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This Laser Cutter Fume Extractor Safely Captures Dangerous Airborne Particles
There have been many changes in laser cutting technology, including new metal thicknesses and more varieties of metal including mild steel, stainless steel, copper and brass. Today's fiber laser tables generate molten metal, smoke, and gases, which can be breathing hazards for machine operators. Good ventilation is required to prevent inhalation of toxic airborne particles, particularly the tiniest particles that can settle deep into lung tissues.
Dust collectors are most commonly used to capture particles at the source. Dust, fumes and smoke are pulled down through the table and removed through the duct-work where they are filtered through the dust collector. The dust collector’s filter cartridges capture all particles until they can be safely removed.
Laser wattage, type of beam, material being cut, type of assist gas, automated material handling system and table size all play a role in determining collector size and airflow. So be sure to consult a Camfil APC expert to size the correct laser cutter fume extractor to solve your laser dust/fume/smoke problems.
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Dust Collection Products
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Gold Series® X-flo Packaged (Gsxp) Systems For Laser Cutting Operations
Gold Series (GS) Camtain dust collectors are the industry’s most durable and dependable, so they minimize production line stops. They can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical dust collection applications and are ideal for high-efficiency filtration that doesn’t require product reuse. GS collectors exceed OSHA mandates for factory air quality, and when equipped with a Camfil explosion vent, they offer the highest explosion protection in accordance with NFPA and ATEX standards. The GS Camtain dust collection system has been independently surrogate tested for validated performance verification.
Camfil APC has installed dust collectors in pharmaceutical manufacturing locations in North, South and Central America, Asia, and Europe.
- Available in three sizes (2, 4 or 6 cartridges). All access to components (including controller, compressed air supply, access door, discharge drawer and integrated inlet damper) is on the front side of the collector for ease of use.
- Inlet damper is integrated into the collector as a standard feature. Damper is sized for appropriate airflow for the size/model.
- Discharge system features a 20-gallon drawer with sliding casters and a cam-operated lift device.
- Compact collector footprint with top-mounted fan saves space.
- Diaphram valves are mounted low for maintenance accessibility.
- Fire sprinkler in the clean air plenum provides more effective fire suppression.
- Smoke detector sends a signal to the dust collector to shut off the fan if it detects smoke in the clean air plenum.
