The Yamato PLA-862CGANS is a large amber acrylic desiccator cabinet measuring 18" × 18" × 18" (457.2 × 457.2 × 457.2 mm) divided into two independent cubicles for dust- and moisture-free storage of light-sensitive materials. The amber-tinted counterpart of the clear PLA-862CGNS in Yamato's USA-made 860 Series, its 18-inch cube handles bulkier photosensitive items and larger batches, while amber acrylic walls filter light and two separately sealed compartments keep material sets apart.
Key Specifications
| Series / type | Yamato 860 Series amber acrylic desiccator |
| Cabinet dimensions (W × D × H) | 18 × 18 × 18 in / 457.2 × 457.2 × 457.2 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-862CGANS brings light protection to high-capacity storage: an 18-inch amber cube divided into two cubicles, for labs that store bulkier photosensitive materials in quantity. The extra depth over the 12-inch cabinets accommodates larger glassware, instrument components, and batches of trays, while the amber acrylic shields the contents from light and each sealed compartment holds a dry, dust-free environment.
Two independent cubicles turn that capacity into separated, managed storage — each opens on its own, so heavy access to one compartment leaves the other's dry, dark environment intact. That suits shared core-facility benches and workflows keeping two classes of light-sensitive material apart at scale. Fully tinted-but-transparent acrylic keeps contents visible so doors open only when needed. The clear PLA-862CGNS is the equivalent when light protection is unnecessary; the amber PLA-863CGANS steps up to the largest 24 × 18 × 24 in capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the PLA-862CGANS? Cabinet dimensions are 18 × 18 × 18 in (457.2 × 457.2 × 457.2 mm) — an 18-inch cube.
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.
How is it different from the 12-inch amber cabinets? It is substantially larger — 18 in on every side — so it holds bulkier glassware, components, and larger batches of light-sensitive material.
Is there a clear version? Yes — the PLA-862CGNS is the same two-cubicle 18 × 18 × 18 in cabinet in clear acrylic.
Does it require power? No — it is a passive cabinet used with your choice of desiccant.
Ordering & Configuration
The PLA-862CGANS 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-862CGANS is the large two-cubicle amber 18-inch-cube desiccator — choose it for bulkier, higher-capacity, light-protected separated storage. Step up to the amber PLA-863CGANS for maximum capacity, or pick the clear PLA-862CGNS when light protection is not needed.
