{"product_id":"48-wide-vented-balance-enclosure-vbe-408","title":"Yamato VBE408 48\" Wide Vented Balance Enclosure","description":"\u003ch2\u003e48\" Wide Vented Balance Enclosure Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e48\" Wide Vented Balance Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e (Yamato Scientific model VBE408) is a self-contained ductless workstation built for weighing fine powders, chemicals, and biological products. Its 48\" exterior width and 47.25\" interior span frame an optically clear acrylic chamber. Top-mounted HEPA\/blower filtration recirculates chamber air through the filter and back into the lab. LabSupplies.com stocks this unit as an authorized Yamato Scientific dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction centers on optically clear 3\/8\" jeweled acrylic plastic for full-visibility containment. A phenolic base resists chemicals, stabilizes analytical balances, and dampens vibration; its black finish makes stray powder easy to spot. Curved ABS airfoils route gentle, unobstructed flow through rear and side baffles toward the top-mounted HEPA filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower runs on 115–120V, with a 220–240V variant (VBE418) available for high-voltage sites. Interior working space measures 47.25\" × 23\" × 21.5\", inside a 48.5\" × 26.75\" × 41\" exterior footprint. Manufactured in the USA, the enclosure ships at 350 lbs and carries CE certification with a Declaration of Conformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEPA\/blower filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e top-mounted aluminum-frame H14 HEPA with 100 mm pleat, rated 99.9997% at 0.3 microns, sealed by upstream and downstream polyurethane gaskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenolic base:\u003c\/strong\u003e superior chemical resistance, analytical-balance stabilization, and low vibration; black finish makes spilled powder easy to detect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace-velocity alarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–2000 fpm range with sub-1-second response, LED and audible Piezo, plus green (healthy), yellow (turbulence), and red (system failure) indicators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewing sash:\u003c\/strong\u003e front sash with multiple air foils that raise containment and deflect drafts, backed by adjustable front draft protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e optically clear 3\/8\" jeweled acrylic plastic delivers full operator visibility into the work zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e electrical cord outlet port plus a side blank plate ready for an optional Bag-In\/Bag-Out port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose the Right Vented Balance Enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the enclosure to your balance, your throughput, and your facility power . Use these axes to confirm fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamber size:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify your balance and sample handling fit the 47.25\" × 23\" × 21.5\" interior and that the 48.5\"-wide exterior clears your bench or floor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e select VBE408 for 115–120V sites or VBE418 for 220–240V infrastructure, since the blower draws on the building circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration class:\u003c\/strong\u003e H14 HEPA suits fine powders and biological products; confirm the 99.9997% efficiency aligns with your containment policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase material:\u003c\/strong\u003e a phenolic base resists chemicals and steadies analytical weighing, which matters for vibration-sensitive measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e a face-velocity alarm with visual and audible alerts confirms safe operation and flags turbulence or failure in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuture expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e the side blank plate lets you add a Bag-In\/Bag-Out port if hazardous-material handling scales up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVented balance enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterior Dimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.25\" × 23\" × 21.5\" (1200 × 584 × 546 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior Dimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.5\" × 26.75\" × 41\" (1232 × 679 × 1041 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptically clear 3\/8\" jeweled acrylic plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-mounted HEPA\/blower — aluminum-frame H14 HEPA, 100 mm pleat, 99.9997% @ 0.3 microns, with upstream\/downstream polyurethane gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenolic base — superior chemical resistance, analytical-balance stabilization, low vibration; black finish for easy powder detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViewing Sash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront viewing sash with multiple air foils for higher containment and draft deflection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow Alarm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFace-velocity alarm — 40–2000 fpm range, \u0026lt;1 s response, LED and audible Piezo; green (healthy) \/ yellow (turbulence) \/ red (system failure) indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDraft Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable front draft protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical cord outlet port; side blank plate for optional Bag-In\/Bag-Out port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurved ABS airfoils give gentle, unobstructed flow through rear and side baffles to the top-mounted HEPA filter, recirculating to the lab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115–120V (220–240V variant available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-contained weighing of fine powders, chemicals, and biological products\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptically clear 3\/8\" jeweled acrylic plastic\nPhenolic base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTIN (Barcode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e797059929795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 × 45 × 51 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes and Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBE-408\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBE-418\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/w20idiyc2qaqqr5\/VBE%20Series%20Vented%20Balance%20Enclosure.pdf?dl=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yamato-usa.com\/shop\/yamato-vented-balance-enclosures-51?category=41#attr=126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYamato Scientific Official Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore in This Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/36-wide-vented-balance-enclosure-vbe-306\"\u003e36\" Wide Vented Balance Enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/60-wide-vented-balance-enclosure-vbe-600\"\u003e60\" Wide Vented Balance Enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/24-wide-vented-balance-enclosure-vbe-204\"\u003e24\" Wide Vented Balance Enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vented-balance-enclosures\"\u003eView all Vented Balance Enclosures →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From LabSupplies.com\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the Yamato Scientific 48\" Vented Balance Enclosure directly from LabSupplies.com and receive a genuine, factory-backed unit shipped from USA inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Yamato Scientific dealer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every enclosure is a genuine unit covered by the full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to ship without backorder delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips from USA inventory:\u003c\/strong\u003e this enclosure is manufactured in the USA and dispatched from domestic stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLab-equipment specialists:\u003c\/strong\u003e our team answers spec, voltage, and configuration questions before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat voltage options are available for the 48\" Vented Balance Enclosure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo voltages are available. VBE408 runs on 115–120V and VBE418 runs on 220–240V; both share identical chamber dimensions, filtration, and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the interior working dimensions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterior working space measures 47.25\" × 23\" × 21.5\" (1200 × 584 × 546 mm). The exterior footprint is 48.5\" × 26.75\" × 41\" (1232 × 679 × 1041 mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of filtration does this enclosure use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt uses a top-mounted HEPA\/blower system with an aluminum-frame H14 HEPA filter rated 99.9997% at 0.3 microns. Air recirculates through the filter and back into the lab, so no ductwork is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are used in construction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chamber is optically clear 3\/8\" jeweled acrylic plastic, and the base is phenolic. The phenolic base provides chemical resistance, balance stabilization, and a black finish that makes powder easy to detect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the airflow alarm work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA face-velocity alarm monitors flow across a 40–2000 fpm range with sub-1-second response. LED and audible Piezo indicators show green for healthy flow, yellow for turbulence, and red for system failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between VBE408 and VBE418?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only difference is power supply. 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