Triatek announces the recent acquisition of Flow Safe Inc. , a fume hood airflow control solutions company.
Flow Safe’s proprietary Variable Face Velocity (VFV) technology, Stable Vortex II Fume Hood, and corresponding Stable Vortex Conversion Kit changed the way fume hood airflow is controlled.
Triatek is able to offer a spectrum of airflow control solutions for laboratories, as well as cost-effective solutions to retrofit existing labs with updated technology that will improve user safety and reduce energy costs.
“The acquisition of Flow Safe’s patented technology allows Triatek to offer a line of customizable laboratory control options,” said James Hall, CEO of Triatek. “This acquisition is an exciting time for Triatek as we continue to expand and improve our line of airflow solutions for laboratories.”
Flow Safe’s flagship product, the patented Stable Vortex II Fume Hood, is a low air volume hood that creates a vortex to pull toxic air up and away from the user. The low amount of airflow needed to create the vortex results in a byproduct of reduced fume hood energy consumption, which translates into cost savings. The Stable Vortex II’s design also features a vertical triple track sash that increases the user’s visual opening and provides a full body shield against vapors, splashes, and explosions. The same benefits can be applied to existing fume hoods by retrofitting them with the Stable Vortex Conversion Kit.
“As I retire from Flow Safe, I wish Triatek success in improving lab worker safety and energy conservation,” said Robert Morris, the founder of Flow Safe. Morris is an expert on laboratory safety and holds the original patents for closed loop fume hood controls, and he also developed the Variable Face Velocity technology that is the basis for the Stable Vortex II Fume Hood.
The acquisition of Flow Safe furthers Triatek’s mission to provide clients with innovative, safe, and energy efficient laboratory airflow control options. Triatek can offer clients a variety of control choices, including:
BACnet Variable Air Volume (VAV) controls ?
LonWorks VAV controls ?
Variable Face Velocity (VFV) controls ?
Universal Valve Module (UVM) controls that are compatible with third party systems