SMOOTHFLOW SERIES - DUCTED FUME CUPBOARDS 

Smoothflow fume cupboards deliver maximum safety and efficiency for laboratories handling hazardous chemicals and vapours. With advanced airflow systems and fully customisable options, they ensure compliant, future-ready operation for demanding applications. They are available in a variety of configurations, including Walk-In fume cupboards, ducted laminar flow cabinets, and can be combined with integrated Scrubber systems to meet complex laboratory needs.

Two LabSystems labatory fume cupboards

SMOOTHFLOW TOUCH 

Two LabSystems labatory fume cupboards

The Smoothflow TOUCH™ Ducted Fume Cupboard is the perfect solution for operator protection from chemicals and contaminants used in your laboratory applications. The result of over 30 years development, the Smoothflow TOUCH™ fume cupboard can provide users with flexibility of design, the highest-level efficiency and a user-friendly interface. Laboratory Systems Group have worked hard to listen to the requirements of our customers - creating a design based on industry demand and manufactured using the highest quality materials and latest technology from around the world.

Product Features

  • Chemical and fire resistant (“Firekem”) Polypropylene inner chamber as standard
  • Range of work surfaces available
  • Sump, or fixed volume base
  • Energy efficiency with VAV and Autosash option
  • Range of hydraulic and gas services to suit many requirements
Two LabSystems Smoothflow fume cupboards

SMOOTHFLOW HIGHLIGHTS AND ADD ONS

The Smoothflow series offers a range of optional features and add-ons tailored to your specific requirements - including solutions such as our Autosash™ for enhanced safety and energy efficiency, or an integrated scrubber system for the neutralization and safe treatment of hazardous fumes. Additional accessories and complementary products can be found in Accessories.

TOUCH™ Controller

The TOUCH™ Safety Control System sets a new benchmark for safety and simplicity in modern laboratories. Its advanced touchpad control panel electronically manages all Smoothflow fume cupboard functions, continuously monitoring face velocity and exhaust volume to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 2243.8:2006, AS/NZS 3000 and AS/NZS 2430.3. Featuring an intuitive LCD interface, ergonomic controls and customisable settings, the system combines user-friendly operation with maximum protection. In the event of a fault, it automatically isolates gas and/or electrical supplies while maintaining fan operation to safely remove residual fumes and immediately alert the operator – delivering intelligent control and uncompromising safety.

Touchscreen control panel for a laboratory fume cupboard

Product Features

  • Ergonomic controls with aesthetically appealing design
  • Emergency isolator to shut off all burning gas & electrical services
  • Provides real-time air flow & optional gas monitoring for user protection
  • User friendly touch screen LCD interface
  • Interchangeable variable air volume or fixed air volume options with AUTOSASH option
  • Lower touch pad options for handicapped access

Autosash™ Technology

Laboratory Systems Group welcomes a new generation in sash interface technology with the Smoothflow TOUCH™ featuring Autosash™ option. The Autosash™ can provide your laboratory with the safety and energy conservation you need, along with the user-friendly, innovative features of the TOUCH™ control system. 

The Autosash™ utilises Sensabeam™ LED technology, which detects a lack of movement within the fume cupboard sash profile and closes the sash to the lowest nominal height – ensuring valuable conditioned air is no longer wasted and airflow disturbance is minimised. Lab personnel are no longer unnecessarily exposed to the hazards associated with open sashes and are provided with a physical barrier between operator and process. When automatically lowering, the Autosash™ detects any obstructions and lowers the sash to the safest height, avoiding collisions with equipment or the operator.

Laboratory fume hood with glass sash and integrated touchscreen control panel

Product Features

  • Autosash™ automated sash technology, optional on  all Smoothflow TOUCH™ fume cupboards
  • Provides safety for operator & process
  • Lab personnel provided with automated barrier between operator & process
  • Reduced possibly of airflow disturbance
  • Reduced loss of air-conditioned air within the laboratory
  • Savings on laboratory energy consumption

Mistline™ Scrubber

The Laboratory Systems Group Mistline™ scrubber for the Smoothflow TOUCH™ fume cupboard range uses fixed volume exhaust to allow maintainable fume and gas removal from the fume cupboard. Scrubbing is accomplished as the contaminated fumes and gases pass through the scrubber chamber – mounted directly above the fume chamber – via a high efficiency polypropylene pad system. The Mistline™ scrubber is also fitted with a  high efficiency mist eliminator impingement blade system to remove 99% of mist from the process. Additionally, the Mistline™ scrubber is fitted with a wash-down spray bar system to wash the internal chamber after certain processes, and after the wash-down cycle, the wash liquid is directed into the fume cupboard sump for waste disposal. To find out more, contact us today.

Laboratory fume cupboard with a scrubber on top
Detail view of Mistline scrubber

Product Features

  • LabSystems Mistline™ water scrubber integrated into exhaust outline of Smoothflow TOUCH Ducted Fume Cupboard
  • Over 95% (³rd party lab tested) efficient removal of water soluble contaminants
  • High water removal via mist eliminator technology (resulting in low humidity exhaust)
  • Polypropylene pad – easy to service, remove and clean
  • Clear viewing window to view spray performance
  • Optional wash down baffle spray
  • Required for use with Perchloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid and Acid Digestion Work
  • Reduced water consumption by recirculating flow during cycles
  • Optional Auto dump valve with timer for complete clean

SMOOTHFLOW WALK IN FUME CUPBOARD

The Smoothflow Walk-In Fume Cupboard has been specifically engineered to provide maximum operator protection when working with large-scale equipment or processes that generate harmful vapours or volatile substances. Built on the proven Smoothflow design and fully compliant with AS2243.8, the Walk-In range combines superior safety performance with ergonomic efficiency for laboratory and industrial environments.

Three Smoothflow Walk-in labatory fume cupboards
A single walk-in laboratory fume cupboard

Product Features

  • Triple counter-weighted pull down sash – allowing fully enclosed chamber
  • Fully welded base, or can be installed on top of existing flooring
  • Polypropylene chamber
  • Smoothflow TOUCH controller
  • All services side mullion mounted
  • Integrated wall cavity PP sink system
  • Custom widths, depths and heights to suit every application

SMOOTHFLOW DUCTED LAMINAR FLOW CABINET 

If your laboratory demands reliable operator and product protection in metal-free or corrosive environments, the Smoothflow Ducted Laminar Flow Cabinet offers a high-performance solution. Designed for modern laboratory applications, it complies with key Australian and international standards and can be tailored with fully customisable materials and technology.

Engineered on the proven Smoothflow platform, it delivers ISO 14644-1 Class 5 (or better) air quality and is performance tested to AS/NZS 2243.8 and AS/NZS 1668.2. Combining robust construction with an intuitive touch control interface, it ensures efficient, safe and user-friendly operation.

Three LabSystems labatory fume cupboards
Front view of two laboratory fume cupboards

Product Features

  • Provides metal-free environment for trace metal analysis & metal free laboratories
  • ISO Class 5 (Class 100) or better clean zone
  • Customisable materials & technology
  • Provides operator & process protection
  • Acid digestion models available including scrubber
  • Ideal for Earth Sciences, Zoological, Trace-metal, Nanotechnology, Geological & Mining laboratories
  • Optional equipment for wet process benche
  • User friendly interface & control panel

Curious?

Are you looking for a laboratory fume cupboard or planning a large laboratory project? Whether you need a compact bench-mounted fume cupboard, one with a fully integrated Scrubber system or a Ducted Laminar Flow Cabinet for metal-free environments − our experts will work with you to design a compliant, energy-efficient and future-ready solution tailored to your project.

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