fume_hood

Fume Hood




Introduction	Fume hoods are recommended for exhaust from the hood working area of gases, vapour, toxic particles & odour to improve working environment of people who regularly handle toxic substances. Theese eqipment reduce personal exposures and odor level in the laboratory. The Fume Hoods are designed to exhaust toxic or otherwise harmful vapors etc. for protecting laboratory personnel & equipments. A motor-blower exhaust system generates negative pressure within the hood, extracting the contaminated air from the working area and expelling it outside the building atmosphere and thereby preventing the fumes spreading into the room.

Construction	The main body of the fumes hood is asbestos or FRP lined. The work surface (worktable) is of stainless steel sheet. A small S.S. Sink, water tap and water outlet are provided. A sliding door made of acrylic, moves vertically up/down with counter balanced weight operated by steel rope. Hood is provided with fluorescent light for easy working in the chamber. A metal clad socket and gas cock is also provided in the chamber. The control panel is fitted with on/off toggle switches for mains, motor-blower and tube light and mains indicator. Powerful exhaust assembly of 150 mm dia 20 feet long PVC ducting with rain guard. The additional length of PVC ducting will be at extra cost.

Working Area (Ft)	L4 x D2 x H2 L5 x D2 1/2 x H3 L6 x D3 x H3