When soldering without extraction, solder and flux fumes are likely to enter the breathing zone of the solderer, this can cause occupational asthma and irritation to the respiratory tract if inhaled.

The 200i-HP tip extraction machine extracts the fume from the source ensuring no hazardous fumes are inhaled by the worker.

This unit is precision made from stainless steel and features a high powered blower to draw contaminated fumes away from the workers breathing zone.

The fumes are then passed through a patented Labyrinth pre-filter to remove larger particles and then through a 2-stage filter system which removes harmful sub-micronic particles and gases before clean, filtered air is returned to the workplace.

German - PUREX stellt neue Lötkolbenabsaugung vor

PUREX International Ltd, ein in GB-Rotherham ansässiger führender Hersteller von qualitativ hochwertigen Absaugsystemen, hat die Lötkolbenabsaugung  PUREX 200i-HP entwickelt. Mit dieser Einheit kann an  bis zu 50 Lötkolben gleichzeitig abgesaugt werden.   

Zum Schutz des Personals wird  durch Einsatz der Absaugung das Einatmen gefährlicher, insbesondere Flussmittel-dämpfe vermieden  und somit Asthma, Atemwegserkrankungen und Leistungseinbußen des Personals vorgebeugt. Der Einsatz des PUREX 200i HP Systems stellt sicher, dass keine gesundheitsgefährdenden Dämpfe/Partikel  durch den Anwender eingeatmet werden.

Merkmale sind insbesondere das Edelstahlgehäuse, die mikroprozessorgesteuerte Hochdruckpumpe mit bürstenfreiem Motor, automatische elektronische Durchflussregelung, Digital ™ Steuerungsprogramm mit Grafikdisplay ,patentierter Labyrinth™ Balgensackfilter filtert Partikel >0,5-1µm, 2 Stufen Filter Submikron HEPA filtert Partikel bis zu 0,3µm und > 0,01µm sowie Aktivkohle zur Neutralisierung der Prozessgase, gereinigte Luft wird dem Arbeitsplatz wieder zugeführt .   

SGI is one of the biggest events of the year in the region for exhibitors and visitors in the signage, outdoor media, screen and digital printing industries. SGI is a business forum where exhibitors and visitors can interact with sign makers, print and production manufacturers, architects, media agencies, real-estate developers, brand and image consultants among others.

Signtrade International are a stockist of Purex Fume Extraction Systems which are coupled to laser engraving machines, wide format printers and other machines that produce harmful fumes or odours. Purex Fume Extractors filter and recycle the contaminated air from these machines before returning clean, purified air to the workplace.

SignTrade Celebrate their 25th anniversary at SGI Dubai

Recycling filtered air to the workplace makes Purex units ideal for use in areas where it is not possible to cut holes in walls or roofs for exhaust ducting, e.g. malls, schools and offices.

Mani from SignTrade said, "The SGI exhibition was excellent for us, we had a large, well attended stand that generated lots of interest and many, many sales. We exhibited our Purex Fume Extraction Systems which impressed the visitors to the stand as they loved the idea of being able to recirculate the air from their laser engravors without having to install ducting in their buildings."

For more information contact Purex on +44 (0)1709 763000, visit www.purex.co.uk or contact SignTrade on Dubai +971-4-8866100 or for other locations please visit signtradeinternational.com

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Amtech, established in 1993, sell a wide variety of products to the electronics industry from solder paste through to wave solder machines. In 2012, Amtech had a turnover of €8 million which was acheived with only 9 employees!

Three Amtech field service engineers from the Czech Republic visited the Purex factory to strengthen their knowledge of the machines so they could offer their customers a better aftercare service.

Vlastimil Korcak, Tomas Petrina and Milan Pribyl all passed the training course with flying colours to receive their official certificates from Purex’s own service engineer Nick Scarr.

Also pictured is Purex's Tom Peace - Marketing Apprentice who also attended the training course to learn about applications, diagnostics and mechanical and electrical operations.

About Blundell

Established for over 32 years, Blundell Production Equipment is one of the UK's leading distributors and suppliers of production machinery and tools for the Printed Circuit Board assembly industry.

In recent years they have adjusted their product range to reflect the industry’s priorities, as volume manufacture has given way to specialist high quality medium to lower volume production work.

They work with some of the world's leading manufacturing companies in the industry such as i-Pulse, Ersa, Fritsch, TWS, Purex, Ebso and PVA whilst still maintaining their own manufacturing facilities for the CMS 400 wave soldering machine and other bespoke products.

All Blundell products, whether large or small come with the backup and support of a dedicated team of professionals, ready to help in whatever way they can. For more information visit www.blundell.co.uk

Features:

• 2 Metre Radius - 100mm diameter hose
• Constructed from galvanised steel
• Electrostatic zinc plated finish
• Fully assembled delivery on machine or wall mounting plate for easy installation
• Clear flexible polyurethane ducting enables any blockages to be identified
• Bespoke hoods to fit a specific process can be created upon request - i.e. slot Hoods
• Damper to shut off arm when not in use
• No internal obstructions delivers more efficient extraction
• No internal moving parts to be corroded
• Protects the environment as fumes are not pumped into the atmosphere.
• Delivers a cleaner more pleasant workplace
• Easy to move around on castors

Purex manufacture a wide range of equipment used to extract fumes and dust from varied applications such as soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others. More information on Purex and their products is available from www.purex.co.uk or by calling 01709 763000.

Rotherham based Purex International Ltd manufacture a wide range of equipment to extract hazardous fumes and dust from varied applications such as hand and reflow/wave soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others.

Avon is one of the world’s largest direct sellers and is a leading beauty company with more than $11 billion in annual revenue. Its product line includes beauty, fashion and home products, with such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, ANEW, Skin-So-Soft, Advance Techniques and Avon Naturals.

Avon's manufacturing facility in the Philippines was to install several coding lasers to mark plastic containers with 3 lines of alphanumeric characters but Avon identified several issues with the fumes that would be generated from the laser process.

Laser coders actually burn and melt a material when they make a mark producing a fume. These fumes often generate unpleasant odours and can be hazardous to people if they inhale them, they are a health and safety issue and so must be controlled. The fumes can also cause unwanted problems with production.

The laser beam itself can be affected as it passes through the fumes resulting in poor quality codes on the product. This usually means that the product would have to be scrapped.

The laser lens and any sensors can also be damaged by the often hot particles in the fume, if damaged, lenses and sensors can be expensive to replace.

Laser fume also contains particulates (or dust) which settle onto surrounding surfaces which means downtime is usually required for cleaning and maintenance.

To prevent these problems a suitable fume extraction system is essential for the laser.

Raul Tortola - Production Supervisor at Avon explains why they chose a Purex system, "Avon chose a Purex recirculating filter system rather than venting outside because they are easy to install and Avon had no existing exhaust ventilation. The Purex units can also simply be moved if we needed to move the laser lines. Other key reasons why Avon chose Purex and their distributor - Lantec Resources was that we saw Purex units were very economical and technical support and after sales service from both Purex and Lantec was excellent."

