Laboratory extraction arm with extraction alarm

What is a laboratory exhaust arm?

A laboratory exhaust arm is used for local source extraction of harmful vapors, gases, and aerosols. By capturing the contamination directly at the source, employee exposure is minimized.

When do you use an extraction arm in the laboratory?

In chemical laboratories, an extraction arm is used for activities that do not take place in a fume cupboard, such as open setups, temporary test setups or maintenance work.

Why exhaust monitoring on a laboratory exhaust arm is essential

An extraction arm only provides protection when sufficient air is actually extracted. In practice, extraction capacity decreases due to contamination, incorrect positioning, or changes to the ventilation system.

Exhaust monitoring shows whether a laboratory exhaust arm is still functioning within safe margins.

Extraction monitoring: continuous control of source extraction

The exhaust monitor is directly connected to the laboratory exhaust arm and continuously measures the air velocity or volume flow.

Legislation and regulations regarding laboratory extraction arms

Standards and guidelines apply to safe source extraction in laboratories, in which the proper functioning of extraction arms plays a key role. Extraction monitoring supports demonstrable safety and periodic inspection. For this, please refer to NEN-EN 16589-1:2023.

Extraction monitoring as part of customized solutions

Satiata supplies extraction monitoring as part of customized solutions for laboratory extraction arms, tailored to specific applications within chemical laboratories.