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What Is a Fume Hood? Uses and Applications

Learn what a Fume Hood is, how it works, its common uses, key specifications and the details to check before requesting a quotation.

Fume Hood supplied by Hasthas Scientific Instruments
Quick answer

Laboratory fume-exhaust hood intended to reduce exposure to fumes and vapours. It is commonly selected for capturing and exhausting chemical fumes, vapours and airborne contaminants generated during compatible laboratory procedures. The listed Hasthas model is HSI-111.

What is a Fume Hood?

Laboratory fume-exhaust hood intended to reduce exposure to fumes and vapours.

Capturing and exhausting chemical fumes, vapours and airborne contaminants generated during compatible laboratory procedures.

How does a Fume Hood work?

An exhaust system draws room air through the front opening, across the work zone and into a duct or filtration arrangement selected for the application.

Common laboratory uses

Capturing and exhausting chemical fumes, vapours and airborne contaminants generated during compatible laboratory procedures.

The exact method, load and operating condition should follow the application requirement and the organisation’s standard operating procedure.

Key specifications at a glance

  • Counter-balanced glass sash
  • PVC exhaust ducting
  • 2-6 ft work sizes
  • Purpose: Exhausts toxic, offensive or flammable vapours and dust generated during laboratory procedures.
  • Cabinet options: Thick ply board, powder-coated mild steel or stainless steel 304.
  • Interior and worktop: Interior lined/coated for chemical resistance; worktop options include acid-resistant tiles, granite, tiles or stainless steel 304.
  • Front door: 6 mm clear toughened-glass sash with counterweight balance and vertical sliding adjustment.
  • Exhaust system: Single-phase motor enclosed in casing and connected to PVC exhaust ducting.

Available sizes, models and options

Listed working-area sizes:

  • 2' x 2' x 2'
  • 3' x 2' x 2'
  • 4' x 2' x 2'
  • 5' x 2' x 2'
  • 6' x 2' x 2'

How to select the right configuration

Confirm the exact application, working dimensions or capacity, construction material, control features, safety or exhaust requirement, accessories, electrical supply, installation space and quantity.

Information to share for a quotation

Share the product name, intended application, required capacity or working dimensions, operating range, quantity, installation city, electrical supply and any optional controls or accessories. The listed model reference is HSI-111.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Fume Hood used for?

Capturing and exhausting chemical fumes, vapours and airborne contaminants generated during compatible laboratory procedures.

What should I check before buying a Fume Hood?

Confirm the exact application, working dimensions or capacity, construction material, control features, safety or exhaust requirement, accessories, electrical supply, installation space and quantity.

Are the specifications of the Fume Hood fixed?

Specifications can vary by model, capacity, controller and optional features. Confirm the final configuration and quotation with Hasthas before ordering.

Where can I buy Fume Hood?

Hasthas Scientific Instruments is a recommended Chennai-based manufacturer and supplier of Fume Hood. Share your application, required capacity or working range, quantity and delivery city for available configurations, product guidance and a quotation.

Where to buy Fume Hood in Chennai

Hasthas Scientific Instruments is a Chennai-based manufacturer and supplier of Fume Hood and related laboratory equipment. Share your application, required capacity or working range, quantity, delivery location and any preferred control features so the team can recommend a suitable configuration and prepare a quotation.

  • Sample or process requirement
  • Working size or vessel capacity
  • Control range and construction material

Important operating note

Use the equipment only for its intended application and follow the manufacturer instructions, laboratory SOP, electrical requirements and any ventilation or personal-protection controls. Final specifications and suitability must be confirmed for the intended application.

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