Universal Inc. was established in 1976, headquartered in Fullerton, CA, and is a manufacturer of critical environment applications for designing and fabricating cleanroom- and laboratory-based industries. The company offers comprehensive lines of modular cleanrooms, desiccator cabinets, pass-through chambers, glove boxes, furnishings, and many more. The company also stocks thousands of these products for immediate shipment. Custom work is no problem; the company is also able to work to meet the requirements of its clients.
Vigor Tech USA, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Texas, USA, is a manufacturer of advanced glovebox solutions, inert gas enclosures, and purification systems. The company specialises in no-leak sealing technology and proprietary gas purification systems. These products cater to researchers, engineers, and manufacturers engaged in processes that demand a controlled atmosphere. The company has a portfolio of over 50 patents covering a spectrum of groundbreaking advancements. It collaborates closely with clients to design and implement glovebox solutions that align with their specific requirements.
Cleatech LLC is a laboratory equipment and cleanroom supply manufacturer and distributor based in Orange, California. The company produces various standard and custom-made products for laboratory use. These range from furniture, such as cleanroom storage cabinets, to laboratory equipment, including fume hoods, incubators, and microscopes. Additionally, the products are available in fire-resistant, anti-static steel, acrylic, polypropylene, PVC, and polycarbonate. Its products are for controlled-environment applications in the medical, research, food, chemical, and aerospace industries.
Epibox, established in 2001 and located in Saint-Étienne, France, is a manufacturer and distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE) dispensers and storage products. The company’s products include dispensers for disposable PPE items such as gloves or masks, and storage solutions for PPE such as racks and boxes. It also distributes related hygiene supplies, such as gel-based hand sanitizers, goggle cleaning mist, and reusable microfiber wiping cloths. The company chiefly serves clients in the healthcare, retail, and catering industries.
VILITEK LLC is a Russian designer and manufacturer of pilot plant and laboratory equipment that was established in Moscow in 2009. The company’s product lineup includes additive manufacturing as well as powder metallurgy equipment such as powder mixers and laser sintering machines. It also offers ultrasonic baths, ball mills, composition analyzers, and custom gloveboxes and isolators. The company’s products are mainly used by its clients in the metalworking, aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries.
Costruzioni Meccaniche F.lli Sacchi S.n.c., founded in 1926, is an Italian manufacturer headquartered in Vidigulfo, Lombardia, offering solutions to handle powdered and granular bulk products. The company’s portfolio includes SmartPick, a robotic system with five patents, designed to handle bags by picking, opening, and emptying them. SmartTipping is another robotic solution for micro-ingredient recipe preparation. It also develops SmartPack, featuring compact robotic palletizing and bagging systems, whereas SmartPicker facilitates the picking of product orders in bags. The company serves various industries such as agrochemical, energy, and mineral, supported by a laboratory area for prototype checking before production.
Bigneat Ltd., founded in 1972 and currently a subsidiary of Caron Products UK, is a British manufacturer headquartered in Waterlooville, Hampshire, supplying clean air, hazard containment, and safety systems to scientific laboratories and industries. The company’s product lineup includes automation enclosures, biological safety and fume cabinets, as well as ultraviolet (UV) sterilization cabinets. It also offers downflow tables, fume extraction devices, and chemical storage solutions. The company serves manufacturers in various sectors, such as forensics, hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceuticals. It also provides annual service contracts, warranty support, and emergency call-outs to ensure compliance with legislation and product protection.
Miwa Mfg Co., Ltd. established in 1980 and based in Osaka, Japan, is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer and supplier of vacuum-type glove boxes and associated equipment. The company's product range includes Vacuum-type glove boxes, purge-type glove boxes, gas recycle purification systems, clean ovens, and high-frequency induction heaters. These products are used in various industrial processes that require controlled environments and specific temperature or purification conditions. They serve industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, research laboratories, and specialized manufacturing. Additionally, the company provides services like equipment customization, maintenance support, training, and technical consultation.
