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Wide Range of ATEX-Approved Local Extractor Arms from Flextraction

Posted June 25th, 2007

Flextraction Ltd, the Melton Mowbray, specialist solution provider capturing at source all forms of airborne contamination – dust, fume and oil mist and sole UK representatives for Fumex AB, Sweden localised extraction arms and filters manufacturer has introduced a wide range of Fumex ATEX approved local explosive gas and dust extractor arms, which meet European directive 94/9 EC category 2 for equipment intended for potentially explosive atmospheres.

Models R EX, R EXH 1500, 2000, 3000 and 4000 available in lengths of 1.5m, 2m, 3m and 4m as well as RZ EX 4500 and 6500 with longer arms up to 6,6m, are designed for use in the chemical, petrochemical, gas distribution, food processing, pharmaceuticals and paint manufacturing industries as well as laboratories.

The wall bracket and arm for the R EX models are made of powder coated steel with conductive metallic grey paint, whilst a stainless steel spring balances the arm’s dead weight, the anti-static polyester-polyurethane hose is ATEX marked R<108Ω and they have a manual damper with conductive knob.

The RZ EX models have all parts earthed and the arm structure is supplied complete with steel wall bracket finished in conductive powder coating. The longer arms are all one piece providing a low pressure drop, limiting dust deposits for easy cleaning.

The R EXH models have stainless steel, SS EN 2343 wall brackets and arms with stainless steel components, joints, screws and conical hood for use in aggressive environments and for easy cleaning.

The smooth bore hoses are easily changeable and available in 75, 100, 125, 160 and 200mm diameters in a range of lengths up a maximum working radius of 6,270 mm, whilst all externally mounted components are designed to reduce any solids build up. Accessories include conical hoods as well as a range of ceiling mounting brackets.

New Mobile Industrial Fume Extractor From Flextraction

Posted February 5th, 2007

The TEKA Caremaster SF is a new BIA European Standard approved mobile one way industrial fume extractor available from Flextraction Ltd, the Melton Mowbray, specialist solution provider capturing at source all forms of airborne contamination – dust, fume and oil mist and sole UK representative for TEKA GmbH, Germany, localised extraction arms manufacturer.

Designed for most types of industrial fume extraction including welding, the 1,1kW, 400V, 50Hz 3-phase motor on this extractor produces a fan capacity of 2,500m³/hour with a low operating noise level of 75dB(A) and a dust collection efficiency of around 99,9% using a class W3 filter for when high alloy steel with >30% nickel based alloys are involved. It is very user friendly incorporating a large access door for easy filter changing and has both an audible and visual alarm when the filter needs changing. It is supplied with a durable filter cassette and pre-filter unit with a large surface filter fleece and is BIA approved for use with most TEKA extraction arms up to 12 meters in length.

Other features include a specially designed sealing face lifter for the filter seal inserts producing an airtight seal allowing air to re-circulate through the filter inserts, a running hours meter, four casters with 2 having brakes and a cable reel. It weighs 128kg and measures 665mm x 681mm x 995mm.

TEKA’s Caremaster is also available as a wall mounted version or as a two extraction arm model.