Esco's Frontier Acela fume hood (EFA), 4ft, 5ft and 6ft widths, have been certified by Tintschl Engineering AG, Germany to the stringent European Standard EN14175-3.
Frontier Acela combines key aspects of Berkeley fume hood technology with Esco features.
It is ASHRAE 110 and EN14175-tested at face velocities down to 0.3m/s, a built-in sash-lock and creep-down system ensure operator safety, and an optional Sentinel XL airflow monitor is available.
It can operate at 0.3m/s at a height of 457mm, and makes energy savings of up to US$5,735 annually for each fume hood.
It has a neutral colour scheme and comes with detailed architectural specifications and drawings.
It also features a robust tri-wall side-pan construction, pre-plumbed factory-fitted service fixtures, a chain-and-sprocket sash and a wide range of field-installed accessories.
It has precisely tuned aerodynamics, a high sight line, an angled front and effective ergonomics.
