Case Study

10 x Mach-Aire Classic Style fume cupboards and fume extract system.

The new building provides 10 fully fitted R&D suites with bespoke laboratory and write up spaces across three floors, including a fume cupboard in each suite with capacity for additional provision.

The client required the supply and installation of fume cupboards and a complete fume extract system to serve 10 fully fitted R&D suites across three floors, with each suite provided with a fume cupboard and capacity for future expansion.

The project specification included:

10 x Mach-Aire Classic Style Fume Cupboards

1 x complete fume extract system with roof-mounted centrifugal fans, vertical discharge stacks, heavy duty support frames, and full ductwork layout drawings

The extract design was revised from an initial in-line fan arrangement within riser plant rooms due to space constraints and restrictions on roof penetrations, with careful consideration given to future maintenance access.

Drawing on years of experience, our team designed the revised ductwork layout for the roof, with centrifugal type fans positioned externally complete with vertical base-mounted discharge stacks, heavy duty support frames, and complete ductwork layout drawings with careful consideration for future maintenance access. The Fume Cupboards are equipped with mechanical service blanks and sleek dual purposes low-level storage cabinets, including ventilation and internal power sockets.

Located in a renowned hub of scientific excellence and collaboration, the new building provides an ideal environment research and development needs.

The project highlights the benefits in using a single source provider for fume cupboards and extract systems, with the reassurance of using an experienced company that can offer ongoing design support.