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The
Exploris
new systemlabor
Exploris
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WELCOME
TO THE TEAM
“together as one“ – That is our motto. Our customers are part of the
Köttermann team right from the start.
It is only once we have had one to one contact and in-depth communication
with you that we are fully able to satisfy our comprehensive quality require­
ments. You will find Köttermann Integrated Quality on every page of this
brochure. It culminates in our new Exploris Systemlabor which we are presenting here. The results have been inspired by your needs and suggestions
and supported by our long-standing experience and innovative ideas.
Meet the Köttermann team and discover our new Exploris Systemlabor:
Either by browsing our brochure, speaking with us or visiting our company
premises.
On behalf of everyone at Köttermann I am inviting you to do just this.
Yours sincerely
Ralf Waldau
Managing Director
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WE DO OUR
BEST TO HELP
YOU TO BE
SUCCESSFUL
LISTEN
UNDERSTAND
ADVISE
ACCOMPANY
We will work together with you to
meet your individual laboratory
requirements.
YOUR PARTNER FOR
LABORATORY FURNITURE
QUALITY WHICH IS “MADE IN GERMANY”
WE ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
Our original small workshop has developed into a globally
“We care about your safety.” That is not just a slogan but
constantly working on improvements in relation to en-
Köttermann has more than 60 years of experience and
active enterprise. We develop our Systemlabor exclusively
a promise which is our number one priority because you
vironmental protection and the protection of resources.
commitment to draw on in helping you to make your
in Germany. This is where we can both set standards and
must always be sure that you are well protected in your
Operating globally, as Köttermann does, brings with it
research and work successful. Today we are already
satisfy the highest levels of technical norms for you. Our
workplace. Köttermann understands the procedures
responsibility. We accept this responsibility by upholding
developing the laboratory of the future as a custom-
laboratory furniture consists of high tech products and
used in a laboratory. Through close cooperation with
our values and being aware of our traditions.
designed system.
ensures a high level of protection for your investment.
our customers and suppliers we are constantly learning
And we provide our manufacturer‘s guarantee for this.
and evaluating our internal work processes. We are also
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together
as one
Our company’s many years of experience together with the comprehensive know-how of our employees have made us the leading innovator in the industry. You can benefit from this expert knowledge.
A TRUSTING PARTNERSHIP
KNOW-HOW CREATES FREE SPACE
THE PROCESS-ORIENTED LABORATORY
Partnership is where it all begins – but for us it never
Köttermann develops optimum furniture solutions for
Our laboratory equipment is carefully thought-out
As your professional partner it goes without saying that
ends. Together with you we develop intelligent solutions
laboratories but we are also grateful to our customers
down to the last detail. The proof is in thousands of
we take into account all relevant guidelines and regula-
for your laboratory. You can put your trust in us.
for providing their crucial input because we know that
laboratories worldwide with whom we have done
tions for the implementation. At the end of the process
all laboratories are different.
successful business. But it is our customers who deci-
you have a flexible Systemlabor which is tailored to your
de what is attractive and above all what is ergonomic,
current and future requirements. One that simply
process-oriented and safe. To implement your require-
suits you.
You formulate your technical requirements and outline
the challenges you are facing. Our experts are then at
your side from the very beginning of the design process.
As a customer you are immediately integrated into the
entire planning and operational procedures. We develop, implement and produce. You have the freedom
to control and decide.
ments, we analyse your processes on site and develop
a plan which is tailored to your needs and supports
these processes.
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Köttermann
Integrated
Quality
Quality is not a one-off event. It is something that lasts and it is
something reciprocal. Learn more about Köttermann Integrated
Quality and how you can benefit from it.
OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
Quality is more than just a requirement and a promise. It has been a fundamental part of Köttermann company history for over 60 years. This is
reflected in our comprehensive approach to satisfying your requirements.
Köttermann Integrated Quality unites all the quality aspects that we adhere to stringently on both a company level as well as on a product level and
it illustrates the interaction between these two aspects. We always follow
these highest standards in our work for you.
