A downdraft pod that fits flush into an existing worktop. It pulls fumes and dust straight down through the surface and recirculates filtered air, adding local protection without taking up floor space.
Downdraft protection built into the bench you already have. Retrofitting existing benches, weighing and powder handling, soldering and electronics rework, wet chemistry, sample prep, and shared teaching benches.
The pod sits flush in the worktop. Harmful vapours and dust are drawn downward through the perforated stainless steel surface by low-noise, speed-controlled centrifugal fans, then pass through the activated carbon filter so clean air is recirculated back into the room.
Because it insets into an existing bench, you add downdraft protection at a single station without buying new furniture, finding floor space or installing ducting. The operator keeps full open access to the work.
Every pod ships ready to work, whichever size you choose.
The inset pod suits any bench task that needs local downdraft capture without a full standalone unit.
Add downdraft capture to a bench you already have. The pod insets into the worktop, so there is no need to replace furniture or clear floor space for a freestanding unit.
Downward capture keeps fine airborne powders away from the operator's breathing zone during weighing and dispensing at a fixed bench station.
A downdraft pod set into the workbench pulls solder and flux fumes straight down and away from the operator during rework and assembly.
The non-corrosive worktop will not rust or corrode in contact with water and chemicals, so it stands up to spills during wet bench tasks.
Local protection for preparing, examining and handling samples at the bench, with full open access above the work surface.
A space-saving way to add downdraft capture to classroom and shared benches where a freestanding cabinet would take up too much room.
Pick the pod width to suit the bench and the task. Custom sizes can be built to fit your worktop.
| Model | Width | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| IDT-60 | 0.6m | Compact stations and single tasks |
| IDT-90 | 0.9m | General bench use, with room for apparatus |
| IDT-120 | 1.2m | Wider benches and larger setups |
| Custom | Bespoke | Built to fit your worktop |
All models share the same white polypropylene body with a perforated, non-corrosive stainless steel worktop, low airflow alarm and single phase supply. Full dimensions and datasheet available on request.
The IDT takes a single main filter chosen for what you are working with, in carbon, HEPA, or a carbon and HEPA combination. Tell us the substances and we will specify the right media.
The pod fits flush into an existing worktop, so you add downdraft protection at a single station without new furniture or floor space.
Fumes and dust are drawn down through the worktop, filtered, and clean air is returned to the room. No ducting to install.
The stainless steel work surface will not rust or corrode in contact with water and chemicals, and wipes down easily.
Fitted as standard. It alerts the operator if worksurface face velocity falls below 0.3 m/sec, so protection is never left to chance.
No sash and no barrier above the surface. The operator keeps full access to lay out and handle work while protected from below.
Runs on a standard single phase supply, so downdraft protection is practical almost anywhere there is a socket.
Send us the size and what you'll be working with and we'll come back with a filter specification and price, typically within four working hours.