Metro GWB1 User Manual

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L A B S O L U T I O N S

Enhanced productivity and corrosion

resistance are common denominators of

every Metro® storage system designed for

laboratory environments. Choose from a

wide array of innovative storage, transport,

material handling, and workstation products

designed with your needs in mind. For more

information on proven systems that “put

space to work,” call 1-800-992-1776 or

visit us at www.metro.com.

M O B I L E , MODULAR W O R K C E N T E R S

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The Starsys™ Modular System creates exible space.

Mobile Starsys
WorkCenters

Fixed Starsys
WorkCenters

BEFORE

Mobile Starsys
WorkCenters

Fixed Starsys
WorkCenters

AFTER

BEFORE

Mobile Starsys
WorkCenters

Fixed Starsys
WorkCenters

No matter what you need — open, closed, short, tall, stationary,
precongured workcenters, mobile units — Starsys has the elements
for you. With Starsys, you choose from an array of modular units
to t the space and work specications. It’s that easy.

And that exible.

Starsys Benets:

• Facilitates fast, efcient lab installation.

• The ability to easily recongure lab furniture layout as needs change.

• The ability to easily recongure unit design.

• Flexibility to design a storage solution to exact needs.

• Corrosion-proof polymer components for a
contamination-free product.

• Durable, easy-to-clean, polymer enclosures that won’t
chip, peel, dent, or rust — ever.

• Rigid aluminum and coated metal substructure, combined
with advanced polymers, provide a robust, stable work
environment for even the most sensitive equipment.

• A high level of organization.

• Easy access to supplies.

• Greater storage density in a smaller footprint.

Research Lab . . .

Note: The Starsys System features advanced polymer materials that offer excellent chemical resistance.

To obtain a complete Starsys chemical resistance report, please contact your local Metro representative.

Research Lab, 15 minutes Later....

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M O B I L E W O R K C E N T E R S

A brief sampling of our entire Mobile WorkCenters product offering is shown. To nd out more information, to view the entire
selection of available standard units, or to design a unit for your unique application, visit www.metro.congurator.com

SXMWTK36EBS2

SXMWTK36EOH2 Starsys Unit

with Reagent Shelving

SXMWD36EOH3

SXMWT36EBS6SXMWD36EBS2

Note: Starsys Precongured Mobile WorkCenters feature epoxy-resin tops. Load rated at 900 lbs. (409kg).

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SXMWSK39EBS2

M E T R O S T A R S Y S™ A C C E S S O R I E S

Wall-mounted overhead
cabinets (single- and double­wide) come with choice of
clear or solid doors, polymer or
wire shelves, and can be easily
relocated along wall rail.

Overbridge and
accessories keep work
surface clear of supplies
and equipment.

Tambour door overhead in
a single-wide module can
be accessorized using tilt­out bin, shelves, and light.

Handy tilt-out bins
tted to side storage
units can be prestocked
with lab supplies.

Cassette storage is ideal
for small items, and can
be combined with cart or
overhead cabinet options

Roll-up tambour doors
and adjustable shelves
installed in side storage
units allow storage of
various size items.

Full extension baskets
and totes provide easy
access and retrieval.

Accessory handle is
ergonomically designed to
easily maneuver a cart.

Removable drawer
totes allow for
replenishment system.

Color-coded drawer pulls
are available in an array
of choices to t any system
or decor.

Drawers are
easily repositioned
without tools.

Clear doors provide
visual access while
protecting contents
from environment.

Full extension drawers
provide complete access
to contents.

Full extension
shelves maximize
storage capacity.

Drawer dividers are
available to organize
your supplies for
easy access.

Polymer shelves are easy
to clean and reposition.

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L A B O R A T O R Y S P E C I A L T Y C A R T S

High­Performance

Liquid
Chromatography
(HPLC) Carts

• HPLC carts contribute
to greater benchtop
productivity.

