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Dust and Fume Extraction System for Leading Composite Manufacturer

Case Study

Project Overview

integratedAIR were approached by an international company specialising in composite products for the Aerospace and Aviation Industry; recent expansion at their site in Berkshire, UK required comprehensive dust and fume extraction solutions for new CNC machinery at their facility. Our Engineers quoted for a comprehensive fume and dust extraction system integrated with an Antares CNC machine to extract carbon-based particles from the composite product and surrounding work surfaces. As well as minimising contamination of highly precise parts utilised in the Aerospace industry, this dust control system ensures a clean working environment for employees in surrounding workstations.

Dust and Fume

The dust and fume produced is largely carbon-based and requires extraction to ensure operators are not exposed to irritating or potentially harmful carbon dust or fumes. Our bespoke extraction hoods integrated directly with the Antares CNC machine, minimising the facilities exposure to the contaminants and ensuring the machine can be easily cleaned down.

The bespoke ductwork is designed with the clients requirements in mind, conveying the fume and dust via air through a run of high-quality ductwork at roof-height and allowing access to all sides of the CNC machine.

The system is integrated with a BlueClean® HC PRO filter unit which utilises downflow cleaning technology to maximise efficiency; in addition to this, an ATEX-rated non-return valve and explosion relief panel ensure the safe treatment of potentially explosive dusts with external venting away from the facility.

  • Extraction points
  • System that needs Extraction
  • hcpro dust filter
  • dust that needs extracting
“This project was a pleasure to work on – our client was pleased with the outcome of the dust control system, and the modern facility allowed for an easy install with minimal disruptions to their manufacturing process. CNC machines can produce a range of fumes and dusts, especially with multiple types of complex composite materials being processed; bespoke solutions such as this dust control system ensure a wide variety of fumes and dusts can be contained, safely conveyed, and filtered. This not only promotes a clean and safe working environment, but also ensures our client can continue manufacturing a variety of products to meet the diverse requirements of the Aerospace and Aviation industries in the UK.”
Project Manager, George Pottle

integratedAIR work with a variety of clients to design dust control systems for specific machinery, unique facilities, and bespoke dust or fume requirements.

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