PF400 / PF800 Passive Pre-Filter Modules for Laser Fume Extractors

Pre-Filter Modules for Laser Fume Extractors

Designed to enhance the performance of the SPH800/SPH400 air purifiers, the PF800/PF400 passive pre-filter modules capture larger dust and particles protecting the air purifier’s HEPA and/or carbon filter.

Who needs it?
Customers that have heavy dust loadings will appreciate this pre-filter section since it will prolong the life of the primary filters inside the SPH800/SPH400 extractors, reducing the maintenance costs.

What's inside?
The PF800/PF400 modules contain three (PF800) or two (PF400) high-capacity antimicrobial, multilayered, dust filter bags that can capture a significant amount of dust and particulate matter before it reaches the primary filters of the SPH800/SPH400 units.

How easy is it to change the filters?
Whether you have a standalone or add-on module filter bags are accessed in the same manner. Remove inlet cover, quarter turn 4 locking mechanisms and remove the section to replace bags. The PF400 / PF800 passive pre-filter modules are designed to be clean simple and effective. Dust is contained in the bags to minimize the mess and exposure of personnel to potentially harmful dust.

 
How can I use it?
The PF800/PF400 passive pre-filters can be used either as add-on modules to an SPH800/SPH400 air purifier or as standalone mobile units. The standalone modules can be used with virtually any existing filtration system. The inlet and discharge collars can accommodate many different arrangements to suit the application. Single or dual 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5”, 3” or 4” diameter collars are available as standard options. Custom diameters are available upon request.

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Laser Fume Extraction for Light and Medium Duty Applications :: SPH400

Laser Fume Extraction :: The SPH400 Series

SPH400 Series

· Our most popular model for light and medium duty applications
· Multi-stage fitration system: pre-filter, HEPA and chemical filter
· LaserBlue gel seal guarantees ZERO FILTER BYPASS
· Dual high speed turbine for high suction, pressure and airflow
· Quiet operation
· Versatile design allows for 2.5", 3", and 4" inlet / discharge collars
· Digital control panel

Standard Configuration

Air Flow: 0-482 m³/h / 0-280 CFM
Max Pressure: 90” W.C / 22 kPa
Motor(s): 2 X 1.0 kW High Speed Turbine
Voltage: 120V or 230V
Dimensons: 12"W x 15"D x 24"H / 304mm x 381mm x 762mm
Filter Sequence: Multi layered knock-out pad (F166-125), Pleated pre-filter, 30% ASHRAE rated (F071), 2” Medical grade HEPA filter 99.97% (F074), 8“ Chemical filter, 40 lbs / 18kg (AG097)
Optional lnlets: 2”, 3” or 4" diameter
Discharge: Recirculation grille; optional 3" or 4" side collars for venting to the exterior
Sound Level: 54 dBA at full speed
Remote Control: Optional
Suction hose: 6 feet (2m) of heavy duty hose & clamps

PF400 :: Pre-filter Module

· High capacity, self contained pre-filter module, provides additional filtration to any existing system
· Multiple high density antimicrobial filter bags
· Hassle-free filter replacement
· Large holding capacity

LaserBlue Gel :: ZERO Filter Bypass

Effective laser fume extraction is critical to laser systems due to the possibility of toxic, carcinogenic corrosive or extremely odorous contaminants that can be generated.
All of our laser fume extractors feature multi-stage filtration incorporating a pre-filter section, medical grade HEPA filtes and active carbon modules.
We offer systems for light-medium duty tabletop systems favored by hobbyists everywhere as well as mid-heavy duty cycle units for larger tables and/or significant particle accumulation.

Supported laser units: ACI, Boss Laser, Epilog, GCC, Gravograph, Rofin, Technifor, Trotec, Trumpf, Universal, Videojet, Xenetech

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SPH800 Multi-station Source Capture Fume Extractors

SPH800 Heavy-duty Fume Extractors

Designed for medium and heavy-duty applications, the SPH800 fume extractors provide a cleaner work environment by capturing harmful gazes, fumes and particulate matter at the source.

The SPH800 fume extractors are powered by high power blower motors and feature a three stage filtration system: a pre-filter to capture large particles, a certified HEPA filter to capture 99.97% of all particulate greater than 0.3 microns and a chemical filter with up to 80 lbs. (36kg) of odor and VOC treatment.

 

SPH800 Accessories

With a wide range of optional accessories available, the SPH800 fume extractors offer cost-effective, high-performance for numerous applications such as welding, soldering, laser marking and engraving, laboratories and virtually any activity where direct capture from the source is required.

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Laser Fume Extractors

Quatro Laser Fume Extractors

Effective laser fume extraction is critical to laser systems due to the possibility of toxic, carcinogenic corrosive or extremely odorous contaminants that can be generated.

