The following is a case study based on a request we received earlier this week for weld fume and vehicle exhaust extraction. To protect the privacy of the customer we have left out their name and location. We thought something like this might be helpful for others out there considering a similar investment, or for those with current operations that could benefit from this type of equipment.
The firm is looking to build a new facility that will include a shop that will be doing (among other things) some intermittent welding, and a two bay vehicle repair shop.
The company will be servicing primarily farm vehicles, including 8000 series John Deere tractors with 9.0L engines that run up to 2300 rpm. The typical exhaust temperatures for this tractor can reach 500 degrees C. Regen is also involved, which is an important factor when considering the equipment to be selected. Running up the engine typically creates more exhaust with resulting higher temperatures.
Welding Room:
The room that will have some intermittent welding is 10’ x 15’ x 8’ high. All the welding will be done at the same location each time. The two critical pieces of information we used when selecting the equipment for this application was the frequency of welding (intermittent) and the location (same spot each time). On some days they may do 1 or 2 hours of welding, on others they may not do any welding at all. It was understood at the time of quote that the equipment we would be submitting for their consideration was not conducive for all-day production style welding. We certainly have equipment available for those types of applications, but we saw no need in quoting what would be more expensive equipment for an application that didn’t need it.
Due to the infrequent use and the fixed location, we elected to quote them our Modular Filter System, much like the one in the image below.
Here are the required components:
• Modular Filter System (MFS) – part # 12600144
• N24 Fan – part # 14510222
• Manual Fan Control – part # 14518737
• 6’ diameter x 10’ long Extraction Arm – part # 10554335
• LED Light Kit – part # 10376922
• Replacement Filter – part # 12600711
Vehicle Repair Shop:
As was mentioned early, the company will be servicing farm vehicles, including 8000 series John Deere tractors. Regen will also be involved, which requires exhaust hose with higher temperature ratings.
Their new shop is going to be 40’ x 70’ with 22’ high ceilings. There will be an overhead crane at about the 20’ mark.
While this is a two-bay shop, they will only be working on one vehicle at a time. They’ve asked that we provide them with a system that can be shared between these two bays.
Since we must contend with 22’ high ceilings and an overhead crane we elected to go with a motorized hose reel (the hose must be retracted beyond a reachable height).
The unit is equipped with a low voltage motor that will raise and lower the hose at the push of a button. When retracting, the hose will stop automatically when it reaches a pre-set limit switch. The limit switch prevents the hose from retracting too far and causing damage to the system.
Here are the required components:
• Motorized Exhaust Hose Reel – part # 89299121
The exhaust hose is not included with this part number. This unit is for 8” diameter hose with a maximum hose length of 44’.
A receiving eye on the reel shows the status of the operation. If the power is cut, the electro-magnetic brake will lock the drum
immediately.
• 8” Mechanical Damper for Hose Reel – part # 89299126
• Micro Switch for Hose Reel – part # 89298143
• Exhaust Nozzle (aluminum) – part # 20804961
• Exhaust Hose – part # 86900749
• N29 Fan – part # 14522129
• Manual Fan Control – part # 14518637
• Reducer – part # Special Order
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