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Radioisotope Fume Hood

Radioisotope Fume Hood

Radioisotope Fume Hood

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and features of the UniFlow Radioisotope Fume Hoods by HEMCO Corporation, designed for superior chemical resistance and durability. It includes information on construction, airflow systems, and optional accessories.
Specifications: The fume hoods are available in widths of 48”, 60”, and 72”. They feature a type 304 stainless steel interior with a satin finish, ensuring resistance to radioactive and corrosive materials. The work surface is integral and reinforced to support heavy isotope shielding materials.
Airflow and Safety: The VaraFlow Baffle System ensures uniform airflow, and the recommended face velocity for efficiency and safety is 80-100 fpm. The sash is made of 3/16” tempered safety glass, providing a full 30” viewing height for ease of access and setup.
Exhaust and Filtration: The document details the use of specialty exhaust blowers and Bag-In/Bag-Out filtration systems, including HEPA and carbon filters, to meet specific exhaust requirements. Blowers are sized based on hood dimensions and ducting length.
Optional Accessories: Optional equipment includes air flow monitors, plumbing fixtures, and electrical services, all factory-installed according to specifications. The document also references HEMCO’s PLAN-A-HOOD for planning assistance.
Dimensions and Construction: The fume hoods have a seamless stainless steel construction with coved corners, a vapor-proof light fixture, and a pre-wired electrical system. The document provides detailed dimensions and specifications for each hood size.
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Radioisotope Fume Hood-1

Radioisotope Fume Hoods UniFlow Radioisotope fume hoods are available in 48”, 60”, & 72” widths. Interior is constructed of welded type 304 stainless steel to prevent absorption of radioactive and corrosive materials. Stainless steel bafe is removable for ease of cleaning. Work surface is welded integral to the fume chamber and reinforced to support heavy isotope shielding materials. UniFlow Superstructure exclusive unitized dual wall construction for superior chemical resistance, strength,and durability. Access Panel removable to access ducting connections and electrical services from a single point electrical box,115V/60Hz AC operation. Full 30” Viewing Height ease of access and viewing tall apparatus setup. Sash is 3/16 thick tempered safety glass, vertical moving for efcient air ow and ease of movement Angled Picture Frame Opening the aerodynamic face opening with stainless steel air foil provides uniform air ow into the fume chamber. Vertical Sash to be counterbalanced connected with coated stainless steel cables, 3/16” tempered safety glass with stainless steel framing track, pull, and aerodynamic sash lift. Air Foil & Worksurface are constructed of type 304 stainless steel. Sash Stop constructed of stainless steel and located at 1/2 open sash height or to suit your specic requirements. Optional equipment Cat. No. 51651 Air Flow Monitor continuously monitors face velocity airflow, analog or digital available. Meets ANSI and OSHA requirements. Optional equipment. Fume Chamber surface is type 304 stainless steel, # 4 satin nish. VaraFlow Bafe System maintains uniform airow thru the fume chamber to exhaust collar outlet. UniFlow Radioisotope Fume Hood Cat. No. 14601, shown with optional accessories. Plumbing Fixtures are color coded to specic service. RADIOISOTOPE EXHAUST BLOWERS & FILTERS Radioisotope Exhaust Blowers HEMCO offers specialty exhaust blowers to safely and efficiently vent radioisotope fume hoods. Blowers are sized based on the hood size and length of ducting. Fume Hood Face Velocity cfm Sash in full open position should be for setup of apparatus & maintenance service only. If design opening is at 1/2 open at 100 fpm (feet per minute), face velocity at full open would be approximately 50 fpm. The recommended face velocity for efciency & safety should be 80-100 fpm. Lower face velocity may compromise user safety. Radioisotope Filters Bag-In/Bag-Out filtration systems to meet specific exhaust requirements. carbon filters are used to absorb fumes and HEPA filters are used to collect particulate. HEMCO Corporation 711 S. Powell Road Independence, MO 64056 Radioisotope Fume Hood Sash Management & Design Size hood

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Radioisotope Fume Hoods UNIFLOW RADIOISOTOPE FUME HOOD DESCRIPTIONS 1. Uniow Radioisotope Fume Hood with Stainless Steel Interior Liner. Seamless type 304 stainless steel fume chamber with integral work surface all coved corners with bafe and exhaust collar. Picture frame sash opening with counterbalanced clear tempered safety glass sash with chemical resistant stainless steel framing and track and aerodynamic sash lift. Vapor-proof light xture and switch pre-wired to single point junction box, 115V/60Hz AC, All electrical components UL listed. Hood Depth FUME HOOD WIDTH A 48” 60” Cat.No. Cat.No....

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