Lab Equipment for Research, Clinical and Teaching Labs
Fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, exhaust snorkels, water purification, ovens, glassware washers, safety cabinets and emergency equipment, planned with the benches and utilities they sit on. Free layout review, delivery and installation.
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A selection of lab equipment you can order directly from the Labs USA store. Each card opens the item pictured (price shown is the starting price for that item). Request a quote for full rooms, ducted hoods, installation or volume orders.
Laboratory Equipment That Fits the Room It Goes In
Labs USA supplies the laboratory equipment that is built into a lab: fume hoods and other containment, exhaust snorkels, lab water purification, glassware washers, drying ovens and water baths, safety storage cabinets, emergency showers and eyewash stations, gas fittings, faucets and sinks, plus the benches, casework and carts that hold it all.
This equipment is tied to exhaust ducts, plumbing, power and the floor plan, so it is chosen and quoted together with the room rather than dropped into a shopping cart one item at a time.
That is where most lab equipment purchases go wrong. A ducted fume hood arrives without the exhaust fan it needs, a water system is ordered without a drain or a feed-water check, or an oven is placed on a bench that cannot carry it. Our team reviews the layout and the utilities with you before anything is ordered, then supplies, delivers and installs the equipment with the furniture. If you are starting from scratch, our free lab design service turns a sketch into a layout and an equipment list.
What we do not sell: benchtop analytical instruments such as centrifuges, spectrophotometers, microscopes, PCR thermal cyclers and analytical balances, or consumables. We do plan the benches, anti-vibration tables, power and clearances those instruments need. For a plain-language list of everyday lab equipment and what each item does, see our guide to the types of lab equipment.
Lab Equipment Categories We Supply
Each category below has its own page with types, sizing, options and quoting details. Most labs combine several: a chemistry lab usually needs fume hoods, flammable storage, an eyewash and a water system, while a clinical micro lab is built around biosafety cabinets, an autoclave-ready wash area and casework that tolerates disinfectants.
Compare Lab Equipment at a Glance
Use this table to see what each type of equipment is for and the one decision that usually drives the quote.
| Equipment | What it does | Key decision | Plan for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted fume hood | Pulls chemical vapors away from the user and exhausts them outdoors | Width (4, 5, 6 or 8 ft), sash type, liner material | Exhaust duct and fan (usually contractor scope), make-up air, ASHRAE 110 testing |
| Ductless (filtered) fume hood | Captures vapors on carbon or HEPA filters and returns clean air to the room | Filter type matched to your chemical list | Filter changes and monitoring; not for every chemical |
| Biosafety cabinet | HEPA-filtered protection for the user, the sample and the room | Class I, II (A2, B2) or III | NSF/ANSI 49 field certification, clearances, 115V or 230V power |
| Laminar flow / PCR workstation | Clean HEPA air over the work surface to protect the product | Vertical or horizontal flow, UV option | Not for hazardous materials; product protection only |
| Exhaust snorkel | Captures fumes at the point of release on a bench | Arm diameter and reach, ceiling, wall or bench mount | Exhaust fan capacity and duct runs |
| Balance / powder enclosure | Steady, low-velocity airflow for weighing powders | Ducted or filtered, internal width | Vibration-free table, balance size |
| Water purification system | Produces Type I, II or III water for tests and rinsing | Water grade and liters per day | Feed-water quality, drain, wall space |
| Glassware washer | Washes and dries lab glassware without hand scrubbing | Undercounter or freestanding, rack set | Hot and pure-water feeds, drain, 208/240V power |
| Safety cabinet | Stores flammable or corrosive liquids in a rated cabinet | Capacity in gallons, under-counter or full height | Venting choice, location away from exits |
| Emergency shower and eyewash | Flushes eyes and body after a chemical exposure | Combination or separate units, tempered water | Travel distance, plumbing, floor drain |
Choosing Containment: Fume Hood, Biosafety Cabinet, Snorkel or Enclosure
Containment is the biggest-ticket equipment decision in most labs, and the most common mix-up. The quick rule: chemicals go in a fume hood, biological material goes in a biosafety cabinet, and a laminar flow bench only protects the product, never the person.
Snorkels cover small, local sources such as a hot plate, a solder joint or a microscope station, and powder enclosures cover weighing.
Ducted or ductless?
A ducted hood can handle the widest range of chemicals and quantities, but it needs an exhaust duct, an exhaust fan and make-up air. The fan and ductwork are usually part of the mechanical contractor’s scope, not the hood order, so confirm who carries them early. A ductless hood avoids the ductwork and moves easily, but only works for the chemicals its filters are rated for. Our ducted vs ductless fume hood comparison walks through the decision, and the biosafety cabinet vs fume hood guide covers mixed chemical and biological work.
