Fume Extraction, Perfected
TION is a leading provider of high-quality, corrosion-proof fume cupboards for laboratories and industrial facilities across the UK and mainland Europe. We specialise in designing bespoke fume extraction systems tailored to meet the needs of your application, no matter the size or scope.
Rest assured, all of our cabinets are fully certified and manufactured using sustainable polypropylene build materials to minimise your environmental impact. Whether it's for a healthcare, government, chemical or life science organisation, our dedicated team will ensure that every consideration has been taken before your build.
Traditionally, the cabinets are manufactured from powder-coated mild steel, stainless steel or polypropylene. While mild steel is considered more cost-effective, the corrosion-resistant properties of polypropylene make it more desirable.
So, how do they work? Well, the cabinets have four enclosed sides with an adjustable front sash to regulate access. A centrifugal fan pulls air into the cabinet's workspace at the industry standard of 0.5 m/s, drawing contaminants away from the operator. The air is then exhausted into the atmosphere using a roof-mounted ventilation stack or recirculated back into the lab.
It's important to note that in the UK, fume cupboards must be tested once every 14 months to meet BS EN 14175 standards. These standards dictate the design, testing, installation and maintenance of fume cupboards. For more information, please visit "What is EN 14175?".
On the other hand, ductless fume cupboards use HEPA or carbon-based filters to recirculate air back into the lab. While ductless fume cupboards reduce the installation and energy costs associated with ducted fume cupboards, the filters need reviewing every twelve months.
For more information on the differences between ductless and ducted fume cupboards, please visit "Choosing Ducted vs Ductless Fume Cupboards".
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"TION Global's polypropylene wash-down fume cupboards are one of the few products able to manage perchloric acid's explosive properties."
"The polypropylene cabinet material is perfect. It's stain resistant, even against chemicals like iodine (potassium iodide). It's also incredibly easy to clean."
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"Very knowledgeable, and not only were the biosafety cabinets we ordered from TION made exactly the way we needed them, but they were delivered and installed within 48 hours."
"This project has definitely been a learning curve for me and from the very first phone conversation your knowledge, calm nature and expertise put me completely at ease."