"With the delivery of the Purex fume extractors, Avon can now comply now with Environmental Standard Certification. The installation was very quick and simple and we liked the stainless steel construction of the machines as well as the low noise levels and extraction performance. The filtration levels are also excellent at 99.997% of all particulates down to 0.3 micron and the filtration of gases from the marking process using an activated carbon filter."

Saving money and operator safety and happiness were also key for Avon as Raul explains, "Overall we have saved money by not having to install a costly vent to atmosphere system and our operators are happy as they know their workplace and health is protected by the Purex Alpha 400's"

Rotherham based Purex International Ltd manufacture a wide range of equipment to extract hazardous fumes and dust from varied applications such as hand and reflow/wave soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others.

Inside the factory of Carlo Gavazzi where David Borg kindly allows Universal to use as a working showroom for potential customers.

We at Universal are not just your average importer and distributor. We have a strong passion about what we do, we have been doing it well for over 40 years and as a result we have built strong relations with our suppliers and key clients. This ensures that we can offer an excellent service and reliable product.

We strive to always give you the best solutions with quality products through our vast network of suppliers which include 3M, Sealed Air, Dow Corning, Avery Dennison, Smipack, Sudpack, Plastotecnica, Henkel, Good Year, Purex, Korozo, Sato, Kester and many, many more.

Our clients love the efficiency, reliability of service and quality of product which gives them peace of mind when dealing with Universal. The industries we supply include Electronics, Food, Banks, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Aluminium and  Beverage ranging from small businesses to multinational clients.

Starting from design, moving on to machinery or printers and moving on to consumables, our team of people at Universal will assist you during all stages.  Our vast range include solutions for many applications namely;

Fume Extraction – We offer the full range of Purex Fume Extraction machines, filters and spares. We offer advice on specifying a solution, installation and maintenance.   

Packaging  - We offer packaging solutions ranging from bread and milk, medical and pharmaceutical, cosmetics to microchips.

Machines -  Our range of machines range from a simple tape dispenser, shrink packaging machines, pallet wrapping machines and flow packaging machines. All this backed by our experienced technical service.

Labelling -  Fresh new designs for your label needs, printer installations, blank labels on roll, ribbons and printed labels. Again here this is all backed by years of experience in the field.

Adhesives – Ranging from adhesives for woodworking and going on to structural silicone, our brands here are our guarantee.

Safety – Complementing our other ranges, we supply all you safety requirements for your job.  

We get things done right, all the time…

Cepelec was created over 25 years ago as a distributor of electronic components and products. The company has evolved and has three main activities which are Electronics, Identification and Fume Extraction. They represent Purex and other brands such as Brady, Treston and Iteco.

The new 6,000 square foot, purpose built Centre of Excellence has been created so that Cepelec can offer training courses to customers, hold demonstrations of equipment and hold more stock for shipping in and around France.

Cepelec also provide a fume analysis service to measure particulate and VOC content with all the technical equipment needed to do. Using this information Cepelec can propose the best technical and economical  solution to capture and filter hazardous fumes and dust.

For more information visit Cepelec's website www.cepelec.com or hear from Jean Pierre Villain the managing director of Cepelec here.

 Indentification demonstration area.

Fume extraction demonstration area.

Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.

Employing 35 people, Purex is principally involved in the fume extraction sector, specialising in the electronics and laser industries.

The company’s application for safecontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.

Jon Young, Sales & Marketing Manager says, "Safecontractor accreditation will enhance the company’s ability to attract new contracts and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal."

Safecontractor is applicable to most sectors although it is particularly relevant to food manufacture, property, facilities management, retail and leisure sectors, all of which are big users of contracted services.

John Kinge, Technical Director of safecontractor said, "Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place."

"More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Purex has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector."

"Safecontractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”

Under the safecontractor scheme, businesses undergo a vetting process which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via a website.

Client-organisations who sign up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they even set foot on site. These clients agree that, as users of the scheme, they will engage only those who have received accreditation.

Over one hundred and seventy major nation-wide businesses, from several key sectors, have signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work.

For further information contact Purex on 01709 763000

Pre-filters made from paper and a variety of bag type filters have been available for decades from a whole host of sources. One of the main disadvantages of these types of filter is that their dust holding capacity (and therefore life) is limited due to their design and the materials they are made from.

To expand on this, the capability of a filter to capture and retain particles depends on the cross sectional area of filter media 'in which' and 'on which' particles can be contained. In the case of paper filters the main disadvantage is that they can only capture dust particles on a single thin face of material and so the filters have to be much larger in order to deliver any kind of economic lifespan.

Because of this, the dimensions of a typical filter of this type can be large, making it a bigger item to store, more expensive to pack and ship and more prone to damage during shipping. They can also be more cumbersome to handle, as removing a big filter of this type can increase the required operating footprint of the machine, causing problems for operators in production environments where space is paramount.

Purex Patented Filter Design

Extensive trials with laser manufacturers and long term research and development work with filter media specialists have resulted in the patented Labyrinth filter that overcomes the disadvantages of current pleated paper and bag filter technology.

The Labyrinth filter is a radical departure from current 'off the shelf' filters and has been specifically designed for filtration of laser fume. Fig-1 shows how a paper filter can only capture particles on a single thin face of media whereas the multi layered Labyrinth filter media is a graduated fiber matrix that delivers a much greater dust holding capacity throughout without affecting airflow.

fig.1

The greater dust holding capacity means that the end user does not have to change the filter as often and therefore laser dowtime is kept to a minimum. Also, because the end user buys fewer filters, the annual cost of replacements is lower. Further savings are made by the customer in shipping costs, as compared to bulky rigid filters which may be expensive to transport, the Labyrinth is small, compact and lightweight and less likely to be damaged in transit. (Fig.2)

Electro-Cell technology

Electro-Cell technology locks particles within the filter by actively attracting dust particles to the media fibres. The unique design of the filter pockets also allows multi-directional airflow, further increasing the performance of the filter.
   
Another positive and important point for the customer is that Purex machines are front loading, so the operator can simply open the door and push the small replacement filter into place in seconds without having to disconnect the machine from the process.

Although small for shipping and storage purposes, the Labyrinth filter delivers massive performance once inside the machine.

Comparison Table

Applications such as soldering, laser marking, gluing, chemical handling and many others produce dust and fumes. These fumes (if inhaled) can be hazardous to health and so a suitable fume extraction solution is definately required.

To solve this need, Purex have developed the enhanced FumeCube MAX. The FumeCube MAX is a compact, quiet and portable fume extraction system that can be connected to a variety of machines or extraction arms.

