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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ventilation Solutions for: Plasma Cutting
Plasma cutting has revolutionized the cutting of thick materials and is spreading in popularity among metal-working facilities. While the process has many advantages, it also produces dust, gas and other airborne contaminants that are potentially hazardous to the health of your workforce. The high temperatures involved in the process produce particulates that are extremely small. The smaller the particle, the more easily it is absorbed into the lungs. Since these small particles often contain toxic metals, this problem is particularly acute in metal-working facilities.
To help make these cutting operations safe and effective, RoboVent created a ventilation system perfectly suited to their demands. The Plaser Series of collectors will add a level of safety that every plasma operation requires. As with all RoboVent ventilation systems, every feature of the units has been engineered and tested to ensure superior performance. The Plaser Series delivers the key features you need in controlling the undesired effects of metal cutting. These features include powerful, consistent airflow, long filter life, the longest warranty in the industry and more.
