Laboratory Fume Hood
The Laboratory Fume Hood is designed to provide efficient airflow and improved safety for laboratory applications involving chemicals and potentially hazardous fumes. Its aerodynamic side pillar and airfoil design is intended to provide turbulence-free airflow while supporting safe and efficient laboratory operations.
The Laboratory Fume Hood features a fixed baffle system for optimized airflow, a frame-based construction with interior liners and exterior panels, and a 6 mm toughened glass sash with guided twin counterweight operation.
The interior is provided with a chemical-resistant phenolic resin laminate liner with a flame spread of less than 25 and a 94V-0 UL flammability rating. An integrated control panel includes a blower motor starter, LED lighting, electrical supply provisions and an Emergency Stop switch.
The Laboratory Fume Hood is stated to comply with ASHRAE 110, UL 1805 and SEFA. Optional understructures including C-frame tables, suspended or mobile under-storage and supporting cabinets provide flexibility for different laboratory layouts.
Key Features & Benefits
- Aerodynamic Airflow Design: The aerodynamic side pillar and airfoil design is intended to provide turbulence-free airflow for improved fume hood performance.
- CFD-Supported Design: The product information states that the aerodynamic airflow design is supported by Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis.
- Silent Operation: The aerodynamic design is described as providing operation with reduced turbulence and silent performance.
- Fixed Baffle System: The fixed baffle system is designed to optimize airflow without requiring manual adjustment.
- Frame-Based Construction: The hood uses a frame-based construction with dedicated interior liners and exterior panels.
- 6 mm Toughened Glass Sash: The sash system uses 6 mm toughened glass for the working enclosure.
- Vertical & Combination Sash Options: The product offers options for vertical-opening and combination sash configurations.
- Guided Twin Counterweight Operation: The sash incorporates guided twin counterweight operation, with the counterweights positioned within the front frame.
- Chemical-Resistant Interior: The phenolic resin laminate interior liner is specified as chemical resistant.
- UL Flammability Rating: The phenolic resin laminate liner is specified with a 94V-0 UL flammability rating and flame spread of less than 25.
- Integrated Control Panel: The hood incorporates an integrated control panel with a built-in blower motor starter and other electrical control provisions.
- Emergency Stop: An Emergency Stop switch is provided as part of the integrated control arrangement.
- Electrical Supply Provisions: The control panel includes MCCBs for electrical supply receptacles and a power supply port for additional equipment.
- LED Lighting: Integrated LED lighting is provided for illumination of the working area.
- Flexible Understructure Options: The hood can be configured with options such as a C-frame table, suspended or mobile under-storage, or supporting cabinets.
- Utility Connections: Three utility valves are provided for Water, Compressed Air and Gases.
- Safety-Focused Laboratory Design: The combination of controlled airflow, chemical-resistant construction, safety controls and sash design supports safer laboratory working conditions.
Technical Specifications & Construction
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Airflow Design | Aerodynamic Side Pillar & Airfoil Design |
| Airflow Characteristics | Designed for turbulence-free airflow |
| Design Analysis | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis |
| Baffle System | Fixed Baffle System |
| Construction | Frame-Based Construction with Interior Liners & Exterior Panels |
| Sash Options | Vertical Opening & Combination Sashes |
| Sash Glass | 6 mm Toughened Glass |
| Sash Operation | Guided Twin Counterweight Operation |
| Interior Liner | Phenolic Resin Laminate |
| Chemical Resistance | Chemical Resistant Interior Liner |
| Flame Spread | <25 |
| Flammability Rating | 94V-0 UL |
| Control Panel | Integrated Control Panel |
| Blower Control | Built-in Blower Motor Starter with Remote NONC Switch |
| Electrical Protection | MCCBs for Electrical Supply Receptacles |
| Lighting | LED Lights |
| Additional Power Supply | Power Supply Port for Additional Equipment |
| Emergency Safety | Emergency Stop Switch |
| Utility Valves | 3 Nos. — Water, Compressed Air & Gases |
Understructure & Storage Options
- C-Frame Table: Available as an understructure option for the laboratory fume hood.
- Suspended Under-Storage: Provides an option for storage below the fume hood.
- Mobile Under-Storage: Mobile storage configuration is available as an option.
- Supporting Cabinets: Cabinets can be configured to support the fume hood and provide additional storage.
Note: The supplied product information does not specify numerical parameters such as hood dimensions, airflow volume, face velocity, blower capacity, electrical rating or noise level. These details should be confirmed according to the selected configuration.
Standards, Safety & Compliance
The Laboratory Fume Hood is designed with a focus on controlled airflow, chemical-resistant construction and laboratory safety. The supplied product information states compliance with the following standards and industry requirements.
Applicable Standards
- ASHRAE 110: The Laboratory Fume Hood is stated to comply with ASHRAE 110.
- UL 1805: The product information states compliance with UL 1805.
- SEFA: The Laboratory Fume Hood is stated to comply with applicable SEFA requirements.
