Plasma Cutting

Plasma cutting is a manufacturing process from the family of thermal cutting that is used to cut metals. It is one of the most important cutting processes in the industry and is used primarily for the cutting of thicker metals in various forms.

Plasma cutting is used to process a variety of metals including mild or stainless steel, aluminium, and copper. During the machining process, the plasma cutting tables generate dust, smoke, and gases, which are breathing hazards for machine operators and can lead to, e.g., respiratory illnesses. Optimum extraction is needed to prevent the inhalation of toxic airborne particles, particularly the finest particles that can settle deep into lung tissues.

Dust collector systems are most commonly used to capture and separate emissions generated by the plasma process directly at the source. Emissions generated in the form of dust, smoke, and vapours during the process are captured through the plasma cutting table, pulled downwards and directed through the ductwork into the respective dust collector where emissions are then filtered. The particles directed into the dust extractor are captured in the filter elements and separated into a dust container through a pulse cleaning process.

We recommend consulting an expert when selecting and dimensioning the right separator system to ensure you are getting the appropriate and reliable separating solution for your application. The particle characteristics, airflow, and loading rates, which can greatly vary depending on the application, must be taken into consideration.