Specification & Compliance
The Academia is purpose-built for educational environments, meeting CLEAPSS G9 standards and offering a safe, reliable solution for school science departments.
- Inner chamber 6mm Trespa TopLab BASE with 16mm bunded base
- High performance removable back baffles for maintenance
- Removable service panels for taps, sockets and alarm panels
- Sash restrictor with auto set feature (set at 400mm)
- Front by-pass grille - removable for access and maintenance
- LED low energy light fitting with front mounted switch
- 6mm toughened glass sash on twin stainless steel cables
- Curved aerodynamic sash handle with easy grip D handles
- Superior containment and airflow profiling
Standard Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Widths | 1000mm, 1200mm |
| Standard Depth | 725mm |
| Standard Height | 2000mm |
| Sash Type | Vertical Rising (counterbalanced) |
| Lighting | LED Low Energy |
Standard Services Included:
- 2 x MK Double switched socket outlets
- Cold Water Valve and Outlet
- Vulcathene Drip Cup and Bottle Trap
- Burning Gas Valve and Outlet
- Audible and Visual low air alarm
Standards & Compliance
The Academia fume cupboard meets all relevant educational and safety standards.
CLEAPSS G9
Revision of DfEE Building Bulletin 88
BS EN 14175
European fume cupboard standard
The Process
We handle everything in-house in North Yorkshire, ensuring you aren't just buying an off-the-shelf solution.
1. Design
Every project starts in Solidworks. We issue fully dimensioned drawings for your approval before we cut a single piece of material.
2. Build
Manufactured in our modern North Yorkshire factory. Our team of skilled engineers and fabricators ensure the highest standards.
3. Install
Our own fitters deliver and install your fume cupboard anywhere in the UK, ensuring seamless integration.
In-House Manufacturing
Designed & built in North Yorkshire
Made in the UK
Proudly British manufactured
Since 1997
Over 25 years of expertise
BS EN 14175
Fully compliant & tested
Downloads & Resources
School Fume Cupboard FAQs
Common questions about fume cupboards for schools and colleges
Yes, our Academia range is specifically designed for educational environments. They meet CLEAPSS guidelines and are built to withstand the demands of teaching laboratories while providing excellent safety for students and staff.
CLEAPSS (Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of Science Services) provides health and safety guidance for science in schools. Our educational fume cupboards are designed to meet their recommendations for safe practical science.
Yes, our Centurion ductless fume cupboard is ideal for schools without existing extraction systems. It uses activated carbon filtration to safely handle a wide range of chemicals commonly used in education.
Our educational fume cupboards include airflow monitoring with visual alarms, safety glass sashes, rounded edges, and clear safety labelling. Optional features include sash stops and low-velocity alarms suitable for teaching environments.
Yes, we regularly retrofit fume cupboards into existing school labs. Our team will survey your space and recommend the best solution, whether ducted or ductless, to suit your building's infrastructure.
Fume cupboards require annual LEV testing and examination under COSHH regulations. We offer maintenance contracts for schools that include annual testing, filter replacement (for ductless units), and any necessary repairs.
We understand school budgets are tight. Our Academia range offers excellent value without compromising safety, and we can work with you to specify the right level of features for your needs and budget.
For most school chemistry applications, we recommend an average face velocity of 0.4-0.5 m/s with the sash at working height. Our fume cupboards are tested and certified to maintain safe containment at these rates.
Ready to Equip Your School Laboratory?
Our team can help you specify the perfect fume cupboard for your educational environment.