The unit is precision made from stainless steel and features a powerful blower to draw contaminated fumes away from the workers breathing zone; the fumes are then passed through a patented Labyrinth pre-filter to remove larger particles and then through a 2-stage filter system which removes harmful submicronic particles and gases before clean, filtered air is returned to the workplace.

FumeCube MAX with a 38mm Arm and Bracket

Features:

• Flow control maintains a constant extraction rate even as the filter blocks
• Flow control also saves energy by allowing the motor to run at reduced speeds
• Operator adjustable speed control
• VariColour filter blocked warning system
• Low capital and running costs
• Quick change patented Labyrinth pre-filters deliver longer filter life
• Submicronic (HEPA) filtration removes 99.997% of  particles down to 0.3 microns
• Activated carbon filtration removes harmful gas
• Simple to install and quiet in operation
• Easy to relocate
• Precision made from stainless steel

More information on Purex and their products is available from www.purex.co.uk or by calling 01709 763000.
 

We will be exhibiting at the MDM Show (Booth 1281) on February 12-14 at the Anaheim Convention Center in CA. The following week February 19-21, we will be at the APEX Show (Booth 3049) in the San Diego Convention Center displaying our electronics manufacturing fume extraction solutions.

We wanted to share the links for free passes with you so if you register before the show using the following links you can get passes at no charge.

MDM - Click the Register for Expo Hall Admission If asked for a Promo Code enter XG.

APEX - Click Sign Up as a New Contact If required, enter "Continue as a Non Member".

Please let us know if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to assist. We hope to see you at one of the shows!

Have a great Day.

Richard Riffner - Sales Manager - Purex USA

Rotherham based Purex International Ltd manufacture a wide range of equipment to extract hazardous fumes and dust from varied applications such as hand and reflow/wave soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others.

Purex have recruited three new people in order to deliver an ambitious expansion plan for 2013 and beyond. The first is Trefor Jones who takes on the role of Accounts Manager.

Trefor is a qualified management accountant with more than 25 years experience in diverse business sectors across the UK. He has a proven track record in adding value to companies across all functions and is an experienced operations professional with key skills in procurement and implementation of IT systems.

Trefor says, ”This is an exciting time to be joining Purex as the business is looking to grow in a number of different markets. My role in this will be to ensure everyone in the business receives all the information they require and that regular performance dialogues occur to ensure we deliver the growth plans that have been put in place."

Also new to Purex is Adam Fryer who joins the engineering team. Originally from Cambridge, Adam studied for a BSc then MSc in Physics at Hull University where he was sponsored by Purex to develop a research project into new filtration technologies, the results of which are very exciting.

Adam explains, "I really enjoyed the research for Purex at the University as it applied science to real life applications and delivered real results. I wanted to work for Purex to experience work in industry, using a blend of electrical and mechanical engineering, and to be involved in new product development from the very beginning. Towards the end of our project, I was offered a full time position at Purex in the engineering department to develop new product lines and the “next generation” of unique technology never before seen in fume extraction systems"

The third new professional to join Purex is Harry Hamilton who joins as Business Development Manager. Originally from Belfast, Harry studied Physics, Maths and Biology in Carrickfergus before attending Plymouth University for the Royal Navy to gain a HND and BSc in Mechanical Engineering.

Harry explains a bit more, "I qualified as an engineer and worked on nuclear submarines in Scotland for just over 6 years travelling to a number of countries during my time in the Royal Navy. After this I moved to Germany to work in the automotive industry as an engineer in Koln before gradually making the transition to sales and returning to the UK to work in the Hydraulic industry. My new role at Purex is to identify and develop new areas of business and industries that we have not previously tapped into.

These three new appointments are in addition to three apprenticeships recently announced by Purex and further demonstrate the company's ambition to develop and expand.

More information on Purex and their products is available from www.purex.co.uk or by calling 01709 763000.

Purex manufacture a wide range of equipment used to extract hazardous fumes and dust from varied applications such as soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others.

Purex units use tri-stage filtration to capture particulates and gases then return clean, purified air to the workplace. This means that customers do not need to drill holes in walls or ceilings, hazardous fumes are not pumped into the atmosphere and there is no heat loss from the factory which saves money on heating costs.

The new 2013 brochure features a variety of new filters for problematic fumes such as formic acid, printing ink vapours and formaldehyde. There are new solutions for extracting solder fume from soldering iron tips and a new downdraft version of the Cleancab fume extraction cabinet.

Also available are high volume, 50mm diameter flexible stainless steel extraction arms which overcome the weaknesses of some plastic arms available on the market.

The brochure also features the latest digital and analogue range of extractors, application selector charts and much more information on dust and fume extraction.

More information on Purex and their products is available from www.purex.co.uk or by calling 01709 763000.

LEV (or local exhaust ventilation) equipment is used to extract fumes and dust from varied applications such as soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others.

The COSHH regulations in the UK insist that LEV equipment is tested by a qualified person at least every 14 months. Nick Scarr, who has been with Purex since January 2006 has embraced the opportunity to join the LEV Test and Service Department as LEV Engineer to boost capacity.

Nick brings to the role more than 20 years experience working within the servicing/installation industry plus many years of experience working with Purex machines. More recently he has qualified for a P601 certificate which is recommended in order to test LEV equipment.

Nick’s new ride is a brand new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, decked out with Purex Sentinel graphics. Purex LEV engineers can test Purex or any other LEV equipment customers may have on site. For more information contact 01709 763000 or visit www.purex.co.uk/lev-testing.

One problem end users have with some extraction arms is that after time the arms can lose their ability to stay in position. This can cause the arm to drop, potentially damaging expensive objects on the bench or products on a production line below them.

Another problem is that if the arm fails and moves from the optimum extraction position it would allow hazardous fumes to enter the workplace and potentially cause production problems within a process.

To solve these problems Purex has launched a range of 50mm diameter – high flow stainless steel flexible extraction arms. These allow the user to position the arm precisely in the optimum extraction position, safe in the knowledge that it will stay there.

The Purex arms also include an integrated airflow valve that can be closed when the arm is not in use. This feature, coupled with a Purex Flow Control Extractor, means that the extraction machine can slow its motor while still maintaining extraction with any other arms in use, therefore saving energy.

Purex manufacture a wide range of equipment used to extract fumes and dust from varied applications such as soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others. More information on Purex and their products is available from www.purex.co.uk or by calling 01709 763000.

Swedish - Purex lanserar nya rostfria utsugsarmar

Purex International Ltd, den ledande tillverkaren av filteraggregat med bästa prestanda har lanserat en helt ny serie flexibla utsugsarmar i rostfritt stål med diameter 50mm.

Ett vanligt problem hos användare med utsugsarmar är att efter en tid förlorar armarna sin förmåga att stanna på plats. Vanligt är att armen börjar sjunka, vilket kan skada dyra föremål på bänken eller produkter på en produktionslinje under armen.

