Dust, Oil Mist & Fume Extraction Services

Whether it be design through to commissioning of a unit or whether it be just a simple service of your current units, we will work with you from the very start of the process to the end, making sure you are satisfied with the job.

Dust Extraction

Dust can be any material. Some will be hazardous to health, some will be toxic, and some may be explosive. Whatever the dust type, and no matter how much dust you generate, we will have a solution that will fit your specific requirement.

Dust Collectors separate the dust and return clean air to either the workspace or an external outlet. The dust is then collected in a bin or a bag, ready to be disposed of safely.

When specifying cartridge or bag dust collectors, the type of dust you’re generating will require a specific media (material) to ensure it can handle the characteristics of your dust (be it fine, moist, sticky, dense, heavy, hot etc). A ‘one size fits all’ approach cannot be applied to all applications. We therefore select a cartridge or bag filter format to suit, regardless of dust load.

Industries we work in:

Aerospace

Automotive

Education

Food Sector

General Engineering

Pharmaceutical

Example dust extraction units we have extensive knowledge on:

Nederman, DCE Donaldson Torrit, Heaton Green, Hainke, Airmaster, Dustcheck, Filtex, Camfil Farr, Kemper,

Unimaster, Airbench, Jones & Shipman, Plymovent, ACS, Minden, Mardon, and many more

Oil Mist Extraction

Exposure to airbourne oil mist can cause a number of health issues, as well as posing a slip and fire hazard. We can provide stand alone units or centralised extraction systems depending on your own individual needs and providing the best solution possible.

Oil mist is hazardous to your health, in more ways then simply breathing in the sticky, wet vapours.

Oil mist causes slippery floors
Cause damage to electrical switch gear and circuitry
Can coat surfaces (including ones that may be heated) posing a fire risk
Pose a significant health risk if the vapours and mists are breathed in
Can leave staining and residue on surfaces, products and property

Oil mist filters work by drawing the mist laden air into the unit and, using centrifugal force via a cyclone, throws the heavy oil and solid particles against the interior wall and vanes of the filter. As the air rises the internal chamber narrows, causing the airflow to turn tighter, throwing out smaller and finer particles. The oil is left to run down the inside of the chamber where it is collected for re-use or disposal. The cleaned air is then returned to the work shop, usually from the top of the unit.

Example oil mist extraction units we have extensive knowledge on:

Filtermist, Nederman, DCE Donaldson, Losma, 3Nine, Kemper, ACS, Smog Hog, Cleanmist, Airbench, Reven, Plymovent, Absolent, ESTA, UAS and many more

Fume Extraction

Proactively managing dust and fume extraction is important for two primary reasons: protecting the health of workers and other people on site, and complying with the law.

In metal processing, smoke and gases are created by welding, cutting and associated processes and are classed as hazardous substances according to current regulations. Welding fumes are a health hazard and in parts may even cause cancer and cause genetic alterations.

Example fume extraction units we have extensive knowledge on:

Purex, BOFA, PACE, Nuaire, Filtermist, Nederman, DCE Donaldson, Losma, Kemper, Airbench, Plymovent, Absolent, Vehicle Exhaust, Fuel Testing Facilities and many more

If inhaled, dust and fumes can be seriously hazardous to health. Continuous exposure can cause severe respiratory diseases. That’s why strict regulation is in place. If you do not comply with it you can be hit with fines (which are increasing all the time). Some Directors are even receiving suspended prison sentences. Every year, the HSE publish statistics about health and safety in the workplace.

These reveal that:

1.4 million workers are suffering from a work-related illness (new or long standing) in 2018/19.
23.5 million working days are lost due to work-related illness.
12,000 deaths each year are estimated to be linked to past exposures at work, primarily to chemicals or dusts.
18,000 new cases of breathing or lung problems are estimated to occur annually.
£15.0 billion of annual costs are attributed to new cases of work-related illness in 2018/19, excluding long latency illness such as cancer.

Get in contact with us today

We have full nationwide coverage, so wherever you are in the UK, you can guarantee you will get our full support and help in every situation.

For more information on our services, sales or to arrange LEV testing for your site, please call HM Extraction Services today on 07983051753 or fill out a contact form and we’ll get back to you.