Industrial Fume Hood
An Industrial Fume Hood is a ventilated enclosure that captures, contains, and removes hazardous fumes, vapors, dust, and particulates generated during chemical, manufacturing, or laboratory processes. It is a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) control designed to keep contaminants out of the operator’s breathing zone.
How Industrial Fume Hood works
A fume hood draws air across the work surface and through the open sash, then either exhausts it outside through ductwork or filters and recirculates it, depending on the model. Proper containment depends on adequate face velocity, correct sash position, and placing the contaminant source as close to the hood as possible.
Main Types of Industrial Fume Hood
- Ducted fume hood
- Ductless / filtered hood
- Benchtop / portable extractor
- Walk-in / industrial hood