Air Science Safefume 12.75" Benchtop Fuming Chamber, Ductless Filtration

The Air Science Safefume 12.75" Benchtop Fuming Chamber is designed to safely develop latent fingerprints using ethyl cyanoacrylate (CNA) vapor in a controlled environment for optimum effectiveness and safety where moisture and fuming time are critical factors. The tamper resistant compartment helps maintain the chain of custody. The unique Air Science Multiplex filtration system, together with professional design and unique construction features offer personnel protection during use.

The ductless filtration system requires no connection to an outside exhaust system. The automatic control system programs the fuming cycle. A versatile system of hanging rods and shelves allows proper positioning of items of evidence in the chamber.

The professionally designed automatic fuming chamber eliminates reliance on do-it-yourself systems that lack user-safety allowances and microprocessor controls needed for repeatable results.

The Safefume system controls all functions from start-to-finish, permitting the investigator to initiate an unattended automatic cycle, establish the proper fuming intensity and duration and to return upon completion to collect results.

Fuming time, humidity and chamber fume evacuation can be user-set to comply with internal department criteria, lab safety protocols or best practices in evidence management.

Filter I.D. Window
A strategically placed front cover window shows the installed filter part number and installation date for convenience and to encourage timely filter replacement.

Filter Door Key
Filter access keys prevent unauthorized removal or accidental exposure to dirty filters.

Track & Wheel System
An efficient filter clamping mechanism allows removal of main filter(s) directly to disposal bag with track and wheel system.

Electrostatic Pre-Filter
The 99.5% effective electrostatic pre-filter protects and extends the life of the main filter and can be changed without tools while unit is running to prevent operator exposure to captured contaminants.

Dynamic Filtration Chamber
The dynamic filter chamber prevents leakage of contaminated air by maintaining partial vacuum in the filter plenum.

Control Panel
The microprocessor control panel manages the Printbuster Pro operating sequence with control, oversight and display of all processing functions. The LCD display works with a touchpad data entry keypad to establish all operating parameters.

Doors
Tempered glass, keyed doors with aluminum frame and tamper proof seal, provide improved security, stability and ease of cleaning. (scratch-resistant glass for lasting optimum visibility).

Shelving
Standard height units include one shelf in a fixed position. Extra tall units include one shelf that is repositionable to fit two configurations.

Fan
High velocity sparkless and brushless centrifugal fan.

Lighting
Vapor-proof fluorescent light.

Color
The cabinet is white with blue door(s).

Hanging Rods
Removable and adjustable stainless steel hanging rod for proper orientation of evidence.

Cool Mist Water Nebulizer/Humidifier
Programmable to achieve preset humidity conditions quickly and accurately, using a replaceable "wicking" filter to eliminate excess cyanoacrylate from building up on the unit.

Hot Plate Accelerator
Hot plate to polymerize ethyl cyanoacrylate. Air Science also offers optional adjustable temperature hot plates to accommodate a variety of fuming techniques, including Microburst and typical Super glue methods. Hot plate is available with basic knob controls as well as advanced microprocessor controls with LED display.

Standards Compliant
Performance specifications and construction meet or exceed OSHA, ANSI and relevant international standards to assure operator safety.

Construction
Model is available in either polypropylene and epoxy coated steel or aluminum frame with plastic wall construction. Doors are tempered glass locking doors with tamper-proof seal and aluminum frame.

Optional UV Lamp
Activated ultraviolet light provides secondary disinfection of the interior between cases to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring integrity of the samples for DNA testing.

Internal Chamber Cleansing
The Internal Chamber Cleansing feature automatically activates to eliminate contamination and remove the harmful vapor from the unit. This process is especially important if the unit is used infrequently or only during certain periods of high evidence volume.

Ductless Technology
Advanced carbon filtration technology offers a safe, high performance alternative to ducted cabinets for cyanoacrylate fingerprint development applications.
Environmental Benefits
Safefume cyanoacrylate fuming chambers capture cyanoacrylate vapors used in the process to prevent operator exposure and eliminate ecological impact through release into the environment.
Versatile
The filtration system uses the exclusive Air Science Multiplex filtration technology.
Easy to Install
Safefume chambers are self-contained. Set-up, operation and filter maintenance are straightforward.
Energy Efficient
Because filtered air is returned to the room, no demands are required of the facility HVAC capacity for make-up air.
Cost Effective
Facility ductwork, HVAC and construction costs are eliminated.
Safe to Use
Cabinet isolation and filtration protect users from incidental exposures to cyanoacrylate fumes.
Self testing
Electronic process monitoring assures continuous safety. An optional electronic gas sensor monitors carbon filter performance.

Air Science Printbuster Pro LCD Interface Technology
Printbuster Pro is the industry's first use of touchscreen technology offering a simple, easy-to-use solution delivering repeatable results every time.

The Air Science Performance Advantage
Safefume automatic cyanoacrylate fuming chamber includes features expressed through sound design and certified quality construction. Accessories add functional performance to meet specific applications.
Professional Quality
Safefume automatic cyanoacrylate fuming chambers comply with current technical and safety regulations.
Multiplex Filtration
The cabinet frame and work surfaces are durable and chemically resistant.
Industrial Components
Internal systems are isolated from fumes, extending product life.
Reliability
Safefume automatic cyanoacrylate fuming chamber includes features expressed through sound design and certified quality construction. Accessories add functional performance to meet specific applications.

Key Performance Advantages
Air Science Safefume chamber provides key operational advantages that make evidence processing safer, easier and more accurate.
Internal Chamber Cleansing
Operators are protected from harmful cyanoacrylate vapor out-gassing when the unit is not in use. Even if the unit is not running, internal surfaces may still be contaminated from the previous processing cycle.
Fuming Delay
Cyanoacrylate fuming achieves maximum results under 70% to 80% humidity. Air Science has developed a hot plate fuming delay that only activates at the user-determined chamber humidity, ensuring better results and clearer print impressions on the first fuming.
Cool Mist Nebulizer
Open steam reservoir humidifiers are slow and inaccurate, while faster ultrasonic humidifiers remain sensitive to residue buildup on the water tank. The Air Science Cool Mist Nebulizer can be programmed to achieve preset humidity conditions quickly and accurately, using a replaceable "wicking" filter to eliminate excess cyanoacrylate from building up on the unit.
Adjustable Temperature Hot Plate
(Optional) The Safefume is versatile, offering optional hot plates to cater to a variety of fuming techniques, including Microburst and typical Super glue methods.