Stainless Steel Ventilated Downdraft Benches
The VENTOX downdraft workstation offers the user capture of fumes at source by using downdraft air-movement technology. The VENTOX workstation is specifically designed for specimen dissection, or histology work, but can be adapted to suit other applications where operator exposure exceeds the M.E.L. ( Maximum Exposure Limit ) as laid down by the H.S.E.
The Ventox downdraft workstation is fabricated from high quality 316 and 304 grade stainless steel, all bowls and worktops are fully welded, radiused and polished to the highest standard. The bench is supported on a sturdy frame with removable panels to the front enabling easy access to all services.
Transport of air is either downwards through the perforated worktops, via a central spigot located within the sink area, or horizontally across the worksurface via air grilles located in the rear upstand.. The downdraft take-off spigot opening is protected by an adjustable cover which also allows for balancing of air over the complete perforated worksurface.
The workstation will require an extraction system, which would require ducting being routed from the bench, through the structure of the building, to roof level and terminating with a suitable fan unit.
For more accurate control of air through the worktops, a variable speed fan can be fitted, this enables the user to accurately set the correct airflow for a particular operation. If used in conjunction with our airflow monitor that displays velocity, various airflows can be easily set up.
- Sink bowls
- Mixer taps
- Hand operated spray showers
- Sparge wash down facility
- Pathalogical grade maverators
- Airflow monitors
- Illuminated magnifying lenses
- Fully automatic adjustable height benches
Perforated worktop: 316 grade stainless steel
Sink bowls: 316 grade stainless steel
Face velocity over worktop 0.5m/sec average
Pressure Drop through bench 160Pa
Service connections ( subject to bench design )
