Our new product line is a game changer in the industry of flow hoods for commercial use and home hobbyists! Selling at a price point that makes sense. The original FloCube model was pretty darn amazing, no doubt about it! It served us and our customers well, but we couldn’t help but think there was […]
Flow Hood
Discover the power of laminar flow hoods for mushroom cultivation. Learn the difference between styles of flow hoods, why you should use a flow hood, and how they work. Understand the importance of flow hoods in your mushroom cultivation and take your research and your crops to the next level.
In the Lab: Uses of Laminar Flow Hoods
FloCube lets you focus on your research, regardless of the field. FloCube, initially designed and built for mushroom cultivation, has been rapidly expanding our reach since our launch in 2021. We are now attracting customers from all industries that rely on the precision and cleanliness offered by our Laminar Flow Hoods, clean booths and other […]
Laminar Flow Hoods vs. Biosafety Cabinets
What’s the difference between Laminar Flow Hoods and Biosafety Cabinets? Well, both serve functions in maintaining the integrity of experiments and protecting researchers. In short, Laminar Flow Hoods maintain sterility with clean airflow. Biosafety Cabinets provide added protection, shielding against biohazards and ensuring personnel safety. Laminar Flow Hoods are for contamination control; Biosafety Cabinets are […]
Using FloCube Flow Hoods for Plant Tissue Cultures
Plant tissue cultures have revolutionized agricultural research, plant breeding, and biotechnology by enabling the propagation and manipulation of plant cells in a controlled environment. Maintaining a sterile and contamination-free workspace in plant tissue culture experiments is needed for the success and accuracy of results. FloCube Flow Hoods have emerged as a game-changer to the industry […]
Laminar Flow Hoods for Agar Based Research
In any research or experiment involving agar, maintaining a contamination-free work environment helps to achieve accurate, and, most importantly, reproducible results. The smallest introduction of unwanted microorganisms negatively impacts experiments and hinders progress. Here at FloCube we’re on a mission to help you create a contam-free work area for any and all research. We specialize […]
How long should a laminar flow hood be turned on?
A laminar flow hood should be turned on for a sufficient amount of time to allow the air inside the hood to reach its required level of cleanliness. The duration of this process depends on a variety of factors such as the type of work being conducted, the cleanliness standards required, the size of the […]
The Essential Role of Laminar Flow Hoods in Mushroom Cultivation: Unlocking Success in Mycology
A laminar flow hood plays a crucial role in maintaining a sterile environment for various stages of the mushroom cultivation process, such as agar work, inoculations, cloning, grain-to-grain transfers, and liquid cultures. From hobbyists to commercial growers, these innovative devices, laminar flow hoods, have become indispensable in mycology. They are significantly improving success rates and […]
The Difference Between Horizontal vs Vertical Flow Hoods
Horizontal flow hoods and vertical flow hoods are both types of laminar flow hoods that are used to control airborne contamination in various settings such as cleanrooms, microbiology labs, and manufacturing facilities, well and of course in mushroom cultivation. The main difference between the two types of flow hoods is the direction of the airflow. […]
How to Clean Your Flow Hood
A laminar flow hood is a critical piece of equipment used in a variety of industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microbiology, and mycology. It is used to create a sterile work environment by directing filtered air over the workspace to minimize contamination. Cleaning your FloCube flow hood and work area helps to maintain a consistent […]
What is a Still Air Box (SAB) vs. Flow Hood?
When properly cleaned and sanitized, the Still Air Box creates a semi-sterile environment where stray floating fungal, viral, and bacterial matter cannot penetrate or tumble down from above