Ett annat problem är att om armen inte håller sitt läge och rör sig från det inställda läget kan leda till att farliga ångor kan komma in på arbetsplatsen och potentiellt orsaka produktionsproblem inom en process.

För att lösa dessa problem Purex har lanserat en rad rostfria flexibla utsugsarmar med 50mm diameter för höga flöden. Dessa medger att användaren tryggt och säkert placerar armen i det optimala utsugsläget med vetskapen om att den kommer behålla sin position.

I Purex utsugsarmar ingår även en integrerad luftflödes ventil som kan stängas när armen inte används. Denna funktion, tillsammans med ett Purex Flow Control Extractor, (automatisk flödeskontroll), innebär att maskinen kan reducera fläktmotorns hastighet med bibehållet flöde för övriga inkopplade utsugsarmar som används, för att spara energi.

Purex tillverkar ett brett sortiment av utrustning som används för att extrahera ångor och damm från olika processer som till exempel lödning, lasermärkning och gravyr, tryck och lösningsmedel med mera. Mer information om Purex och deras produkter finns tillgängliga från www.purex.co.uk eller genom att ringa 01709 763000

German - Purex startet mit  neuen Edelstahl-Absaugarmen

Purex International Ltd, ein führender Hersteller von Hochleistungs-Rauchabsauganlagen hat als Neuheit flexible Edelstahl-Absaugarme mit 50mm Durchmesser in die Produktpalette aufgenommen.

Ein häufig auftretendes Problem bei Absaugarmen ist nach einiger Zeit der Verlust der Stabilität der Arme und somit der gewünschten Position.  Dies kann bewirken, dass beim Herunterfallen zu bearbeitende Produkte beschädigt werden,  z.B. Bauteile auf Platinen, etc.

Ebenfalls können, sofern sich der Absaugarm nicht mehr in der gewünschten Position befindet, gefährliche Dämpfe nicht optimal abgesaugt werden und zusätzliche Beeinträchtigungen während des Arbeitsprozesses verursachen.

High-Flow flexible Absaugarme aus Edelstahl – Als Lösung bietet  Purex eine Reihe flexibler High-Flow Absaugarme aus Edelstahl mit  50mm Durchmesser an.  Diese garantieren dem Benutzer, dass Positionierung und Stabilität erhalten bleiben.  

Die Purex- Arme können einzeln durch ein integriertes Luftstromventil geschlossen werden. In Verbindung mit der  Purex Absaugung regelt die Pumpe entsprechend nach und läuft somit im Optimum bei konstantem Saugstrom für alle weiteren angeschlossenen Absaugarme . Dieser Vorteil kommt insbesondere bei Lötarbeiten zum Tragen, da die Wärmemenge nicht beeinflusst wird (Profilneutral)

Purex produziert eine breite Palette von Systemen, um Rauch und Staub aus den unterschiedlichsten Anwendungen wie löten, Laser coding & gravieren, drucken, schweißen etc. , zu extrahieren. Mehr Informationen über Purex und deren Produkte sind erhältlich unter www.purex.co.uk oder telefonisch unter 0044-1709 763000.

Hungarian - Purex bevezeti az új, rozsdamentes elszívó-karokat

Purex International Ltd., a nagy teljesítményű elszívó rendszerek vezető gyártója, nemrég elindította az új, 50 mm átmérőjű, rugalmas rozsdamentes acél elszívó kar sorozat gyártását.

A végső felhasználók egyik problémája, hogy egy idő után a karok elveszítik a pozícióba maradási képességüket. Ez jelenség, a kar leesését okozhatja, mely potenciálisan, a munkaasztalon tartott, drága tárgyak, vagy a gyártósoron lévő termékek károsodását okozhatja.

További probléma, hogy a kar elmozdulhat az optimálisan beállított elszívási helyzetéből, így lehetővé téve, hogy veszélyes gőzök a munkaterületre kerülését, mely potenciálisan problémákat okozhat a gyártási folyamatban.

A felsorolt problémák megoldásához, a Purex elindított egy sor, 50 mm átmérőjű, nagy áramlási sebességű, rugalmas, rozsdamentes acél elszívó karok gyártását. Ezek, a felhasználó számára lehetővé teszik az elszívó-kar helyzetének pontos és optimális beállítását, abban a biztos tudatban, hogy a beállítási helyzetét a kar meg fogja tartani.

Továbbá a Purex elszívó-karok tartalmaznak egy beépített légáram szelepet is, mely használaton kívül zárhatóvá teszi a kart. Ez a funkció, a „Purex Flow Control Extractor” egységhez csatolva az elszívó-motor lassítását teszi lehetővé , miközben továbbra is fenntartja az elszívást a többi csatolt elszívó karoknál és így energiát takarít meg.

A Purex egy széles-skálájú, füst és porelszívó berendezésgyártó, mely berendezések a forrasztás, lézer kódoló és gravírozó, nyomtató, hegesztő és más alkalmazások esetében használatosak. A Purex cégről és termékeiről további információk az, www.purex.co.uk honlapon vagy a következő telefonos 01709 763000 és online elérhetőségen állnak rendelkezésre.

Romanian - Purex lanseaza noul braț extractor din oțel inoxidabil

Purex International Ltd, producator de sisteme de înaltă performanță de extracție a fumului, tocmai a lansat o serie nouă de brate de extracție flexibile, din oțel inoxidabil cu diametru de 50mm.

O problemă la utilizatorii finali al brațelor de extracție a fumului, este că după un timp brațele își pot pierde capacitatea de a sta în poziția fixată. Acest fapt poate provoca căderea brațul, fiind un potențial dăunătoar la obiectele scumpe așezate pe masa de lucru, sau la produsele de pe linia de producție.

O altă problemă poate fi, dacă brațul se mișcă din poziția de extracție optimă fixată, astfel permițând vaporilor periculoși să inunde spațiul de lucru, astfel cauzând probleme în procesul de producție.

Pentru a rezolva această problemă, Purex a lansat o serie nouă de brațe flexibile de extracție a fumului, cu flux de aer mare, din oțel inoxidabil cu diametru de 50mm. Aceste brațe permit utilizatorului să poziționeze brațul în poziția optimă de extracție, asigurând pozitionarea sigură și faptul că acest braț va rămâne nemișcat.

Brațele de extracție a fumului Purex, includ de asemenea și o supapă de aer care pot fi închise în cazul când brațele nu sânt utilizate. Această posibilitate, atașat la un Purex Flow Control Extractor, permite ca sistemul de extracție să-și poată încetini motorul de extracție, menținând în același timp extracția la restul brațelor  de pe sistem, și prin urmare economisind energie electrică.

Purex produce o gamă largă de echipamente folosite pentru extragea fumului și al praful pentru aplicații variate, ca de exemplu lipirea, codarea și gravura cu laser, sudura, imprimarea precum și multe altele aplicații. Mai multe informații despre Purex si produsele lor sânt disponibile pe websiteul www.purex.co.uk , telefonul  01709 763000, sau online pe.

