Frontier®
Frontier®
Esco, established in 1978, is a prominent provider of laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment, recognized for its innovation and extensive global presence. Headquartered in Singapore, Esco operates in over 100 countries, offering a diverse range of laboratory containment solutions.
Esco fume hoods are rigorously tested and certified to comply with ASHRAE 110-2016 (US) and EN14175-3 (European) standards, ensuring optimal safety and containment. The testing includes flow visualization and SF6 containment tests to verify containment efficiency.
- Frontier® Mono™: Features a single wall design, available in 4, 5, and 6 ft sizes, suitable for general laboratory applications.
- Frontier® Duo™: Offers a dual wall design with ergonomic features, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
- Frontier® Acela™: Energy-efficient tri-wall design, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
- Frontier® Acid Digestion™: Designed for acid-digestion applications, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
- Frontier® Perchloric™: Suitable for handling hot perchloric and nitric acid, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
- Frontier® Radioisotope™: For radioactive materials, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
- Frontier® Acela M™: For mining industry applications, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
- Frontier® Floor-Mounted™: Provides space for large apparatus, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
- Frontier® PPH™: Offers protection against corrosive acids, available in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft sizes.
Esco provides a variety of accessories and options to customize fume hoods for specific needs.
Esco offers comprehensive after-sales service to ensure customer satisfaction and product longevity.
The document details the specifications and features of the Esco Frontier® Duo™ and Frontier® Acela™ laboratory fume hoods, emphasizing safety, performance, and energy efficiency.
The main body is made of EG steel with an oven-baked Epoxy-polyester hybrid Isocide™ powder coating for chemical abrasion and weathering resistance. The internal liner and baffle system are made of Esco Resinate™ phenolic resin laminates.
The sash is made of frameless tempered safety glass with a vertical configuration and an 8° slope for ergonomic use.
The fume hoods consume 25 W for fluorescent lighting only and 60 W when combined with the microprocessor control system.
The maximum rating for all electrical outlets combined is 5 Amperes.
- Dual Wall Construction: Allows for mounting service fixtures and electrical outlets on both sides.
- Elegant Aesthetics: The color scheme is neutral white with blue accents, providing enhanced visibility with minimal glare.
- Built-in Worktop: The phenolic resin worktop provides spill retention and is highly corrosion-resistant.
- Optional Accessories: Include base cabinets, distillation grids, and the Sentinel™ Silver Microprocessor for supervising hood functions.
- The Frontier® Acela™ fume hood operates at a reduced face velocity of 0.3 m/s, allowing for exhaust volume reductions of up to 58% compared to conventional fume hoods.
- Certified to ANSI/ASHRAE 110-2016, EN 14175, and other international standards for chemical fume containment and electrical safety.
- The Frontier® Acela™ fume hood is designed to reduce energy consumption significantly, translating into potential annual savings of up to US$5600.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling is used to optimize airflow uniformity and reduce noise levels.
The document lists various models with different dimensions and electrical configurations, catering to different laboratory needs.
The document provides detailed specifications and features of various specialized high-performance fume hoods designed for laboratory use, including the Acid Digestion Fume Hood, Perchloric Acid Fume Hood, and Radioisotope Fume Hood, each tailored for specific chemical handling requirements.
- Dimensions: The fume hoods come in various sizes, with external dimensions ranging from 1220 mm to 2440 mm in width, 900 mm in depth, and 1400 mm in height.
- Internal Dimensions: Vary slightly depending on the model, with a consistent depth of 675 mm and height of 1230 mm.
- Exhaust Requirements: Different face velocities (0.3 m/s, 0.4 m/s, 0.5 m/s) require varying exhaust volumes and static pressures.
- Lighting: Equipped with pre-wired fluorescent lighting systems providing intensities between 886 lux and 931 lux.
- Construction: Made from electrogalvanized steel with an epoxy-polyester hybrid Isocide™ powder coating for durability and chemical resistance.
- Designed for handling strong and corrosive acids, with internal surfaces made from u-PVC or polypropylene for superior chemical resistance.
- Features a polycarbonate sash to prevent etching from hydrofluoric acid.
- Includes optional accessories like a base cabinet, scrubber, and Sentinel™ XL Airflow Alarm for enhanced safety.
- Specifically for handling hot perchloric and nitric acids, not suitable for sulphuric acid or organic solvents.
- Equipped with a wash-down system to prevent the accumulation of explosive perchlorate salts.
- Constructed with stainless steel internal chambers for easy cleaning and decontamination.
- Designed for handling radioactive materials, featuring stainless steel surfaces with seamless welded corners.
- Ergonomically designed with a 5° face pitch to allow users to work comfortably and safely.
- All models include features to ensure user safety, such as airflow monitoring devices and sash stop features.
- Ergonomic designs are incorporated to reduce strain and improve user comfort during operation.