Testing and certification
Containment equipment is only as safe as its last test. Fume hoods are commonly performance-tested to ASHRAE 110 after installation, and Class II biosafety cabinets are field-certified to NSF/ANSI 49 at installation, after any move and at least once a year. Your institution’s safety officer sets the acceptance criteria; we coordinate placement so the equipment can pass.
Planning several types in one room? The containment system planning guide lays out spacing, airflow and order of work.
Plan Utilities Before You Order Lab Equipment
Lab equipment is only as useful as the services behind it. Before a quote is final, walk through each item on this checklist. It is far cheaper to resolve a missing drain or circuit on paper than after the equipment is on site.
- Exhaust: duct routes, fan location and capacity for every ducted hood, snorkel and vented cabinet.
- Make-up air: the room must replace the air the hoods remove, or doors whistle and hoods underperform.
- Electrical: voltage, amperage and dedicated circuits for ovens, washers, cabinets and water systems.
- Water and drains: feed-water quality for purification systems, hot water for washers, tempered water and floor drains for emergency showers.
- Lab gases and vacuum: which benches and hoods need gas turrets, vacuum or compressed air.
- Floor and bench loads: heavy ovens, water systems and stacked cabinets need a table or bench rated for them.
- Access: door widths, elevators and corridors for walk-in hoods and full-height cabinets.
- Clearances: space around biosafety cabinets and hoods, away from doors and busy aisles that disturb airflow.
Need a starting list? The lab layout and startup scope planner builds a bench, hood and utility list from your room size and lab type.
Applications: Lab Equipment by Lab Type
The right equipment list depends on what the lab does. These are the lab types we equip most often, with the equipment that usually anchors each one. Each card opens a page with layouts and furniture for that kind of lab.
Running a lab type not listed here, such as cannabis testing, forensics or electronics? The same planning steps apply: list the processes, match each one to containment and utilities, and then size the benches around them.
How to Buy Lab Equipment From Labs USA
Share the scope
Send a floor plan, sketch or equipment list with room sizes, lab type and any chemical or biosafety requirements.
Layout and utility review
We place the equipment, check clearances and flag the exhaust, power, water and gas each item needs.
Quote and submittals
You get a line-item quote, cut sheets and drawings for approval by your architect or safety officer.
Delivery and installation
Equipment ships with the casework and benches so the room goes in once, in the right order.
Testing and handover
We coordinate hood testing, cabinet certification and final service connections with your contractors.
Lead times and availability
Lead times depend on the item and the manufacturer. As a rough guide from our recent projects, ductless fume hoods often ship in about 2 to 3 weeks, while ducted hoods are typically 6 to 8 weeks. Some common sizes are in stock at select manufacturers, subject to confirmation, so ask about faster options if your schedule is tight. Our quick-ship fume hoods page lists the sizes that usually move fastest. Your quote always states the confirmed lead time for your exact configuration.
Budgeting
Equipment is often the largest line in a lab budget after the building work. The lab furniture cost guide gives typical ranges for hoods, casework and benches, and qualifying businesses may be able to deduct equipment purchases under Section 179 for laboratory equipment (check with your tax advisor).
Standards That Shape Lab Equipment Choices
These are the standards and codes that most often come up when lab equipment is specified. Your authority having jurisdiction, accreditation body and safety officer have the final word on what applies to your lab.
| Equipment | Common reference | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical fume hoods | ASHRAE 110, ANSI/ASSP Z9.5 | Hood containment testing and laboratory ventilation practice |
| Biosafety cabinets | NSF/ANSI 49 | Class II cabinet design, performance and field certification |
| Emergency showers and eyewash | ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 | Flow, tempered water, travel distance and weekly activation |
| Flammable storage cabinets | NFPA 30, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 | Cabinet construction and quantity limits for flammable liquids |
| Lab water | ASTM D1193 | Reagent water grades (Type I to IV) |
| Cleanrooms and clean benches | ISO 14644-1 | Airborne particle cleanliness classes such as ISO 5 |
Cleanroom-grade work may need more than a clean bench; see modular cleanrooms for room-scale options.
Laboratory Equipment FAQs
What laboratory equipment does Labs USA sell?
Do you sell analytical instruments such as centrifuges or microscopes?
Is the exhaust fan included with a ducted fume hood?
How long does lab equipment take to arrive?
Should I choose a fume hood or a biosafety cabinet?
Can I buy lab equipment online?
Do you install lab equipment?
What information do you need for a lab equipment quote?
Do biosafety cabinets need certification?
Do you offer free lab design?
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