Where and how do I start if I want to build a new laboratory?
For new laboratory setup, all you need is to get in touch with our New Lab Solution (NLS) SEA Team Marketing.FSM@thermofisher.com . Fisher Scientific NLS SEA has an experience team which allows us to become your best turnkey partner in laboratory setup. We also bring you special offers on an extensive range of products that accommodates your needs in various industries.

Fisher Scientific has launched 2009 Fisher Scientific New Lab Start-Up Program which can be a total solution to any customer who plan to setup their own laboratory.


Can I refurbish my existing laboratory without calling a halt to my existing works in the Laboratory?
Yes you can refurbish or expand your lab without interfering in your daily laboratory work. Fisher Scientific NLS  SEA could assist you in setting up a temporary laboratory space for you while you refurbish your laboratory.

What are the safety considerations that I have to pay attention to when building a laboratory?
Always put safety first at all time. In laboratory setup, safety consideration should address various aspect such as floor design, fire and OSH regulations, international safety standard, electrical and gas requirements and material usage especially chemicals and electrical equipments. We use tools such as PEFS (Process Engineering Flow Scheme) and Hazard Analysis to look into design and operation safety for a laboratory.


I need a turnkey solution provider to handle my laboratory setup? How can Fisher provide this service to me?
Fisher Scientific  is well known as a laboratory turn key provider. Fisher Scientific through NLS SEA could provide consultation, design, supply furniture, equipments, consumables and chemicals, laboratory fittings, fume hoods, gas system, HVAC and others. NLS SEA has a well established team to handle the project management and we emphasize a lot in site safety.

How do I select the right type and size of fume hood for my laboratory?
The application in the hood and floor space availability decides the right type and size of hood to be used. Fisher Scientific caters different types of fume hood depending on application. General purpose fume hood, Radioisotope fume hood, Perchloric fume hood, Walk-in Fumehood and ductless fumehood are a few of the products that Fisher Scientific offers. All the hoods come in different sizes. www.fishersci.com.sg/new_lab_products.asp To know more please contact Fisher Scientific.

What is a VAV Fume hood? When do I need it?
VAV (variable air volume) hoods are programmed to maintain a constant face velocity regardless of sash position. VAV hoods incorporate a closed loop control system, either changing the speed of the blower or opening of valves, which continuously measures and adjusts the amount of air being exhausted according to the sash opening to maintain the required average face velocity. The addition of the VAV fume hood control system helps save air conditioning cost and at the same time maintain the hood's ability to protect against exposure to chemical vapors or other contaminants.

What is a CAV Fume hood? When do I need it?
CAV stands for Constant Air Volume. Fume hoods designed with CAV feature maintain constant extraction air volume regardless of sash opening. A well design by pass route is important to help maintain the face velocity at all time and sweeping clean of any “dead space” in the hoods. Many general fume hoods are CAV.

When is it time to do maintenance services for my fume hood?
It is recommended that you do the maintenance at least once a year. However this also depends on the frequency of the fume hood usage. Please contact Fisher Scientific NLS SEA Team to make an appointment to service your fume hood.

What are the main characteristics of Fisher Scientific Fume hood compared to others?
Fisher Scientific fume hoods are carefully designed with detail studies on air flow mechanic. It has one of the best performance, if not the best, on containment efficiency. Fisher Scientific fume hood is also the first one accepted under UL1805 and many other standards. Fisher Scientific fume hoods use polyresin, stainless steel as liners. Never material such as FRP (Fiber Re-inforced Polyerster) that may cause fire incidents.

Every Fisher Scientific fume hood is delivered with a traceable containment test result certificate.


What are ASHRAE, U.L. 1805, ANSI and NFPA? How is this important to my Laboratory?
These are laboratory standards and/or recommendations. They are compiled to make sure that safety is taken into consideration when building and using a laboratory.

What is FisherScientific’s coverage area and do Fisher Scientific provide after sales services and warranties?
Fisher Scientific NLS SEA’s HQ is in Malaysia and we have offices in Penang and Singapore. Besides that, Fisher Scientific have representative in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei and Philippines. Fisher Scientific do provide after sales services and also warranties. Fisher Scientific also offers maintenance services per contract basis.