GCC Microbiology Fume Hood Fume Hood Control Systems

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The purpose of a chemical fume hood is to prevent the release of hazardous substances into the general laboratory space by controlling and then exhausting hazardous and/or odorous chemicals.

Primary engineering controls like fume hoods, biosafety cabinets and laminar flow benches are referred to as "hoods", “fume hoods”, “cell culture hoods” or “laminar flow hoods” yet each are entirely different categories of laboratory equipment, and multiple enclosure types can often fall under these general terms. Knowing the type of enclosure you need, and knowing the terminology helps ensure personnel and procedures are safe. Each type of hood is built to safely handle the laboratory hazards for which it is designed, but they differ in terms of the type(s) of protection provided, airflow patterns and suitable applications.

In short, fume hoods are ventilated enclosures that protect personnel by removing hazardous chemical fumes and volatile vapors from the work area by exhausting the air outside. Biological safety cabinets (or biosafety cabinets or BSCs) utilize HEPA filters to provide environmental, personnel and product protection from hazardous particulates like bacteria and viruses and typically recirculate filtered air back to the lab (depending on Type). Laminar flow workstations also utilize HEPA filters, but only protect the application or product, not the personnel.

If tasked with selecting a "hood" for a laboratory, below are some common points for consideration. As improper selection or use of equipment can yield significant consequences for health and safety, always consult your safety officer or industrial hygienist for recommendations based on your specific applications. The enclosure you select for various laboratory applications should be listed in the chemical hygiene plan and/or outlined in the biological risk assessment.

• Establishment & Vision: Guangzhou Cleanroom Construction Co., Ltd. was founded in 2010 and is committed to becoming a one-stop cleanroom construction and solutions partner for customers, contributing to the development of the global cleanroom industry.
• ​Qualifications and Honors: It is a high-quality enterprise in China's cleanroom system engineering and equipment manufacturing industry, and has been recognized as a high-tech enterprise and a "little giant" of technological innovation in Guangzhou, demonstrating its leading position in the industry.
• Base Locations: The company has a rational layout, with its production base located in Panyu, Guangzhou, and its sales center in Pazhou, Guangzhou. The two locations operate in coordination, ensuring efficient production of products and quick response to market demands, providing convenient services to customers. We warmly welcome customers from home and abroad to visit us.
• Localized Services: In the process of global development, the company attaches great importance to localized services and has established stable partnerships in many countries such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. This layout ensures that we can provide local customers with timely on-site responses, tailored solutions, and efficient after-sales services, allowing customers to experience seamless support.
• Certifications and Patents: The company has passed multiple international certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and owns numerous utility model patents and design patents, reflecting its strict quality management and strong research and development capabilities. It is also a member of many professional associations such as the Guangdong Laboratory Association and the Shanghai Laboratory Equipment Association, and actively participates in well-known industry exhibitions such as the National Hospital Construction Conference and the Munich Shanghai Analysis & Biochemistry Exhibition, always keeping pace with the industry frontier.
• Product Applications: The company focuses on providing comprehensive solutions for laboratory and medical cleanroom construction. Its products include air showers, pass boxes, workbenches, dissection tables, fume hoods, etc., which are widely used in various fields such as animal experiments, biosafety, food safety, chemical industry, semiconductors, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.
• Customer Cases: With high-quality products and services, it has won the trust of many well-known institutions such as Nanshan Pharmaceutical, Sun Yat-sen University, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Guangdong Medical Device Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, and Shenzhen CDC.