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Ducted Fume Hoods

Ducted Fume Hoods (exhaust hoods), manufactured by Sentry Air Systems, offer a simple and effective solution for venting fumes externally. These systems provide vital operator protection by drawing harmful fumes and particulate away from their breathing zone into ductwork and releasing them outside the facility. Our Ducted Exhaust Hoods are constructed of high-density polyethylene (E and EF models) or acid-resistant polypropylene (AG models), providing excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents. Exhaust Fume Hoods provide an effective engineering control for enclosing work areas that use hazardous chemicals, solvents, powders, or other volatile organics.

What is a Ducted Fume Hood?

A ducted fume hood is a ventilated enclosure used to protect labs and users from hazardous and respirable fumes, dust, and particulates. By utilizing a ducting system, this exterior-venting exhaust hood is typically used for applications with high volumes of volatile organic compounds, toxic chemicals, gases, powders, or chemicals with a low odor threshold.

Typically, ducted fume hoods act as a “last-resort” physical safety barrier to contain spills and leaks that could occur during various lab and industrial applications. While these systems are not a mobile fume control solution, ducted fume hoods can serve as a benchtop primary engineering control for fumes and airborne toxins that cannot be easily filtered and recirculated back into the immediate environment.


Is your application appropriate for a ducted fume hood?

Ductless Fume Hoods and other filtered fume extractors have application limitations due to high volatility, high volume, or the use of chemicals that cannot be filtered. With a high volume of chemical use, carbon filters quickly saturate and need to be replaced too often. For these applications, facilities should consider the types of chemicals that will be handled, the quantity, and at what temperature. Suitable applications would include minimal heating, pH testing, mixing, chemical transfer, and dilution. In most cases, speaking with a subject matter expert to determine whether or not your application requires a ducted fume hood is advisable. Contact us today for your free chemical assessment completed by our staff chemical engineer.

Ductless Fume Hood vs Ducted Fume Hood

Ducted fume hoods require ductwork to direct contaminants out of the lab using a fan mounted outside the building. This type of fume hood typically does not use filters. Ducted Fume Hoods are appropriate for use when there’s a potential for being exposed to high volumes of particulate and harmful fumes. Ducted systems minimize the risk of dangerous fumes being recirculated back into the work environment. These systems are beneficial for facilities that use a high volume of chemicals or use chemicals with a low odor threshold.

Alternatively, ductless fume hoods capture and filter contaminants from the airflow, releasing clean, filtered air back into the lab without the need for external venting. They require HEPA and/or carbon filters. Ductless systems require filter changes every 6 months to a year.


How does a Ducted Fume hood work?

Ducted Fume Hood Infographic

Benefits of a Ducted Fume Hood

  • Ducting releases contaminants outside the building away from the work environment
  • Continuous removal of harmful contaminants
  • High durability to withstand the use of various chemicals and minimize maintenance costs
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Chemical compatibility
  • Acid-resistant – standard exhaust hoods offer great chemical resistance. Our Acid Gas Fume Hood provides additional corrosion resistance capable of handling high volumes of acids.


Fume Hood Safety Considerations

Safe operation of your fume hood is critical to protecting your staff and anyone around it.

  • Consult with a local safety professional or industrial hygienist to help conform to local, state, and federal regulations of external venting.
  • Pedestrian traffic in front of the hood should be limited
  • They should be visually inspected frequently
  • Any bulky equipment should be placed at the rear of the hood
  • To allow for airflow, large equipment should be raised at least 2” off the surface
  • If your fume hood is used often, a regular cleaning schedule should be established

Sentry Air invests in certification processes and independent testing performed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) prior to offering any air infiltration products.

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 18.5"D x 20" W x 19"H
- I.D.: 18"D x 18"W x 18"H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
4” OD Outlet Collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 25 lbs.

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Curtains:
Optional on 18", 24", 30", 40", & 50"
Standard on 60" & 70"

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 24” D x 26” W x 25” H
- I.D.: 23.5 “D x 24”w x 24” H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
4" or 6" OD Outlet Collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 45 lbs.

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Curtains:
Optional on 18", 24", 30", 40", & 50"
Standard on 60" & 70"

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D.: 24"D x 32"W x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 30"W x 24"H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
6" OD Outlet Collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 50 lbs.

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Curtains:
Optional on 18", 24", 30", 40", & 50"
Standard on 60" & 70"

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 24"D x 42W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 40"W x 24"H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
6" OD Outlet Collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 65 lbs.

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Curtains:
Optional on 18", 24", 30", 40", & 50"
Standard on 60" & 70"

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 24"D x 52W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 50"W x 24"H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
8" OD Outlet Collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 65 lbs.

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Curtains:
Optional on 18", 24", 30", 40", & 50"
Standard on 60" & 70"

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 24"D x 62W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 60"W x 24"H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
8" OD Outlet Collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 90 lbs.

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Curtains:
Optional on 18", 24", 30", 40", & 50"
Standard on 60" & 70"

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 24"D x 72W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 70"W x 24"H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
8" OD Outlet Collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 105 lbs.

Available Options:
1 or 2 Outlets

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Curtains:
Optional on 18", 24", 30", 40", & 50"
Standard on 60" & 70"

Product Video

Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 24"D x 42W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 40"W x 24"H

Hood Material:
- Sides: .250" White Acrylic
- Base: .500" White High Density Polyethylene
- Top: .500" Clear Polycarbonate
- Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Flanged Connection:
8 hole, 12 inch Vanstone flange

Electrical:
115/1/60, 2 amps
220/1/50, .75 amps

Total Weight:
Approx. 78 lbs.

Available Options:
1 or 2 Outlets

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

Air Volume:
Variable Speed Control Standard
700 CFM High, Down to 240 CFM Low

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Hood Dimensions:
- O.D: 24"D x 42W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 40"W x 24"H

Hood Material:
Welded acid-resistant polypropylene plastic
Front: .250" Clear Polycarbonate

Exhaust Connection:
6” OD polypropylene exhaust collar

Total Weight:
Approx. 52 lbs.

Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit

Warranty:
Limited one-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.

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Hood Dimensions: - O.D.: 18.5"D x 20" W x 19"H
- I.D.: 18"D x 18"W x 18"H
- O.D: 24” D x 26” W x 25” H
- I.D.: 23.5 “D x 24”w x 24” H
- O.D: 24"D x 32"W x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 30"W x 24"H
- O.D: 24"D x 42W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 40"W x 24"H
- O.D: 24"D x 52W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 50"W x 24"H
- O.D: 24"D x 62W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 60"W x 24"H
- O.D: 24"D x 72W" x 25"H
- I.D.: 23.5"D x 70"W x 24"H
Exhaust Connection: 4” OD Outlet Collar 4" or 6" OD Outlet Collar 6" OD Outlet Collar 6" OD Outlet Collar 8" OD Outlet Collar 8" OD Outlet Collar 8" OD Outlet Collar
Weight: Approx. 25 lbs. Approx. 45 lbs. Approx. 50 lbs. Approx. 65 lbs. Approx. 65 lbs. Approx. 90 lbs. Approx. 105 lbs.

Accessories

Exhaust Filter Box
Ducted Fume Hood

SS-008-EFB
Mounts to existing exhaust hoods
to provide filtration.
Brochure

CaviCide w/ 25 Wipes
Ducted Fume Hood

SS-025-CSW
Surface disinfectant
and decontaminant cleaner.

Applications

Resources

GSA

  • GSA Contract #: GS-07F-0039X Category 66: SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT and SERVICES
  • SIN 66-147: Laboratory Fume Hoods, Accessories & Options
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