Safety-Oriented Features
- Chemical-Resistant Interior: The phenolic resin laminate interior liner is specified as chemical resistant.
- 94V-0 UL Flammability Rating: The interior liner is specified with a 94V-0 UL flammability rating.
- Flame Spread <25: The supplied product information specifies a flame spread of less than 25 for the phenolic resin laminate liner.
- 6 mm Toughened Glass: The sash uses 6 mm toughened glass for the enclosed working area.
- Emergency Stop Switch: An Emergency Stop switch is incorporated into the integrated control panel.
- Electrical Protection: MCCBs are provided for electrical supply receptacles.
- Controlled Airflow: The aerodynamic side pillar and airfoil design is intended to support turbulence-free airflow.
- Fixed Baffle System: The fixed baffle system is designed to optimize airflow without requiring manual adjustment.
These features are intended to support a controlled and safety-focused laboratory environment for work involving chemicals and potentially hazardous fumes.
Important: Compliance with the stated standards applies to the product information supplied for this fume hood. Specific certification, testing documentation and installation requirements should be confirmed for the selected configuration and project.
Applications & Laboratory Uses
The Laboratory Fume Hood is designed for laboratory environments where controlled airflow and fume handling are required during work involving chemicals and potentially hazardous fumes.
- Chemical Laboratories: Suitable for laboratory activities involving chemicals where controlled fume extraction and a safety-focused working enclosure are required.
- Research Laboratories: Designed for research environments requiring a controlled workspace for chemical and laboratory procedures.
- Pharmaceutical Laboratories: Can be considered for pharmaceutical laboratory environments where chemical handling and controlled fume management are required.
- Industrial Laboratories: Suitable for industrial laboratories involved in chemical testing, research and process-related laboratory activities.
- Quality Control Laboratories: Provides an enclosed workspace for suitable QC procedures involving chemicals and potentially hazardous fumes.
- Educational & Academic Laboratories: Suitable for laboratory environments in educational and academic institutions where chemical experiments and laboratory procedures are conducted.
- Testing Laboratories: Can be used in testing environments requiring a dedicated fume-handling workspace.
Typical Laboratory Applications
- Chemical Handling: Provides a controlled enclosure for suitable laboratory procedures involving chemicals.
- Fume-Generating Procedures: Designed for applications where laboratory processes may generate fumes that require controlled extraction.
- Laboratory Sample Preparation: Can support suitable sample-preparation activities involving chemical reagents.
- Research & Development: Suitable for R&D laboratories requiring a dedicated fume-handling workspace.
- Laboratory Safety: The enclosed working area, controlled airflow design, chemical-resistant liner and integrated safety features support a safety-focused laboratory environment.
The exact suitability of the Laboratory Fume Hood should be evaluated according to the chemicals used, laboratory process, required airflow performance, installation conditions and applicable safety requirements.
Why Choose Phoenix India Solutions?
- Laboratory Safety Solutions: Phoenix India Solutions provides laboratory solutions designed to support safer, controlled and efficient laboratory working environments.
- Laboratory Fume Hood Solution: The Laboratory Fume Hood combines aerodynamic airflow design, chemical-resistant construction and integrated safety features for laboratory applications involving chemicals and fumes.
- Safety-Focused Construction: The system incorporates a 6 mm toughened glass sash, chemical-resistant phenolic resin laminate liner and integrated Emergency Stop switch.
- Airflow-Focused Design: The aerodynamic side pillar and airfoil design is intended to provide turbulence-free airflow, with the design supported by CFD analysis as stated in the supplied product information.
- Fixed Baffle System: The fixed baffle arrangement is designed to optimize airflow without requiring manual adjustment.
- Integrated Control: The integrated control panel includes a blower motor starter, LED lighting, electrical supply provisions and an Emergency Stop switch.
- Utility Flexibility: Three utility valves are provided for Water, Compressed Air and Gases.
- Flexible Installation Options: C-frame tables, suspended or mobile under-storage and supporting cabinets provide options for different laboratory layouts.
- Standards-Focused Product: The supplied product information states compliance with ASHRAE 110, UL 1805 and SEFA.
- Application-Based Support: Phoenix India Solutions can assist laboratories in evaluating their application, installation requirements and suitable fume hood configuration.
For laboratory projects requiring a Laboratory Fume Hood, Chemical Fume Hood or Laboratory Fume Extraction solution, Phoenix India Solutions can support the selection process based on the laboratory application and project requirements.
Interested in Laboratory Fume Hood?
Looking for a reliable Laboratory Fume Hood for chemical handling, research, testing or other laboratory applications requiring controlled airflow and fume management?
The Laboratory Fume Hood features an aerodynamic airflow design, fixed baffle system, 6 mm toughened glass sash, chemical-resistant phenolic resin laminate liner, integrated control panel, LED lighting and Emergency Stop switch.
Contact Phoenix India Solutions for technical details, configuration options, utility requirements, installation considerations and assistance in selecting a suitable Chemical Fume Hood for your laboratory.