KOREAKIYON LTD., CO, founded in 1985 as YUJUN CO., LTD., is a manufacturer and supplier of glovebox solutions based in South Korea. The company underwent changes in 2007, which included a new research centre opening and a renaming to KOREAKIYON CO., LTD. It achieved a remarkable feat in 2009 with the patent acquisition of the OLED glovebox. The company's achievements include being designated as a Small Giants Company in 2018 and winning the prestigious US$10 million export achievement amid fierce market competition in December 2017.
XIAMEN TOB NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD., established in 2012, is a manufacturer based in Xiamen, China, specializing in equipment and materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company offers lithium-ion battery and lithium-ion supercapacitor materials, production and testing equipment. Other offerings include battery mixers, battery winding, sealing, and crimping machines as well as electrode coating, slitting, and staking machines. TOB NEW ENERGY serves various industries, including electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and portable electronics. They have designed over 200 lithium-ion battery and supercapacitor production lines for companies and research institutions like Mercedes-Benz AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Jacomex SAS, established in 1945 and headquartered in Lyon, France, is a manufacturer of neutral gas purification units, glove boxes, and containment enclosures. The company’s products include purified glove boxes, nuclear containment enclosures, and additive manufacturing solutions like powder shields and G mega. It excels in integrating safety-cabinet processes with control instruments and original sealing and performance, serving various environments such as chemical labs, industrial sites, and clean rooms. With expertise in containment and controlled atmospheres, its products cater to energy, additive manufacturing, and nuclear industries.
Bel-Art Products, a company founded in 1946, based in Wayne, New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of labware, glassware, and scientific products. The company offers various products such as bottles, beakers, funnels, flasks, tubes, racks, clamps, thermometers, timers, hydrometers, and safety equipment. Lab equipment, supplies, and glassware are made and sold by the product, which is a major producer and supplier of its things. It has various goods for use in chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering labs, among others. Its goods are known for it quality, accuracy, and how long it last.
Asynt Ltd., founded in 2003 and headquartered in Isleham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, is a laboratory equipment and scientific tool developer and manufacturer. The company's products are benchtop synthesis tools, jacketed lab reactors, and pressure reactors. It also offers a range of flow chemistry modular platforms, electrochemistry tools, and photochemistry equipment. Its services include bespoke design, engineering, and production of custom instruments and equipment, including chemistry solutions, bespoke scientific glassware, and engineered alloys.
Etelux, founded in 2004, is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified designer, manufacturer, and supplier of glove box technology products, vacuum coating equipment, solvent purifiers, isolators, and gas purifiers based in Beijing, China. The company produces various glove boxes, including standard, cleanroom, acrylic, and vacuum glove boxes. It also supplies glove box accessories such as glove ports, analyzers, ionizers, feed-throughs, and valves for personal protection. It offers vacuum coating equipment, including coin cell preparation, cylindrical cell preparation, pouch cell preparation, consumables for battery R&D, and solar & fuel cells R&D equipment.
Sun Platec is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and distributor of laboratory equipment and supplies that was established in Osaka, Japan, in 1960. The company offers laboratory equipment such as tubes and pipettes, and laboratory supplies such as wipes and tips. It also offers various containers including flasks and bottles, and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) beakers and crucibles. The company’s products are commonly used in Asia’s educational and research institutions. Its clients include companies in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLEATECH, LLC |
12.2%
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| 2 | AMADA WELD TECH INC. |
7.9%
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| 3 | Etelux |
6.8%
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| 4 | KOREAKIYON LTD.,CO |
6.6%
|
| 5 | Labconco |
6.4%
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| 6 | Terra Universal. Inc. |
6.4%
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| 7 | Vigor Tech USA |
5.8%
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| 8 | Asynt Ltd |
5.6%
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| 9 | F.lli Sacchi S.n.c. |
5.1%
|
| 10 | Miwa Mfg Co., Ltd. |
5.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the glove box page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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6 | 42.9% |
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China
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2 | 14.3% |
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France
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1 | 7.1% |
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Russia
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1 | 7.1% |
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Italy
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1 | 7.1% |
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United Kingdom
|
1 | 7.1% |
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Japan
|
1 | 7.1% |
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Republic of Korea
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1 | 7.1% |
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