Erlab : What floorutions for filtering air and protecting users in the laboratory?

Since 1968, Erlab has been developing ductless filtration solutions to protect users and control laboratory air quality. Captair filtered fume hoods, PCR enclosures with H14 HEPA filters, filtered storage cabinets and Halo air purifiers: the French brand is now a recognised international benchmark.
Thanks to its adsorbent media technology and eGuard connected services, Erlab delivers equipment that is easy to install, energy-efficient and compliant with relevant standards, for R&D, quality control and teaching laboratories.

Over 50 years of innovation for cleaner laboratory air

Founded in France in 1968, Erlab was born of a bold idea: to replace ducted extraction with high-performance molecular filtration, enhancing safety while cutting laboratories’ energy use.

A pioneer of Captair ductless filtration fume cupboards, the company built dedicated R&D around impregnated activated carbon and then Neutrodine multi-compound media, capable of capturing a broad spectrum of VOCs. With operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia, Erlab plays an active role in the NF X 15-211 standard, the benchmark for recirculating fume cupboards.

Today, the brand combines filtration, smart sensors and eGuard software monitoring to deliver safety that is measurable, documented and sustainable.

Expertise and areas of specialisation

Erlab is recognised for its Captair ductless filtering fume hoods, designed for handling solvents, acids and light synthesis work. Their Neutrodine multi-compound filtration, validated to NF X 15-211, delivers reliable protection against VOCs.

Key benefits: installation with no building works, mobility, reduced HVAC costs, and sensor-driven safety with alarms.

For contamination-sensitive applications, Erlab offers PCR enclosures and unidirectional flow workstations fitted with HEPA H14 filters (EN 1822), ensuring a clean environment for DNA/RNA preparation and non-pathogenic microbiology.

Filtered storage cabinets limit the spread of solvent, acid or base vapours in the lab. They feature appropriate filtration, saturation detection and alarms for safe storage in analytical chemistry, QC and education.

Halo air purifiers treat VOCs and fine particles, while eGuard sensors and services track filter saturation, usage and alerts, providing full traceability for HSE audits. Erlab supports every project with chemical compatibility assessment, sizing, commissioning and maintenance.

Erlab’s differentiation lies in evidence-based safety, intrinsic energy efficiency thanks to air recirculation, and a pragmatic approach to regulatory compliance. An ideal solution for pharma, cosmetics, food, environmental and R&D laboratories.

Erlab products supplied by Dutscher

Frequently asked questions about the Erlab brand

Are Erlab ductless fume hoods compliant with current standards?
A – Yes. Filtration performance is defined in accordance with NF X 15-211. PCR enclosures use H14 HEPA filters compliant with EN 1822.

How long do the filters last?
A – It depends on the solvents, airflow rate and usage. Sensors and eGuard indicate the saturation level. Once the chemical list has been validated, lifetime can range from a few months to over a year.

Which chemicals are compatible?
A – Neutrodine filtration covers a broad spectrum of VOCs. A chemical compatibility study is carried out for each project to ensure safety.

Is any building work required for installation?
A – No. The solutions are ductless and plug-and-play. Only a power connection is required. Commissioning by a technician is recommended.

What are the environmental benefits?
A – Recirculation reduces HVAC demand, energy consumption and CO? emissions. Used filters are managed responsibly.

What about warranty and maintenance?
A – Erlab provides a manufacturer’s warranty and preventive maintenance programmes. Dutscher offers support for follow-up, testing and filter replacement.