Ductless vs Ducted – the Best of Both Worlds
For any lab that generates volatile vapors or hazardous fumes, fume hoods are an essential piece of equipment. They’re also typically one of the most substantial expenditures that a laboratory manager faces. In general, fume hoods fit into one of two categories: ducted or ductless. Ducted Fume Hoods Ducted fume hoods use facility HVAC ductwork […]
Essential Equipment for Every Cannabis Laboratory
Essential Laboratory Equipment for Cannabis and Botanical Manufacturing As cannabis production grows and regulatory standards increase, quality control and consistency become more important. For many cannabis labs, this means implementing standard laboratory processes and equipment. While there are numerous types of laboratory equipment, two pieces of standard laboratory equipment are essential for those in the […]
Ductless Filtration Enclosures in Unique Applications
Ductless fume hood enclosures are a staple piece of equipment within laboratories and have been for years. Yet fume hoods and other ductless equipment are also used in numerous unique applications to improve the safety of operators, products, and/or the environment. 3D Printing Applications The Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology 3D printing is widely used in […]
Picking the Perfect Laboratory Equipment
To run a safe, effective laboratory, you need the right equipment. Ductless fume hoods, laminar flow hoods and biological safety cabinets are designed to meet the needs of different situations. Choosing the right hood ensures protection for the operator, process and/or environment. The Air Science® Laboratory Desk Reference Equipment Selection Guide shows you which filtration […]
What is a fume cupboard used for?
A Fume cupboard is a piece of laboratory equipment designed to contain and remove hazardous fumes or vapours generated during experiments or chemical processes. It provides a controlled environment to protect the user and the surrounding area from exposure to harmful potentially harmful. Fume cupboards typically have a ventilation system that draws air from the […]
Purair® BIO BSC Models Earn NSF/ANSI 49 Certification
The Air Science® AS-AHA-193 Purair BIO Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) models have joined the list of NSF/ANSI 49 Certified models, bringing the number of NSF Listed models to four. These BSCs are designed for safety and performance in accordance with US and International Standards NSF/ANSI 49 which certifies that Class II, Type A2 laminar flow […]
How Often Should a Ductless Fume Hood Filter be Replaced?
Having a routine filter replacement schedule is an important first step for proper equipment maintenance. Most ductless fume hood filter replacement schedules follow intervals of between 6 and 24 months. Regular filter replacement is essential to prevent oversaturation of the filters. Activated carbon filters that become oversaturated are no longer able to protect personnel from […]
Securing the Science Lab: Teaching Chemistry Safely
The fume hood is an essential safety staple in chemistry classrooms and research labs. It is also arguably the most important equipment in any laboratory environment. A fume hood is the first defense against chemical gases, vapors and aerosols generated on the work surface. When used for classroom demonstrations, fume hoods must protect students, teachers, […]
The Cost of Clean Air: Exploring Ductless Labs
How Does A Fume Hood Operate? Fume hoods are designed to protect personnel from toxic or volatile chemical gases, vapors and fumes. In both ducted and ductless fume hoods, room air enters the hood through the sash either vertically or horizontally, depending on the design. The sash also acts as a barrier between the worker […]
Choosing the Right Laminar Flow Hood
Get the Best Results for Your Application What is a laminar flow hood? Laminar flow hoods go by a few names, including laminar flow cabinets, laminar flow workstations, or clean benches. Regardless of their name, a laminar flow hood is a workstation designed to provide an aseptic workspace for non-hazardous applications that must avoid particulate […]