Russian - Purex International Ltd, ведущий производитель высококачественных вытяжных систем, только что выпустила новый диапазон 50-мм гибких вытяжек из нержавеющей стали.

Одной из проблем, с которой столкнулись конечные пользователи, является то, что по прошествии времени гибкая вытяжка может потерять  способность оставаться в заданном положении. Это может привести к падению вытяжки и повреждению потенциально дорогих объектов на столе или продукции на производственной линии под вытяжкой.

Еще одной проблемой является то, что если вытяжку не удается поставить в требуемое положение, опасные газы могут проникнуть на рабочее место и поставить под угрозу производственный процесс.

Для решения этих проблем Purex запустила производство ряда гибких вытяжек высокой пропускной способности диаметром 50 мм из нержавеющей стали. Пользователь может поместить вытяжку именно в оптимальное положение для удаления газов и пыли, и это положение будет зафиксировано.

Вытяжки Purex также имеют также встроенный обратный клапан, который закрывается, если вытяжка не используется. Эта особенность в сочетании с контролем потока воздуха Purex Extractor, означает, что машина может замедлить работу двигателя при сохранении вытяжной способности, таким образом экономя энергию.

Purex выпускает широкий спектр оборудования, используемого для вытяжки и удаления паров и пыли в различных процессах, таких как пайка, лазерное кодирование и гравировка, печать, сварка и многие другие. Более подробную информацию о Purex и их продукции можно получить от www.purex.co.uk или позвонив по телефону 01709 763000

Spanish - Purex lanza los nuevos brazos de aspiración de acero inoxidable.

Purex International Ltd, fabricante líder de sistemas de alto rendimiento de aspiración de humos acaba de lanzar una nueva gama de brazos de traquea flexible de aspiración en acero inoxidable de 50mm de diámetro.

Uno de los problemas que los usuarios tienen con algunos brazos de aspiración es que pasado un tiempo los brazos pueden perder la capacidad de quedarse en su posición. Esto puede causar que el brazo se caiga y dañe los equipos del banco de trabajo o los productos que estén en  él.

Otro problema es que si el brazo se cae o se mueve de la posición del punto óptimo de extracción permitirá que los humos lleguen a la zona de trabajo y causen daños en los procesos de producción.

Para resolver esos problemas Purex ha lanzado una gama de brazos de aspiración para gran caudal de acero inoxidable flexible (diámetro de 50mm) Esto permite al usuario situar el brazo en el punto de aspiración óptimo y preciso y estar seguro de que se quedará en esa posición.

Los brazos Purex también incluyen una válvula de caudal integrada que pude ser cerrada cuando el brazo no se utiliza. Esta característica junto con el control de caudal Purex hace que la máquina se ajuste automáticamente al número de brazos que estén siendo utilizados, ahorrando energía.

Purex fabrica una amplia gama de equipos utilizados para aspirar humos y polvo de una gran variedad de aplicaciones tales como soldadura de estaño, codificación, marcado y corte por láser, impresión, etc..

Encontrarán más información de Purex y sus productos en www.purex.co.uk o llamando al: 01709 763000

Purex manufacture a wide range of equipment used to extract fumes and dust from varied applications such as soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others.

Jon Young – Sales and Marketing Manager at Purex says, “Recently we have seen several of our competitors raising their prices for 2013 but we have taken the decision to freeze our prices to help our customers in these difficult market conditions.”

An updated brochure is available to download at www.purex.co.uk and includes the flagship Digital Control System which is available on over 40 Purex machines. Prices are available from Purex’s friendly customer support team on 01709 763000.

Purex manufacture a wide range of equipment used to extract fumes and dust from varied applications such as soldering, laser coding & engraving, printing, welding and many others. The company has set on three new apprentices in key departments via the SEMTA organisation in Sheffield.

Another Trailer Full of Fume Extractors Leaves The Purex Factory.

SEMTA offer to improve skills in manufacturing, engineering and science which are key to increasing performance in a company and SEMTA has experience in helping organisations, whatever their size.

The three apprentices - Ashley Horrocks, Lewis Kettle and Tom Peace - will be joining the Applications, Engineering and Marketing departments respectively.

 Andy Easey – General Manager of Purex explains, “The business environment can be difficult at the moment for companies and partly due to this, young people have found it particularly hard in the jobs market.”

Apprentices and Engineers Team Up for a Recent 5-aside Football Match Organised by SEMTA

 “Purex as a company believe that young people should be given the best chance to develop a good career. We also know that young people can bring new ideas and a fresh way of thinking to a company which is valuable. Because of our recent successes and expansion we have taken on the three apprentices to help maintain our progress as a forward thinking company.”

 "This year we have seen a tremendous growth in enquiries from customers so to help to answer these Ashley will be learning all about the applications side of our business which will include specifying which machines and filters are required for a particular application. Many times the application enquiries turn into product developments which is where Lewis comes in;- he will be learning engineering skills such as fabrication, 3D design and electronics."

"After new products are developed, of course we want to inform our customers and the markets about them so this is where Tom will be focusing his efforts in the Marketing Department.”

Andy ends by saying, “We are also actively recruiting for other positions in the company and will take more apprentices on in the future.”

More information on Purex and their products is available from www.purex.co.uk or by calling 01709 763000.

A survey carried out by the National Asthma Campaign shows that over 100,000 people are admitted to hospital annually with asthma - half of these are children.

The COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations place a legal responsibility on employers to ensure that their employees and other persons in the workplace are protected from hazardous substances. This legislation applies to local authority and education establishments just as it applies to industry.

Purex has worked closely with several local authorities to identify sources of potential hazards and develop cost effective solutions to the problem.

For more information please call 01709 763000

Lasers are commonly used to mark, etch, cut and weld a wide variety of materials in automotive plants, packaging lines, medical procedures, aerospace manufacture and many other applications. It seems that there is a new use for lasers every day. Lasers can offer an alternative to traditional processing methods. If coupled with the right Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems, lasers deliver excellent results in terms of precision, machining time, flexibility and performance. To comply with international health & safety regulations, LEV’s are required or recommended for use with most laser operations in order to protect personnel and to enhance the performance of the laser system itself.

What happens in laser processing?
When a laser beam is applied to the surface of a material, several conditions can occur. High temperatures that are generated cause the air near to the contact point to expand, generally back in the direction of the lens. The laser beam causes incineration, vaporization, melting and softening of the target substrate. Rapidly expanding gases pick up and carry the removable particles and droplets at relatively high velocities away from the substrate. The contaminants released consist of a wide variety of gases, in some cases noxious i.e., benzene, phosgene. They also consist of the products of complete and partial combustion including possible oxides of the base material. Stainless steel, for example, releases Chromium and Nickel, which can cause chronic toxicological effects such as liver/kidney disease and cancer.

