Vortex™ Series

Clean Air Matrix

RoboVent engineers are experts in every category of air filtration and ventilation. The four categories below represent the major options for treating your contaminated air. RoboVent has designed solutions for each of these categories and has manufactured air filtration systems of unrivaled quality.

For more information about these categories, see Indoor Air Quality 101.

Ambient_Filtration

Large blowers and air filtration equipment draw contaminated air from the plant (typically at the ceiling level), filter it and return it to the plant. This is a proven solution in plants welding large parts with overhead cranes. It reduces the haze in the air, resulting in a cleaner working environment, with no negative pressure or heat loss.

SourceCapture_Filtration

Air in the immediate area of the welding activity is captured in a hood system, then filtered and returned to the plant. This is the best solution whenever possible. It allows for a more flexible system and removes the smoke directly from the operator's breathing zone. There are many types of source capture, including overhead hoods, crossflow hoods, fume arms and fume guns, some of which work better than others.

Ambient_Exhaust

Large exhaust fans draw contaminated air from the plant and exhaust it directly into the environment, typically through the roof or walls. This is a traditional method and often results in negative air pressure. Also, it is very difficult to climate-control your plant and the system may not work well in the winter.

SourceCapture_Exhaust
Air in the immediate area of the welding activity is captured in a hood, sent through ductwork, and exhausted directly into the environment. This is a lower capital cost alternative to filtration, but tends to result in high operating costs and large, unsightly ducting systems that work less efficiently with modifications. It also results in negative pressure problems.

Facility-wide Ambient Air Filtration

The RoboVent Vortex™ Series collector is based on a proprietary design that creates a circulating airflow to effectively capture and filter particulates in a plant. Cleaner air is then reintroduced to the plant in a seamless process. The system utilizes a unique mechanism consisting of eight to 12 nozzles that can be adjusted directionally to maximize the efficiency at which the air is cleaned.

Why the Vortex Series Is an Excellent Choice

There are many benefits to installing a Vortex System in your facility:

It does not interfere with overhead cranes or other obstructions that cause trouble for other ventilation systems.
No ductwork is required, which lowers installation cost and improves sight lines and visual appeal.
It reduces collector noise levels by decreasing static pressure.

Vortex Configuration

The system is engineered to create a plant-wide environmental vortex that turns the air at a consistent and steady rate. It is especially effective in cases where source capture of smoke or dust isn’t possible due to large or unusual manufacturing operations, or when there are overhead cranes and limited ceiling space. The design of our Vortex system is especially suited to the capture of dirty air in the most challenging places.

VentMapping® Engineering Design Services

Take the guesswork out of your clean air initiative

Your facility is unique. To get the best results, your whole-plant ventilation system needs to be personalized to your individual environment. That requires a thorough understanding of your facility layout, fume-generating applications, airflow patterns and physical constraints.

VentMapping is a systematic engineering and design service that uses a holistic approach to optimize your air quality system. Our comprehensive approach helps us find the safest, most effective and most efficient way to meet your goals.

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