Fume Cupboard TYPE TESTING FACILITY
Clean Air’s fume cupboard testing is designed to exceed the criteria specified in BS EN 14175 . With a cutting-edge, in-house type-testing rig our testing regime offers added assurance that our fume cupboards perform to the recommended standard.
Organisations are increasingly demanding the more advanced inner-plane testing to assure the protection of their staff. We can test any make and model of fume cupboard to BS EN 14175 in our facility in Greater Manchester.
We can also travel to test on-site anywhere in the UK. Our experience and integrity ensures you can rely on the validity of our results – contact us to discuss your requirements..
Clients are welcome to visit to observe their fume cupboards undergoing the testing programme as part of a factory tour.
Fume Cupboard Testing Equipment
Our facility is equipped with a full extract and replacement air system and the latest control and monitoring technology. It can accommodate multi fume cupboard installations and lab furniture to replicate real life laboratory conditions.
Our state-of-the-art fume cupboard testing equipment includes an infrared spectrophotometer gas analyser to measure any escape of tracer gas at parts per billion levels. Our fully automated Robustness of Containment test apparatus accurately performs the required tests.
We have commissioned tailor-made heaters, designed to deliver a consistent 4KW of heat. This is typically higher than regular laboratory operating levels. As such, we are the only UK facility that can fully test to BS EN 14175-7: 2012 High Heat Load Testing. In addition, we will test with clients’ own heating apparatus on request.
We can also test with other items of clients’ apparatus in the fume cupboard chamber. This will give an accurate indication of the containment levels an operator can expect when using a particular piece of equipment.
Innovation
The testing facility resource enables us to undertake in-house R&D, continuously exploring innovative new technologies to protect your people and keep you safe.
