Innovation for thermal cutting tables: TheSlagger technology cleans automatically and provides protection from hazardous substances

Cleaning thermal tables results in stoppages and costs companies a great deal of time. Help comes in the form of TheSlagger patented technology: thanks to the automated extracting system, downtime is considerably reduced and employees benefit from optimum occupational health … >> more

Occupational Health & Safety 4.0 Today: What is the state of the art and how do welding companies benefit from it?

“On the pulse of digitalization” – this was the motto of this year’s EuroBLECH exhibition in Hannover. Networking is certainly on the rise in metal-working companies and brings numerous advantages: OH&S 4.0 – that is several smart appliances communicating with … >> more

Dimensioning of workshop ventilation: What welding companies need to know before installation

Eine Raumlüftung ist eine Ergänzung zu Punktabsaugungen.

Oversized extraction units and workshop ventilation systems, as well as incorrect planning of the airflow, can be harmful: in addition to effective work safety, companies are also concerned about cost-efficiency. The correct sizing and planning of the ventilation system is … >> more

Local extraction during welding: The welders should pay attention to the following when selecting an extraction device

Beim Schweißrauch wird es vor allem Nanobereich extrem gefährlich für Schweißer.

Local extraction is the first choice for welding with regards to occupational safety. It ensures that welding fumes are detected right at the source and thus has the greatest chances in achieving high extraction rates. What type of local extraction … >> more

Better welding fumes extraction: Rotatable extraction hood with flange brings higher coverage

Die Absaughaube ist maßgeblich für den Erfassungsgrad des Schweißrauchs.

The quality of an extraction hood is of utmost importance to ensure that welders accept the welding fumes extraction system. Thanks to a special design, the extraction hood with flange requires 40% less repositioning than standard extraction hoods. It is … >> more

Mobile suction units: 12 facts to help you select the right one

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For many businesses, mobile suction units are the chosen means for extracting welding smoke. Especially in the case of changing workplaces, the spot extractors on rollers bring benefits as compared to stationary systems. The model that it makes sense to … >> more

Extraction table: 7 facts how fine dust is effectively extracted during cutting

extraction table for cutting processes

Wherever welding takes place, an extraction table is normally not far off. It is not just used as a material support, but also ensures the safety of the employees from the large fine dust volumes when operating the cutting plant – seven facts on what makes an effective extraction table.

Extraction arm: ten facts for ideal properties when extracting welding fumes

Milch gegen Schweißrauch: Heute heißt die Devise besser absaugen.

An extraction arm must capture welding fumes directly at the point where they arise. Yet welders are not always content with the handling, especially when tracking. In an ideal case, however, an extraction arm helps welders with their work: here are ten facts on how an extraction arm needs to be procured.

Safety at Work 4.0: Networking is increasing at clean air technology sector

Safety at work 4.0

Safety at Work 4.0: Networking of equipment in the clean air technology centre is increasing Today, room ventilation systems and extraction systems are already capable of communicating with other systems completely automatically – an essay by Simon Kemper, manager of … >> more

Regulate extraction technology: for more ease in the battle against welding fumes

When considering extraction and filter technology, manufacturers do not only have to think about the protection of their employees against welding fumes or dust during welding, grinding or cutting. Efficient operation is important for welding workshops when it comes to the plants in addition to consideration on how hazardous substances are captured and discharged. Automatic suction performance regulation also saves energy.