The size of the glove box has a crucial impact on multiple aspects. Firstly, for the operational space, an appropriate size can ensure sufficient space to place and operate the required items. If the items to be operated are large or in large quantities, a glove box that is too small in size will make the operation process difficult or even impossible to carry out.
Common glove box sizes
Dimensions of R&D glove box
The R&D glove box is generally relatively small in size and suitable for laboratory use. Its characteristics are flexible operation and easy to conduct fine experimental operations. The applicable fields mainly include small-scale scientific research projects, early stages of material research and development, etc. The commonly used sizes are single station glove box 1220 * 750 * 900mm, double station glove box 1800 * 750 * 900 or 2440 * 750 * 900mm.
Universal glove box size
The universal glove box is suitable for research and small-scale production, with a moderate size that can meet various experimental needs. For example, the glove box can be selected in lengths of 1500, 1800, 2440, 3660, 4880mm, depths of 750, 1000, 1200mm, and heights of 900mm.
Size of production glove box
The production glove box is designed specifically for efficient large-scale production, with a larger size to meet the needs of continuous production. For example, the size of the operating surface of the Mikrouna glove box can range from 4880 * 1000 * 900mm for eight workstations (opposite) to 7320 * 1000 * 900mm for twelve workstations (opposite). These glove boxes are typically equipped with dual column purification systems and larger flow fans and vacuum pumps to support the needs of large-scale production.
Size selection for customized glove boxes
In practical applications, the size of glove boxes can also be customized according to different needs to meet various special production and experimental requirements. For example:
Laser stereolithography 3D printing: Glove boxes with laser power less than 1000W generally have a volume of less than 20 cubic meters; The volume of glove boxes with laser power greater than 4000W is generally around 30-60 cubic meters. This fully reflects that the size of the glove box can be customized and adjusted according to different laser power requirements.
Sodium ion battery production line: In the small-scale trial production line project of sodium ion batteries, the glove box is also one of the important equipment. For example, in the injection system, equipment such as glove boxes and topping-up pumpare required. Glove box sizes can be customized based on the area and production capacity planning of the sodium ion battery production line to ensure a stable oxygen free and water free environment throughout the entire production process, meeting the production needs of sodium ion batteries.
Overall, the size of glove boxes is not unlimited, but in practical applications, they can be customized according to different needs and can be almost infinitely large. However, as the size increases, it also brings a series of challenges.
If the size of the glove box is too large, full welding cannot be carried out for the convenience of transportation and installation. Generally, segmented welding or detachable structures are used, and the glove box is disassembled into smaller parts during transportation and assembled on site. Due to not being welded as a whole, the design and production capabilities of the glove box supplier must be good enough to ensure the sealing of the glove box.
Due to the large volume of the glove box, a sufficiently large and numerous purification systems are required inside to maintain a stable atmosphere inside the box.
When customizing glove boxes, various factors need to be fully considered, including operating space requirements, user convenience, cost factors, and the performance of supporting systems, to ensure that glove boxes can meet specific production and experimental needs and provide strong support for the development of various industries.
