Fume Extraction Systems

Lots of different types of building have fume extraction systems installed now, from businesses to homes, to protect the inhabitants from any fumes in the air that might cause them harm. The systems make sure that there are no health and safety problems and make out that all regulations are met. In workshops and factories it is essential for these systems to be in place because of the nature of the work putting dangerous gases into the air regularly.

There are many types of systems for this purpose, and the one to use is generally dependant on the building and type of premises it will be used in, for example whether it is a home, workplace or a industrial building.

Industries are the ones that use extractors a lot more because the nature of the businesses put those working there at risk, for example welding, production and chemical processing companies. It isn’t just the fumes in these places that are an issue, it is the materials used in the first place flying around so this also needs to be dealt with.

Every industry requires a different size/type of extractor which will cater for their specific requirements and may choose between Individual fume extractors, which are used for work such as soldering, school experiment or many other small scale jobs. These extractors are versatile in the positioning and are compact for up to three users at a time with a minimal installation fee. Integrated work benches with fume extractors are commonly also known as “downdraft systems” which allow the employee to continue to continue without large pipes hanging dangerously while maintaining a work space in order to complete the job. These systems are increasingly popular. Industrial sized extractors can be extremely large and require a lot of space and ducting to ensure the correct removal of particles in the air in larger and much more efficient quantities, these are usually seen in large warehouse where the extraction process is on a much larger scale.

The type and size of fume extractor and type of filtration system in which you choose will depend on your specific needs. Particles can definitely differ depending on the source so the sizing of the particles should be considered to ensure that the job is being done effectively and efficiently.