| Free-Standing Laminar Flow Hoods Comparison Chart |
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Horizontal Laminar Flow (HLF) Station |
Vertical Laminar Flow (VLF) Station |
ValuLine™ VLF Station |
Portable CleanBooth™ |
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| Flow |
Horizontal |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Nominal Widths
ft. (m) |
7, 6, 4
(2.1, 1.8, 1.2) |
8, 6, 5, 4
(2.4, 1.8, 1.5, 1.2) |
8, 6, 5, 4
(2.4, 1.8, 1.5, 1.2) |
6, 4
(1.8, 1.2)
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Nominal Overall Depth and Height
D" x H" (mm) |
44 x 63
(1118 x 1600) |
41 x 90
(1041 x 2286) |
41 x 90
(1041 x 2286) |
30 x 82
(762 x 2083) |
| Nominal Working Space |
30”D x 28”H
(762 mm x 711 mm) |
27”D (686 mm); height depends on workbench used |
27”D (686 mm); height depends on workbench used |
24”D (610 mm); height depends on workbench used |
| Construction Material / Options |
Powder coated steel frame and exterior 304 Stainless steel interior |
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Powder coated steel |
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304 stainless steel |
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Acrylic or SD PVC shield options |
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Powder coated steel |
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304 stainless steel |
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Acrylic or SD PVC shield options |
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Powder Coated Steel Frame |
| Work Surface Options |
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Stainless steel work area |
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Optional electropolished finish. |
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Workbench sold separately; many top materials available. 2-piece frame isolates fan vibration. |
Workbench sold separately; many top materials available. 2-piece frame isolates fan vibration. |
Workbench sold separately; many top materials available. 2-piece frame isolates fan vibration. |
| Blower Type |
Integrated Fan/Filter Unit |
Integrated Fan/Filter Unit |
Integrated Fan/Filter Unit |
Integrated Fan/Filter Unit |
Air Flow
CFM (m³/h) |
7’
(2.1 m)
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6’
(1.8 m) |
4’
(1.2 m) |
8’
(2.4 m) |
6’
(1.8 m) |
5’
(1.5 m) |
4’
(1.2 m) |
8’
(2.4 m) |
6’
(1.8 m) |
5’
(1.5 m) |
4’
(1.2) |
6’
(1.8 m) |
4’
(1.2 m) |
1130
(1920) |
960
(1631) |
650
(1104) |
1300
(1920) |
960
(1631) |
840
(1427) |
650
(1104) |
1300
(1920) |
960
(1631) |
840
(1427) |
650
(1104) |
960
(1631) |
650
(1104) |
| Filter Types |
HEPA or ULPA |
HEPA or ULPA |
HEPA or ULPA |
HEPA or ULPA |
| Prefilter |
Washable Polyurethane Foam |
Washable polyurethane Foam |
Washable polyurethane Foam |
Washable polyurethane Foam |
| Portability / Installation Access |
Not portable |
Not portable.
Wider than standard door frame |
Not portable.
Wider than standard door frame |
Portable: CleanBooth frame uses casters. |
| Front Sash Configuration Options |
Take-up air slots and plenums on three sides of the work area |
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Motorized sliding shield (allows simplified disassembly and transport) |
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Strip shield curtains |
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Or no shield |
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Counterweighted sliding shield (disassembly requires technical capabilities) |
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Strip shield curtains |
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Or no shield |
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Uses softwall panel kits: vinyl, anti-static vinyl, or
non-outgassing polyurethane |
| Lighting |
Included. Recessed fluorescent lighting |
Included. Fluorescent, 100 foot-candles |
Included. Fluorescent, 100 foot-candles |
Optional fluorescent lighting |
Noise Level
(Measured 30” from filter face at 90 FPM) |
<50 dBA |
<50 dBA |
<50 dBA |
<50 dBA |
| Airflow Monitor Options |
Minihelic gauge monitors backpressure across filter |
Includes touch screen controls with backpressure indicator |
Optional: air velocity meter and differential pressure gauge for filter backpressure |
Optional: air velocity meter and differential pressure gauge for filter backpressure |
| Power Requirements |
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
or 220VAC, 50 Hz |
110 VAC, 50/60 Hz
or 220VAC, 50 Hz |
110 VAC, 50/60 Hz
or 220VAC, 50 Hz |
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
or 220VAC, 50 Hz |
| Price Range |
$9,300 – $14,300+ |
$6,000 - $14,000+ |
$5,000 - $10,000+ |
$2,000 - $4,500+ |
| Application Synopsis |
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Large working space |
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Airflow design reduces turbullence |
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Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules |
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Differential pressure gauge monitors filters |
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Clean, easy-to-sterilize internal surfaces |
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Large working space and overhead clearance |
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Economical |
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Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules |
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Optional counterweighted shield requires overhead clearance for disassembly |
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Large working space and overhead clearance |
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Economical |
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Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules |
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Optional counterweighted shield requires overhead clearance for disassembly |
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Large working space and overhead clearance |
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Economical |
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Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules |
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Portability |
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