BugBox Mx® Anaerobic and Microaerophilic workstation

The Baker Company

Stable anaerobic or mircoaerophilic atmosphere in a Compact Space

The Bugbox Mx offers efficiency and versatility in a compact form. It holds 270 90mm plates, allowing reading without oxygen exposure. The Ezee Sleeve™ system enables quick, gloveless access, ideal for precise anoxic conditions and microbiome research.

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Key features

  • Compact footprint
  • Easily switch between strictly anaerobic or oxygen-controlled microaerophilic conditions.
  • Quick and easy access
  • Optional HEPA filters ensure unrivalled air purity values in the chamber and employee protection

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Germany

Bugbox Mx® - The World’s Smallest Microaerophilic Workstation

Effortlessly switch between strictly anaerobic and oxygen-controlled microaerophilic environments with the Bugbox Mx.

Compact and Powerful Next-Generation Workstation 

The Bugbox Mx brings unmatched efficiency and versatility to your lab. Perfect for microbiologists handling increasing workloads, it supports optimal primary isolation rates with minimal lab bench space. Despite its compact size, it holds up to 270 90mm plates, allowing you to read plates without additional oxygen exposure. The Ezee Sleeve™ gloveless port system provides quick access, and its rigid construction ensures precise, stable anoxic or low-oxygen conditions. Designed for microbiome research, the Bugbox Mx is ideal for studying the complex interactions between mammalian cells and bacteria.

Key Features & Benefits 

    • Precision Control: Adjust O2 (0.0% to 23.0%) and CO2 (0.1% to 30.0%) in 0.1% increments, plus full temperature control (5°C above ambient to 45°C) via an easy-to-use touchscreen.
    • Fast Interlock: Large 10.7L interlock accommodates up to 30 plates with a 30-second purge time.
    • Stable Hypoxic Environment: Features an airtight acrylic chamber, palladium catalyst, interlock, Ezee Sleeves™, and N2 purge for consistent microaerophilic conditions.
    • Space-Saving Design: Despite its small footprint (790mm wide, 679mm deep), it offers a 270 90mm or 152 96-well plate capacity, perfect for space-constrained labs.

Looking for more space? Explore our Concept Series!

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Brochure

Bugbox Application Note: Oxygen, gut microbiome and microbiota

Technical data

BugBox Mx®

Workbench external dimensions [mm] 790 x 679 x 872 mm
Workbench internal dimensions [mm] 540 x 546 x 535 mm
Workbench Maximum panel capacity 270 (90 mm)
Interlock dimensions [mm] 149 x 253 x285 mm
Interlock capacity 30 Petri dishes (90 mm)
Interlock time cycle 30 Seconds
Interlock door release Software
Touchscreen operation Temperature Data logging (SD card)
Alarm functions Forced demand on/off Oxygen monitoring (optional)