Laboratory Bench Hoods – Compact Safety for High-Precision Work

What Makes Bench Hoods Essential in Modern Labs

Laboratory bench hoods, also known as benchtop fume hoods, are compact, ventilated enclosures designed to contain and remove hazardous fumes, vapors, gases, and dust generated during laboratory procedures. Positioned on a worksurface roughly 36″ above the floor, they provide essential protection for personnel and maintain the lab environment’s cleanliness.

How They Work

By drawing air inward and expelling it—typically through ducted ventilation systems—bench hoods maintain a negative pressure environment that captures hazardous contaminants before they spread into the lab space.

Versatility in Designs and Use Cases

• Available in a range of widths—typically from 3 to 16 feet—to accommodate various workspace needs
• Specialty models include perchloric acid hoods with water wash-down capabilities and walk-in hoods for bulky equipment or scaled processes.

Built for Lab Safety and Efficiency

• Designed with sashes (vertical or horizontal) to shield users while maintaining airflow control.
• Engineered using durable, chemical-resistant materials, designed to meet SEFA-1 standards, including flame-resistant surfaces and optimized airflow baffles.
• Often equipped with control systems that monitor airflow, volume (CAV/VAV), and sash position to ensure safe, energy-efficient performance.

‍Laboratory Bench Hoods deliver vital protection in a streamlined form—ideal for contemporary labs where space, safety, and flexibility are non-negotiable. Whether for small-scale research, teaching labs, or applied chemistry work, these hoods offer versatile, reliable performance integrated into benchtop workflows.