What is a Fume Cupboard?
A fume cupboard is a piece of equipment capable of removing pollutants released from a source within the Fume Cupboard withstanding outside influences such as draughts, operator movements and personnel traffic.
The Pollutants are usually from a gaseous chemical or solvent hazard. Fume Cupboards should not be used for protection from Microbiological Agents.
Different types of Fume Cupboards
• Bench Mounted Fume Cupboards
• Step-in Fume Cupboards
• Walk-in Fume Cupboards
• Radio-Active Fume Cupboards
• Low Volume Fume Cupboards
• Narrow Walled Fume Cupboards
• Disabled Access Fume Cupboards
Categories of Fume Cupboards
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Standard Fume Cupboard |
Use with General Acids, Alkalis & Solvents. |
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Water Wash Fume Cupboard |
Use with Hydrofluoric, Perchloric Acid etc. For use with chemicals which may become explosive over time. |
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Radio-Active Fume Cupboard |
Use with Radioactive Isotopes |
Fume Exhausts to include:
Standard Bypass Fume Cupboards.
VAV (Variable Air Volume) Fume Cupboards (Econ).
Low Velocity High Containment Type Fume Cupboards
Recirculation Type Fume Cupboards
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