Defender Series Benchtop Fume Hood
The Defender Series chemical fume hood has been the cornerstone of our product offering for several years. With its sturdy 16-gauge superstructure steel pan designed framework and removable side panels for easy access to plumbing and electrical components, it’s one of the strongest and most durable chemical fume hoods on the market. Its cost-efficient modular design allows for precision factory assembly and easy field retrofitting. Electrical and plumbing controls are mounted on the front-facing post surface, and its full airfoil sash perimeter provides excellent airflow. The Defender comes equipped with a long list of standard features, making it an exceptional value and our most popular model.
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Standard Features
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Stainless steel sash frame, sash guide, finger pull and airfoil
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Three-piece baffle system with adjustable upper and lower dampers
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High-flow louvered front panel providing linear, non-turbulent transition between face opening and bypass air.
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LED lighting for improved work space visibility
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Sash pulley system utilizing four 2 1/2″-diameter pulley for one finger sash operation.
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Available in CAV and VAV styles
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Flush interior lining reduces leakage and eddy currents, contains interior air flow, and simplifies the cleaning process
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Pre-wired and pre-plumbed electrical and service outlets
What are the main features, elements, or parts of this type of fume hood?
Built off our 16 gauge galvanized superstructure and chemical and fire resistant poly resin liner. It has the flexibility to be easily customized with up to 10 plumbing services and 6 electrical services. The flexibility of the steel pan construction allows for easy sizing customization for application specific projects. It’s stamped louver front panel allows for smooth bypass airflow.
What testing or standards is it built under?
ASHRAE-110
UL Listed
SEFA
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What materials is it made out of?
16 gauge galvanized, 18 gauge cold rolled steel makes up a large portion of the hood structure and external materials. Chemical resistant poly resin is used for most applications but stainless steel is used for radioisotope applications and poly resin or pvc can be used for hydrochloric acids. The airfoil, sash and sash guides are made from stainless steel 304 with #4 finish. All hardware fasteners are made of stainless steel or corrosion resistant PVC (depending on application).
What sizes are available?
We offer standard sizes ranging from 36” wide up to 108” wide. This benchtop model comes with a standard height of 54” and depth of 32”. Width, height and depths are all customizable if needed to fit the specific application or space.
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