Client Overview
A leading manufacturer of forming sets for food and pharmaceutical packaging machinery required a compliant Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) system to control hazardous TIG welding fumes generated during the manufacture of precision components.
As part of its commitment to workplace safety and COSHH compliance, the company needed an effective welding fume extraction solution that would protect operators, improve workplace air quality and provide reliable long-term performance.
The Challenge
TIG welding produces hazardous welding fumes containing fine metal particulates and gases that can pose significant health risks if not effectively controlled. The customer required a high-performance LEV system capable of capturing fumes at source across multiple welding stations while providing flexibility for operators and maintaining efficient airflow throughout the facility.
The solution also needed to comply with HSG258 guidance and support the company’s ongoing legal obligations under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.
Our Solution
Impact Technical Services designed, supplied and commissioned a complete TIG welding fume extraction system tailored to the customer’s production environment.
The installation included:
- 13 RFF 4000/125 articulating extraction arms with 360° swivel connections, flow-optimised capture hoods and adjustable dampers for effective fume capture at source.
- HVCA DW144-compliant galvanised steel ductwork, installed at high level to maximise airflow performance while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
- An external reverse jet cyclonic filtration unit fitted with high-efficiency filter media and a 15kW centrifugal fan, delivering powerful extraction and reliable filtration.
- Full system commissioning by a BOHS P601 and P604 qualified engineer in accordance with HSG258.
The Result
The new LEV welding fume extraction system now provides effective capture of hazardous TIG welding fumes directly at source, significantly improving workplace air quality and protecting employees from airborne contaminants.
The installation has helped the customer:
- Improve operator safety and workplace air quality
- Maintain compliance with COSHH Regulations and HSG258
- Achieve reliable, high-performance welding fume extraction
- Support efficient production with a robust, low-maintenance LEV system
- Create a safer and more comfortable working environment for employees
If you’re looking for TIG welding fume extraction, LEV system design, or workplace air quality solutions, our experienced engineers can design, install, test and maintain systems tailored to your manufacturing process.
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