In an era where flexibility and adaptability of work spaces are becoming priorities, laboratories are no exception. But how can this flexibility be reconciled with safety considerations in an environment where hazardous chemicals and pathogenic agents are handled? The answer can be found in a ductless solution: the GreenFumeHood 3 (GFH3) advanced built-in filtration technology for fume cupboards, developed by Erlab.
Ductless technologies are redefining the way in which labs can be designed and operated. These solutions offer not only advantages in terms of safety and energy efficiency, but also unprecedented freedom of movement and reconfiguration.
The flexibility of modern laboratories
Classic extraction fume cupboards come with a number of restrictions in terms of lab design. Installation requires an existing ventilation system, which limits the options for the positioning of the device as well as for the modification or subsequent reconfiguration of the lab. Furthermore, these fume cupboards operate continuously, requiring constant new air inflow to replace the extracted air. This leads not only to high energy costs, but also to a lack of structural flexibility, making any attempt to reconfigure work spaces more complicated.
Conversely, autonomous filter hoods, like those featuring the GFH3 technology, offer a radically different alternative. Unlike extraction fume cupboards, they do not require connection to an external ventilation network. They purify the air inside, enabling the device to be mobile and making it possible to reconfigure the space more easily. You can transform your labs and enlarge or reduce your work spaces without having to change the complex infrastructure of ventilation systems.
Modular and reconfigurable laboratories
With Erlab’s ductless solutions, such as GFH3, modularity becomes a reality. You can alter the layout of labs as the needs of the teams or the projects change. For example, temporary or mobile labs can be set up easily for specific projects, while ensuring optimum protection for operators.
This level of flexibility is particularly attractive for companies seeking to optimise their investments in laboratory infrastructure. The possibility of reconfiguring work spaces without the need for complex renovations helps save time and achieve significant savings. This is all the more crucial in a context where research needs evolve quickly and where the ability to adapt is a key factor of success.
Safety first
Beyond flexibility, safety remains one of the cornerstones of GFH3 technology. Erlab’s ductless filter hoods offer effective protection against chemical pollutants, ensuring a safe working environment for operators. Thanks to their built-in filtration, these hoods capture vapours and dangerous particles before they are discharged into the air in the laboratory.
Furthermore, the smart technology built into the GFH systems provides real-time monitoring of filtration performance. In the event of a malfunction, operators are immediately notified via warning lights and acoustic signals, enabling them to focus fully on their tasks without worrying about other things.
An eco-responsible laboratory
In addition to energy savings achieved through the absence of external ventilation systems, hoods with GreenFumeHood technology help reduce the carbon footprint of laboratories. Classic fume cupboards consume large quantities of air, which must be continuously replaced with new air. Not only does this consume a lot of energy, but it also causes pollutants to be released into the atmosphere.
Hoods featuring GFH technology, on the other hand, do not discharge exhaust air outside, which means that the environmental impact is significantly reduced. In addition, Neutrodine® Unisorb filters, used in GFH hoods, are recycled via energy recovery, thus enhancing the eco-responsible approach of this ductless technology.
The ideal solution for laboratories of the future
GreenFumeHood technology is more than a simple technical solution; it is a response to the current needs of labs. It combines flexibility, safety, energy savings and environmental responsibility.
GreenFumeHood technology is more than a simple technical solution; it is a response to the current needs of labs. It combines flexibility, safety, energy savings and environmental responsibility.
