When considering investing in a fumes extraction system for the company, it is usually done to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for operators. It is often overlooked that a modern system can also help improve the company efficiency and thus increase business.
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How does a fume extractor contribute to workshop efficiency?
The productivity of a company depends on many factors, many of which are often underestimated.
These include:
- the possibility of working in a clean and tidy environment
- having modern machinery and tools
- being able to reach and use any tool easily and conveniently
- not having objects in the way of the operators' movements
The combination of these elements, in fact, allows work to be carried out quickly, guaranteeing high quality standards. This translates into the possibility of completing more tasks in less time and meeting the expectations of customers, who will be inclined to entrust other jobs to the company, with positive effects on the business.
Choosing a suitable, modern fume extraction system, therefore, can really make a difference.
The daily welding operations that take place in companies are in fact responsible for the production of fumes and dust that can endanger the health of operators. In addition, if not removed, they are dispersed into the environment, onto walls and floors, making the working environment unsuitable for daily work.
Incidentally, think of very fine powders being deposited on a freshly painted component; obviously the quality of the paint job would suffer and the job would have to be redone, wasting time and potential earnings.
A fume extraction system is therefore indispensable in companies where welding activities are carried out on a regular basis.
But what does a working fumes extraction system have to look like?
First of all, it is good to take time to choose a supplier who can recommend the most suitable system for the company's specific needs.
There are two main types of suction systems:
- Fixed systems, consisting of - precisely - fixed stations, which require permanent installation; they are the ideal solution when welding takes place in a single, well-defined area. This category also includes suction benches, which have the advantage of extracting harmful substances from the work environment but, at the same time, can also be used as normal workbenches, thus optimising space.
- Mobile systems consist of trolley-mounted units that can be moved easily to where they are needed. Complete with fan, filters and articulated arm, these systems are the ideal solution when welding does not take place in a designated area.
Choosing the right welding fume extractor is often difficult. Advice from an experienced supplier is essential to make a targeted investment.
Here, however, are three points to bear in mind:
- extraction must take place directly at the emission source to prevent fumes from being dispersed into the environment
- the installation must not hinder the work of the operators and must be arranged in such a way as to optimise available space
- the suction power of the system must meet the real needs of the company
Finally, it should not be forgotten that employee motivation has a great impact on company productivity. Having the opportunity to work in an optimal environment, with technological and modern machinery, installed to safeguard their safety, will contribute to the creation of a climate of well-being that will have a positive impact on the company's efficiency.
In today's article, we talked about the main factors that can affect the productivity of a company and why a fume extraction system plays a key role. In order to choose the best system, it is important to always rely on a competent supplier who can create a tailor-made project and offer customised consultancy services, in order to evaluate together the solution that best suits individual needs.
WORKY technicians can develop customised projects, tailored to the needs of the individual customer, analysing each reality in depth and then studying ad hoc solutions.
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