Dust Extraction and Fume Extraction specialists. Whether it's Downflow Booths, mobile filter units, or Hood Positioning Devices (Extraction Arms), flextraction have products to suit your dust and fume extraction requirements.

Flextraction Appoints New Mananging Director

Posted December 14th, 2011

Flextraction Ltd, supplier and manufacturer of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) products, has announced that Lee Darton has been appointed Managing Director.

Lee has many years experience in the Fume and Dust Extraction equipment industry and has been with Flextraction for over 12 years as Sales Manager and most recently as General Manager (Products).  This promotion comes at a time when the Company continues to further develop its range of products, aiming to increase its market share both in the UK and in Europe.

 Wally Gilder, Chairman of Flextraction said: “Lee has played a significant role in the development of this company and has created a fully focussed and committed sales and after sales team.  Under his guidance we have seen our market share continue to increase and this appointment comes at a time when the Company is experiencing improved trading conditions and the introduction of a wider product portfolio.  It is just reward for all his commitment and endeavours.”

Lee said: “Flextraction has a comprehensive range of dust and fume extraction products that cover a multitude of industries, which we continually strive to improve and develop.  Our marketing strategy has led to increased order books both from the UK and from new markets in Europe.

Working with the UKTI (UK Trade and Investment) in order to find defined partners in Europe has led to the recent appointment of a distributor in France for our range of Hood Positioning Devices (HPDs).  This in turn has resulted in increased production of HPD’s at Melton Mowbray.

We are continuing to drive our export business forward and are currently looking at defined partners in Germany and Spain.  My appointment as Managing Director will help us take the Company forward as part of our on going marketing and investment strategies, both in the long and short term.”

Lee lives in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is married and admits to being an avid Arsenal supporter and a lover of fine foods.

New French Distributor for Flextraction’s Dust & Fume Extraction Products

Posted September 19th, 2011

HPDs for the French Market

Flextraction Ltd, supplier and manufacturer of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) products has appointed Wattohm Equipement based in Charnay les Macon as their distributor of HPD dust & fume extraction products within France.

Wattohm was established 25 years ago as a distributor and supplier of dust & fume extraction arms, hoses and filter systems to a multitude of resellers and end users throughout France.

Wattohm will be responsible for the marketing and selling within France of the Flextraction range of totally self supporting Hood Positioning Devices (HPD), including the Flextractor HPD, Extended HPD, Mini HPD and Flextender HPD which are all available and certified as ATEX compliant, being coated with an anti-static paint so that they can be used in hazardous area zones.

HPD’s incorporate mounting brackets, hoods and hoses for the capture and extraction of industrial dusts and fumes including hazardous and corrosive fumes at the point of source in surface grinding, welding, product tipping and drum filling as well as food processing and all manufacturing applications, where dust and fumes are emitted.

Lee Darton, Managing Director, Flextraction said: “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Wattohm as our distributor in France. We have been working closely with the UKTI (UK Trade and Investment) to seek defined partners in Europe with France being our number one priority, as we look to drive our export business forward. Recently we have been successful in exporting to Spain, Romania, Canada, USA and Oman.

Wattohm is very well placed to sell our products through their market and product expertise and we are confident that this relationship will reap rewards for both parties in the near future.”

Mme Virginie Sauze from Wattohm said: “We are very happy with our new partnership with Flextraction.  We appreciate the quality and the professionalism of their management as well as the quality of their product range. Therefore, we are assured that the Flextraction HPD’s will contibute to a significant market share in the French market. We believe in the success of this relationship which helps to complete our range of products”

New Electronic Airflow Indicator from flextraction Ltd

Posted October 11th, 2010

flextraction Ltd, supplier and manufacturer of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) products has launched a new, small in size, Electronic Airflow Indicator.  The Airflow Indicators are for use on all LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) hoods or at any LEV point on the extraction hose where it can be easily seen by the operator.  They ensure that the airflow is adequate to control operator exposure to industrial dust and fumes, including hazardous and corrosive fumes, at the point of source.

These Electronic Airflow Indicators are designed for use in a multitude of industries including surface grinding, welding, product tipping, drum filling, food processing and all manufacturing applications where dust and fumes are emitted.  Importantly, not only do they visually show the operator if the airflow is correct by a green LED or if it is in-correct by a red LED, they also have a built in audible alarm indicating if there is a fall in the air flow velocity.

Features include an indication of system performance by means of a single LED and constant monitoring, thereby ensuring operator protection at all times.  The Airflow Indicator has no external buttons or switches thus preventing operator interference of the unit.  Calibration and set up are straightforward and are carried out through the utilisation of internal switches and these are undertaken by flextraction at time of installation.  The unit is powered by 4 x AA batteries, giving up to 2 years continuous operation.

Lee Darton, General Manager (Products) at flextraction said: “Section 106 of the Health and Safety Document – Controlling Airborne Contaminants at Work (HSG 258) states: ‘Employees need an airflow indicator at every hood because the operator needs some simple indication that the hood is working properly.  It becomes critical when the operator has to adjust a damper to get adequate airflow. The airflow indicator must indicate simply and clearly when the airflow is adequate…’  These units are not only simple to install and economic to run, but they are a very cost effective means of ensuring that the user is protected from industrial fume and dust at all times.”

