Workshops every day need to remove toxic substances from the working environment, which are contained in the exhaust gases emitted by the vehicles on which work is carried out.
An extraction system is therefore necessary to meet this need. But what options are available? And why do people often opt for a suction hose? We discuss this in today's article!
When is a flexible extraction hose necessary?
High-performance exhaust gas extraction systems not only make the workshop or body shop healthier, improving the quality of the air breathed by operators, but they must also be designed to maximise the efficiency of the company.
It is therefore important to choose a modern system that respond in the best possible way to specific extraction requirements.
It is therefore necessary to carefully evaluate the elements to be included or not in the choice of system, the type of motor, the diameter of a hose, the types of nozzles and so on.
Below are the possibilities available to repair shops and body shops with some advice that can help in the choice and a focus on hoses.
Fixed extraction systems
Fixed extraction systems are the ideal choice for large workshops that carry out work on many vehicles, on a daily basis, with frequent applications carried out at the same time in different parts of the premises.
These types of extraction systems are always equipped with one or more hoses that convey the gases from the source into a fixed pipe system, which then evacuates them outside from the working area.
The configuration of the hoses can be done in different ways, depending on the individual needs.
Mini-sets, for example, are very simple systems that include a fan, hose and nozzle in one solution.
Exhaust hose reels, on the other hand, are the most professional and most space saving solution, which reduces the dimensions of the hoses by rolling them up, leaving the workshop floor and walls free.
Underfloor extraction systems
Underfloor extraction systems are a variant of fixed extractor systems, ideal for applications in locations with limited space available, where there is therefore a need to reduce the overall dimensions. They are also useful where there is the desire to hide the extraction system for aesthetical reasons.
This type of installation can be presented in two solutions:
- In the first one, the hoses are stored directly underground and are extracted when needed.
- The second one, on the other hand, involves the use of hose-holding bends grafted to the floor traps.
Sliding extraction systems
Sliding systems are the most convenient and modern variant of fixed extraction systems.
The hose-holding trolleys, hose reels, and touchless arms are not tied to a fixed location, but installed on rails on which they are slid to reach their destination.
These gas extraction systems make it possible to optimise space within rooms, with solutions that are shared between stations, thus being very functional and space-saving.
For these types of systems, it is also possible to opt for the most innovative solution, the touchless extraction arm. The GTL touchless system does not touch the vehicle muffler and does not require the presence of adapters for different types of mufflers. In addition to eliminating the need for different types of nozzles, it also optimises processing times, as setting-up of the system for the operator is very quick and efficient.
Mobile extraction systems
For those activities that have smaller and more sporadic extraction needs, installing a fixed extraction system may be overkill compared to the actual needs. A mobile extraction system is the optimal option in these cases, because it does not need the installation of fixed piping, but only one suction hose, which has sufficient length to expel the toxic substances outside.
Hoses are always present: here's why
What can be seen from the descriptions of the different types of systems is that the hoses are an indispensable element. Depending on the type of system (whether it is fixed, underfloor, sliding or mobile), the hose is suitable for a particular use, but its primary function is to pass the gases through it and then expel them outside.
Flexible hoses are in fact a very versatile and functional component, enabling the workshop's extraction needs to be met, even in cases where there is a need to move from one area to another.
It is important to choose hoses that are flexible, but also durable and high-performance, as they are subjected to often extreme environmental conditions and temperatures.
An experienced partner will be able to advise on the type of system best suited to the needs of the workshop or body shop, and realise a tailor-made project.
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