Airone XP4 Double-Walled Ducted Fume Cupboard
Ducted fume cupboards
Industrial fume cupboards
Higher education fume cupboards
Quick facts
- Designed to comply with BS EN 14175
- High-specification double-walled construction
- Ducted fume cupboard for industry and higher education
- Available with VAV or air bypass airflow control
- Bench-mounted, free-standing and walk-in options
- Available in a choice of sizes and configurations
- Low-flow configuration available for BREEAM projects
- Tailored services and materials available
Technical specification
Airone XP4 Double-Walled Ducted Fume Cupboard for Industry & Higher Education
The Airone XP4 is a high-specification double-walled ducted fume cupboard designed for industrial laboratories, universities, research facilities and higher education environments.
With services located on the internal walls, the full working area remains available for use. The XP4 can be tailored with a choice of sizes, airflow control options, services and materials to suit demanding laboratory applications.
Need a high-specification ducted fume cupboard for an industrial, university, or research laboratory?
Best suited for
The Airone XP4 is best suited for industrial, university and research laboratory environments that need a robust, configurable ducted fume cupboard for demanding applications.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Industrial laboratories
- University laboratories
- Higher education research facilities
- Science parks and innovation centres
- R&D laboratories
- Laboratories requiring configurable services and materials
- Projects requiring bench-mounted, free-standing or walk-in fume cupboard options
- Low-energy or BREEAM-led laboratory projects
Product overview
The Airone XP4 is a double-walled ducted fume cupboard designed for demanding laboratory environments. Its internal service arrangement keeps the working area clear and available for use, while the double-walled construction supports a robust, high-specification build.
The XP4 features extruded aluminium aerofoils, a stainless steel sill and a counterweighted smooth-action toughened glass sash. It is available with either a variable air volume system or an air bypass system, depending on the airflow and energy requirements of the laboratory.
The fume cupboard can be supplied in a choice of sizes and configurations, including bench-mounted, free-standing and walk-in options. An extensive range of services and materials allows the XP4 to be tailored to each customer’s laboratory requirements.
Product features
- Double-walled construction — supports a robust, high-specification laboratory fume cupboard design.
- Internal service arrangement — keeps the working area clear and available for use.
- Epoxy-coated mild steel construction — durable construction with RAL7035 finish.
- Extruded aluminium aerofoils — supports high-quality airflow and build performance.
- Stainless steel sill — provides a durable front working edge.
- Counterweighted toughened glass sash — gives smooth, controlled sash movement.
- Digital control system — supports safe and controlled operation.
- VAV or air bypass options — allows airflow control to be matched to the laboratory’s requirements.
- Choice of sizes and configurations — available as bench-mounted, free-standing or walk-in units.
- Tailored services and materials — allows the fume cupboard to be specified for individual laboratory needs.
Product features
- Double-walled construction
- Internal service arrangement
- Epoxy-coated mild steel construction
- Extruded aluminium aerofoils
- Stainless steel sill
- Counterweighted toughened glass sash
- Digital control system
- VAV or air bypass options
- Choice of sizes and configurations
- Tailored services and materials
Why choose the Airone XP4?
Choose the Airone XP4 if your laboratory needs a high-specification ducted fume cupboard that can be configured around the requirements of the space, application and users.
The XP4 is particularly suitable for laboratories that need a robust double-walled design, a clear working area, airflow control options and the flexibility to specify services, materials and configurations. It is also suitable for projects where low-energy operation or BREEAM requirements are important considerations.
Key reasons to choose this model include:
- high-specification double-walled ducted construction;
- clear working area due to internal service placement;
- choice of VAV or air bypass airflow control;
- bench-mounted, free-standing and walk-in options;
- configurable services and materials;
- suitable for industrial, university and research laboratories;
- low-flow configuration available for BREEAM-led projects;
- designed to comply with BS EN 14175.
VAV vs air bypass airflow control
The Airone XP4 is available with either a variable air volume system or an air bypass system. The right option depends on the laboratory’s use pattern, airflow strategy, energy requirements and building design.
Simple comparison
| VAV system | Air bypass system |
|---|---|
| Automatically adjusts airflow as the sash is raised or lowered | Pulls a constant volume of air through the fume cupboard |
| Helps reduce the amount of conditioned indoor air expelled outside | Maintains constant-volume extraction under operating conditions |
| Can help reduce heating and air conditioning demand | Simpler constant-volume approach |
| Useful for laboratories with energy-saving requirements | Useful where constant airflow strategy is preferred |
| Particularly relevant for low-energy or BREEAM-led projects | Suitable for applications where constant extraction is required |
Not sure whether your project needs VAV or air bypass airflow control? Safelab can advise on the most suitable configuration for your laboratory and building requirements.
Energy efficiency and BREEAM
The Airone XP4 is available in a special low-flow configuration that maintains operator protection at reduced face velocities down to 0.3m/s, helping support the low-energy requirements of BREEAM accredited new buildings.
The VAV model can also help reduce the amount of heated or conditioned indoor air extracted from the laboratory, reducing the heating or air conditioning demand associated with fume cupboard operation.
This makes the XP4 a strong option for laboratory projects where performance, safety and energy efficiency all need to be considered.
Safety, compliance and laboratory use
The Airone XP4 is designed to comply with BS EN 14175, the key standard for ducted fume cupboards.
Its airflow control options, double-walled construction, smooth sash operation and configurable services make it suitable for industrial, higher education and research laboratory environments where safe containment, usability and specification flexibility are important.
For project-specific requirements, Safelab can advise on suitable configurations, services, materials, airflow control and installation options.
Product video
See the Airone XP4 double-walled ducted fume cupboard and its key features, including the working area, sash, build quality and laboratory configuration options.
The Airone XP4 is a high-specification ducted fume cupboard for industrial, university and research laboratory environments. It can be configured with VAV or air bypass airflow control and supplied in bench-mounted, free-standing or walk-in options.
Technical specification
Need dimensions, airflow options, materials, services or procurement information?
Download the Airone XP4 technical specification for detailed product information to support planning, specification and purchasing decisions.
Used in industrial and higher education environments
Safelab fume cupboards are used in industrial, university and research laboratory environments across the UK. See examples of Safelab products used in real laboratory projects.
Southampton Science Park
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Loughborough University STEMLab
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Common questions
Need help specifying a ducted fume cupboard?
If you are unsure which ducted fume cupboard, airflow control option or configuration is right for your laboratory, Safelab can help you choose the most suitable solution.
Speak to our team for advice on fume cupboards for industrial, university, research and higher education laboratory environments.