The document provides detailed specifications and features of various specialized high-performance fume hoods designed for different industrial applications, including radiopharmacy, mining, and general laboratory use. The fume hoods are engineered for maximum safety, durability, and efficiency, with options for customization and integration of additional equipment.
- Construction and Materials: The fume hoods are constructed with robust materials such as stainless steel and Esco Resinate Plus™, offering resistance to chemical abrasion and weathering. They feature tri-wall construction and are coated with ISOCIDE™ for enhanced durability.
- Safety and Efficiency: The hoods are designed to provide maximum operator safety, with seamless stainless steel liners that are impermeable to radioactive materials. They operate safely at low face velocities, contributing to energy savings.
- Customization and Accessories: The hoods can be customized to integrate radiopharmacy equipment like generators and dose calibrators. Optional accessories include base cabinets, service fixtures, airflow alarms, and support stands.
- Model Specifications: The document lists various models with specific dimensions, electrical requirements, and performance metrics such as exhaust volume and static pressure. Models are available in different sizes, ranging from 1.2 meters to 2.4 meters in width.
- Frontier® Radioisotope™ Fume Hoods: Designed for radiopharmacy applications, these hoods offer lead-lining options and reinforced work surfaces to support heavy lead bricks.
- Frontier® Acela™ M Series: Targeted at the mining industry, these hoods provide protection against highly corrosive chemicals and feature a generous inner work depth for containing leaks and splashes.
- Frontier® Floor Mounted™ Fume Hoods: These hoods are suitable for handling tall apparatus and large hazardous containers, with a high sash opening for easy access.
The document includes detailed tables with specifications for each model, covering aspects such as external and internal dimensions, exhaust volume, face velocity, and sash opening sizes. It also provides information on the electrical load and lighting intensity.
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting the appropriate fume hood model based on specific industrial needs, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adaptability in various laboratory environments.
The document provides detailed specifications for the Frontier® PPH™ Fume Hood, designed for protection against highly corrosive chemicals. It features a full polypropylene interior, making it metal-free and ideal for sensitive work such as trace metal analysis. The hood is ASHRAE 110-2016 certified, ensuring high performance in containment and protection.
The main body is constructed from electrogalvanized steel with an epoxy-polyester hybrid Isocide™ powder coating. The internal liner is made of Esco Resinate™, and the worktop is optional. The sash is made of laminated-tempered and framed safety glass, available in vertical or horizontal configurations.
The cabinet operates at 32 A full load amps with a nominal power of 100 W for lighting. The net weight varies from 342 Kg to 593 Kg depending on the model, with corresponding shipping weights.
The fume hood has been type-tested in accordance with ASHRAE 110-2016 and SEFA 1-2010 standards, ensuring excellent containment with face velocity at 99 ft/min and flow rate at 590 cfm.
Optional accessories include base cabinets, service fixtures, and the Sentinel™ XL Airflow Alarm for enhanced safety. The scrubber system provides efficient air pollution control with a compact design.
Various worktop materials are available, including SS304, SS316, Trespa TopLabPlus, phenolic resin, epoxy, u-PVC, PP, and ceramic, each offering different levels of chemical and temperature resistance.
Esco provides comprehensive after-sales services, including regular testing and servicing of clean air and containment equipment to ensure safety and compliance with international standards.
Esco utilizes predictive maintenance, historical data, and geospecific proximity to ensure parts and labor are available for scheduled services through local sales organizations.
Esco emphasizes quality control from R&D to customer feedback. They encourage warranty card registration to track product usage while maintaining confidentiality. Each product has a unique serial number, and performance test documentation is archived for reference.
Site preparation, installation, and operation manuals are available online for customer convenience.
A Service Coordinator is available to assist with technical queries and schedule site visits, ensuring customer service excellence.
Esco offers a wide range of laboratory, medical, and pharmaceutical products, including airflow containment, biological safety cabinets, CO2 incubators, and more.
Esco has been recognized as the Overall Winner of the SPBA - Regional Brands for three consecutive years (2014-2016), highlighting the quality and reliability of their products.
Esco operates in 42 locations across 21 countries, providing a global network of offices, distributors, factories, R&D centers, and regional distribution centers.
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Laboratory Fume Hood Perfectly tailored solutions for your fume containment needs
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About Esco Since Esco was founded in 1978, our company has earned a reputation for innovation in the worldwide laboratory equipment and pharmaceutical equipment industry. Today, Esco continues to emerge as a market leader in containment, clean air, pharmaceutical, and laboratory equipment technologies with active sales in more than 100 countries and direct company offices in the top ten geospecific markets. From our headquarters in Singapore, Esco directs a highly efficient research, product development, manufacturing and customer service program. We are the only company in our market that is...
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The Esco Frontier® Fume Hoods are Tested and Certified for Safety Esco is the world-leader when it comes to offering fume hood equipment that has international compliance to both the American ASHRAE 1102016 and European Standard EN14175. It also received Underwriters Laboratories, USA Classification under the fume hood standard UL 1805, for testing against fire, electrical and mechanical hazards. In addition, the base cabinets are also built and tested according to SEFA-8 recommended practices. This gives you the confidence that all Esco fume hoods are manufactured to provide maximum operator...