It is critically important that you are aware of the emissions produced during your specific application as many laser processes produce extremely harmful and even toxic fumes. The following is a list provided by Purex, who manufactures digital and analog fume extraction solutions for laser applications.

Common Substrates, and LGACs

Non-Metals

Metals

For an expanded list: Contact richard.riffner@purex.co.uk  630-465-2412

There are a number of important items to take into consideration when evaluating LEV’s for your application. Use these as a baseline when evaluating solutions.

Flow Control

Over time filters become saturated and blocked from captured particulate. As blockage occurs, the flow rates may drop and if not manually monitored, gases/particulate will not be captured and eliminated. LEV’s with intelligent Flow Control automatically monitor airflow and adjust motor speed to keep the extraction rates at the required speed throughout the life of the filter. This ensures proper air quality while preventing downtime and expensive damage to equipment caused by loose particulate.

Air Monitoring

How do you know that your system is capturing what it should? Consider a solution that provides feedback and insures that the air returning to your workplace is safe.

Filter Status

It is important to change filters when needed or you risk having an LEV that no longer operates at the optimum level. On the flip side, changing them too soon can be expensive. Look for a system that provides feedback regarding filter status which produces a safe work place while reducing filter costs..

OSHA citations have now been issued relative to lasers using the authority vested under the “general duty clause” of Public Law 91-596; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Once you pinpoint the emissions produced in your process and integrate an ample LEV, you can help insure the safety of your workplace while extending the life and up-time of your laser systems.

On the back of excellent sales performance throughout 2011, the Productronica exhibition was an outstanding success for Purex International and a great way to end the year.

Purex set out to launch new products and to showcase it's fume extraction technology at the show and were rewarded with new distributor agreements, machine sales and a great response by new and current customers. Many key distributors which were at the show themselves also exhibited Purex equipment on their stands.

Featured at the show was the new FumeSafe machine which actively removes solder fumes from hand soldering processes by using on tool extraction that does not cool the iron tips. The FumeSafe can cater for up to 15 soldering irons and uses high performance 4-stage filtration to remove solder fume from the air and return clean, purified air to the workplace. This means that it is no longer necessary to use vent to atmosphere extractors which need holes to be cut in the factory roof and walls.

Leanne Kilcommons & Sam Mawhood with the Purex Sentinel

Also at the show was the new 2tiP unit which works on the same principle as the FumeSafe and provides on tool extraction for up to two soldering irons, it is ideal for two people working on a bench.

Purex also exhibited their more powerful machines such as the 1500i which can extract fumes from wave and reflow ovens as well as multiple extraction arms.

Jon Young, Sales & Marketing Manager for Purex, commented: "If anyone would have told me before the show that we would sign agreements with a lot of excellent new distributors, meet countless end users seeking fume extraction solutions, have requests for trials with several major OEMs, sell machines off the stand and meet current customers from all over the world on each and every day of the show, well, I would have been sceptical to say the least! However Productronica delivered all this and more."

"We were overjoyed at how busy we were, all our visitors loved the stand and appreciated the advanced technology we demonstrated in our systems. I would be suprised if the show does not pay for itself 10 times over very shortly."

For further information contact us.

Purex Staff with a Key Customer

A Bit of Help From Our German Distributor Renate

 Andy Easey, Purex General Manager with Customer

Purex International have run dress down Fridays each week where staff pay a contribution which has been donated to Children in Need.

Children in Need provide grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. They are local to people in all corners of the UK and support small and large organisations which empower children and extend their life choices.

The grant programmes are open all year round for applications, with a focus on allocating the money to deserving projects 4 times a year. To find out more about grant programmes, to apply for a grant or to hear how some children's lives have been changed for the better, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/

The Rotherham based firm recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which recognises very high standards of health and safety practise amongst UK contractors.

Purex is principally involved in the manufacture of high performance fume extraction systems.

Specialising in the coding and marking, electronics manufacture, laser engraving, and printing industries and with a multi million turnover, Purex’s most recent clients have included major players such as Coca Cola, Nestle, BAE and many more.

The company’s application for SAFEcontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business. George Lindley of Purex said, "SAFEcontractor accreditation is expected to enhance the company’s ability to attract new contracts and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal."

SAFEcontractor is applicable to most sectors although it is particularly relevant to food manufacture, property, facilities management, retail and leisure sectors, all of which are big users of contract services.

John Kinge, Head of Risk at SAFEcontractor said, "Major organisations can no longer run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies".

"More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way that Purex has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example, which hopefully will be followed by other companies within the sector".

Under the SAFEcontractor system, businesses undergo a vetting process, which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice. Those companies meeting the high standard are included on a database, which is accessible to registered users only via a website, www.safecontractor.com

Employer-organisations who sign up to the scheme can access the database, enabling them to vet potential contractors before they even set foot on site. These employers agree that, as users of the scheme, they will engage only those who have received accreditation.

Over one hundred and fifty major nation-wide businesses, from several key sectors, have signed up to use the scheme when selecting contractors for services such as building, cleaning, maintenance, refurbishment or electrical and mechanical work.

The new Kanban racking system allows additional storage for filters and connection kits and by utilising vertical storage, this system frees up a large amount of manufacturing floor space which is required for increased machine production at Purex.

Production Manager, Paul Brooksbank, says “This racking is an excellent solution for the company as we expand due to increased demand for our products. With the racking we have freed up extra space for cellular manufacturing.”

Paul continues, “Introducing the new forklift truck and racking system has enhanced our delivery, storage and despatch functions. We can now offer world class services including “Same day despatch” on many filters and spares and “One Day” lead times on popular machines."

Expansion continues at Purex Fume Extraction Systems with two new sales engineers being employed earlier this year; the latest recruit is Ashley Horrocks - 19, employed in the role of stores operative. Ashley was previously unemployed before joining Purex, but showed confidence and excellent interviewing techniques to impress. Paul explains “What impressed me the most about Ashley was the fact that he completed training and qualifications whilst unemployed to get his forklift truck and counter balance licences.”

For more information contact +44 (0)1709 763000 or visit www.purex.co.uk

Neue Investitionen bei Purex Fume Extraction Systems

Purex International, Hersteller von Dampfabsaugsystem aus Rotherham (Großbritannien),hat 32.000 £ in ein Kanban Hoch-Regalstapler-System investiert, um zusätzlichen Lagerraum zu schaffen, der aufgrund der gestiegenen Nachfrage nach den Produkten des Unternehmens nötig wurde.

Das neue Stapelsystem von Kanban schafft mehr Lagermöglichkeiten für Filter und Anschlusskits und durch eine vertikale Lagerung macht dieses System viel Nutzfläche frei für die Herstellung, was aufgrund des gestiegenen Anteils der Maschinenproduktion bei Purex nötig ist.