COMPANY
Tradition, values, responsibility
CUSTOMERS
Dialogue, advice, understanding
EMPLOYEES
ode of conduct, creativity,
C
further qualification
SUPPLIERS AND
SALES PARTNERS
Continuity, trust, partnership
HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT
Meeting all technical standards and guidelines,
and up to 20 years manufacturer‘s warranty
DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING
Made in Germany, material: steel, highest standards
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE
Certified installation partners,
maintenance, financing
SUSTAINABILITY
Environmental protection, protecting resources, DIN EN ISO 14001
COMPANY
HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT
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Over a period of 60 years a small workshop has been
an entrepreneur carries with it responsibility: For the
Every day we search for new ways to the perfect the
We are so convinced of this that we also grant up to 20
turned into a successful, globally active enterprise. Even
company, for our employees, customers, suppliers and
benefits which our customers gain from our services.
years warranty on it. The primary feature of our System-
though we have progressed in all areas, we have main-
our society.
This constant striving allows us to achieve premium per-
labor is, however, its safety. We care about your protec-
tained our sense of tradition for crucial issues. We know
formance in our company’s development. The result is
tion in the workplace because only a safe environment
where we came from and have not forgotten that being
the new Köttermann Exploris Systemlabor which meets
will make you feel comfortable, enabling you to achieve
nearly all the relevant standards across the world, thus
optimum results in your work.
offering our customers a safe investment for the future.
CUSTOMERS
Closeness is what makes our customer relations so
after all, tailored to your needs. We listen to you carefully
intense. Our sales companies and partner networks are
to exactly understand your requirements. This enables
available where you need us – worldwide. As our cus-
us to provide you with the best possible advice as well as
Our customers purchase a high tech laboratory system
steel. This material is extremely durable, hard to contami-
tomer you have a significant influence on the further
our extensive range of services for decades to come.
which is in every respect “Made in Germany:” It is de-
nate and fully recyclable. Our extensive range of labora-
veloped in line with the highest standards, by the best
tory furniture, laboratory fume cupboards, service supply
engineers, exclusively in Germany. For decades now the
systems and safety technology also guarantees that we
Köttermann Systemlabor has been manufactured from
are able to satisfy all our customers’ requirements.
development of the Köttermann Systemlabor which is,
EMPLOYEES
DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING
Our values and principles are non-negotiable. Trust,
that is put into practice every day. We are furthermore
honesty, openness and mutual respect are the basis for
aware of our responsibility for the continuous further
our cooperation, creating a climate that allows crea-
qualification of our employees and we promote conti-
The Köttermann Systemlabor includes systematic ser-
precision fit. Maintenance services provided by certified
tivity and innovation to thrive. That is why we have a
nuous learning in the Köttermann Academy which was
vices. We do not only manufacture laboratory furniture
external experts ensure long-lasting operation of your la-
written code of conduct to document how we want
created for this purpose.
for you, we plan and furnish ready-to-operate laborato-
boratory, protecting your investment. Köttermann even
ries tailored to customer requirements. Our installation
offers smart financing and leasing of the Systemlabor as
partners work according to defined quality guidelines
one of its services to customers.
to work with one another. This is an “active” document
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE
and will install your laboratory fast, reliably and with
SUPPLIERS AND SALES PARTNERS
Offering a premier product such as the Köttermann
everything to find the perfect solution for our customers‘
Systemlabor requires the best partners. We have them
requirements. They represent Köttermann where you are
and we make a long-term commitment to them. Our
– a key role based on long-lasting, trusting relationships.
As entrepreneurs we always accept our social responsi-
which has been certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO
suppliers ensure that materials and subcontracted
This continuity in the cooperation with our partners gu-
bility as well, starting with the sustainable protection of
14001 since 1997, and was the first company in this sector
products are available on time and with continuously
arantees the continuation of these valuable partnerships
our own living space. The product you acquire from us
to be awarded this certification. We see environmental
high quality. And our network of qualified sales partners
which unconditionally benefits the product and therefore
has been manufactured with greatest possible protec-
protection as a forward-looking opportunity which is
– extensively trained at the Köttermann Academy – does
you as well.
tion of resources. This is a product which is almost one
worth working hard for today.
