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Capturing elements support filtration performance of fume extraction systems
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Capturing elements for filtration systems

Collection elements for filtration systems

Capturing airborne contaminants as close as possible to their point of origin is a major factor in the efficiency and filtration rate of an extraction system. This fact cannot be underestimated since, even in apparently trivial applications, advice from experts is essential.

In this video, ULT CEO Dr. Stefan Jakschik explains the effective use of collection elements and what to consider.

Rules on occupational health and safety

Legal requirements

The collectionof hazardous substances is defined in the occupational health and safety regulations of your country of residence. These ordinances determine the hazard characteristics of specific pollutants, for example regarding to the risk of fire or explosion or the type of damage to health (e.g. carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction).

The use of appropriate extraction arms and collection elements is of essential importance. In order to ensure the corresponding capture of the largest possible volume of pollutants, fundamental aspects should be considered when selecting and installing extraction arms and collection elements.

Rule of thumb

Generally, the right collection element or extraction arm makes for a key factor in the quality of extraction and filtration technology.

Because the capture rate is the basis for subsequent filtration, this eventually results in an extraction system’s efficiency.

The point of capture also plays a crucial role. The rule of thumb is that doubling the distance between the emission source and the collection element requires at least four times the collection airflow of the extraction and filtration system.

This leads to the conclusion that energy needs are exponential. Especially in times of energy transition and sharply rising electric prices, this is worth noting at least in the long term.

Distance between pollutant source and collection element

The closer the better

Coordination and service on the ideal utilization of extraction systems

Advice and service are important to us

We’re happy to offer advice

We provide a variety of different collection elements that we can suggest to you given your application, contaminant type, and on-site conditions.

But most importantly: We are your personal advisor when it comes to picking the right collection element for you or the proper extraction arm suited to your application. Experienced engineers are standing at your side, as partners.

Standardized collection elements (selection)

Nearly closed collection element for housing pollutant sources
Half-open cabine
Extraction cabin around pollutant source with front access
Half-open housing
Flat, side positioning to the pollutant source, e.g. in soldering, cleaning, bonding
Suction nozzle
Universal collection element for various pollutant sources
Suction funnel
For small, selective pollutant sources, e.g. in soldering, laser processing
Suction pen
Detection element with special geometry
Suction hood
In the case of explosive and impulse-like accumulation of pollutants
Round top hood
For capturing above the pollutant source
Flat top hood
Nearly closed collection element for housing pollutant sources
Half-open cabine
Extraction cabin around pollutant source with front access
Half-open housing
Flat, side positioning to the pollutant source, e.g. in soldering, cleaning, bonding
Suction nozzle
Universal collection element for various pollutant sources
Suction funnel

Special collection solutions (examples)

ESD protection table with integrated extraction
Table extraction
Closed cabine for fume extraction
Complete enclosure
Tubular encloses vessel opening for capturing rising dusts
Barrel suction
Work cabinet with extraction integrated into the back panel
Backdraft panel
ESD protection table with integrated extraction
Table extraction
Closed cabine for fume extraction
Complete enclosure
Tubular encloses vessel opening for capturing rising dusts
Barrel suction
Work cabinet with extraction integrated into the back panel
Backdraft panel

Information on pollutant capture and extraction arms

  1. Brochure "Capturing airborne contaminants"
  2. Alsident extraction arms and capturing elements overview
  3. Extraction arms Alsident system 25
  4. Extraction arms Alsident system 50
  5. Extraction arms Alsident system 63
  6. Extraction arms Alsident system 75
  7. Extraction arms Alsident system 100

Download paper on pollutant capture

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    Paper "Collecting air contaminants"

We're happy to help you!

We are happy to offer you further information about our extraction systems and the respective filtration technology. We can also configure your individual solution as requested or required.

  1. Standardized collection elements
  2. Special collection solutions
  3. Brochure download
  4. Paper download