Shielded Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC12 Series) for Nuclear Medicine & Radiopharmacy
Lead Glass Pro supplies the BSC12 Shielded Biological Safety Cabinet series, combining full Class II biological containment with integrated lead radiation shielding. These cabinets are engineered specifically for nuclear medicine departments, PET radiopharmacies, hot labs, cyclotron facilities, and research centers that handle radioactive materials in a sterile environment.
By integrating HEPA-filtered biological protection with configurable lead shielding, Shielded BSCs allow your staff to safely prepare, fractionate, and quality-control radiopharmaceuticals while meeting both radiation-safety and infection-control requirements.
Why Choose a Shielded Biological Safety Cabinet?
- Dual protection: Class II airflow and HEPA filtration for biological containment, plus lead shielding for gamma radiation attenuation.
- Purpose-built for radiopharmacy: Designed around PET, SPECT, and cyclotron workflows – dose preparation, QC testing, and generator handling.
- Configurable shielding: Multiple lead thickness options for the working area, generator bay, waste bin, and dose calibrator compartment.
- Regulatory support: Helps facilities comply with radiation-safety guidelines (NCRP / IAEA), aseptic compounding requirements, and pharmacy clean-room standards.
- Efficient layouts: Integrated compartments reduce the need for separate shielded furniture, freeing up floor space and simplifying validation.
Ideal buyers: hospital purchasing managers, radiopharmacy directors, RSO’s, cyclotron managers, and imaging-center administrators who need a proven, vendor-supported solution rather than custom one-off cabinetry.
Typical Applications
- Preparation and dispensing of PET radiopharmaceuticals (e.g., FDG and other short-lived isotopes).
- SPECT & nuclear medicine dose compounding and quality control.
- Cyclotron target processing, generator elution, and sample handling.
- Research laboratories performing radiolabeling, preclinical tracer development, or multi-isotope studies.
- Any facility requiring BSL-2 biological containment plus significant gamma shielding in the same workstation.
Flexible Sizes for Any Hot Lab Layout
The BSC12 shielded BSC line is available in five internal working widths, allowing you to match cabinet size to room constraints, workflow, and equipment placement.
| Available BSC Size | Internal Working Area (W×D×H) | BSC Class II Type | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size 1 | 37" x 24" x 26" (940×600×660mm) | A2 or B2 | Smaller hot labs, single-module or low-throughput sites |
| Size 2 | 45" x 24" x 26" (1150×600×660mm | A2 or B2 | General radiopharmacy & SPECT preparation |
| Size 3 | 53" x 24" x 26" (1350×600×660mm | A2 or B2 | Higher activity work, dedicated PET lab |
| Size 4 | 64" x 24" x 26" (1625×600×660mm | A2 or B2 | Multi-user hot labs, cyclotron facilities |
| Size 5 (A2 only) | 71" x 24" x 26" (1800×600×660mm | A2 only | Large radiopharmacies, central dose-distribution sites |
Outside cabinet dimensions vary by lead thickness; our team will confirm exact measurements during quotation and submittal.
Configurable Lead Shielding – Work Area & Compartments
The BSC12 series allows you to specify lead thickness independently for each shielded zone. This ensures enough protection where you need it most, without over-specifying the entire cabinet.
Working Area Shielding Options
- 5 mm Pb
- 10 mm Pb
- 20 mm Pb
- 30 mm Pb
- 50 mm Pb
Optional Shielded Compartments
- Generator Compartment – choose from 25 mm, 50 mm, or 75 mm Pb for housing PET or SPECT generators safely beneath the work surface.
- Dose Calibrator Compartment – 10, 20, or 50 mm Pb around the chamber to reduce stray exposure to technologists.
- Waste Bin Compartment – 10, 20, or 30 mm Pb for temporary storage of contaminated disposables.
- Lead-Glass Viewing Window – matched lead equivalence (5–50 mm Pb eq.) for clear, shielded visibility into the work zone.
All shielded sections use high-density lead and stainless-steel linings for durability, decontamination, and long service life.
How the BSC12-X-XX-XXXX Product Code Works
The product code structure below helps you identify the exact configuration of any BSC12-X-XX-XXXX model. Each digit or letter corresponds to a cabinet size, exhaust type, and shielding thickness for the working area and optional compartments.
