Mobile and cost-effective, recirculating fume cupboards offer a practical solution for budget-conscious schools. These versatile units can be easily shared between labs, maximizing resources and stored conveniently when not in use. Ideal for classrooms that may not be permanent laboratories, they provide a flexible alternative where ductwork installation may be impractical or restricted by regulations. Filtering out hazardous fumes during chemical experiments, they ensure a safe learning environment without the installation costs associated with traditional systems.
Explore the content below to learn about five essential aspects of recirculating fume cupboards.
1. Enhanced Lab Safety
A recirculating fume cupboard operates by filtering unpleasant and potentially hazardous substances produced during lab activities within the chamber. It ensures a safer learning environment for educators and students by minimizing the risk of harmful fumes escaping into the surroundings. Glass panels shield students during experiments, maintaining a secure learning space.
High-level fan draws fumes away from the operator’s breathing zone
2. Cost-Efficient Operation
Unlike ducted fume hoods that exhaust air externally, recirculating fume cupboards are designed to recirculate purified air, significantly reducing energy consumption and operational costs. This innovative solution can lead to substantial savings for your laboratory.
Airflow purges heavy fumes away from the operator
3. Flexibility and Convenience
Recirculating fume cupboards are mobile and can be easily moved and shared between different labs. When not in use, these units can be stored out of the way, saving valuable space in the laboratory. This flexibility also enables demonstrations and collaborative work by docking the fume cupboards to various workstations.
The fume cupboard services connect to the Docking Station on the demo bench
4. Hands-on Learning Approach
Teachers can use the fume hoods to conduct live demonstrations, fostering a more engaging and interactive learning environment. This hands-on approach can significantly enhance the understanding and appreciation of scientific concepts among students, making the learning experience more memorable and impactful.
Students around a fume cupboard at Apex2100 International Ski Academy watching a live demonstration
5. Environmental Sustainability
By opting for recirculating fume cupboards, schools are embracing a greener approach in their laboratory practices . These units minimize pollutant release into the external environment, fostering a more sustainable and eco-friendly learning space.
Science Lab at the British International School of Tbilisi featuring a Recirculating Fume Cupboard
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Mobiline is a new generation re-circulatory fume cupboard which we have developed based on over 40 years experience of manufacturing and installing conventional ducted fume cupboards into schools, universities, healthcare, R&D and a wide range of commercial laboratories.
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