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How a Lab Refurbishment Can Boost Productivity and Morale
A 2014 European wide survey found that 43% of workers said their working conditions were fairly bad or very bad. We look at reasons why a lab refurbishment can boost…
A 2014 European wide survey found that 43% of workers said their working conditions were fairly bad or very bad. We look at reasons why a lab refurbishment can boost productivity and morale in the workplace.
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Five (Often Forgotten) Things To Consider Before Purchasing a Ducted Fume Cupboard
We examine five key factors that can influence what type of ducted fume cupboard you purchase for your lab. These include venting regulations, planning permission, the cost of venting, fire…
We examine five key factors that can influence what type of ducted fume cupboard you purchase for your lab. These include venting regulations, planning permission, the cost of venting, fire dampers, and the cost of make-up air.
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What Is Variable Air Volume And Why Is It Important?
Fume cupboards are a crucial tool in laboratories, protecting users from harmful/toxic substances (fumes, dust etc). A typical laboratory fume cupboard pulls air from inside the room through the open…
Fume cupboards are a crucial tool in laboratories, protecting users from harmful/toxic substances (fumes, dust etc). A typical laboratory fume cupboard pulls air from inside the room through the open sash, taking hazardous and noxious gases/particles with it. The contaminated air is then vented externally or passed through filters and recirculated back into the room. A variable air volume (VAV) system can reduce the load on your HVAC system during this process.
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What Is The Best Material For Building Fume Cupboards?
In this article, we examine the different types of materials that have been used to construct fume cupboards over time, and see what the optimum material is for their composition.…
In this article, we examine the different types of materials that have been used to construct fume cupboards over time, and see what the optimum material is for their composition. We look at wood, metal, and polypropylene options to evaluate which is the optimal type.
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Choosing Ducted vs Ductless Fume Cupboards
Following on from our previous article on horizontal vs vertical LAF cabinets, it's time to look at another crucial decision. What is the best option—a ductless filtering fume cabinet or a ducted fume hood?…
Following on from our previous article on horizontal vs vertical LAF cabinets, it's time to look at another crucial decision. What is the best option—a ductless filtering fume cabinet or a ducted fume hood? Only once the usage scenario has been established can a decision be made in favour of using either system.
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Why Do We Purchase Standard Off-The-Shelf Laboratory Equipment?
Time after time we see wasted space in laboratories due to the purchase of 'standard' size fume cupboards. At TION, we don't charge through the roof for bespoke builds that…
Time after time we see wasted space in laboratories due to the purchase of 'standard' size fume cupboards. At TION, we don't charge through the roof for bespoke builds that suit your lab environment - we make to your ideal size and all of our cupboards can be tailored.
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The Irony of Metal Fume Cupboards
Throughout time, fume cupboards have been made from several different materials. Believe it or not, but possibly the oldest example known was basically a wooden box with sliding sashes. Can you imagine that?…
Throughout time, fume cupboards have been made from several different materials. Believe it or not, but possibly the oldest example known was basically a wooden box with sliding sashes. Can you imagine that? Surely with corrosive substances that's a bad idea. So, what is the best material to use when building a fume cupboard, and why do manufacturers continue to use metal?
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Five Things to Consider When Choosing Fume Cupboards
When acquiring a laboratory fume cupboards, there are many factors that should be considered. Here we have focused on the top five things that we believe should be taken into…
When acquiring a laboratory fume cupboards, there are many factors that should be considered. Here we have focused on the top five things that we believe should be taken into account to make sure that you make an informed purchase and invest in equipment that suits your usage and lab environment.
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PCR Cabinets - Dead Air Enclosure vs Laminar Flow
Purchasing and installing the correct type of PCR Cabinet is crucial to business success. There’s an eye-watering range of different cabinets, hoods, work enclosures, and stations – all of them…
Purchasing and installing the correct type of PCR Cabinet is crucial to business success. There’s an eye-watering range of different cabinets, hoods, work enclosures, and stations – all of them uniquely designed for use in laboratories. Where do you begin? In this resource, we’re going to look at two of the most popular PCR Cabinet […]
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MOA Technology
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Rothamsted Research
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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."


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Head of Chemistry
Eurofins
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"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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Exact Science
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"TION is responsive, consistent & professional. Their attention to detail is second to none in all aspects of biosafety installation, commissioning and maintenance."


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Facilities Manager
LGC
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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."


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Head of Microbiology
Prenetics
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"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."


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