EXPM 6 Light Anoxia Disinfestation Chamber
The EXPM 6 Light is an advanced anoxia chamber designed for the continuous and systematic treatment of documents, books, artworks and other archival or museum objects. It creates a precisely controlled low-oxygen atmosphere that safely and effectively eliminates insect pests while preserving the integrity of delicate cultural heritage items.
The anoxic disinfestation process
An ecological and user-friendly method with no harmful side effects on treated objects and no health risks to operators. It uses an inert gas (typically nitrogen) to reduce oxygen levels to below 0.3–1%, causing insect death through asphyxiation and dehydration.
Insects depend on oxygen for energy production. In a low-oxygen environment:
- They try to breathe more, leading to rapid water loss
- Aerobic respiration fails, forcing inefficient anaerobic processes that build up toxic by-products
- Energy reserves are depleted, resulting in death at all life stages (eggs, larvae, pupae, adults)
The process is backed by extensive research in museum pest management, with 100% efficacy and no residues or chemical risks.
Key features of the EXPM 6 Light
- Precise control of oxygen level, relative humidity and temperature for optimal results and material safety
- Intuitive interface with automated operation and monitoring
- Remote technical assistance via integrated modem
- Robust, secure design for cultural institutions such as archives, libraries and museums
Key benefits of anoxia
- Material safety: no risk of cracking, warping, drying, melting or colour change – ideal for the most sensitive and composite items
- Reliable effectiveness: eliminates all pest species and life stages
- Fully controlled environment: stable relative humidity and temperature throughout treatment
- Environmentally friendly: non-toxic, no chemical residues, sustainable
- Versatile and scalable: for delicate, valuable artefacts as well as large-scale or ongoing treatments
- Chosen by leading museums and archives worldwide to protect irreplaceable cultural heritage
Anoxia is a sustainable, non-toxic alternative to traditional chemical treatments. Contact us for a quote or demonstration.