Esco has released a range of energy-efficient, ergonomic laboratory fume hoods.
The hoods are available in general-purpose benchtop, floor-mounted (walk-in), perchloric acid, radioisotope and PVC acid-digestion configurations, in a complete range of widths.
Based on Berkeley fume-hood technology, the Acela range has been designed to address the needs of all stakeholders.
Frontier Acela incorporates a baffle design, aerodynamic sash handle, side vanes, airfoil and functionally robust bypass, to reduce roll in the fume hood, rapidly dilute contaminants in the critical zone behind the sash and provide single-pass evacuation of containments from all areas in the work zone.
Health and safety authorities will benefit from the Acela's containment, down to face velocities as low as 0.3m/s or 60fpm at the 457mm/18in recommended operating height or full open condition.
The Sentinel XL fume hood monitor can be field installed to monitor fume-hood face velocity in real time.
A built-in sash lock and automatic sash lowering function (on all benchtop models) prevents user operation above the operating sash height.
When operated at 0.3m/s or 60fpm, the 1.8m/6ft fume hood requires 872cmh/510cfm, compared with 2,197cmh/1,285cfm for a conventional fume hood operated at 0.5m/s or 100fpm face velocity, full open sash.
Laboratory personnel benefit from ergonomic enhancements, including an angled front that improves reach into the work zone and reduces glare in the sash.
High sight line of 72in, coupled with an automatic sash lowering function (benchtop models only) is designed to provide safety and convenience.
The tapered fibreglass exhaust collar reduces connection static pressure requirements and operating noise levels.
The constant airflow volume (CAV) design of the Frontier Acela means that expensive and difficult to maintain Variable Air Volume systems do not have to be installed to achieve energy savings.
The angled front, neutral colour scheme, energy-saving benefits, industry-standard sizes, detailed architectural specifications and drawings, and range of options and accessories enables the Frontier Acela to be configured to meet a range of requirements.
Installation and service personnel will benefit from the robust side pan construction, range of field-installable accessories and simple maintenance.
The sash utilises a chain-drive system, which is maintenance free.
A complete range of options and accessories, including the Sentinel XL Fume Hood Monitor, factory-plumbed service fixtures, cupsinks, work surfaces (phenolic resin, epoxy resin, ceramic, stainless steel), base cabinets, base-cabinet vent kits, base-cabinet filler panels, distillation grids, electrical outlets, ELCB/MCB electrical-circuit protection and fume-hood exhaust blowers are available.
