Stable Vortex® II Fume Hood

The patented, award-winning Stable Vortex® II Fume Hood is a high performance, low flow fume hood that delivers a superior level of safety for the user, while providing substantial energy savings for a laboratory facility. 

The Stable Vortex® II protects users from dangerous chemical vapors and dusts during laboratory experiments, regardless of sash movement or environmental airflow changes.

The design is based on the principle that efficient and stable hood operation is determined by controlling the airflow pattern through the hood and not by the entry velocity of air in the sash opening.

The hood creates a stable vortex in the upper chamber of the hood that eliminates the backflow of air (hood spill) through the sash opening, creating a safer working environment for users. It also effectively contains using significantly less airflow compared to conventional fume hoods. The design correlates with the intent of the ASHRAE 110-2016 containment test.

The hood instantly changes its internal geometry to meet the needs of environmental changes, keep the vortex stable, and the containment constant. This makes the Stable Vortex® II Fume Hood different from every other hood on the market. The hood design also accounts for important factors like  cross drafts, work procedures, internal obstructions, the procedure being performed, and thermal challenges.

The Stable Vortex® II Fume Hood is available in a variety of sizes, including an ADA-compliant design.  Options also include all standard hood utilities. Various colors are also available to match your laboratory interior.