CHEMCAP CLEARVIEW™ & PRO2™

Ductless Fume
Cabinets & Hoods

Incorporating Chemcap Enviro™ carbon filtration

Over 20% improvement in
retention capacity

Providing the greatest protection

possible for the safety conscious laboratory

BIGNEAT CONTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

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Tel: +44 (0)23 92 266400 · E-mail: info@bigneat.com
New generation Chemcap Clearview™ Ductless
Bigneat is a leading manufacturer of
laboratory safety enclosures. In the Fume Cabinets & Hoods
past decade Chemcap™ Ductless
Fume Cabinets which operate with
Model Width
excellent airflow control and with high
efficiency carbon filtration have been BC 4002 400mm
sold to over 28 countries around the BC 6003 600mm
world. BC 8004 800mm
BC 1004 1000mm
BC 1204 1200mm
BC 1504 1500mm

Chemcap Clearview™ cabinets are

launched with significant design
improvements which ensure they
operate to the highest industry
standards and provide the user with
improved all-round clearview vision.

Initiator of change
Leader in carbon filtration
technology: High performance Model BC 4002
laboratory grade carbon filter media is
impregnated with additives to ensure
the best possible retention capacities
and filtration performance. Bigneat
was one of the first companies to
replace potentially toxic and
Model BC 6003
carcinogenic inorganic additives with
environmentally friendly and
biodegradable compounds whilst
maintaining excellent performance.

Always make sure your

cabinet is fitted with a
Chemcap filter.
Bigneat’s carbon media have
excellent retention capacities which
are amongst the best in the world. Our
Model BC 8004
programme of research and
development continues to improve
filter performance.
Our promise:
Model BC 1004
Bigneat is committed to your safety
and will advise on the suitability of
Ductless Fume Cabinets for your
applications, suggest good working
practices and how best to maintain
the safety and wellbeing of your staff
using our cabinets.

Many items that used to be

optional are now offered in
the standard cabinet Model BC 1204
package. Included are:
■ Electronic Low Airflow alarm Model BC 1504

■ Base Tray
■ Chemcap ENVIRO™ Filter Chemcap Clearview – the effective way to eliminate
airborne risks and to purify laboratory air
 Key Features
Chemcap Clearview ■ Touch button controls with service due
indicator
■ Audible low airflow alarm
■ Clearview all-round vision
Fan filter ■ Quiet operation <50dBA
housing ■ Pre-filter can be bagged under negative
Touch button
controls pressure
Internal lighting ■ Easy clean – all materials chemically
(option) resistant
Particulate ■ Lockable front door flaps
filter or spacer

Chemcap
Clearview & Pro2
carbon filter optional extras
EC – Programmable control system; fan
speed compensation, flow rate indication,
Hinged and hour counter, visible and audible alarm
lockable B - Rear baffle
front - flaps
can be fully L - Lighting, 18 watt fluorescent lamps
opened for FSA – Electronic filter saturation alarm
access
WP – Replacement of rear window with
opaque white panel
FHP – Heat protection shield for pre-filter
Locks SO – Service option - see mobile stand for
details
Chemcap Clearview conforms to the
Average air Utilities port requirements of all major Standards for
velocity at containment and filtration:
face 0.5 m/s
■ US Standard ASHRAE 110: 1995 12-
203 (for containment)
Black base
highlights spills 8mm thick cast ■ British Standard BS 7989:2001 (for filter
acrylic panels efficiency and retention capacity) ‡
Opening style ‘teardrop’ ■ French Standard AFNOR NFX
15-211:2009 - Class 1 (for filter
retention capacity)
■ Canadian Standard CSA Z316.5 (for
containment)
Description and Technical Information ‡ See optional extras, rear baffle required

Model Description Dimensions mm Dimensions mm Opening Face Power Sound Boxed Boxed
(external wxdxh) (internal wxdxh) Style Velocity Consumption Level dBA Weight kg Dimensions

BC 4002 Chemcap Clearview 410 x 540 x 900 380 x 495 x 580 Flap 0.5 m/s 45W• <50 71 715 x 660 x 7605
Ductless Fume
BC 6003 Cabinet 600 x 570 x 1145 570 x 520 x 810 Teardrop 0.5 m/s 45W• <50 91 960 x 710 x 760

BC 8004 supplied complete with 800 x 570 x 1145 770 x 520 x 810 Teardrop 0.5 m/s 45W• <50 105 1020 x 930 x 760
pre-filter, carbon filter
BC 1004 of pre-determined 1000 x 570 x 1145 970 x 520 x 810 Teardrop 0.5 m/s 45W• <50 127 1140 x 1010 x 735
type and HEPA filter
BC 1204 on request. 1200 x 570 x 1145 1170 x 520 x 810 Trapezium 0.5 m/s 45W• <50 151 1350 x 1010 x 790

BC 1504 1500 x 570 x 1145 1470 x 520 x 810 Trapezium 0.5 m/s 45W• <50 173 1640 x 1010 x 790

