Laser Fume Extractor

These particles fall within the respirable range and need to be removed from the working environment to prevent bronchal or lung damage.The gaseous organic compounds produced are known as Volatile Organic Compounds, VOC’s. The VOC’s produced are a mixture of the following: Alkane, Alkene, Benzene, Toluene, Xylene, Formaldehyde, Benzo (Or) Pyrene. Additionally some materials have other specific groups e.g. PVC polymers generate HCl, component epoxy polymers yield amines and PET generates THF.These laser fume extractors are portable, cost efficient, reliable and suitable for most environments including offices, schools, universities, museums and commercial/industrial locations.

Filtration systems comprised of inexpensive pre-filters, HEPA filters and large gas/odor filters that remove potentially harmful laser fumes and returns purified air to the workplace. A considerable number of the above have Occupational exposure limits set for them and these are detailed in the Operator health section.

Apzem type fume extractor provide source capturing filter to collect the fumes produced when laser is used at any machining operation. Apzem designed the laser fume extractor as containing three chambers as, a pre filter to protect the higher cost, HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) for the finer particulates and finally a gas/chemical filter.