Self supporting local exhaust ventilation from Flextraction

Flextraction, supplier and manufacturer of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) products, has launched a range of totally self supporting Hood Positioning Devices (HPD).

The Flextractor HPD, Extended HPD, Mini HPD and Flextender HPD, all incorporate mounting brackets, hoods and hoses for the capture and extraction of industrial dusts and fumes, including hazardous and corrosive fumes at the point of source. They meet HSE requirements for the correct positioning and design of LEV hoods, and are totally self supporting mechanisms. The mechanism is designed for a lighter and more balanced feel to the arm, compared to previous models, especially when manipulating it into the correct extraction position. A rear boom extension gives a 270° working radius, and a 360° rotating swivel hood enables more accurate hood positioning. Quick release clips are used to attach a range of flexible hoses, such as, standard PVC, FD approved polyurethane, high temperature, chemical and solvent resistant, as well, as ATEX certified hoses. The Flextractor HPD is suitable for standard wall or stanchion mounting, as well as, upward and downward swivel, joist and ceiling mountings. Five standard lengths between 1.5 m and 4 m are available, as well as, optional solid tubed sections. The Extended HPD provides the user with a longer reach, up to 8 m. The, wall or bench mounted, mini HPD is available in three standard diameters; 75 mm, 100 mm and 250 mm, with either 1 m or 1.5 m reaches. The Flextender HPD has a telescopic extraction arm giving the user a 1,200 mm to 1,650 mm reach, especially useful in low headroom or limited space applications. Flextractor HPDs and Flextender HPDs are available in 75 mm, 100 mm, 125 mm, 150 mm and 200 mm diameters. A range of hoods is available, in a wide variety of designs including bell mouth, flare, fish tail, and flat screen, which can be supplied as epoxy coated, stainless steel, polypropylene and ATEX versions.