Cabinets available for power supply: 230V, AC, 50Hz, 5Amp, 1Ø and 110V, AC, 60Hz, 8Amp, 1Ø.
Opening may be changed for flap, trapezium, teardrop or an alternative shape. Acrylic may be engineered with special access to contained equipment such as a microscope.
• Power is shown with fan operating only

Choosing your optimised Chemcap filtration TM

Chemcap filter arrangements

Filters OS and H+ are Composition of Filter Type Filter Type
suitable for most organic Vapours handled 2-stage 3-stage
2-stage filtration
vapours and acid without for chemicals with
handlings. However we particulates particulates (HEPA)* spacer
recommend when:
chemical filter CHEMCAP ENVIRO
Organic compounds ORGANIC VAPOURS Filter OS Filter OS HP
pre-filter FILTER PAD
predominate secondary acids
Acid compounds predominate ACID VAPOURS Filter H+ Filter H+ HP
secondary organic vapours
Formaldehyde predominates FORMALDEHYDE Filter F Filter F HP
3-stage filtration
Ammonia predominates AMMONIA Filter AM Filter AM HP
Radioactive particles RADIOACTIVE IODINE Filter Ri HP particulate filter HEPA OR ULPA
are present
chemical filter CHEMCAP ENVIRO
Mercury is present MERCURY Filter Hg HP
pre-filter FILTER PAD
Uses are varied MULTIPURPOSE Filter MP Filter MP HP

* Optional upgrade to ULPA

 Chemcap Pro2

Internal Double filtration

lighting
protection, double safe
Particulate
filter The Chemcap Pro2 is designed for use
with the most toxic fumes, vapours and
Back up particulates. This cabinet incorporates a
carbon filter
back up filter.
Sampling
Sampling chamber When the lower filter reaches saturation
port
point, any fumes breaking through are
Carbon filter retained by the upper back-up filter.

To facilitate periodic testing of the inter-

filter gases, the filter housing contains a
integral sampling chamber.

During service the main filter is removed

and the back up filter is dropped down to
become the main filter and a new back up
filter installed.
Chemcap Pro2 conforms to standards
as Chemcap Clearview plus:
■ French Standard AFNOR NFX 15-211 –
Class 2 (for filter retention capacity)

Opening style ‘trapezium’ Pro2 filter arrangement

particulate HEPA OR ULPA
Lighting chemical back up CHEMCAP SUPER
Lamp is mounted within fan housing, not within airflow, so there is no risk to cabinet sampling chamber SPACER
integrity during lamp change (option of Chemcap Clearview, standard on Chemcap Pro2). chemical filter CHEMCAP SUPER

pre-filter FILTER PAD

Description and Technical Information

Model Description Dimensions mm Dimensions mm Opening Face Power Sound Boxed Boxed
(external wxdxh) (internal wxdxh) Style Velocity Consumption Level DbA Weight kg Dimensions

Pro 1004 Chemcap Pro2 Ductless 1048 x 580 x 1248 968 x 506 x 807 Trapezium 0.5 m/s 63W• <50 147 1140 x 1010 x 790
Fume Cabinet
supplied complete with
Pro 1504 pre-filter, carbon filter x2 of 1548 x 580 x 1248 1468 x 506 x 807 Trapezium 0.5 m/s 63W• <50 215 1640 x 1010 x 790
pre-determined type and
Pro 2004 HEPA filter. 2048 x 580 x 1248 1968 x 506 x 807 Trapezium 0.5 m/s 63W• <50 280 2140 x 1010 x 790

Cabinets available for power supply: 230V, AC, 50Hz, 5Amp, 1Ø and 110V, AC, 60Hz, 8Amp, 1Ø.
Opening may be changed for flap, trapezium, teardrop or an alternative shape. Acrylic may be engineered with special access to contained equipment such as a microscope.
• Power is shown with lighting switched off

Mobile Stand for Clearview & Pro2

Technical Information
Part No. Description Dimensions mm
(external wxdxh)

MTC 6003 Mobile Stand 600 x 570 x 1145

robust epoxy coated
MTC 8004 mild steel 800 x 570 x 1145

MTC 1004 construction, 1000 x 570 x 1145

cupboard doors with
MTC 1204 magnetic catches and 1200 x 570 x 1145
lockable 130mm
MTC 1504 castors. 1500 x 570 x 1145

