The Yamato PLA-861CGANS is an amber acrylic desiccator cabinet measuring 12" × 12" × 24" (304.8 × 304.8 × 609.6 mm) divided into two independent cubicles for dust- and moisture-free storage of light-sensitive materials. The amber-tinted counterpart of the clear PLA-861CGNS in Yamato's USA-made 860 Series, it stacks two separately sealed compartments — each with its own door — into a 24-inch column while its amber acrylic walls filter light to protect photosensitive contents.
Key Specifications
| Series / type | Yamato 860 Series amber acrylic desiccator |
| Cabinet dimensions (W × D × H) | 12 × 12 × 24 in / 304.8 × 304.8 × 609.6 mm |
| Cubicles | Two (2) independent cubicles, each with its own door |
| 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-861CGANS combines light protection with separation: two amber-tinted cubicles stacked into a 24-inch column let a lab keep two sets of photosensitive materials apart while shielding both from light. Because each compartment seals and opens independently, retrieving from the lower cubicle never exposes the upper one to ambient humidity — every door cycle affects only one compartment, better preserving the dry environment than a single tall cabinet in constant use.
That makes the two-cubicle amber 861 a fit for shared benches handling light-sensitive reagents, where two users or projects each need a dry, dark compartment. It occupies the same 12 × 12 in footprint as the single-cubicle amber 860, trading floor area for vertical stacking. If a single tall undivided cavity is what you need for one large photosensitive item, the PLA-8615CGANS offers the same external size with one cubicle; the clear PLA-861CGNS is the equivalent when light protection is unnecessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the PLA-861CGANS? Cabinet dimensions are 12 × 12 × 24 in (304.8 × 304.8 × 609.6 mm).
Why amber? Amber acrylic filters light to protect photosensitive contents, while staying transparent enough to observe samples without opening the door.
How many compartments does it have? Two independent cubicles, each with its own door, stacked in the 24-inch column.
How is it different from the PLA-8615CGANS? Both are amber 12 × 12 × 24 in cabinets; the 861 has two cubicles, the 8615 has one undivided cubicle. Choose the 861 for separated storage.
Is there a clear version? Yes — the PLA-861CGNS is the same two-cubicle 12 × 12 × 24 in cabinet in clear acrylic for non-light-sensitive storage.
Does it require power? No — it is a passive cabinet used with your choice of desiccant.
Ordering & Configuration
The PLA-861CGANS 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-861CGANS is the two-cubicle amber 12 × 12 × 24 desiccator — choose it for separated, light-protected dry storage. For one tall undivided cavity pick the amber PLA-8615CGANS; for non-light-sensitive storage pick the clear PLA-861CGNS.