• Mobilize and stack
HPLC equipment on
carts to maximize
valuable lab space.

• Avoid crowding
valuable benchtop
space with High
Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC)
or other analytical
equipment.

Lab Storage Cabinet

• MetroBasix Plus™ carts are made lighter than
typical all-steel carts by utilizing aluminum
drawers and polymer components.

• Lighter weight carts are easier to push, and
reduce back strain.

• Full-extension drawers and a full array of
accessories put equipment and supplies
where needed for convenient access.

Lab Animal Research
(LAR) Feed Carts

• LAR Feed Carts
are designed to
store and transport
animal feed.

• Stainless Steel/Polymer
nish provides superior
corrosion resistance,
while compact footprint
makes it easy to
maneuver in and around
tight lab spaces.

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Polymer Feed Cart

LAR Feed Cart (one-tote capacity) LAR Feed Cart (two-tote capacity)

W W W . M E T R O . C O M / L A B S O L U T I O N S

Mobile Desk

• Mobile Desk
can be used for
instrumentation
storage or can
be combined
with accessories
to provide a
functional lab
work surface.

• Accessorize desk
with power strip,
slide-out keyboard,
and at monitor
mounting bar.

• Four locking
5" (127mm)
polyurethane
casters included for
maximum stability.

*MICROBAN® and the MICROBAN® symbol

are registered trademarks of the Microban
Products Company, Huntersville, NC.

Deep Ledge Lab Dolly

• The Deep Ledge series has shelves with
built-in Microban® antimicrobial product
protection that helps keep shelves cleaner
between cleanings.*

• Microban® inhibits the growth of bacteria,
mold and mildew that cause odors and
stains on the shelf surface.

• Choose from a wide selection of casters.

Chemical Cart

• Solid shelves contain unwanted spills.

• Stackable perimeter ledges retain chemicals, acid
and other solution containers for safe transport.

• Solid shelf mats lift off shelf frame for
easy cleaning.

• 5" (127mm) polyurethane casters provide
smooth ride.

Lab Security Cart

• Provides secure storage for animal
cage, lab instrument or hazardous
chemical transport.

• Solid stainless steel shelf with
raised ship’s edge can be used as
a work surface and can contain
unwanted spills.

• Stainless steel nish provides
superior corrosion resistance.

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G L A S S W A R E C A R T S / U T I L I T Y C A R T S H I G H D E N S I T Y S T O R A G E

GWB2
(Shown with
polymer casters
and accessories)

MetroMax i™ Glassware Carts

• Two-basket and four-basket capacity glassware solutions
are offered in a space-saving 18" x 36" (457 x 914mm)
footprint.

• Solid MetroMax i™ bottom shelf provides spill retention
and can be removed from shelf frame for easy cleaning.

• Glassware carts are built, primarily, from MetroMax i™
advanced polymers, providing lifetime corrosion
protection.

• Choose from a wide range of accessories, including all­polymer casters, for maximum corrosion resistance and
premium performance.

Deep Ledge Utility Cart

• Specially designed with a 23/4" (70mm) deep
ledge to contain product and spills.

• Easy-to-position center shelf option adjusts at
1" (25mm) increments.

• Polymer shelves are easy to clean and corrosion proof.

• 2-shelf and 3-shelf models are available in ve colors
including: Gray, Berry, Blue, Black and Microban Blue.

• Choose from a wide selection of styles, sizes & nishes.

MW Carts

• The most efcient
way to create
mobile space.

• Ergonomically­designed for low­effort transport.

• Precise handling
you need to
maneuver in
close quarters.

GWB1
(Shown with
Metro Tote Kit
on bottom shelf
and casters)

MW100

LC3P2030
(Shown with

Gray Blue Berry (BY) Black (BL)

Microban

Blue

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stainless
casters)

MW600

W W W . M E T R O . C O M / L A B S O L U T I O N S

Metro® High-Density Active Aisle Storage Systems

When adding space isn’t an option, the answer is to make your existing space more efcient.
Combine movable aisles and stationary end units — utilizing all available space.