SUSTAINABILITY
hundred per cent recyclable. It comes from a company
Köttermann Integrated Quality
SENSORS AND ELECTRONICS FOR FULL CONTROL
MORE THAN A QUESTION OF AESTHETICS
We always come up with something new for you because we want you to be
Does design play an important role in the laboratory? We believe so. That is
more than satisfied. There is redundant exhaust monitoring for example,
why we included an internationally renowned design office in the deve-
using two independent sensors measuring volumetric flow and/or intake
lopment of the new Exploris Systemlabor, because a harmonious, pleasant
rate. Or the temperature sensor in the fume cupboard, to protect against
atmosphere makes work so much easier. This is why we have made the new
thermal overload.
colours of Exploris subtle and perfectly coordinated.
Our new fume cupboard electronics contain a high level of innovative
But of course good design is always functional as well. The best example
power. An entire PC is concealed behind an easy to operate touch screen
of this principle is the typical octagonal shape of our laboratory tables
which controls numerous functions: From the front sash pane, via the
which offers various connection options. Or the transparent design of
exhaust monitoring or the sockets which can be switched on or off from the
the service spines allowing unobstructed view. The improved furniture
outside, to remote diagnosis with query and parameter change options using
handles also do not just look attractive; they also fit very comfortably in the
an integrated USB interface. This is a technology which sets the standard in
hand. Wherever you look you will find a successful combination of form and
the laboratory.
function.
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FLEXIBILITY
INNOVATION
SAFETY
Mehr als eine Frage der Ästhetik
SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY
YOU ARE THE MEASURE OF ALL THINGS
Spielt Design eine wichtige Rolle im Labor? Wir finden, ja. Denn in einem
Your safety is more important to us than anything else. We ensure this with
Work requirements in a laboratory are constantly changing, as do the needs
harmonischen, ansprechenden Ambiente geht Ihnen die Arbeit viel leichter
many extra features which are included in our Exploris Systemlabor. FWF-
of the people who work there. The Exploris Systemlabor is tailored to adapt
von der Hand. Die neuen Farben des Systemlabors sind dezent und perfekt
90 technology with the highest fire rating provides additional safety for
to this change – with ideas that allow maximum flexibility.
aufeinander abgestimmt – von den Möbeln bis zu den Abzügen. Die Akzent-
storage of flammable hazardous substances. Now available even for gas
farbe Gelb belebt und lenkt den Blick auf Armaturen und Steckdosen.
cylinders.
Gutes Design ist aber auch immer funktional. Bestes Beispiel: die typische
It is essentially in the area of fume cupboards, however, that our intelligent
height. They can furthermore be used as A or as C frames, offering exact-
oktogonale Form unserer Labortische, die vielfältige Anschlussmöglichkei-
features make working in the laboratory even safer. In particular the ena-
ly the amount of leg room you prefer. The VarioTop fume cupboard with
ten bietet. Und auch die überarbeiteten Griffe sehen nicht nur attraktiv aus,
melled interior which is resistant to chemicals, the air extraction system
height-adjustable work top also allows different working heights. Access
sondern liegen gut in der Hand.
in the front section and the standard front sash pane controller for au-
points to various media is achieved via cassettes which can be loaded,
tomatic closing, optionally also with a light curtain for deactivation in case
exchanged or retrofitted as required, making your laboratory just as flexible
of obstructions, all demonstrate that we think ahead to keep you safe.
as you.
DESIGN
All tables with universal frames can be continuously height-adjusted
during installation between 720 and 950 mm to individually suit your
We meet your
requirements
An integrated furniture concept
Experience flexibility and ergonomics. Make perfect use
according to you requirements. And your laboratory is
of your space. The new Systemlabor Exploris lets you
ready for future requirements because retrofitting or
work even more efficiently. All laboratory furniture fits
conversion are easily possible. Just how you need it.
into an integrated furniture concept, practically and
No more and no less.
