The Yamato PLA-860CGANS is an amber acrylic desiccator cabinet measuring 12" × 12" × 12" (304.8 × 304.8 × 304.8 mm) with one sealed cubicle for dust- and moisture-free storage of light-sensitive materials. The amber-tinted counterpart of the clear PLA-860CGNS in Yamato's USA-made 860 Series, it is a 12-inch cube whose amber acrylic walls filter light to protect photosensitive contents while still letting you check sample status without opening the door.
Key Specifications
| Series / type | Yamato 860 Series amber acrylic desiccator |
| Cabinet dimensions (W × D × H) | 12 × 12 × 12 in / 304.8 × 304.8 × 304.8 mm |
| Cubicles | One (1) independent cubicle |
| Material | Amber (light-filtering) acrylic |
| Visibility | Tinted transparent walls — observe contents without opening the door |
| Function | Dust- and moisture-free storage of light-sensitive specimens/components |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Voltage | N/A — passive cabinet |
Application Profile
The Yamato PLA-860CGANS is the general-purpose amber desiccator: a 12-inch cube that protects light-sensitive materials from both humidity and light in one cabinet. Its full 12-inch interior height accommodates taller bottles and stacked trays that the low-profile 8605 cannot, while the 12 × 12 in footprint stays bench-friendly. It suits routine dry storage of photosensitive reagents, fluorophores, and standards for a single user or project.
The amber tint is what sets it apart from the clear PLA-860CGNS: it filters light to shield the contents, trading a degree of clarity for protection while remaining transparent enough that you can verify sample condition and read a humidity indicator without opening the door. Keeping the door closed between genuine retrievals is what preserves the dry internal environment, so that see-through-yet-shielded design is a functional benefit, not a compromise. Choose the clear 860 when the stored items are not light-sensitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the PLA-860CGANS? Cabinet dimensions are 12 × 12 × 12 in (304.8 × 304.8 × 304.8 mm) — a 12-inch cube.
Why amber instead of clear? Amber acrylic filters light to protect photosensitive contents, while staying transparent enough to observe samples without opening the door. The clear PLA-860CGNS is the equivalent for non-light-sensitive storage.
How is it different from the PLA-8605CGANS? Same 12 × 12 in footprint but 12 in tall instead of 6 in — twice the interior height for taller items.
How many compartments does it have? One independent cubicle with its own door.
Does it need power or utilities? No — it is a passive cabinet used with your choice of desiccant.
Where is it made? It is manufactured in the USA.
Ordering & Configuration
The PLA-860CGANS is catalog-priced; add it to your quote or cart and our team will confirm current pricing and lead time. It ships ready to use with desiccant.
Warranty: Per Yamato standard terms.
Positioning: The Yamato PLA-860CGANS is the versatile 12-inch-cube amber desiccator — the everyday choice for light-sensitive dry storage. Pick the clear PLA-860CGNS when light protection is not needed, drop to the amber PLA-8605CGANS to save space, or step up to the two-cubicle amber PLA-861CGANS for separated storage.