Eliminate the need for costly facility expansion with Metro Top-Track™ and HD qwikTrak™ storage systems.

Top-Track

™

High-Density
Storage System

• Overhead track system
compensates for uneven
oors and makes access
easy, with no underfoot
tracks to stumble over or
trap dirt.

• Mobile and stationary units
attach to overhead tracks to
increase storage capacity by
as much as 50%!

qwikTRAK High-Density Storage System

Top-Track High-Density Storage System

qwikTRAK

™

High-Density
Storage System

• The active aisle allows easy
access to stored products
and can increase storage
capacity by up to 50%.

• The guiding track is
positioned on the oor to
provide a smooth and level
surface for mobile units. The
end stationary units anchor
the system and the guiding
track to the oor.

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L A B O R A T O R Y W O R K T A B L E S

MetroMax i™ Lab Worktables

• Advanced polymer construction provides excellent
corrosion-resistance performance for the most corrosive
lab environments.

• Table features smooth surfaces that are easy to clean.
Mobile units can be easily moved to clean behind
table area.

• Available top materials include Type 304 stainless and
TRESPA phenolic resin (black or gray).

• Choose from a wide range of available accessories
and caster options to customize table for a
specic application.

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LTM30XS
(Shown with
casters)

LTM60XPG
(Shown with
backsplash,
accessories and
casters)

LTM30XUS
(Shown with
accessory
wire shelf and
casters)

LTM60XUPG
(Shown with
accessories and
casters)

LTM60XUPG
(Shown with
accessories,
casters and
Starsys Cart)

W W W . M E T R O . C O M / L A B S O L U T I O N S

Stainless Lab WorkTables

• Stainless steel construction throughout provides
corrosion-proof performance.

• Table features smooth surfaces that are easy to clean.
Mobile units can be easily moved to clean behind
table area.

• Available top materials include Type 304 stainless and
TRESPA phenolic resin (black or gray).

• Choose from a wide range of accessories and caster
options to customize table.

LTSM30IS
(Shown with
casters)

LTSM60UIS
(Shown with
accessories
and casters)

LTS30US
(Shown with
accessory
stainless wire
shelf)

LTS30US
(Shown with
accessory
wire shelf)

LTSM60UPG
(Shown with
accessories,
casters,
backsplash
accessory, and
Starsys™ cart)

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A L L - S T A I N L E S S S O L I D S H E L V I N G

Super Erecta Shelf

®

All-Stainless Solid Shelving

• Solid shelving is available in four widths and six lengths.

• All-stainless, 18-gauge steel construction with 1/8" (3mm) ship’s edge
detail helps contains spills.

• All-stainless design, including stainless cast corners, can be used in cart
wash and autoclave environments.

• New accessories include high-temperature autoclave casters and
autoclave cart covers (opposite page).

All stainless
solid shelf with
stainless corners

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®

Stationary Unit Mobile Unit

4" (101mm) Ledges

Shelf Dividers

A U T O C L A V E S O L U T I O N S

W W W . M E T R O . C O M / L A B S O L U T I O N S

Autoclavable Cage Racks

• Precongured, autoclavable cage racks available
in two footprints — 18"x60" (457x1524mm) and
24"x60" (610x1524mm).

• Units are 69" (1753mm) high, including casters.
Casters must be ordered separately.

• Carts come standard with swedged posts and
aluminum split sleeves.

5MHTP & 5MHTPB
Hi-temp phenolic
autoclave casters

5MHTN & 5MHTNB
Hi-temp nylon
autoclave casters

Autoclavable Lab Carts

• Precongured, autoclavable Lab carts are available
in two footprints — 18"x24" (457x610mm) and
24"x36" (610x914mm).

