Downflow Benches - Labcaire

WS6 Bench-Mounted Compact Downflow Workstation

The WS6 Compact Downflow Workstation offers the same standard of protection as the larger Labcaire Downflow Benches but will sit on top of a standard worktop. As a result, it is ideally suited to a wide range of laboratory, industrial, and forensic science applications.

As fume containment (and therefore operator protection) is achieved by the downflow of air, the WS6 Workstation does not require a front screen. This offers unhindered access to the working area, making it ideal where close visibility is required.

Airflow
In the WS6 Company Downflow Workstation, air is drawn down through the worksurface grille and into the rear plenum chamber. From here, air is drawn through the pre-filter followed by the main activated carbon filter in the head unit. Clean air then exits the top of the cabinet via the quiet integral centrifugal fan. The pre-filters can be easily changed without disturbing the main 9kg carbon filter, which itself can be changed through the front panel.

The large area rolled front worksurface is removable to facilitate retrieval of any foreign objects that might pass through the working grille. In addition, underneath the grille is a spillage tray to ensure that any accidents are contained. To the rear of the working area, there is a non-perforated area at the back to allow for the storage of chemicals. 

The compact, adaptable design of the WS6 makes a variety of installation formats possible according to individual needs. For example, several WS6 Workstations can be positioned together to provide a continuous run of workspace.

Containment at the Worksurface

The Labcaire range of floor standing Downflow Benches offer an unrivalled level of operator protection and ease of installation. Utilising the latest technology in Carbon Filtration, the Downflow Benches can be used for an enormous and ever increasing range of applications. The benches meet all the latest Health & Safety standards ensuring your Laboratory complies fully with COSHH regulations. 

All units are constructed from Zintec epoxy powder coated mild steel bases with 316 grade stainless steel worksurfaces. The ventilation grilles are fully removable to allow access to the spillage tray beneath to facilitate easy cleaning. 

The units are available in four standard sizes, however as each laboratory may have slightly different requirements our experienced design team can plan and manufacture a style of bench with unique features to suit your exact needs.

DFB10 - 1000mm wide Bench with Ventilated Work Area
DFB12 - 1250mm wide Bench with Ventilated Work Area and Sink 
DFB15 - 1500mm wide Bench with Ventilated Work Area and Sink 
DFB20 - 2000mm wide Bench with Twin Ventilated Work Areas and Centrally Positioned Sink 

Where fitted, the sink units also offer full ventilation. This will ensure that anything being rinsed or emptied into the sink will not be a cause of fume exposure back into the room. Taps fitted to the sink have wrist-action mixer taps to ensure ease of use. 


DFB10 Downflow Workstation
Where fitted, the sink units also offer full ventilation. This will ensure that anything being rinsed or emptied into the sink will not be a cause of fume exposure back into the room. Taps fitted to the sink have wrist-action mixer taps to ensure ease of use.

All Labcaire Downflow workstations are easy to operate with all controls and warnings on an easily accessible single panel.

In addition to the special designs of benching available, each standard bench has various options. These include: 

• Trigger operated 'Shower-head' attachment on retractable hose for easy wash down of working areas.
• Macerator fitted to waste in sink unit for easy disposal of specimens.
• Filter Saturation Alarm to indicate when carbon filters need replacing.
• System entirely constructed in Stainless Steel.
• Formalin Dispensing System to ensure safe handling of formalin within the laboratory environment.
 

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