Industrial Fume Extraction

Installing an efficient and effective industrial fume extraction system is central to ensuring your workplace complies with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and HSA Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Guidance.

The type of industrial fume extraction needed will depend on the activities carried out within your facility but any process which results in hazardous fumes, gases, vapours, or particulate matter being released into the atmosphere will necessitate an industrial fume extraction system.

Finding the right industrial fume extraction system for your business can be confusing. In addition, fume extraction is a major expense for any company and getting it wrong could cost you a fortune.

There are many different ways of configuring a system, which is why we offer our own bespoke design service. It gives clients the peace of mind they need and the knowledge that they are compliant with all legislation and have the very best design to suit their individual needs.

This process involves:

• A dedicated BOHS qualified specialist designer to work with you on your requirements
• Access to a wealth of previous experience in designing industrial fume extraction systems for a huge range of different industries, businesses and environments
• The knowledge that all equipment used to manufacture your bespoke system will be of the highest quality available
• Peace of mind with regard to ongoing maintenance of all equipment and materials, as part of our long-term working relationship with you

A bespoke P&M LEV Specialists industrial fume extraction system will be tailored to your specific industry and application.

Whether you need industrial fume extraction for welding, soldering, chemical manufacturing, metal fabrication, pharmaceutical production, or something else, we will use our experience to design and manufacture the perfect bespoke system for you.

These systems typically employ methods like local exhaust ventilation (LEV), fume hoods, extraction arms, ductwork, and filtration systems to capture and treat the fumes at their source or from the surrounding environment.

The primary goal of industrial fume extraction is to protect workers from exposure to toxic or hazardous substances, comply with health and safety regulations, prevent respiratory issues, minimise environmental pollution, and maintain optimal operational efficiency. By effectively extracting and removing fumes and airborne contaminants, industrial fume extraction systems contribute to creating a healthier and safer workplace for employees and improving overall air quality in industrial settings.

A P&M LEV designed industrial fume extraction system is for you if you work in any of the following environments, or indeed anywhere that your workers may be exposed to noxious fumes:

• Welding shops which may generate harmful fumes and gases, such as metal oxides, ozone and welding fumes. Industrial fume extraction is crucial for capturing and filtering these contaminants;
• Laboratories which handle chemicals, solvents, or hazardous substances can use an industrial fume extraction system to remove vapours, fumes and airborne contaminants;
• Manufacturing facilities which carry out industrial processes such as metalworking, machining, or surface coating can create fumes, dust and particles which need to be removed by an effective industrial fume extraction system in order to maintain a clean and healthy working environment;
• Pharmaceutical and chemical production environments which deal with potentially toxic or volatile substances, where industrial fume extraction is critical to controlling the release of harmful vapours and protecting workers’ health;
• Printing and graphics studios where inks, paints, solvents, and other chemicals emit fumes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In these spaces, industrial fume extraction creates a healthier working environment;
• Automotive repair and paint shops which undertake activities including vehicle painting, surface preparation and repair work need effective industrial fume extraction to eliminate these fumes and paint overspray;
• Electronics manufacturing environments where soldering, PCB assembly and use of various chemicals means an industrial fume extraction system is needed to capture and remove fumes, ensuring a clean and safe working environment;
• Food processing areas where activities such as cooking, frying, and baking can release fumes which need to be removed by an industrial fume extraction system to create a more comfortable working environment.