Airone R3 Ductless Fume Cabinet
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Quick facts
- Tested by CLEAPSS for use in schools and colleges
- Designed to comply with BS EN 17242 and G9
- Fixed ductless fume cabinet
- Suitable for A Level chemistry practical work
- No external ductwork required
- High-capacity activated carbon filters
- Variable air volume system for airflow control
- Filter saturation alarm as standard on school specification
Technical specification
Airone R3 Ductless Fume Cabinet for Schools & Colleges
The Airone R3 is a fixed ductless fume cabinet designed for school and college science laboratories, prep rooms and chemistry practical work. It uses high-capacity activated carbon filters to remove airborne contaminants without the need for external ductwork.
Designed for education environments, the Airone R3 provides a practical alternative to a ducted fume cupboard where building works, ducting routes or heat loss are a concern.
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Best suited for
The Airone R3 is best suited for schools and colleges that need a fixed ductless fume cabinet for chemistry practical work, prep room use or classroom applications.
It is particularly suitable for:
- Secondary school science departments
- Colleges and sixth forms
- Chemistry laboratories
- Prep rooms
- A Level chemistry practical work
- Schools where external ductwork is difficult or costly
- Sites where heat loss from ducted extraction is a concern
- Education settings that prefer a fixed filtered fume cabinet
Product overview
The Airone R3 ductless fume cabinet is designed for fixed installation in school and college science environments. It is equally suitable for prep room use and chemistry practical work to A Level.
The cabinet uses high-capacity activated carbon filters to remove airborne contaminants without the need for external ducting or potentially costly building works. Unlike a ducted fume cupboard, it does not require make-up air to be introduced to the room and does not expel heated indoor air to the outside.
The Airone R3 is available in four standard widths up to 1800mm. A 1000mm fume cupboard is often specified for student use in the classroom, while a 1200mm wide unit is often preferred for prep room use, where technicians may benefit from a larger working area and built-in sink.
Product video
See the Airone R3 ductless fume cabinet and its key features, including the fixed ductless design, front sash, working area and school laboratory use.
The Airone R3 is a fixed ductless fume cabinet for schools and colleges. It uses high-capacity activated carbon filters and does not require external ductwork, making it suitable for education settings where a ducted installation may be difficult or disruptive.
Product features
- Fixed ductless design — suitable for permanent installation in school and college laboratories.
- High-capacity activated carbon filters — remove airborne contaminants without external ducting.
- No external ductwork required — can reduce building disruption compared with a ducted system.
- Variable air volume system — adjusts fan speed as the sash is raised or lowered.
- Low airflow alarm — alerts users if airflow falls below the required safe operating level.
- Filter saturation alarm — included as standard on school specification.
- Counterweighted front sliding glass sash — supports safe and controlled operation.
- Built-in fluorescent light — improves visibility inside the working area.
- Laminated safety glass side windows — improve visibility and support safe use.
- Standard widths up to 1800mm — allows the cabinet to be specified for classroom or prep room use.
- Optional built-in sink on wider units — useful for prep room and technician applications.
Product features
- Fixed ductless design
- High-capacity activated carbon filters
- No external ductwork required
- Variable air volume system
- Low airflow alarm
- Filter saturation alarm
- Counterweighted front sliding glass sash
- Built-in fluorescent light
- Laminated safety glass side windows
- Standard widths up to 180mm
- Optional built-in sink on wider units
Why choose the Airone R3?
Choose the Airone R3 if your school or college needs a fixed fume cabinet but external ductwork is difficult, disruptive or impractical.
Because the Airone R3 is ductless, it uses activated carbon filtration rather than ducting to atmosphere. This makes it a practical option for education settings that need a fixed cabinet but want to reduce building works, avoid make-up air requirements and prevent heated indoor air being expelled outside.
Key reasons to choose this model include:
- fixed ductless installation for school laboratories and prep rooms;
- no external ductwork required;
- reduced building disruption compared with ducted installation;
- suitable for A Level chemistry practical work;
- high-capacity activated carbon filtration;
- variable air volume system for airflow control;
- filter saturation alarm as standard on school specification;
- standard widths available up to 1800mm.
Airone R3 vs Airone X
The Airone R3 and Airone X are both fixed fume cupboard options for schools and colleges. The main difference is that the Airone R3 is ductless and uses carbon filtration, while the Airone X is ducted to an external discharge point.
Simple comparison
| Airone R3 ductless fume cabinet | Airone X ducted fume cupboard |
|---|---|
| Fixed ductless installation | Fixed ducted installation |
| No external ductwork required | Connects to PVC or PPS ducting |
| Uses high-capacity activated carbon filters | Carries contaminants to an external discharge point |
| Requires filter monitoring and replacement | No ongoing carbon filter replacement |
| Lower building disruption than a ducted system | Requires fan and duct installation |
| Does not expel heated indoor air outside | Discharges extracted air externally |
| Good where ducting is difficult or costly | Good where a permanent ducted solution is preferred |
Not sure whether your school needs a ductless or ducted fume cupboard? Safelab can advise on the most suitable option for your laboratory, prep room or science department.
Safety, filtration and education use
The Airone R3 is tested by CLEAPSS for use in schools and colleges and is designed to comply with BS EN 17242 and G9 guidance.
During commissioning, the rate of airflow required for safe operation is set by a Safelab engineer. An integrated variable air volume system helps maintain constant inward airflow by adjusting the fan speed as the laminated glass sash is raised or lowered.
The Airone R3 incorporates a low airflow alarm and a filter saturation alarm as standard on school specification, helping support safe operation and filter management.
Technical specification
Need dimensions, filter details, width options or procurement information?
Download the Airone R3 technical specification for detailed product information to support planning, specification and purchasing decisions.
Related school fume cupboards
Airone X ducted fume cupboard
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Airone 1000RS mobile ductless fume cupboard
A mobile ductless option for schools and colleges that need flexible classroom demonstration use without external ducting.
Airone 1000DS semi-mobile ducted fume cupboard
A semi-mobile ducted option for school and college science demonstrations where a ducted system is preferred.
Used by schools and education organisations
Safelab fume cupboards are used by schools, colleges and education organisations across the UK. See examples of Safelab products used in real teaching and laboratory environments.
Winterstoke Hundred Academy
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Abingdon School
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Common questions
Need help choosing the right school fume cupboard?
If you are unsure whether your school needs a fixed ductless fume cabinet, a fixed ducted fume cupboard or a mobile demonstration unit, Safelab can help you choose the most suitable option.
Speak to our team for advice on fume cupboards for classrooms, prep rooms, laboratories and school science departments.