Sales Vacancy at flextraction Ltd

Posted September 8th, 2010

Do you have sufficient proven experience in the Dust and Fume Extraction Industry enabling you to hit the ground running to sell Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) products?  Are you a conscientious, hardworking individual who has the self motivation to meet or exceed expectations?

Flextraction Ltd, who specialise in the manufacture and supply of a comprehensive range of LEV products for all sectors of industry, are looking to recruit an experienced Sales Engineer.

The role requires that you assess the needs of potential and current customers, discuss their requirements, recommend the correct solution to their dust and fume problems and sell from the comprehensive range of extraction products on offer.  Whilst you will be pro-active in obtaining sales leads, the administrative support that you receive will ensure that you are regularly supplied with enquiries.

If you feel that you are up to the role then please send your CV to:

Flextraction Ltd
10 Digby Drive
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire LE13 0RQ

Alternatively, email your CV to recruitment@flextraction.co.uk or call John Lambert (Director) on 01664-410641 to discuss the position.

New Hood Positioning Devices For Better Fume and Dust Extraction

Posted January 5th, 2010

flextraction Ltd, supplier and manufacturer of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) products has launched a new range of totally self supporting Hood Positioning Devices (HPD), the ‘Flextractor HPD, Extended HPD, Mini HPD and Flextender HPD, all incorporating new mounting brackets, hoods and hoses for the capture and extraction of industrial dusts and fumes including hazardous and corrosive fumes at the point of source.

These HPDs have been designed to be used in a multitude of industrial applications, including surface grinding, welding, product tipping and drum filling as well as food processing and all manufacturing applications, where dust and fumes are emitted.  Importantly, they meet HSE requirements for the correct positioning and design of LEV hoods and are totally self supporting mechanisms providing stability and accuracy in the carrying and positioning of a wide range of hoods in different sizes, weights and designs including individual customised hoods plus hose combinations.  Without any internal obstructions, there is no wear, corrosion, flow restrictions or solids built up within the hoses.

The twin support mechanism incorporates two springs to provide a much greater return force than in previous models, producing a lighter as well as a more balanced feel to the arm, especially when manipulating it into the correct extraction position.  This increased return force, as well as an increased surface area around the central pivot, enables the design of fully customised hoods to be added to the HPD.

The NEW Hood Positioning Device from flextraction Ltd

Other features include a rear casing that is fully enclosed giving an improved aesthetic appearance and protection against dirt ingress, a rear boom extension gives a 270° working radius and a new 360° rotating swivel hood enables more accurate hood positioning, whilst quick release clips are used to attach a range of flexible hoses such as standard PVC, FD approved polyurethane, high temperature, chemical and solvent resistant as well as ATEX certified hoses.

Options include tubed, ATEX compliance and stainless steel models plus a fitted electronic airflow indicator.

Flextractor HPD’s are suitable for standard wall or stanchion mounting, as well as upward and downward swivel, joist and ceiling mountings and are available in five standard lengths between 1,5m and 4m.  Optional solid tubed sections in the same diameters and with flexible joints are also available to further reduce the risk of solids build up.

The Extended HPD provides the user with the additional option of a longer reach up to a maximum 8m. The wall or bench mounted mini HPD is available in three standard diameters – 75mm, 100mm and 250mm with either 1m or 1.5 m reaches.

The Flextender HPD has a telescopic extraction arm giving the user a 1,200 – 1,650mm reach, especially useful in low headroom or limited space applications. Flextractor HPDs and Flextender HPDs are available in either 75mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm and 200mm diameters.

A range of hoods is available in a wide variety of designs including bell mouth, flare, fish tail, flat screen and custom designed. These are available in epoxy coated, stainless steel, polypropylene and ATEX versions.

HSE Recommend Air Flow Monitoring Devices for all Dust and Fume Extraction Hoods

Posted July 7th, 2009

The Health & Safety Executive now recommend that companies fit airflow monitoring indicators to all Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) hoods to ensure that airflow is adequate to control exposure.  Employers have legal responsibilities in law under Health & Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath Regulations (CoSHH) 2002, as amended, and the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR).  Additionally, there are special provisions for employers in Safety Data sheets under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals).  

Section 106 of the H&S document, Controlling Airborne Contaminants at Work (HSG 258) states:  “Employers need an airflow indicator at every hood because the operator needs some simple indication that the hood is working properly.  It becomes critical when the operator has to adjust a damper to get adequate airflow. The airflow indicator must indicate simply and clearly when the airflow is adequate…..” 

flextraction is offering to visit your company to give you a ‘free of charge’ assessment and advice on how you can meet this HSE recommendation.

To take up our offer of a free on site survey with regards to meeting the HSE’s recommendations, then please call one of our team on   01664 - 410 641   and quote “HSE Monitor Offer”.