Camlab has added the energy-efficient and environmentally friendly Erlab range of ductless fume hoods and storage cabinets to its range of laboratory furniture.
The ductless fume hoods are designed to reduce energy bills by up to 96 per cent by recirculating and purifying the laboratory air rather than replacing it.
Ductless fume hoods preserve heated air in the winter and cooled air in the summer.
It is claimed that, with low installation costs and flexibility of location, a typical overall saving of up to 70 per cent can be achieved compared to a ducted solution.
David Miller, head of business, water and environmental at Camlab, said: 'Although traditional ducted fume hoods have been prevalent in the UK for many years and appear to offer a straightforward solution to the problem of laboratory fumes, we are becoming increasingly aware of environmental considerations and energy cost issues.
'The environmental and energy-saving benefits of ductless fume cabinets are becoming more and more apparent,' he added.
The ductless fume hoods are all supported by the Erlab Safety Program (ESP), which comprises a combination of three services, included in the purchase of each captair filtering fume hood, in order to ensure correct operation throughout its service life.
The Valiquest service determines the most appropriate filtering fume hood for total safety, while the Valipass service certifies and secures the framework of use for the fume hood at installation.
The Valiguard service, meanwhile, reinforces safety during continuing applications with constant monitoring of the filtering fume hood using Camlab's free automated reminder service.