Optional Extras
SO - Service Option, mobile stand to be supplied with swan
neck water tap with drip cup, gas tap and electrical socket.
The gas and water supply hoses are fitted with quick release
couplings.
Protect your laboratory staff and Keep costs low
improve the laboratory environment with chemcap
Conventional fume cabinets must be
When you want to contain and remove hazardous fumes, vapours, gases and/or installed into existing or new duct
particulates in your laboratory turn to Chemcap™. work – Chemcap cabinets do not
require ducting or any associated
SAFETY FIRST: Ductless Fume Cabinets offer protection to laboratory staff when
building works.
undergoing experimentation, testing or hazardous processes that release fumes,
aerosols, particles, vapours or gases. Hazardous compounds are retained in a
chemical filter and particulate HEPA filter (if fitted) and clean air is returned back to the
laboratory. An operating Chemcap cabinet will remove odours and purify air within the
laboratory. It freshens up the environment, making it a safer, more pleasant place to
work and improves the wellbeing of laboratory personnel.
SAFE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Unlike conventional fume cupboards which vent
directly to the atmosphere, these filtration based systems completely eliminate the
release of hazardous compounds into the environment.
ENERGY SAVING: The main energy consumption of a Chemcap cabinet is used by the
fan which creates the airflow. Conventional fume cabinets ‘consume’ air-conditioned air
in the room which is ducted away. Whenever possible use your Chemcap cabinet which
saves the cost of heating or cooling replacement air for your laboratory.
CONVENIENT: An important feature of Chemcap cabinets is their portability; they can
be moved easily to wherever laboratory procedures are to be undertaken. Less walking
– less risk.

Cabinet Filtration Technology

Chemcap New Generation cabinets have been
New Generation Chemcap
extensively tested during their development to ensure cabinets utilise filtration
that they are low cost to run, offer excellent more effectively with an
performance and give value for money both in terms of overall improvement of
initial cost and on-going running costs when it comes to
replacement filters. 20%
in retention

Key Features
Improvements in the flow patterns in the design of New Generation Chemcap
Clearviewcabinets ensure that Chemcap filters utilise more of the carbon within the
filtration bed and that retention capacities are maximised. Always select the best filter
Bigneat offers a multi-purpose
Performance (universal) filter which should be
selected when a fume cabinet is to
Chemcap filters provide a filtration efficiency of 99.9% for the duration of the filter life, be used for a variety of different
with no deterioration in filter performance.
procedures and handlings.
Please download a Chemcap Filter Chemical Activity and Retention Listing Datasheet
For best performance Bigneat’s
at: www.bigneat.com/filtration/
chemist recommends choosing an
optimised filter which will give the
Two or three-stage filtration is used in best retention and a long filter life.

Chemcap cabinets. Free Assessment Service

Pre-filtration eliminates particles at 5.0 microns or larger to an efficiency of 92% as
defined in BS EN ISO 779. Please contact us for a free
assessment and our chemist will
Carbon Filtration eliminates toxic species and compounds within the recommended
occupational exposure limit for pollutant gases having molecular weight equal to or undertake a risk analysis and
greater than 30. suggest the best filter for your
purposes.
OPTIONAL PARTICULATE FILTRATION
You may download an assessment
HEPA filtration (H14 Standard) eliminates particles 0.3 microns or larger to an form at
efficiency of 99.995%. www.bigneat.com/filtration/
ULPA* (U16 Standard) has an efficiency of 99.999% for particle sizes of 0.1 – 0.3
microns MPPS (Most Penetrating Particle Size) as defined in EN 1822.
*Optional particulate filtration upgrade.
Worldwide Representation

Simple ordering process:

STEP 1
Choose what size cabinet you need
and which options you would like.

STEP 2
Decide on the filter optimisation you
require and whether you need
particulate filtration (required for
powders and fumes or compounds
as specified by Chemcap Filter
More about Bigneat Chemical Activity Listing
Bigneat has been designing, manufacturing and maintaining just about every downloadable at
conceivable style of clean air safety cabinet for more than 35 years. Bigneat www.bigneat.com/filtration/).
has grown from a national business to become a company with links
worldwide and now enjoys an unrivalled reputation as the world’s most STEP 3
innovative supplier in this specialist sector. Call us and ask for an Instant
In addition to Chemcap Ductless Fume Cabinets, Bigneat manufactures Quote.
fume cupboards, fume & dust arm extraction systems, biological safety
cabinets, chemical storage systems, controlled environment enclosures &
gloveboxes, laminar flow cabinets, PCR workstations, powder weighing ENVIRONMENTAL
cabinets and robotics & laboratory automation enclosures. STATEMENT:
Chemcap Cabinets are
Bespoke and custom-built kind to the environment
■ Long lasting construction and low
cabinets & hoods environmental impact at
If you need a special size cabinet, or require a cabinet or hood to enclose installation.
laboratory automation or apparatus, Bigneat should be your first point of
■ Eliminates the release of
contact.
hazardous emissions into the
We are happy to quote you for a specially built or adapted product. environment.
■ Reduces your CO2 footprint
On-going product development energy consumption (comparing
BIGNEAT reserves the right to make modification to designs shown within ducted vs ductless).
this brochure in line with our policy of continual product improvement.
Comprehensive product
Quality Assured range supported by a
worldwide network of
Bigneat is accredited to BS EN ISO 9001: 2008
representatives.
Please visit our website for an up-to-
Bigneat systems are CE marked date list at:
www.bigneat.com

Bigneat Limited
4 & 5 Piper’s Wood Industrial Park, Waterberry Drive , Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7XU UK
Tel: +44 (0)23 92 266400 · Fax: +44 (0)23 92 263373 · E-mail: info@bigneat.com

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