Push-Pull welding ventilation for a metal production hall in Saue
At a metalworking company's production hall in Saue, we solved the blue welding fume problem using the Push-Pull method, as the use of welding arms was not possible due to the large components and continuous crane operation. We installed an FL series filter with GRAM welding cartridges, prepared a 3D piping installation drawing, and carried out the installation. The filtered air is directed into the hall from floor level, and the welding fumes are extracted from above the workstation, beneath the ceiling.
Project Challenge
Welding took place mostly at just one end of the hall, but the use of welding arms was not possible there due to large components and a crane in continuous use. In addition, it was known that another crane would later be added to the building, and the production volume was relatively high. The task was to find the right technology and installation solution for filtering welding fumes, to provide a welding filter with a suitable air circulation capacity, and to prepare a ductwork installation drawing.
How We Built the Solution
Since welding arms were not applicable in this hall, the only way out was a Push-Pull solution. Due to the incoming crane and the high production volume, we decided to supply filtered air from the floor level and extract the welding smoke from above the workstation, from beneath the ceiling.
- FL series filter with GRAM welding cartridges
- 3D ductwork installation drawing
- Installation of ductwork and equipment
Result
The implemented Push-Pull solution filters welding fumes efficiently and ensures cleaner air in the production hall for two permanent and one mobile welding station. The airflow from the floor level upwards combined with smoke extraction beneath the ceiling is also suitable for a hall with a future crane and high production volume.
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