Welding Ventilation Upgrade for Robotic and Manual Welding Areas
We upgraded the welding ventilation at the production facility of Lisako, a manufacturer of forestry transport trailers. We installed full-coverage extraction hoods over the robot work areas and added pressure control that activates extraction only during welding, saving energy. The inefficient Push-Pull system was thoroughly rebuilt by redesigning the incorrectly calculated ductwork, as a result of which the system began to operate properly.
The project challenge
The client's existing Push-Pull ventilation system was ineffective and failed to clean the workshop air, despite the system being in place. The robot work areas lacked extraction entirely, resulting in a decline in the quality of the working environment. The objective was to optimise the existing system and ensure effective smoke removal.
How we built it
In the robot work areas, we installed dedicated full-coverage hoods that completely cover the operating robot area and ensure effective removal of welding fumes. Since cantilever cranes are actively used in operations, it was not possible to use lamellae or curtains at the hoods – the solution therefore had to be designed so as not to restrict lifting work. In addition, we thoroughly rebuilt the existing Push-Pull system, including redesigning the incorrectly calculated ductwork. We equipped the robot system with pressure control, which activates extraction only when the robots are working – thus saving energy without losing efficiency.
Full-coverage welding hoods for the robot work areas Rebuilding of the Push-Pull system and redesign of the ductwork Pressure control that activates extraction on demand
What we achieved
Following the redesign of the ductwork, the Push-Pull system began to operate properly and the workshop air is cleaned effectively Welding fumes are removed in the robot work areas by means of full-coverage hoods Significantly improved quality of the welding environment and occupational safety Energy savings thanks to demand-based extraction that operates only during welding
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