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Global Offices Joint Ventures Licensee Distributors PRODUCT OVERVIEW R&D Centers Regional Distribution Centers Frontier® Acid Digestion™ ® Frontier Mono™ • Designed for acid-digestion applications (except perchloric acid) • Single wall design • Worktop and service fixtures are installed on the base cabinet • No sash sloping • Phenolic resin liner and baffle • Available sizes: 4, 5 and 6 ft Frontier® Duo™ • Dual wall design • With black color phenolic resin worktop Frontier® Acela™ • Has service fixtures added: 1 remote-controlled gas fixture and 1 swan-neck faucet • Low energy-consumption, high...
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Global Offices Joint Ventures Licensee Distributors Factories R&D Centers Regional Distribution Centers Frontier® Radioisotope™ Frontier® Floor Mounted™ • Designed for handling radioactive materials • Designed to provide comfortable space when dealing with large apparatus and containers of hazardous materials. • Full stainless steel interior for easy cleaning and decontamination • Available sizes: 4, 5, 6 and 8 ft Frontier® Perchloric™ Frontier® Acela™ M Series • I d e a l w h e n h a n d l i n g h o t perchloric acid and nitric acid • Designed specifically for users in the mining industry • Built...
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Frontier® MONO™ General Purpose Laboratory Fume Hood The Frontier® Mono™ fume hood is the most basic of all Esco ducted fume hoods with a single wall construction designed for a fully maximized internal work zone. This hood is generally applicable for common laboratory applications such as boiling, evaporation, drying and other applications that emit noxious fumes and vapors. Aesthetics and Ergonomic Design Complementary neutral white with blue accent blends the hood with any casework, metal or wood. Designed for Safety and Optimum Performance Has a vertical-rising sash constructed of tempered...
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Guide to Models, Frontier® MonoTM Fume Hoods External Width Internal Depth Electrical Code General Specifications, Frontier® MonoTM Fume Hoods 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1Ø Nominal size Internal Work Area, Dimensions (W x D x H) Exhaust Volume / Static Pressure Required Face Velocity of 0.5 m/s (100 fpm) at Full Open Sash Exhaust Outlet Diameter Main Body Fluorescent Light Intensity EG steel with aluminum and oven-baked Epoxy-polyester hybrid Isocide™ powder coating Internal Liner Construction Esco ResinateTM Phenolic Resin laminates Interior Baffle System Esco ResinateTM Phenolic Resin laminates...
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Frontier® DUO™ General Purpose Laboratory Fume Hood The Esco Frontier® Duo™ Fume Hood is an upgraded version of its predecessors representing design and engineering innovations that are at the forefront of fume hood technology. It has a rugged dual wall construction offering a much robust design that allows service fixtures and electrical outlets to be mounted on both sides of the wall. Elegant Aesthetics Complementary color scheme (neutral white with blue accents) blends the hood with any casework, metal or wood. Enhanced visibility with minimal glare and reflections. Dual Wall Construction...
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LCD Display - Graphical Interface indicates hood performance. Menu Button - Provides access to Settings, Admin Pin, and Calibration Up and Down Button -Adjusts value inside menu options -Moves the sash window upward and downward (for motorized sash only) Exhaust Blower Button -Turns the blower on/ off. Lamp button -Turns the lamp on and off Socket Button - Turns electrical socket on and off Guide to Models, Frontier® DuoTM Fume Hoods Rocker Switches Sentinel Silver Microprocessor Control System General Specifications, Frontier® DuoTM Fume Hoods 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1Ø Nominal size Internal...
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Frontier® ACELA™ High Performance Fume Hood High Performance Fume Hood The Esco Frontier® Acela™ Fume Hood is a high performance, low flow fume hood engineered for safety, performance and energy efficiency, all combined in one multi-featured product. Its ability to operate at a reduced face velocity of 0.3 m/s allows for an exhaust volume reductions of up to 58% as compared to a conventional fume hood. This directly translates to more savings for your company. Perfect Pitch Profile 5 Face Pitch ergonomically ° allows users to work further into the hood without strain. Ergonomic design is anthropometrically...
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11 Chemical Fume Containment Standards Compliance Electrical Safety Chain and Sprocket Sash Support System The unique design provides a robust stream of bypass air into the hood cavity. Tempered Fiber Glass Exhaust Collar Enhances airflow uniformity. High Performance Fume Hood Functionally Robust Bypass The unique design provides a robust stream of bypass air into the hood cavity. Hot Zone Baffles The unique Hot Zone Baffle design draws most contaminants back in single pass displacement of the air. Thermal heat relief is quickly achieved. Aerodynamic Foil Entry Provides maximum airflow “sweep”...
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