- BSC12 – Shielded biological safety cabinet series
- 1 – Size
- A2 or B2 – Cabinet type (exhaust configuration)
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Last 4 digits – Lead thickness choices for:
- Working area (Size 1 through 5)
- Generator compartment
- Dose calibrator compartment
- Waste bin compartment
| Code Segment | Description | Available Options |
|---|---|---|
| BSC12 | Shielded Biological Safety Cabinet Series | Standard BSC12 product family |
| -1- | Size |
Size 1: 940×660×660 mm Size 2: 1150×660×660 mm Size 3: 1350×660×660 mm Size 4: 1625×660×660 mm Size 5 (A2 only): 1800×660×660 mm |
| A2 / B2 | Cabinet Type (Exhaust Configuration) |
A2 – Recirculating, HEPA filtered B2 – Full exhaust, 100% vented |
| Digit 1 | Lead Thickness (Working Area) | 1 = 5 mm 2 = 10 mm 3 = 20 mm 4 = 30 mm 5 = 50 mm |
| Digit 2 | Lead Thickness (Generator Compartment) | 1 = 25 mm 2 = 50 mm 3 = 75 mm |
| Digit 3 | Lead Thickness (Dose Calibrator Compartment) | 1 = 10 mm 2 = 20 mm 3 = 50 mm |
| Digit 4 | Lead Thickness (Waste Bin Compartment)
|
1 = 10 mm 2 = 20 mm 3 = 30 mm |
For example, a code of BSC12-1-A2-2332 indicates:
- Size 1 (940x600x660mm)
- A2 cabinet
- 10mm lead thickness in the working area
- 75mm in Generator Compartment
- 50mm lead thickness in Dose Calibration Compartment
- 20mm lead thickness in Waste Bin
Our team can help interpret or build codes during quotation so you get exactly the shielding you require without guesswork.
Key Design Features
- Class II airflow: vertical laminar flow and HEPA-filtered exhaust to protect products, personnel, and the environment.
- Integrated radiation shielding: lead-lined sides, worktop, and front, plus optional compartments for high-activity components.
- Ergonomic work surface: comfortable reach, optimized viewing angles, and easy access to syringes, vials, and instruments.
- Cleanable stainless-steel interior: smooth corners and surfaces for rapid wipe-down and decontamination.
- Optional 24" rear monitor: allows QC data, dose schedules, or synthesis-module status to be displayed inside the work zone.
- Service & integration support: guidance on placement, exhaust connections, and coordination with shielding and HVAC consultants.
Benefits for Purchasing Managers & Hot Lab Directors
- One cabinet instead of multiple pieces: replaces separate biosafety cabinet, L-block, generator cave, and shielded waste can.
- Lower lifecycle cost: robust construction, easily decontaminated surfaces, and proven European manufacturing.
- Future-ready: configurable shielding allows upgrades for new isotopes or higher activities without replacing the entire system.
- Streamlined approval: clear documentation for radiation shielding, airflow performance, and integration into your quality system.
Is a Shielded BSC Right for Your Facility?
Consider specifying a shielded biological safety cabinet if your team:
- Handles PET or SPECT radiopharmaceuticals in a clean-room or ISO-classified environment.
- Must comply with both USP- or GMP-grade aseptic processing and local radiation-protection rules.
- Wants to reduce operator dose while keeping workflows compact and efficient.
- Is planning a new hot lab, cyclotron facility, or radiopharmacy renovation.
Lead Glass Pro can assist with layout review, shielding selection, and product code configuration so you receive a cabinet that matches your exact clinical or research workload.
Request a Quote or Technical Consultation
If you’re planning a new nuclear medicine suite, PET center, or radiopharmacy upgrade, our team can help you select the right shielded BSC configuration and provide detailed specifications for your architects, physicists, and infection-control team.
Next steps:
- Provide your target radionuclides and maximum activity levels.
- Share room drawings or approximate available space.
- Let us know whether you need generator, waste, and dose calibrator compartments.
We’ll return a recommended model code, budget pricing, and lead time, along with drawings suitable for your shielding design and approval process.