Generally to BS 7258 (1994) Parts 1,2,3 & 4

For general laboratory use where low level extraction or a large internal height is required. Can be supplied with removable worktop.


• Width 1200mm, 1500mm, 1800mm & 2000mm
Internal working width
(External width less 300mm)

• Depth 900mm
Internal working depth 610mm

• Height 1200mm
Internal working height 1080mm


Walk-in fume cupboards can be manufactured to clients’ own dimensional requirements including extra width, depth, internal height and multiple sash arrangements.



• Radius designed intake profile giving excellent airflow characteristics and containment results.
• Twin skinned carcase in 16 swg zintec coated mild steel with epoxy powder
coated finish.
• Aerodynamically designed sill in 316 grade stainless steel.
• Sash in 6mm thick toughened glass with full width aerodynamic finger grip.
• Sprung loaded guide channels to give the sash a smooth operation and
excellent stability.
• Counter balanced sash with twin stainless steel cables running in pulleys for smooth movement.
• Fail safe sash mechanism to prevent rapid decent.
• Sash lock mechanism with automatic re-setting feature.
• Adjustable internal baffle to assist with balancing and even airflow distribution.

• Light box mounted externally out of airflow.
• Electrical and mechanical services mounted on removable service plates for service and maintenance.
• Fume cupboards are both pre-wired and pre-plumbed to ensure minimum site installation time.


Internal linings and worktops are chosen for their suitability for the chemicals and processes used.

Materials include:
• High pressure solid grade laminate.
• One piece moulded cast epoxy.
• Stainless steel, one piece monolithic chambers or bolted panels.
• PVC/Polypropylene.
• Toughened glass.
• Epoxy coated steel or aluminium.

• Ceramic.


• Alarm/control panels.
• Water front controls & outlets, i.e. cold water, hot water, steam.
• Gas front controls & outlets, i.e. nitrogen, compressed air, natural gas,
vacuum, hydrogen.
• Electrical socket outlets, i.e. single, double, RCD protected, spark proof.
• Waste outlets, i.e. circular drip cups, oval drip cups, sinks, troughs, bottle traps.
• Support frames.
• Acid and/or solvent storage cupboards, in mild steel or timber, with or
without extraction.
• Infil panels to ceiling height with by-pass grilles.
• Automatic fire extinguishes c/w flame detection unit.

For any more information on this fume cupboard please contact us:

tel: 0161 727 8880
fax: 0161 727 8899
email: enquiries@fumetec.co.uk