Application scenarios of Laminar flow cabinets

Laminar flow cabinets are used in a wide array of applications in the pharmaceutical, medical, manufacturing, and scientific research fields. Laminar flow enclosures can be configured to provide vertical or horizontal airflow, depending on application needs. Each configuration is best suited to specific applications and provides a host of benefits.

• Horizontal laminar flow hoods are best for applications that require minimal turbulence on the work surface, making them ideal for use with primarily small utensils and equipment that will not cause airflow disturbance. Applications that require the utmost in contamination control should use horizontal flow because hands and gloves are positioned downstream of the sample during normal operation.
• Vertical laminar flow hoods are best for applications that require the use of large equipment on the work surface as the workspace is taller and larger with less turbulence caused by the vertical airflow. Vertical laminar flow hoods are often favored for many applications due to their resemblance of cleanroom setups. The airflow proceeds in a downward motion which, when coupled with the benefit of gravity, can assist in pushing particles down and away from the work surface and operators.

Choose a vertical laminar flow cabinet when using larger equipment as the work space is taller and deeper. The air from a vertical flow hood goes back into the environment untreated so it only non-hazardous materials should be handled in the work zone.