Extraction

Maintaining a dust free and well ventilated workplace for both your employees and systems is a common issue in many industries. Alongside Ventilation Systems, the installation of Extraction Systems and Extractor Fans is a commonly employed solution to this problem. MSC Extraction Leicester are very experienced installing, maintaining and repairing extraction systems and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Fume And Dust Extraction

Potentially dangerous dusts, vapours and gases are present in even the most modern industries, threatening the health and well being of the employees involved if not extracted and ventilated correctly.

With new legislation governing exposure limits and emissions to atmosphere, companies have to look more closely at the efficiency of Extraction Systems. Local Exhaust Ventilation or LEV now falls within COSHH regulations and can be divided into four main categories.

Extraction Fans & Extraction Hoods

• Receptor systems where the contaminant enters the system without inducement. The Extraction Fan in the system is used to provide airflow to transport the contaminant from the enclosure through the ducting to a collection system.
• Capture systems where the air flows into the Extraction Hood capturing the contaminant outside the hood and induces it to flow into the system.
• Low volume high velocity where air extracted at high velocity through small apertures close to the source of contaminant.
• Dilution ventilation is used where it is not possible to extract the contaminant close to the point of origin. Used where the level of contaminant is small and the toxicity is low it may be possible to dilute the fumes by inducing large volumes of air through the contaminated area

Extraction is an important issue that has many legal and performance implications in the workplace. To speak to an expert or find out more details about MSC Leicester's Ventilation and Extraction services contact us today.