Sartorius MD8 Airscan® Air Sampler – Professional Laboratory Equipment

The Sartorius MD8 Airscan® is a high-quality professional air sampler designed for active microbiological air monitoring. The unit was developed for demanding applications in laboratories, cleanrooms, and the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries.

The MD8 Airscan enables defined air sampling for the quantitative analysis of airborne microorganisms, particularly bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. In combination with the appropriate gelatin membrane filters, the system can also be used for the collection of very small particles and viruses.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Sartorius / Sartorius Stedim Biotech

• Model: MD8 Airscan®

• Power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz

• Frequency: Switchable to 60 Hz

• Power consumption: approx. 700 W

• Airflow rate: 2.0–8.0 m³/h

• Airflow adjustment: in 0.1 m³/h increments

• Equivalent airflow: approx. 33.3–133.3 l/min

• Airflow accuracy: max. ±5 % at 15–35 °C

• Timer: 1–99 minutes, adjustable in 1-minute increments

• Weight: approx. 6.5 kg

• Dimensions: approx. 375 × 242 × 228 mm (L × W × H)

• Overall length with filter holder: approx. 407 mm

• Air inlet: Bayonet quick-release connection

• Noise level: max. approx. 62 dB(A) with gelatin filters / approx. 70 dB(A) with 0.8 µm membrane filters

Filtration System

The MD8 Airscan is designed for use with 80 mm gelatin membrane filters. These filters have a nominal pore size of 3 µm and a filtration area of approximately 38.5 cm².

The water-soluble gelatin filters can be transferred directly to a suitable culture medium after sampling for subsequent microbiological analysis.

With a maximum airflow rate of 8 m³/h, a sample volume of 1 m³ of air can be collected in less than eight minutes.

Typical Applications

• Active microbiological air monitoring

• Cleanroom monitoring

• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications

• Sterile production areas

• Isolators and aseptic environments

• Laboratories

• Food and beverage industry

• Hygiene monitoring

• Controlled environments according to GMP requirements

Equipment & Operation

The unit features a clear and user-friendly control panel for setting the airflow rate and sampling time, together with a digital display.

The airflow can be precisely adjusted according to the requirements of the sampling process. The robust design and proven sampling principle make the MD8 Airscan suitable for professional laboratory and industrial applications.

Condition

The device is in excellent technical and optical condition.
It has been carefully maintained and presents very well for its age.