Paul Brooksbank, Produktionsleiter, dazu: „Diese Stapelung ist eine ausgezeichnete Lösung für das Unternehmen, da wir aufgrund der gestiegenen Nachfrage expandieren. Mit dieser Stapelung wird mehr Platz frei für die Zellenfertigung.“

Brooksbank weiter: „Die Einführung des neuen Gabelstapler-System hat unsere Leistung bei Lieferung, Lagerung und Versand verbessert. Wir können jetzt bei vielen Filtern und Ersatzteilen Weltklasse-Service wie Versand am selben Tag und Durchlaufzeiten von einem Tag bei gefragten Maschinen bieten.“

Die Expansion von Purex Fume Extraction Systems setzte sich in diesem Jahr mit der Einstellung von zwei neuen Vertriebsingenieuren fort. Der jüngste Neuzugang ist Ashley Horrocks, 19, für die Lagerarbeit. Vor der Anstellung bei Purex war Ashley arbeitslos, bewies aber Selbstbewusstsein und überzeugte mit ausgezeichneten Gesprächsfähigkeiten. Brooksbank erklärt: „Am meisten beeindruckte mich an Ashley, dass er während seiner Arbeitslosigkeit die Ausbildung und Qualifikationen für den Führerschein für Flurförderzeuge erworben hat.”

Mehr Informationen unter +44 (0)1709 763000 oder www.purex.co.uk

When soldering without effective control, solder flux fume is likely to enter the breathing zone of the solderer causing the development of occupational asthma, long term carcinogenic diseases, damage and irritation to the respiratory tract, and other serious complaints.

The new, compact “FumeSafe” fume extraction unit from Purex can protect workers by extracting solder fumes from the tips of up to 15 soldering irons without cooling the tips. The FumeSafe is precision made from stainless steel and features a powerful auto sensing dual voltage blower (230V to 120V) enabling usage not just in the UK and Europe, but worldwide.

An activated carbon filter is used to remove harmful gases from the solder flux fumes, along with a sub-micronic (HEPA) filter which removes 99.997% of particles down to 0.3 microns before clean air is returned to the workplace. Key features of the FumeSafe include speed control, low capital and running costs, simple installation, filter blocked alarm and LED, and quick change pre-filters to deliver longer filter life.

Solder fume from an iron without extraction	Solder fume from an iron with extraction

Other advantages include the fact that the machine is quiet in operation and easy to relocate. The machine is also supplied with three iron kits and pipework.

For more information about the new FumeSafe click here or contact us on 01709 763000 or email us at purex@purex.co.uk

Neue Purex-Absaugmaschine für die Lötspitze

Purex International, aus Rotherham (Großbritannien), hat eine neue Maschine zum Absaugen von Dämpfen entwickelt, mit der verhindert werden kann, dass Arbeiter gefährlichen Lötdämpfen ausgesetzt werden.

Beim Löten ohne effektive Kontrolle ist es wahrscheinlich, dass Dämpfe des Lötflussmittels vom Löter eingeatmet werden, was zur Entwicklung von Berufsasthma, langfristig zu karzinogenen Erkrankungen, Schädigung und Irritation der Atemwege und weiteren ernsten Beschwerden führen kann.

„FumeSafe“, die neue kompakte Einheit zum Absaugen von Dämpfen schützt Arbeiter, indem Lötdämpfe von der Lötspitze von bis zu 15 Löteisen abgesaugt werden, ohne dass die Spitze abgekühlt wird. Der FumeSafe ist ein Präzisionswerkzeug aus rostfreiem Stahl und verfügt über ein leistungsstarkes Gebläse mit wählbarer Spannungsversorgung (230 V bis 120 V) und automatischer Erkennung, sodass er nicht nur in Europa sondern auf der ganzen Welt verwendet werden kann.

Zur Entfernung schädlicher Gase aus Dämpfen des Lötflussmittels werden ein aktivierter Kohlenstofffilter und ein submikronischer HEPA-Filter verwendet, wodurch 99,997% aller Partikel bis zu 0,3 Mikron entfernt, bevor die gefilterte Luft wieder an den Arbeitsplatz abgegeben wird. Die wichtigsten Funktionen von FumeSafe sind die Geschwindigkeitskontrolle, geringe Anschaffungs- und laufenden Kosten, eine einfache Installation, ein Alarm und eine LED-Leuchte für die Meldung von Filterblockaden und leicht auszutauschende Vorfilter, um eine lange Lebensdauer des Filters zu gewährleisten.

Lötdämpfe von einem Löteisen ohne Absaugen	Lötdämpfe von einem Löteisen mit Absaugen

Dass die Maschine geräuscharm arbeitet und leicht zu verlagern ist, sind weitere Vorteile. Die Maschine wird auch mit drei Lötsets und Rohren geliefert.

Mehr Information über den neuen FumeSafe erhalten Sie hier oder kontaktieren Sie uns unter 01709 763000 oder per E-Mail purex@purex.co.uk

Soldering processes such as hand, reflow and wave soldering all produce hazardous fumes that can be harmful if the operator inhales them. Solder fume can cause occupational asthma so it is vital that these fumes are dealt with.

Purex systems utilise 3-stage filtration technology to filter the air from soldering processes before returning cleaned air to the workplace. This avoids the need for expensive ductwork or holes in roofs and walls. Purex units can also be easily moved should the production layout change.

On show at Productronica will be:

• High volume systems for machine soldering
• New solutions for tip extraction
• Patented filter technology
• Digital control systems

Visit us at stand 128 in hall A4 for a chance to win an iPod!

Free Tickets

If you would like a free ticket to the show, normally €47, then please mail us at purex@purex.co.uk

Freikarten für die Productronica

Purex International Ltd, führender Hersteller von Hochleistungssystemen zur Rauchabsaugung, wird seine neuesten Produkte von 15. zum 18.November 2011 auf der Productronica-Messe in München ausstellen.

Lötprozesse wie Handlöten, Reflow-Löten oder Wellenlöten erzeugen alle gefährliche Dämpfe, die dem Bediener beim Einatmen schaden können. Lötdämpfe können Berufsasthma verursachen; es ist also wichtig, dieses Problem zu lösen.

Die Purex-Systeme benutzen eine dreistufige Filtrationstechnik, um die Luft bei Lötprozessen zu filtern, bevor die gereinigte Luft an den Arbeitsplatz zurückgeführt wird. Dadurch sind keine teuren Luftführungsanlagen oder Löcher in Dächern und Wänden mehr nötig. Die Purex-Einheiten lassen sich auch leicht verlegen, wenn sich das Fertigungslayout ändert.

Auf der Productronica werden gezeigt:

• Hochleistungssysteme für das Maschinenlöten
• Neue Lösungen für das Absaugen an der Lötspitze
• Patentierte Filtertechnik
• Digitale Kontrollsysteme

Besuchen Sie uns an Stand 128 in Halle A4 und Sie können einen iPod gewinnen!

