How cost-effective are epoxy resin countertops?

Epoxy countertops provide some of the best value for the cost. Epoxy counters are mid-tier in terms of cost, while being one of the most well-rounded laboratory work surfaces available. When it comes to multipurpose use, epoxy counters are the best possible choice for labs on a budget. There is a lower overall cost for epoxy counters compared to specialized counter materials.

How long do epoxy resin countertops last?

Epoxy resin countertops can easily last 10+ years with proper care. Overall, epoxy counters have very high durability.

Do epoxy resin countertops stain?

Epoxy countertops will stain if spills are not adequately cleaned up. For this reason, black is the preferred color for epoxy countertops in laboratory settings.

Variable Air Volume (VAV) Fume Hood Design, Installation and Testing

PSA Laboratory Furniture installs and certifies VAV hoods for labs throughout the U.S. and beyond. VAV hoods offer a variety of benefits including energy-efficiency, longevity and long-term cost savings. Our team custom designs and builds variable air volume hoods for a range of industries and labs handling hazardous materials. VAV hoods provide fume evacuation with minimum exhaust volume when not in use. Reach out to our professional laboratory designers at PSA to custom-fit a new or used VAV fume hood into your facility, conduct testing and ensure your hood meets local, national and international industry certifications.

VAV vs. CAV Fume Hoods

Lab exhaust systems like variable air volume (VAV) and constant air volume (CAV) fume hoods keep odors, smoke and other emissions at bay while protecting users from dangerous chemicals in the air. Unlike CAV systems, VAV systems can be adjusted to reduce air intake and offer high performance with lower energy usage.

Variable Air Volume Fume Hood Specs

Purpose: reducing the turbulence of airflow through the unit
Benefits: improving efficiency & performance
Dimensions: 7/32” safety glass panel, 18”H sash lock
Materials: white resin-chem, nylon, epoxy, stainless steel
Lighting: vapor-proof T-8 fluorescent light fixture with bulbs
Build: 16 Ga. internal structural frame
Other: gasketed access panel

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Why PSA Labs for Your Ducted Chemical Hood?

We have been designing, installing and testing custom lab equipment for research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, water and wastewater management operations and more since 1983. We offer a variety of flexible lab furniture tailored to your needs, including:

Countertops
Cabinets
Tables
Fixtures
Accessories

When you work with PSA Laboratory Furniture, you’ll work with a consistent point-person throughout your entire lab design, installation and testing process for easy, familiar and efficient communication.

Contact us today to discuss your laboratory specs or to speak with an architect about our consulting services. We guarantee a response within 24 hours and provide an initial CAD drawing within 2 business days.

Matching Counters and Cabinets For Your Variable Air Volume Fume Hood

Complete your lab redesign with new counters and cabinets installed by PSA Laboratory Furniture. We even supply chemical lab cabinets designed to safely store acids. Counters are available in epoxy, phenolic resin, stainless steel, butcher block and high-pressure laminate.

The best variable air volume (VAV) fume hoods supplier is PSA Laboratory Furniture – contact us today to place your order!

PSA Provides VAV Fume Hoods for All Industries:

Variable Air Volume fume hoods are critical to maintain regulatory compliance. Without a functioning fume hood, your lab can quickly fill with hazardous fumes. Protect your lab personnel with a fume hood from PSA Laboratory Furniture.

The better your fume hood’s performance, the safer your facility will be. We design and remodel laboratories all over the world for improved safety and compliance with any industry standard.

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VAV Fume Hood Certification in the Midwest

When it comes to laboratory design, there's nothing PSA can't do. We handle everything from furniture installation to lab certifications. We’ll test and certify your VAV fume hood after installation. Certification includes ANSI/ASHRAE, IEST, ISO, and NSF.

States we test in: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Ohio.

Testing and certification inspections we provide:

Additional fume hood types from PSA Laboratory Furniture include:

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