At Certified MTPwe know how important safety is in the work place and laboratory fume hoods are key to filtering out and controlling toxic fumes. Our range has the best lab hoods to keep your work space as efficient, safe and productive as possible.
Fume hood testing is essential to ensure laboratory hoods meet standards like ASHRAE 110-2016 to create a safe working environment.
We have designed our chemical fume hoods or ducted hood to get you the best results possible by effectively managing hazardous fumes and particulates, including dust. Available in a range of shapes and sizes to fit any lab space or setup, our chemical fume hoods are the reliable equipment to streamline your work and keep the environment safe from toxic chemicals and optimal ventilation.
A fume hood is a laboratory equipment that captures and removes airborne contaminants such as hazardous fumes and particles from the air. By drawing in contaminated air and exhausting it outside the laboratory, hoods prevent the release of harmful substances into the environment. This protects laboratory personnel from exposure and creates a safer and more controlled working environment. Whether you are working with volatile chemicals or conducting sensitive experiments, a hood is essential for laboratory safety.
Laboratory fume hoods come in many types, each for specific laboratory requirements. Here are some of the common types of hoods:
Conventional: These are the most common type of hoods, a general purpose ventilation solution for various laboratory applications.
Ductless: Instead of exhausting air outside, these hoods use a filter based system to remove contaminants, ideal for laboratories where external ducting is not possible.
Ducted: These are a type of laboratory hood that utilizes a duct system to remove contaminants and hazardous fumes from the work area.
Perchloric Acid: Designed to handle the challenges of working with perchloric acid and other corrosive substances, these hoods provide safe and effective ventilation.
Radioisotope: Built for handling radioactive materials, these hoods offer extra protection and containment to meet strict safety requirements.
Each type of hood is designed to perform and be safe.
Ducted fume hoods are a type of laboratory hood that utilizes a ducting system to remove contaminants and hazardous fumes from the work area. These hoods are designed to provide maximum protection to operators and the application by effectively removing harmful particulates and fumes. Constructed from high-density polyethylene and polycarbonates, ducted hoods are resistant to many chemicals and solvents, ensuring durability and longevity in demanding laboratory environments. By channeling contaminated air through a series of ducts to an external exhaust system, these hoods maintain a clean and safe workspace.
Ducted hoods offer several advantages over their ductless counterparts. One of the primary benefits is the minimal risk of dangerous fumes being recirculated back into the work environment, making them ideal for applications involving highly toxic substances. These hoods are particularly beneficial for laboratories that require consistent use of the system, as they provide a more efficient and effective means of removing contaminants. Equipped with multiple pre-filters, HEPA filters, activated carbon filtration, and a strong fan, ducted hoods ensure reliable and thorough ventilation, making them a trusted choice for maintaining safety and air quality in laboratory settings.
At Certified MTPall our products are made from high quality materials so are the best laboratory hoods for any lab space. Designed with laboratory safety in mind and to protect the user, these chemical hoods are engineered to prevent cross contamination, powder containment hood with ventilated enclosures or our chemical hoods are a lab must have and won't let you down. Our range has everything you need for laboratory safety and efficiency.
Laboratory fume hoods and ducted fume hoods are essential for a safe workspace and your work surface as they control hazardous substances, including dust, which reduces contamination and exposure. Safety is important for all your scientific research and experiments and our products are reliable and durable so you can trust they will give you the best results every time.
For performance testing and analysis a smoke generator is often used. This includes small portable and large volume smoke generators which are used for tasks such as gas analysis and face velocity testing.
Safety is key when working with hazardous substances and flaboratory fume hoods have many features to ensure safe operation. Some of these features include:
Face Velocity Alarms: These alarms alert laboratory staff if the face velocity of the fume hood falls below a safe level so the hood is capturing contaminants.
Airflow Monitors: Providing real time data on the airflow in the fume hood these monitors ensure the hood is safe and efficient.
Emergency Shutdown Systems: In the event of an emergency these systems allow laboratory staff to shut down the fume hood quickly to minimize exposure to hazardous substances.
These features are key to a secure and controlled laboratory environment, protecting both personnel and your work.
Reliability and consistency is key for laboratory fume hoods as they handle hazardous substances and laboratory personnel. To achieve this regular testing and maintenance is required. This includes:
Regular testing of Face Velocity and Airflow: To ensure the fume hood is operating at optimal levels to capture and remove contaminants.
Regular maintenance of Filters and other components: To keep the fume hood in top condition to prevent malfunctions and inefficiencies.
Regular inspection of the fume hood and its components: To identify and address any potential issues before they become major problems.
By following these guidelines you can be sure your fume hood will give you a safe and efficient working environment.
Laboratory fume hoods come in various sizes and configurations to suit different labs. Some of these include:
Benchtop Fume Hoods: For small scale experiments these hoods are designed for lab benches, a compact and efficient ventilation solution.
Floor Mounted Fume Hoods: For larger scale experiments these hoods are designed for the lab floor, plenty of space and robust ventilation.
Walk-In Fume Hoods: For large scale experiments these hoods provide a spacious and safe working environment for laboratory staff.
Whether you work in a small or large scale lab there is a fume hood for you, safe and efficient.
Proper installation and certification of fume hoods, including the integration of duct systems, is key to safe and efficient operation. Fume hoods should be installed by qualified professionals and certified to relevant standards and regulations including:
ASHRAE 110-2016: This standard provides guidelines for testing and certification of laboratory fume hoods to meet performance and safety criteria.
SEFA 1: This standard outlines the design and construction requirements for fume hoods to withstand laboratory use.
ANSI/ASHRAE 199: This standard provides guidelines for testing and certification of laboratory hoods to contain and exhaust hazardous substances.
By following these standards you can be sure your fume hood will perform reliably and safely, protecting personnel and the environment.
Regular testing and maintenance of laboratory fume hoods are crucial to ensuring their safe and effective operation. Fume hoods that are not properly maintained can pose a significant risk to laboratory workers, as they may not be able to remove contaminants and hazardous fumes effectively. Testing and maintenance should include checks on airflow velocity, filter condition, and ductwork integrity. Additionally, fume hoods should be inspected regularly for signs of wear and tear, and any necessary repairs or replacements should be made promptly. By prioritizing fume hood testing and maintenance, laboratory workers can ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
At Certified MTP, our lab fume hoods are long lasting, reliable products that work consistently to make your lab safer. They protect the environment and increase productivity and workflow in a lab by creating a contamination free and clean space. Designed by experts our range of lab fume hoods will perform every time and benefit your workspace massively.
Our fume hoods are the benchmark in fume hood testing equipment, that's how good they are.
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At Certified MTPwe don't just offer one type of lab fume hood but our range has everything you need to suit your specific needs and requirements. From fume hoods and workstations to clean benches and extraction filter systems we have a versatile range of products to help your workstation. All our products are fume hood certified to meet industry standards and comply.
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At Certified MTPwe have solutions to help you create the perfect work environment with our high quality and long lasting products for all your ventilation needs. Whether you need ductless fume hoods, exhaust hoods, filtered fume hoods or more we have the product for you. Browse our range today or contact us for more info.
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Lab fumes give you many benefits in a lab, safety, control of hazardous materials, contamination prevention, a controlled and productive work environment. The lab fume hood can help your results or research as they work to give you reliable performance results and flexibility. Hood testing is critical for safety and compliance, to make sure fume hoods are working. Smoke machine for airflow visualization is essential to understand air dynamics. Tracer gas tests are important to ensure accurate assessment of fume hood performance and safety, combine with a systematic approach for data collection and reporting.
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