qCFS fume cupboard
Modular fume hood with flexible configuration options for demanding laboratory and industrial applications
The qCFS is a fume cupboard for laboratory and wet chemical applications. Its white polypropylene body combines high chemical resistance with a design tailored to the workflow.
The manual sash provides access to the workspace. Extraction and lighting are controlled according to the window opening; audible and visual warnings support operation.
Dimensions, utility connections and integration into the laboratory are coordinated for each project. exateq considers the chemicals used, workflows and maintenance and operation requirements.
Standard equipment
- Chemical resistance by using polypropylene
- Exhaust and lighting controlled by window opening
- Warnings accousticly and optically
- integrated substructure
Individually configurable
- Project-specific coordination of dimensions and workspace
- Material selection according to the chemicals used
- Planning of required utility connections
- Coordination of the base and installation conditions
Safety & ergonomics
- Manual sash for access to the workspace
- Window-controlled extraction and lighting
- Audible and visual warnings
- Consideration of operator access and ergonomic working height during planning
Efficiency & quality
- Application-specific design without unnecessary equipment
- Chemically resistant polypropylene body
- Coordination of maintenance access and service requirements
- Technical advice from requirements through to implementation
Technical details
- Width
- 1,200–2,200 mm in 200 mm increments
- Depth
- 750 or 900 mm
- Height
- 2,300–2,700 mm
- Standard features
- White polypropylene (PPw) body, manual sash, sash-controlled extraction and lighting, audible and visual warnings, spill containment and easy access for maintenance.
- Options
- Worktop material selected for the chemicals, sliding sash panes, automatic sash, flush-mounted tanks with lids, integrated effluent collection, water and N₂ guns, partial recirculation, filtration systems, ATEX-compatible configuration and utility supply time-out.
- Other dimensions
- On request.
Frequently asked questions
What is needed for configuration?
Process media, installation footprint, workspace and utility connections are the basis for configuration.
What should be checked at the installation site?
Access, space, building extraction and utility connections are agreed in advance.
From Customer Requirement to In-House Product – The Development of the exateq Fume Hood (Digestorium) qCFS
How two distinct customer inquiries led to a new product family: Insights into plastics engineering, ventilation technology, and manufacturing of our qCFS polypropylene fume hood.
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