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The most innovative vehicle exhaust extraction systems

Written by Lino Di Betta | February 22 2024

Digital age, where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, safety and health in the workplace has also gained crucial importance. Consequently, the adoption of innovative solutions, to preserve and improve safety and well-being conditions in the workplace, has become an unquestionable priority for all the companies.

In this article, we will explore the latest innovations, with a special focus on Touchless extraction arms.

Read on to find out more!

Why vehicle exhaust extraction systems are crucial in the workshop

The presence of  vehicle exhaust extraction systems in the workshops is vital to safeguard the health and safety of the operators. Vehicles release dangerous gases such as:

  • carbon monoxide notorious for its high toxicity
  • unburned hydrocarbons that can cause chronic respiratory problems
  • nitrogen dioxide, associated with pulmonary disorders
  • sulphides, which can irritate the respiratory tract

These gases, if not managed properly, accumulate on the workshop, creating a dangerous environment for those working there. An effective extraction system captures the gases directly at the source, limiting worker exposure and helping to maintain a safer working environment that complies with health and safety regulations. This not only protects the immediate health of workers, but also helps prevent long-term complications related to exhaust gas exposure.

The most innovative systems for exhaust fume extraction

Vehicle exhaust extraction systems in the workshop, such as the Touchless arms, represent a qualitative leap forward compared to traditional techniques. Touchless technology is a cutting-edge, versatile and high-performance solution that not only ensures maximum safety for workers, but also makes the workshop an innovative and modern place. Their ability to adapt to different configurations and vehicle types, as they do not require a specific nozzle, makes them ideal for constantly changing work environments.

The arm is suspended at a minimum distance from the muffler, so as to suck in the gases without any dispersion into the surrounding environment.

Their use not only improves safety standards, but also efficiency, making the gas extraction process faster, more effective and less invasive, thus ensuring a healthier and more productive working environment.

Thanks to its suspended structure, the Touchless arm does not come into contact with the vehicle exhaust, making it a universal solution and effectively eliminating the need for specific nozzles. This stand for significant cost savings on adapters, which thus become superfluous.

Considering the evolution of passenger cars, which are equipped with modified exhaust systems yearly, and thus with different specifications, the Touchless arm allows considerable savings in the long run.

In addition, the absence of contact greatly reduces the risk of damaging vehicles during operation.

The space optimisation aspect is crucial too. With no need to store a variety of different nozzles, workshops space can be managed more efficiently. When not in use, the arms can be easily stored away, contributing to a more organised and less cluttered working environment.

The adoption of Touchless arms for exhaust fume extraction is therefore an important step towards a more modern, efficient and safer workshop, where the quality of work and the health of the operators are priorities. This technology not only meets today's demands for speed and efficiency, but also lays the foundation for sustainable and innovative development in the automotive sector.

To fully take advantages from the benefits of vehicle exhaust extraction systems, it is essential to contact an experienced supplier who can tailor a system to the specific working environment. This should include the analysis of crucial factors such as available space, the type of work performed, extraction requirements and budget.

WORKY offers the possibility to develop customised solutions, analysing each individual situation in detail to create tailor-made proposals. To learn more about Touchless suction arms or other solutions, book a free session with a WORKY Expert!