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Introduction Definition of a fume cupboard A fume cupboards, also known as a fume hood or exhaust hood, is a type of ventilation system commonly used in laboratories and other workspaces to control and extract harmful fumes, vapours, and dust generated by hazardous substances. Importance of fume cupboards in laboratories Fume cupboards are essential for […]

In November 1997, Tony Cox established Integrated Laboratory Services Ltd. 25 years later we are still going strong and continuing to grow. In that time we’ve have a lot to celebrate: Continually expanded our manufacturing capacity Launched our online shop www.labcentral.co.uk Continually grown our workforce Taken on larger and more complex projects, this year handing over our […]

Each K8 Industrial Fume Cupboard (requiring services) is fitted with Broen Uniflex™️ front control valve and outlets. Broen Uniflex™️ is a patented connection achieving maximum reliability and safety through the double sealing O-ring and conical shape connection.  Media Indication complies with EN 137992. Fittings are painted using BROEN POLYCOAT powder coating, making them resistant to most chemicals, […]

We are delighted to have handed over this project recently. Including two 4m walk in fume cupboards which were a challenging install but have definitely paid off. We’ve also installed VAV, bleed air and room pressure control to minimise the amount of wasted energy.      

BREEAM Compliance With the global effort of reducing carbon emissions to curb climate change as well as trying to build a more sustainable planet for future generations, it is important that the industry does its bit to help. The operational emissions from the built environment are a large contributor to the CO2 emissions in the […]

Thankfully we are all safe and well and the factory and offices are back in full production. We have developed a new fume hood which offers a quick and efficient method of ventilation for a wide range of equipment and processes. The hoods can be ordered online at our online lab equipment shop www.labcentral.co.uk or […]

  We would like to reassure you that although we have had to furlough our engineers until restrictions are lifted and they can return to working within a confined factory space, our office staff are all working efficiently from home. Please do contact us with your enquiries either by email sales@fumecupboards-direct.com or telephone 01423 781101 […]

Production of our latest low velocity K8 series fume cupboards, ready for delivery to large refurbishment in Sheffield. Factory type tested @ 0.35m/sec to B.S. E.N.14175 Part 4 with exceptional containment performance, featuring our new low velocity baffle arrangement. Additional energy saving features include low energy LED light fittings, VAV control and dampers and automatic […]

The first quarter of the year nearly over with completion of 18 x K8 series fume cupboards fitted with the latest T.E.L. V.A.V. dampers, controllers and automatic sash closing systems. Despite all the gloomy headlines in the news, here at I.L.S. the order book is looking healthy with a large export order to Central Asia […]

From 2019 ILS will be installing the latest airflow monitoring system on our full range of K8 series high performance fume cupboards. The pioneering AFA4000 has a full colour interface that’s been optimised for ease of user experience. Easy to navigate, it features a simple two-step calibration process which, once complete, won’t need to be […]