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Portable Laminar Flow Hoods

Portable Laminar Flow Hoods

Terra’s Portable Laminar Flow Hoods provide a vertical or horizontal laminar flow of HEPA/ULPA-filtered air within compact and mobile enclosures. These versatile clean benches are available in stainless steel as well as several application-specific plastics, including acid-resistant polypropylene and static-dissipative PVC. Optional features include static-neutralizing ionizing modules and a complete line of work benches. See chart below to compare standard features and options.

Universal Hoods

 

Universal Hoods

Terra’s practical modular designs let you configure your economical hood and filter/blower to your specifications.

Whisper Flow™ Hoods

 

Whisper Flow™ Hoods

This quiet, economical laminar flow hood is available in vertical and horizontal airflow configurations.

Heated Processing Chamber

 

Heated Processing Chamber

Perfect for work with biological samples, microelectronics components, and other critical parts.

CleanCube™ Hood

 

CleanCube™ Hood

Provides a vertical laminar flow of filtered air inside an ultra-smooth, easy-to-clean hood. Perfect for aseptic processes.

Equipment Enclosures

 

Equipment Enclosures

Delivers a laminar flow of HEPA/ULPA-filtered air to protect large process equipment.

Temperature Stability Chamber

 

Temperature Stability Chamber

This particle-free, stable temperature environment is ideal for biocompatibility testing and other critical operations.
Portable Laminar Flow Hoods Comparison Chart

 

Universal Hood

CleanCube

WhisperFlow Hood

WhisperFlow Hood
Universal Hoods CleanCube™ Hood Whisper Flow™ Hoods Whisper Flow™ Hoods
Flow Vertical Vertical Vertical Horizontal
Nominal Widths 7.5’, 6’, 4’, 3’ 3’, 2’ 6’, 5’, 4’, 3’, 2’ 6’, 5’, 4’, 3’, 2’
Nominal Overall Depth and Height 28” or 24”D. Overall height depends on blower and filter modules selected. 24”D x 40”H 24”D x 42”H 36”D x 24”H
Nominal Working Space 28”D x 27”H
or 24”D x 23”H		 24”D x 28"H 24”D x 30”H 24”D x 30”H
Construction Material / Options
• SD PVC
• Acrylic
• Polypropylene
• 304 Stainless Steel
• Tempered Glass
Main body options:
• Acrylic
• Polycarbonate
Stainless Steel frame with side panel options:
• Acrylic
• SD PVC
• Polypropylene
• 304 Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel frame with side panel options:
• Acrylic
• SD PVC
• Polypropylene
• 304 Stainless Steel
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) Single Twin 3’ 2’ 6’ 5’ 4’ 3’ 2’ 6’ 5’ 4’ 3’ 2’
740 or
1560		 1480 or
2400		 480 360 960 840 650 480 360 960 840 650 480 360
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)		   <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
• Several sizes
• Economical
• Wide range of hood materials to meet chemical and cleanliness requirements
• Economical
• Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules
• Seamless design simplifies cleaning & sterilization
• Full visibility
• Large range of widths
• Vertical and horizontal flow configurations
• Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules
• Wide range of panel materials to meet chemical and cleanliness requirements
• Large range of widths
• Vertical and horizontal flow configurations
• Quiet, reliable fan/filter modules
• Wide range of panel materials to meet chemical and cleanliness requirements
Solutions by Industry
Builders(AEC) | Pharmacies
Forensic Labs | Animal Labs
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