Freikarten

Wenn Sie gerne Freikarten für die Messe hätten (Normalpreis 47 €), dann senden Sie uns eine E-Mail an purex@purex.co.uk

Purex is a household name that has been producing fume extraction equipment for many years, and offers an extensive range from individual soldering iron extraction to volume systems capable of absorbing the fumes from wave soldering machines and reflow ovens.

Paul Blundell, Managing Director of Blundell said, “We have been very impressed with the quality of the Purex equipment. The price is comparable to the competition but the standard of build and the extra features that Purex build in to their systems will give their kit the edge and we are sure customers will appreciate the superior design and performance over other systems. We are proud to represent Purex the market leading fume extraction brand”

David Quinn, Regional Sales Manager for Purex comments, “We are delighted to welcome Blundell to our family of distributors and to celebrate the event we have tailored a special single arm unit called the FumeCube-Lite which is packed with features and is offered at a special launch price from Blundells.”

For more details contact Blundell’s on 02476 210270 or visit http://www.blundell.co.uk

Giving Customers What They Want

Purex International Ltd. of Rotherham, manufacture and sell high performance fume extraction systems for soldering, printing and laser applications. Purex carried out a survey of their customers to find out their views on the subject of LEV Testing, virtually all customers responded by saying they would prefer that Purex carry out this important service for them. In response to this demand Purex created and further expanded its LEV testing and support department and recruited the help of a new mascot, THE SENTINEL!

Above: Some of the Purex LEV Testing & Support Team alongside the Sentinel, protecting your LEV system!
The Sentinel mascot represents the Purex mission "Protecting People & the Environment with Innovative Technology"

Jon Young, Sales & Marketing Manager for Purex said, "The response to our customer survey has been excellent, all of our customers were very pleased that we can now supply, LEV test and support their machines with our new Sentinel Pack.

Substandard 3rd Party Filters Causing Problems

During the survey Purex also found that a major concern for many customers was that some 3rd party companies, who may have carried out LEV testing for our customers in the past, have used substandard filters instead of authentic Purex ones. The survey highlighted several cases where substandard, non-Purex filters had been used, the results of this had caused problems for customers such as short filter life, reduced extraction and costly downtime.

By using Purex to carry out LEV testing, customers can be guaranteed that only genuine high performance Purex filters & parts will be fitted to their machines.

Download a Brochure or Request a Test

To request a quick free LEV Testing quote Click Here or download the brochure below.

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Applications such as soldering, gluing, chemical handling and many others produce dust and fumes. These fumes (if inhaled) can be hazardous to health and can cause illnesses such as occupational asthma, rhinitis, headaches and nausea.

Regulations such as COSHH, NIOSH, OSHA and others around the world stipulate that it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that workers are protected from hazardous substances such as solder fume, laser smoke, chemical vapour and many others.

To protect workers from hazardous fumes and to help ensure the employer complies with health & safety regulations, Purex have released the enhanced FumeCube Fume Extraction System. The Purex FumeCube is a compact, quiet and portable fume extraction system that can be connected to either one or two flexible extraction arms. The arms can be attached to a bench using clamp brackets and the integrated airflow valve supplied.

The FumeCube is precision made from stainless steel and features a powerful blower to draw contaminated fumes away from the workers breathing zone; the fumes are then passed through a 3-stage filter system which removes contaminants and returns filtered air to the workplace.

The FumeCube is now one of the most fully featured, compact fume extractors on the market with features such as fully automatic flow control and quick change filters plus remote ON/OFF and machine interfacing options.

To download a brochure click here , call 01709 763000 or contact your local distributor.

The FumeCube is now one of the most fully featured, compact fume extractors on the market with features such as remote ON/OFF and machine interfacing options.

New Features

Remote ON/OFF switch (optional)
Now you can easily switch your FumeCube on or off from up to 5m away. This is particulary useful if your fume extractor is tucked away under a bench or in a cupboard where it cannot easily be accessed. This feature is also useful if the work you do is not continuous e.g. intermittent hand soldering as you will be saving energy by turning the FumeCube off between use.

Machine Interfacing Link (optional)
This cable allows you to connect your FumeCube to another machine, for example a small laser. Then, when the laser starts the FumeCube switches on and when the laser stops the Fumecube switches off automatically. The FumeCube can also signal your interfaced machine if the filter alarm is triggered.

What’s in the Box?

With each FumeCube you receive:

• A one or two arm, easy to fit connection kit with;
  • Flexible stainless steel extraction arms
  • Airflow ON/OFF valves
  • And bench brackets and connection hoses.
• Interchangeable pen nib AND conical cowls for use if you need pin point extraction or to extract over a wider area.
• Not just one but FOUR prefilters
• And a long life “HEPA Chemical” or “Chemical only” main filter.

What else do you get?

The FumeCube is now one of, if not THE most fully featured, compact fume extractors on the market. Features include:

• Automatic electronic flow control - maintains a constant extraction rate even as the filter blocks
• Operator adjustable airflow control
• VariColour filter blocked warning system
• Low capital and running costs
• Quick change pre-filters deliver longer filter life
• Submicronic (HEPA) filtration removes 99.997% of  particles down to 0.3 microns
• Activated carbon filtration removes harmful gas
• Simple to install and quiet in operation
• Easy to relocate
• Precision made from stainless steel

To download a brochure click here , call 01709 763000 or contact your local distributor.

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Purex International is offering the 1500i Digital Fume Extractor as an ideal solution for larger, professional laser engravers.

The 1500i allows owners to operate their laser in previously ‘off limits’ locations such as schools, malls, offices, exhibition booths and other areas where pumping laser fumes outside the building is not practical, is not allowed or is too expensive to install.

The 1500i filters both dust and fumes from the laser and returns cleaned air to the room and also has innovative safety features such as gas and particle alarms, flow controlled extraction and a graphic display.

For more information visit www.purex.co.uk

  L’estrattore di fumi Purex adatto per le lavorazioni laser

La gamma di estrattori fumi della Purex International Ltd. comprende la versione Digital 1500i, riconosciuta come la migliore soluzione per i professionisti delle lavorazioni laser.

Il Digital 1500i consente di operare in luoghi che in precedenza erano considerati off limits come scuole, centri commerciali, uffici, stand fieristici ed in altre aree dove predisporre aspiratori centralizzati non è pratico, non consentito o semplicemente troppo costoso.

Il 1500i filtra sia polveri che fumi laser e restituisce in ambiente aria pulita in tutta sicurezza, includendo anche funzioni di controllo ed allarmi in caso di presenza di gas o eccesso di particolato.  Il flusso di aspirazione è controllato ed il tutto viene visualizzato tramite un display grafico semplice ed intuitivo.

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