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LabGuard Fume Hood Series – Unbeatable Safety, Unmatched Value

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  When it comes to  fume hoods , few names are as trusted and respected as LabGuard. An ISO 9001: 2015 certified company, we are industry leaders in terms of technology and functionality. Our fume hoods comply with both ASHRAE and EN standards, ensuring a safe work environment for you. We offer several optional features in fume hoods that greatly increase product functionality and safety. All  LabGuard  fume hoods come with an Active Kinetics flow system design as standard. A LabGuard innovation, Active Kinetics systems give you complete safety (ASHRAE test passed) at lower airflows, reducing blower energy requirements as well as ducting installation costs. Also, compliance with ASHRAE 110:2016 & EN-14175:2003. INVENTA Next Generation Technology Inventa LX and Inventa EX are our international range of fume hoods. Both hoods integrate the latest in fume hood technology and feature next generation aesthetics The LX model incorporates components from premier interna...

Importance of Fume Hoods in Laboratory Setup

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  In spite of advances in technology, when it comes to working with hazardous materials, scientists need to work in an area that has chemical  fume hoods . A fume hood exhausts vapours from toxic or hazardous materials away from a work area so the users in the area are protected. Proper ventilation is key to ensuring any contaminated air is effectively removed from the Lab. Without fume hoods, lab user may experience adverse effects from working. If harmful vapours are inhaled, the results could be disastrous. If fumes are left in the area, there are chances of explosions, fires, burns, or even chemical absorption. Labs should be equipped with proper fume hoods before any work is done inside & ensure all lab users are working safely with potentially harmful materials. Its necessary that fume hoods are inspected to ensure they’re working properly before any experiments are run & important to remember that fume hoods should only be used to remove toxic fumes from the Lab...

Choosing right fume hoods for your laboratory

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This is important to select right   fume hood   for your application. Some salespersons as well as lab user sometimes miss guided by wrong information before buying Fume hood. Here are some important tips: 1.Application of the Hood: It is important to know the reaction to be carried out inside the hood.  Labguard  fume hoods are manufactured based on the real time input. Internal liner, working top and all other accessories are selected based on the application. Some highly synthesis lab needs ceramic whereas general chemistry hood can be handled by phenolic resin compound. Application of the hood is also varied industry wise, for pure research lab need  Inventa – Lx  or  Adventa  where teaching lab needs  3 sides glass optima hood,  which is much cost effective. (reader should check the specification of the hoods at www.labguard.biz) 2.Size of the hood The size of the hood is determined by the usage of the instruments inside the fume ho...

How fume hood works?

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  Fume hood  is an enclosed chamber where all chemical reaction, sample mixing etc to be conducted. The name fume hood described that anything exhorts fumes need to be performed in this chamber Usually covered in three sides and front should be made of laminated safety glass or toughened glass for protect user from inhaling toxic gasses or fumes. The sash can be moved up/down with a counterweight mechanism for an effortless operation. The fumes generated from chemical reaction will be extracted by means of  centrifugal blower connected to the fume hood by PP/FRP duct.  Normally this blower will be mounted outside of the lab and air will be thrown to the atmosphere with a discharge speed so that it will not return to the room. Labguard hood are complies all global standard like  ASHRAE  and as per that front sash should be kept open at 450mm height and face velocity in the facia should be maintained at 0.4 to 0.6 m/sec. Labguard fume hoods  are made of ...

HOW TO FIND THE BEST LABORATORY FURNITURE?

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  Laboratory Furniture  has been the most critical part of laboratories as it may affect the way users and things work. It is highly necessary to undertake a thorough and careful research prior to going for Lab Furniture. A well-planned research would be the most effective as it assures reliability, utmost efficiency and lesser headaches in the future. Some important points that must be taken into consideration prior to getting the Laboratory Furniture. 1. The  design of the furniture  is an important factor for laboratory to determine how you would be using and accessing the things in the lab over longer run. The design of the furniture must be such that it enhances the  usability and efficiency, being cost effective . The furniture must be so well designed that it gives utmost efficiency for the required purpose. 2. Flexibility is another most considerable attribute of the furniture to be used in the laboratory.  Durable & flexible design of the...

Adaptable Laboratory Installation Services – Design and Construction

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Who does not believe in in technology advancement? Who will not like   laboratory installation services ? Who will disagree on adaptable Lab Furniture ? Well, we are excited to share the most advanced level of laboratory design, and there are many others as well. Let’s see what is new for your lab interior that are more than just adaptable – Flammable Material Storage Since we have a lot more to share, it has become lot more important for us to keep a healthy communication through this blog post to share the most amazing services that can change your laboratory design and or remodel the type of your existing furniture. Also, assuming many changes happening in this era, we are here to show you the most adoptable and much healthy and environmentally friendly Laboratory materials and installations for life-time. Now the most  adaptable laboratory services  include lot more of things and the most important one is the flammable material storage. The system should be easily ins...

Fume hood specialist in Mumbai with new smart technology

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  LabGuard  is the pioneer manufacturer in India for world class  fume hood  and  modular lab furniture . The new generation flexible lab concept was started by LabGuard. More than three decades of experience,  LabGuard  has its own manufacturing unit near Mumbai having latest machinery. It has a fully automatic powder coating plant. The in-house fume hood testing facilities is also another jewel-in-the crown. Day by day as we are using latest technology, LabGuard is also upgraded their products. The simple fume hood with glass sash has modified to  automatic sash closing, automatic fire extinguisher, wash down system for perchloric acids  are the few to be named with. To cater with hostile environment fume hood construction material also changed from ferrous to non- ferrous compound. LabGuard has launched  Polypro fume hood  made from imported PP sheet for extreme acidic application. Saving air-conditioned air in the lab is the big...