What are Canopy Hoods and How are They Used in Labs?
Jan 9th 2025
Canopy hoods are a vital safety component in laboratory and industrial environments, designed to protect personnel and preserve the integrity of experiments by managing the airflow and containing hazardous fumes, vapors, or particulates. Unlike standard fume hoods, canopy hoods are mounted above equipment and work surfaces, and they are commonly used for local exhaust ventilation (LEV) where chemical processes or reactions take place. In this article, we explore how canopy hoods are constructed,