• Choose between 2- and 3-shelf models

• Units are 39" (991mm) high, including casters.
Casters must be ordered separately.

• Carts come standard with swedged posts and
aluminum split sleeves.

LC5S2460
(casters ordered separately)

LC2S2436
(casters ordered separately)

LC2S1824
(casters ordered separately)

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S H E L V I N G T R A N S P O R T S Y S T E M S

Super Erecta® Solid Shelving

• Perfect for applications involving spillage or contamination.

• Shelf design features a 1/8" (3.2mm) raised “ship’s edge” on all four
sides to contain spills.

• Sturdy aluminum corner castings rmly secure shelf to posts using
standard Super Erecta split sleeves (provided).

• Embossed or louvered/embossed shelf styles allow air circulation.

• Available in 18 gauge stainless steel (Type 304) or galvanized
materials.

Super Adjustable Super Erecta

• The easiest to adjust wire
shelving system ever.

• No tool adjustment — lift to
release, adjust shelf.

• No wasted space — shelf
adjusts at 1" (25mm)
increments.

• No wasted time — no tool
assembly.

®

Louvered/

Embossed

Flat

MetroMax i™ Shelving

• The Storage System
built to last a lifetime.

• Advanced Polymer
design provides a
lifetime of corrosion
resistance.

• Polymer mats
feature Microban
antimicrobial product
protection molded
into the shelf mats to
minimize bacterial
growth.

®

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Security Trucks

Mobile Security Unit with qwikSLOT ™ Shelves:

• Protects valuable materials and
sensitive items from loss or pilferage.

• Ready View of Contents: Heavy-gauge
open wire construction keeps contents
visible at all times, making it easy to check
inventory.

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• Patented, Ergonomic,
Handle: Makes opening and closing the
unit easier than conventional security unit
designs.

• Double Door: Each door opens 270
degrees and can be secured along the
sides of the unit.

• Shipped Knocked-Down: Saves on freight
costs. Easily assembled.

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-Turn Door

MetroMax Q® Shelving

• The power to change is at
your ngertips.

• Quick to Adjust — Patented
corner release makes shelf
repositioning easy.

• Quick to Clean — Removable
polymer mats are dishwasher
safe.

• Corrosion Proof Polymer
Mats feature Microban
antimicrobial product
protection molded into
the shelf mats to minimize
bacterial growth.

®

M E T R O L A B T O T E S / C L E A N R O O M S O L U T I O N S

W W W . M E T R O . C O M / L A B S O L U T I O N S

Metro’s Tote Box Line offers safe and efcient storage of items in bulk,
or in compartmentalized fashion with the use of optional dividers and
covers. Ideal for spill containment applications.

• Can be stored and transported on a variety of standard Metro
products (see APT cart below).

• Manufactured from polypropylene base resins.

• Available in natural gray (NAT) compound.

• Injection molded for longer life and more uniform wall thickness.

• Impact resistant, durable, and excellent chemical resistance rating.

APT Cart
with Totes

Metro® Super Erecta® Stainless Open-Wire Shelving:

• The original wire storage and handling system has become
the standard in the cleanroom industry.

• Manufactured from electro-polished, Type 304 stainless steel.

• Super Erecta® open-wire design facilitates maximum
laminar airow.

Super Erecta
with Stackable
Bins —
essential for
small parts
storage

®

Enclosed Starsys™ —
Compact system designed for
efcient use of storage

Perf Top Table

Super Erecta® Shelving

Gowning Bench

Upright Garment Rack

Contact your Metro representative for more information on Metro's cleanroom product solutions.

Wall Mount Garment Rack

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m e t r o . c o m / l a b s o l u t i o n s

InterMetro Industries Corporation

651 North Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

570-825-2741 • 1-800-992-1776

9 0 0 1 - 9 0 0 2

© 2010 InterMetro Industries Corporation
Starsys is a Trademark of InterMetro Industries Corporation.

L04-100
Rev. 4/10