Push-pull welding ventilation as a tailored solution for the Hest Fencing production workshop
Elister designed a custom push-pull welding ventilation system for Hest Fencing's Tartu production workshop, featuring the Danish GramCleanAir ACF cyclone filter. The system starts and stops automatically based on the welder's activity thanks to smart Smart plugs, effectively removes welding fumes, and directs clean air back into the welder's work area. A frequency converter ensures smooth fan start-up and energy-efficient operation.
Project challenge
Since welding accounts for a large share of production, an effective solution had to be found to remove welding fumes and ensure clean air in the working environment. The system had to be automated – starting and stopping based on the welder's activity, ensuring energy-efficient operation. It was also important to return clean air to the welder's work area.
How we built it
Before installation, the Elister team created a 3D model that illustrated the operation and layout of the system in the work areas and helped to better understand its impact on the working environment. After presenting the model and consulting with the client, an agreement was reached and the project could successfully proceed. At the heart of the chosen solution was a push-pull type welding ventilation with a cyclone filter from a Danish manufacturer. Smart plugs ensure the precise starting and stopping of the system based on the welder's activity, while a frequency converter enables a smooth start-up and optimal operating mode for the fan with its high starting current.
- Push-pull type welding ventilation
- GramCleanAir ACF series cyclone filter (Danish manufacturer)
- Smart plugs for receiving the start-up signal
- Frequency converter for smooth fan start-up
What we achieved
- Effective removal of welding fumes from the working environment
- Return of clean air to the welder's work area
- Automatic start-up and shutdown based on the welder's activity – energy-efficient operating mode
- Smooth fan start-up with the help of a frequency converter
- A safer and more productive working environment for welders
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