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Extraction hoods

FlexHood

FlexHood is a modular extraction hood especially suitable for robotic welding applications.

Features
  • Suitable for industrial processes, such as (manual or robotic) welding, grinding and cutting.
  • Functional design, freestanding unit.
  • Effective extraction, thanks to rim extraction.

FlexHood - extraction hoods tailored to your needs

The FlexHood extraction hood is developed to cover a specific welding area, such as a robotic installation. When source extraction is impossible – for example due to the fact that welding robots move on a rail system - extraction hoods are an effective way to extract welding fumes near the actual process. It reduces the amount of fumes, small particles, fine dust, but also mist and aerosols in the workshop atmosphere.

Safety first

FlexHood is designed to protect welders, personnel in working areas, your working equipment and the facility. The deflection plates in the hood control the airflow and reduce the risk of sparks reaching the filter. Welding strips protect people working nearby from the welding light and equipment against spark and spatter.

Breakthrough in logistics

Traditional extraction hoods are often bulky and difficult to transport and maneuver inside a factory. The FlexHood is a breakthrough when it comes to logistical handling of an extraction hood. It comes in easy-to-handle modular parts and can easily be put together on site.

Robotic installations

FlexHood is often used to cover a robotic welding machine. The rising welding fumes are intercepted and extracted straight away via the rim extraction system in the main profiles of the roof.

Features

  • Modular concept
  • Innovative design
  • Efficient fume extraction
  • Easy to install and maintain
  • Safe, thanks to its integrated spark arrester

Recommended for

  • Workplaces where source extraction is impossible
  • Welding areas from 16 ft2 to 323 ft2
  • Robotic installations

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Physical dimensions and properties

Hood dimensions
from 1 x 1,5 m to 5,5 x 5,5 m in steps of 0,5 m; refer to attachments
FlexHood:
single compartment
1 x 1,5 – 2 x 5,5 m
double compartment
2,5 x 2,5 – 4 x 5,5 m
triple compartment
4,5 x 2,5 – 5,5 x 5,5 m
Material
refer to separate product data sheets
Colour
refer to separate product data sheets

Performance

Recommended extraction capacity *)
500-800 m3/h per square meter (27-44 CFM per square ft) of hood
Recommended air velocity in connected duct
10-12 m/s (1,950-2,400 FPM)
Pressure loss over hood
refer to Table 1
Sound level
refer to Table 1
*) Extraction capacities higher than 800 m3/h (44 CFM/ft2) are hardly effective against the negative influences of draught. In any case, the use of welding strips with a minimum length of 60 cm (2 ft) is highly recommended. The longer the better but at least long enough to prevent fume from escaping from the hood.

Available options

Welding strips *) (recommended option)
orange-red; semi-transparent
yellow-orange; transparent
clear; transparent
Strip brackets to mount the welding strips are supplied with the FlexHood.
Leg 2/2,5/3/3,5 m
max. 4 legs per hood
Corner reinforcement set
set of 4 floor mounting plates
Custom-made hood; cutting down:
the length
the length
the height (legs)
*) Extraction capacities higher than 800 m3/h (44 CFM/ft2) are hardly effective against the negative influences of draught. In any case, the use of welding strips with a minimum length of 60 cm (2 ft) is highly recommended. The longer the better but at le

Mounting

Mounting possibilities:
chains
chain links min. 8 mm (to be sourced locally)
legs + floor mounting set
optionally available
combination of both
e.g. 2 chains + 2 legs

Scope of supply

Refer to attachments on pages 4-16 in the data sheet
en

FlexHood Product Data Sheet EN

Product data sheet
en

FlexHood Manual EN

Manual
en

FlexHood Brochure EN

Brochure

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