Our laser fume extractors feature multistage filtration systems, consisting in pre-filters, certified HEPA filters and activated carbon chemical filters.




 

LaserBlue Gel - Zero Filter Bypass

Unlike any regular gasket, our non-toxic, non-porous LaserBlue gel seal, guarantees zero filter bypass for the hazardous fumes, odors and VOCs generated by your laser application. (Not available for SPH-Mini)









· CSA600 - heavy-duty laser fume extractor
· SPH400 - popular unit for small to medium duty laser applications
· SPH400-FA - front access laser fume extractor
· SPL400 -  ideal for low debris generating laser marking applications
· SPH-Mini - source capture extractor for small applications
· PF400 - pre-filter module for laser fume extractors
· SPH800 - our most powerful unit for medium to heavy duty laser applications
· PF800 - pre-filter module for laser fume extractors



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Compact desktop laser workstation from FOBA

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Designed for the laser marking of small to medium sized parts and batches, the FOBA M1000 laser workstation offers a generous work area for pieces up to 17”x9”x7” for the automotive, tool, metal, medical, plastic and contract manufacturing industries.

The class 1 FOBA M1000 laser marking workstation can process both small plastic or metal parts and batches of parts. The workstation has a programmable Z-axis, a 17”x9” worktable and a wide opening lift door with a large laser-safe window which offers excellent visibility.

The M1000 laser marking workstation is supplied with integrated lighting and an exhaust nozzle.

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving is among the leaders in manufacturing and supplying precision laser systems for marking and engraving. FOBA marking lasers mark a variety of materials and parts not least in the key markets of electronics, automotive, plastics, medical, safety and ID. FOBA laser engraving machines are especially applied in the fields of tool, metal and mold making, medical technology, jewelry and coinage.

During the laser making or engraving process, the VOCs and toxic or carcinogen contaminants that could be generated expose the operators to health hazards, ranging from minor skin irritations to more serious conditions. In order to eliminate such dangers, effective fume extraction becomes a critical part of any laser marking system.

With over 20 years of experience in industrial air purification, dust and emissions control, Quatro Air Technologies is the OEM supplier of choice for numerous laser engravers manufacturers offering state of the art laser fume extractors.

Contact us at 1-877-978-2876 to learn more about our fume extractors and dust collectors.

Health hazards linked to laser cutting and engraving

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With the advantage of accuracy, speed and high quality finish, the laser cutting and engraving technology once reserved for huge industrial plants, made its way into smaller businesses, schools and hobby shops.

The procedure involves a high-power laser beam directed at the material to be processed, that will cut it by melting, burning or vaporizing it, leaving a high-quality surface finish. The materials that can be laser cut include metals, ceramics, plastics and polymer composites.

There are a few different laser cutting methods, adapted for various types of materials.

Vaporization cutting uses the laser to heat the surface material to the boiling point generating a small keyhole which leads to a sudden increase in absorptivity deepening the hole. The generated vapors further erode the molten material enlarging the hole. In general, non-melting materials are cut using this method.

The “melt and blow” method uses high-pressure inert gas to remove the molten material from the cutting area. This method uses less powerful lasers and it uses the gas jet of blow away the molten material without raising the temperature of the material any further. This method is used for cutting metals.

Another method is the thermal stress cracking used especially on brittle materials sensitive to thermal fracture. The laser is focused on the surface creating localized thermal expansion which results in a crack that can be guided by moving the laser.

Unfortunately, the laser cutting or engraving process generates gases, fumes and micron-size particles which are harmful for the operators. The health hazards range from minor skin and respiratory tract irritations to exposure to carcinogen vapors of nickel and chromium for example.

With an annual production of over 80 million tons, polyethylene (PE) is probably the most common plastic. One of the byproducts of exposing polyethylene to the intense heat of a laser is formaldehyde, a toxic volatile organic compound (VOC) and a known carcinogen.

Vapors of metals like beryllium, cadmium, manganese, nickel, vanadium and zinc generated during the laser cutting process are also a major health hazard. Exposure to such vapors could lead to damage to the respiratory tract, kidney damage, emphysema, increased risk of lung cancer, irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, nausea and may include chronic effects on the central nervous system.

Quatro Air Technologies offers high quality fumes extractors and dust collectors to effectively remove the toxic and corrosive contaminants generated during the laser cutting or engraving process.

The fume extractors feature medical grade HEPA filters to remove 99.97% of particles that have a size greater than 0.3 micrometres, and a chemical filter containing up to 40 lbs. (18 kg) of cleaning media for odor and VOC .

The SPH-400, SPH-800, CSA-600 and the LASERPURE Series feature the LaserBlue Gel, Zero Bypass technology which guarantees that no harmful fumes or particles will bypass the filtration system.

Contact us at 1-877-978-2876 to learn more about our fume extractors and dust collectors.