Factory Welding Workshop Push-Pull Ventilation
We upgraded the ventilation of the manual welding stations at Sami Tootmine's Valga factory in two areas, each with 10 workstations. We installed cyclone filters together with fans from the Danish manufacturer Gram Clean Air and designed a push-pull ventilation system with air calculations. We integrated automation that activates the filter system only when welding is actually taking place, ensuring energy savings and a clean working environment. In addition, we helped find a suitable welding filter for the robotic welding area.
Project challenge
At the Valga factory, ventilation for manual welding workstations had to be resolved in two separate areas, each containing 10 workstations. The goal was to ensure a clean working environment and safe working conditions for the welders. In addition, the new robotic welding solution required a suitable welding filter.
How we built the solution
We installed equipment from the Danish manufacturer Gram Clean Air and designed a push-pull ventilation system. We carried out the necessary air calculations to ensure the correct and efficient operation of the system. For the robotic welding area, we helped select the right welding filter, which also ensures a clean environment there.
- Gram Clean Air cyclone filters together with fans
- Push-pull ventilation system
- Air calculations for efficient system operation
- 2 areas, each with 10 manual welding workstations
- Welding filter for the robotic welding area
Automation
We integrated an automation solution that analyzes the welders' work activity and starts the filter system only when welding is actually taking place. This ensures energy savings and a clean working environment.
Result
The client received a modern, compliant and reliable ventilation solution that keeps the working environment clean and the working conditions safe and comfortable for the welders. The solution covers both the manual welding and the robotic welding area.
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