Laboratory fume hoods

A laboratory fume hood for maximum safety and efficiency

A laboratory fume hood (also known as a fume cupboard or fume closet) protects the people who work in laboratories with its safe ventilation. It helps to prevent the release of substances harmful to health into the environment and acts as a safe barrier between humans and experimental set-ups. We strive to advance these standards, optimising the airflow rate and saving up to 33% energy, thanks to Secuflow technology.

A laboratory fume hood from Waldner also impresses with its innovative optional functions, including height adjustment, intelligent details, and digital connectivity. Waldner offers the right fume hood for every application, whether you require a bench-mounted fume hood or a walk-in fume hood, have specific requirements governing the internal lining, or require an explosion-proof design.

Laboratory worker with tablet in front of fume hood

Secuflow Vision – the Innovative Waldner Lab Fume Hood

Greater transparency – better communication

The concept of transparent laboratory fume hoods creates new laboratory environments that revolutionize the sense of space and collaboration. The Secuflow Vision stands out due to its glazed rear and side walls, as well as its inclined front. Many additional functional features offer considerable added value to users.

Two laboratory assistans working with a Secuflow Vision lab fume hood

Two lab assistans and Secuflow Vision laboratory fume hood

View through transparent side and back panels of the lab fume hood

Transparent side and rear walls

Various glazed versions of the fume hood's solid side panels and rear wall have been developed. These designs facilitate direct communication with the opposite workstation and enhance transparency, resulting in an open and bright laboratory environment.

Transparency in the fume hood can be activated if needed

Fume cupboard with deactivated transparency

Transparency when required

The glazing panels above the service modules can be optionally switched from clear to opaque glass, providing flexibility between transparency and privacy as needed.

Fume Hood – Safety as a Prerequisite

Ensuring stringent safety in laboratories is paramount. Waldner's lab fume hoods are meticulously engineered to minimize the risk of backflows from the interior of the chemical fume hood, thereby avoiding the escape of harmful substances. Their aerodynamic design enhances airflow, ensuring smooth air movement and reducing turbulence.

Supportive flow air is directed over the airfoil cills, avoiding turbulence and effectively flushing harmful gases away from side walls and work surfaces. The Secuflow fume hood maintains outstanding retention values, even with densely packed equipment in the interior or significant activity in front of it. Its performance surpasses the standards set by DIN EN 14175 and ASHRAE 110, providing reliable protection for laboratory personnel.

Greater Energy Efficiency with Secuflow Laboratory Fume Hoods

Secuflow fume hoods reduce energy consumption with optimized airflow

In continuous laboratory operation, a standard fume hood consumes approximately the same amount of energy annually as a single-family home. Consequently, laboratory ventilation typically accounts for a significant portion of operating costs. However, this is not the case with Secuflow laboratory fume hoods.

Secuflow lab fume hoods direct supportive airflow from the aerodynamically shaped airfoil cills of the side walls and table edges into the internal workspace, preventing turbulence and stabilizing the inflow. This optimized airflow design allows for a reduction in exhaust air volume by up to one-third, while maintaining complete operational safety. The airflow rate is thus reduced to 270 m³/h per meter, resulting in significant energy savings.

33% less energy

Secuflow technology ensures significant savings in energy costs, ventilation system investments, and overall building design compared to a conventional fume hood. By optimizing airflow, Secuflow reduces exhaust air volume by up to 33%, leading to substantial energy efficiency.