| 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 |
7’, 6’, 4’ |
8’, 6’, 5’, 4’ |
8’, 6’, 5’, 4’ |
6’, 4’ |
| Nominal Overall Depth and Height |
44”D x 63”H |
41”D x 90”H |
41”D x 90”H |
30”D x 82”H |
| Nominal Working Space |
30”D x 28”H |
27”D; height depends on workbench used |
27”D; height depends on workbench used |
24”D; 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) |
7’ |
6’ |
4’ |
8’ |
6’ |
5’ |
4’ |
8’ |
6’ |
5’ |
4’ |
6’ |
4’ |
| 1130 |
960 |
650 |
1300 |
960 |
840 |
650 |
1300 |
960 |
840 |
650 |
960 |
650 |
| 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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