Blog / British Offsite
18 September 2023
British Offsite are reaching new levels of speed, safety, and efficiency within the construction and design industry at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Braintree, England.
integratedAIR supplied a complete waste and dust extraction solution, from design to commissioning, for plasterboard offcuts and dust created during the production of wall panels.
A sophisticated ducting line system and waste handling fans were meticulously designed in collaboration with integratedAIR to work in synergy with Randek's advanced robotic system; this allows efficient extraction of dust from worktables whilst also managing larger offcuts of plasterboard through a shredder and vacuum system. The orchestration of these components is vital as the shredder's operation is intricately linked to the robotic system's functioning to ensure harmonious operation.
The ducting, a crucial component of the system, is crafted from fully-welded premium piping. This ensures airtight integrity as the ducting spans across the factory at ceiling level. Adhering to client specifications, the height of the ducting leaving the factory was thoughtfully adjusted, while maintaining the optimal velocity and performance of the system.
Anticipating future extraction needs, the air separator's capacity was augmented by 25% beyond initial requirements. In practice, as waste enters the air separator, sizeable media such as plasterboard offcuts encounter an air screen and are deposited into a capacious waste container. Equipped with a level sensor, this container triggers an alert when nearing 80% capacity, notifying the operator via the HMI screen.
For finer media such as plasterboard dust, a seamless transition through the air separator directs it into the BlueClean® HC PRO filter unit. Subsequently, the waste is channelled into a drop chute, which feeds into the briquette system. This system employs high-pressure compaction to transform loose, dry materials into a cohesive waste product, ready to be repurposed as a secondary raw material.
integratedAIR Systems has designed, installed and commissioned many waste and dust extraction solutions over the years; we have worked with a range of industries around the world to provide the highest quality air conveyance solutions for over 20 years. Our team are qualified, experienced, and understanding of our clients needs - make integratedAIR Systems your trusted partner all of your air conveyance needs.
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