| Portable Laminar Flow Hoods Comparison Chart |
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Universal Hood
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CleanCube™
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WhisperFlow™ Hood
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WhisperFlow™ Hood
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| Flow |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Vertical |
Horizontal |
Nominal Widths ft (m) |
7.5, 6, 4, 3 (2.3, 1.8, 1.2, 0.9 ) |
3, 2 (0.9, 0.6) |
6, 5, 4, 3, 2 (1.8, 1.5, 1.2, 0.9, 0.6) |
6, 5, 4, 3, 2 (1.8, 1.5, 1.2, 0.9, 0.6) |
| Nominal Overall Depth and Height |
28” or 24”D (711 mm or 610 mm)Overall height depends on blower and filter modules selected. |
24”D x 40”H (610 mm x 1016 mm) |
24”D x 42”H (610 mm x 1067 mm) |
36”D x 24”H (914 mm x 610 mm) |
| Nominal Working Space |
28”D x 27”H (711 mm x 686 mm)
or 24”D x 23”H (610 mm x 584 mm) |
24”D x 28"H (610 mm x 711 mm) |
24”D x 30”H (610 mm x 762 mm) |
24”D x 30”H (610 mm x 762 mm) |
| Construction Material / Options |
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SD PVC |
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Acrylic |
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Polypropylene |
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304 Stainless Steel |
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Tempered Glass |
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| Main body options: |
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Acrylic |
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Polycarbonate |
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| Stainless Steel frame with side panel options: |
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Acrylic |
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SD PVC |
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Polypropylene |
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304 Stainless Steel |
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| Stainless Steel frame with side panel options: |
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Acrylic |
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SD PVC |
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Polypropylene |
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304 Stainless Steel |
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| Work Surface Options |
Workbench sold separately; many top materials available. 2-piece frame isolates fan vibration. |
Workbench sold separately; many top materials available. |
Workbench sold separately; many top materials available. |
Workbench sold separately; many top materials available. |
| Blower Type |
Variable-speed impeller |
Integrated Fan/Filter Unit |
Integrated Fan/Filter Unit |
Integrated Fan/Filter Unit |
Air Flow CFM (m³/h)
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Single |
Twin |
3’ (0.9 m)
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2’ (0.6 m)
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6’ (1.8 m)
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5’ (1.5 m)
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4’ (1.2 m)
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3’ (0.9 m)
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2’ (0.6 m)
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6’ (1.8 m)
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5’ (1.5 m)
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4’ (1.2 m)
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3’ (0.9 m)
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2’ (0.6 m) |
740 or
1560 (1257 or 2650) |
1480 or
2400 (2515 or 4078) |
480 (816) |
360 (612) |
960 (1631) |
840 (1427) |
650 (1104) |
480 (816) |
360 (612) |
960 (1631) |
840 (1427) |
650 (1104) |
480 (816) |
360 (612) |
| Filter Types |
HEPA or ULPA |
HEPA or ULPA |
HEPA or ULPA |
HEPA or ULPA |
| Prefilter |
Fiberglass |
Washable polyurethane Foam |
Washable polyurethane Foam |
Washable polyurethane Foam |
| Portability / Installation Access |
Portable:
Rests on a workbench
(sold separately) |
Portable:
Rests on a workbench
(sold separately) |
Portable:
Rests on a workbench
(sold separately) |
Portable:
Rests on a workbench
(sold separately) |
| Front Sash Configuration Options |
Tilt-up front shield:
acrylic or SD PVC |
Tilt-up front shield:
acrylic or polycarbonate |
Tilt-up front shield:
acrylic or SD PVC |
Swing-down front shield of acrylic or SD PVC. |
| Lighting |
Optional fluorescent vapor-sealed illuminator |
N/A |
Optional fluorescent vapor-sealed illuminator |
Optional fluorescent vapor-sealed illuminator |
Noise Level
(Measured 30” from filter face at 90 FPM) |
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<50 dBA |
<50 dBA |
<50 dBA |
| Airflow Monitor Options |
Optional: air velocity meter and differential pressure gauge for filter backpressure |
Optional: air velocity meter and differential pressure gauge for filter backpressure |
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 |
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
or 220VAC, 50 Hz |
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
or 220VAC, 50 Hz |
120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
or 220VAC, 50 Hz |
| Price Range |
$2,000 - $6,000+ |
$2,500 – $4,000+ |
$3,000 - $5,000+ |
$3,000 - $4,800+ |
| Application Synopsis |
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Several sizes |
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Economical |
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Wide range of hood materials to meet chemical and cleanliness requirements |
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Economical |
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Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules |
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Seamless design simplifies cleaning & sterilization |
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Full visibility |
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Large range of widths |
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Vertical and horizontal flow configurations |
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Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules |
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Wide range of panel materials to meet chemical and cleanliness requirements |
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Large range of widths |
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Vertical and horizontal flow configurations |
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Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules |
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Wide range of panel materials to meet chemical and cleanliness requirements |
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