DESIGN
Octagonal corners for space saving,
attractive addition solutions
DESIGN
Harmonious colour concept
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ROOM FOR ALL
YOUR NEEDS
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FLEXIBILITY
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Ergonomic working
through adjustable height
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FLEXIBILITY
Universal frames,
adjustable as A or C leg version
Laboratory furniture
We create
connections for you
DESIGN
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FLEXIBILITY
Service columns can be
equipped on four sides,
with various service access
points to support individual
work processes
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SIMPLIFIED
PROCESSES
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Brightness and unobstructed view
through service columns mounted
on the side and transparent shelves
Easy retrofitting
Simplify your work processes in the laboratory. Find the
most functional element in your laboratory in combination with the matching furniture and we provide spacesaving installation. All service access points are installed
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service booms suspended from the ceiling: You select the
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right services in the ideal place. Whether service cells or
Flexibility
Interchangeable service cassettes,
equipped as required
in interchangeable cassettes which can be equipped
according to your requirements, giving you the option of
easy retrofitting at any time.
Service systems
We provide reliable
protection
Highest fire resistance and XXL storage space
SAFETY
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Highest fire resistance rating
for cupboards for flammable liquids
and gas cylinder cupboards
Banish danger to the dedicated Köttermann cupboards.
Whether acids, bases or general chemicals, flammable
liquids or pressure cylinders – we provide safe storage
options for any hazardous substance.
The insulating sandwich construction protects the
stored hazardous substances against heat and flames.
Cupboards from the current series are regularly inspected by an independent institute.
For example in case of fire: Our safety cupboards for
flammable liquids and our gas cylinder cupboards
feature the highest fire resistance rating, impressively
demonstrated by the fire chamber test according to
EN 14470 (type 90 and type G 90). If the room temperature rises due to fire, the doors will close automatically.
The volume of our safety underbench cabinets is another
superlative: They can hold two levels of 1 litre laboratory
bottles, making maximum use of existing storage space.
QUALITY
INNOVATION
Very sturdy design,
with clearance for lifting
trucks for easy transport
Extra large interior
to hold two levels with
1 litre laboratory bottles
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DANGER
BANISHED
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Safety storage cupboards
We go beyond the
standards
SAFETY
Redundant monitoring
and automatic closing
Enjoy breathing uncontaminated air. With fume cupboards
that safely extract hazardous substances, far exceeding
international standards. Because your health deserves higher standards. That is why our fume cupboards are equipped
with an electronic
control and monitoring system with
Varioabzug
easy touch screen operation. The central component is the
Exploris AutoProtect which automatically closes the front
sash when no one is working at the fume cupboard. A light
curtain stops automatic closing if anything protrudes from
the fume cupboard. In addition the fume cupboards are
redundantly monitored by two different sensors.
We have also taken economy into account: Our fume cupboards use only enough air to ensure your safety. And the
height adjustable work top in the fume cupboard makes
working ergonomic as well as safe, with the front sash
flexibly adapting to the work top height.
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Exploris AutoProtect: Automatic closing of the front sash
when leaving the work station
at the fume cupboard
INNOVATION
Exploris CloseGuard:
Monitors the front sash
and deactivates closing
in case of obstructions
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HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES
SAFELY EXTRACTED
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FLEXIBILITY
Exploris VarioTop:
Individually adjustable
work top height
Fume cupboards
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We make it really
easy for you
Exploris TouchTronic – touch screen with intelligent electronics
Innovation is not an end in itself. It is intended to support
you and your work and to make the processes in the
laboratory simpler and safer. Our new fume cupboard
electronics provides an intelligent solution for this. The
user-friendly touch screen Exploris TouchTronic provides
overview and access to all functions at any time – from
exhaust monitoring and control to operation and control
of front sashes, waste collection unit, sockets and timers.
Even the cost of consumption can be displayed. Overview
and monitoring have never been easier.
SAFETY
> Redundant exhaust monitoring by measuring
volumetric flow and intake rate
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INNOVATION
Fume cupboard electronics with
user-friendly touch screen
> Self-regulating monitoring function
>Additional temperature sensor as standard feature
in high-performance fume cupboards
Innovation
> Slider for AutoProtect for intuitive operation
of front sash
> Switching of interior sockets
(timer, countdown timer, manual)
>Remote diagnosis and service via USB interface
Fume cupboard electronics
Köttermann gmbh & Co KG
Industriestraße 2-10
D-31311 Uetze/Hänigsen
Phone +49 5147 976-0
Fax +49 5147 976-844
systemlabor@koettermann.com
www.koettermann.com