Laboratory Fume Hood Cabinet Chemical Resistant Cabinets

A fume hood is typically a large piece of equipment enclosing five sides of a work area, the bottom of which is most commonly located at a standing work height.Two main types exist, ducted and recirculating (ductless). The principle is the same for both types: air is drawn in from the front (open) side of the cabinet, and either expelled outside the building or made safe through filtration and fed back into the room. This is used to:

*Protect the user from inhaling toxic gases (fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, glove boxes)
*Protect the product or experiment (biosafety cabinets, glove boxes)
*Protect the environment (recirculating fume hoods, certain biosafety cabinets, and any other type when fitted with appropriate filters in the exhaust airstream)


Worktop: Phenolic Resin
Surfaces made of cost effective High Pressure Phenolic Resin composite are resistant to chemical stain and corrosion.  Non-porous and non-conductive, it's strong durable qualities enable it to withstand high impact and shock.  It is easily cleaned with soap and warm water.

Worktop: Epoxy Resin
Because of the natural resistance to corrosion, the industry has found it superior to any other top material for laboratory work.  It is resistant to most organic and inorganic chemicals and is non-toxic.  In addition, it is resistant to mechanical and thermal shock.
 

Variable air volume vs. constant air volume?
• Constant volume is good for small applications, for dedicated exhaust, or for two to four units sharing an exhaust.
• Most hoods have "setup" time and "run" time, or are only used on a limited basis. While slightly more expensive to buy, that makes a two-speed exhaust more cost effective in use. Typically, low speed is 50% of high speed. Set the blower on high for setup, low for runtime, or for limited-use purposes.
• Hoods should be in close proximity to one another to save money on installing and maintaining the exhaust system.
• You can also plan for future hoods to be added to the system. But make sure future expansion is identified in the building plan, so that the whole building exhaust and supply can accommodate future needs. For example, you can buy a blower for a 4-hood system when you're only planning to install two hoods at first. Then just block off your "future" duct until you buy the additional hoods.