Blog / How to Control Plasma and Laser Cutting Dust to Avoid Hazards
7 FEBRUARY 2023
Dust, smoke, and gas are just some of the harmful particulates produced when using plasma and laser cutting machines. It is essential to remove these air contaminants from the source for the benefit of both your workforce and your equipment.
In this blog, we’ll explain the cause of excess dust and fumes during plasma and laser cutting processes, and detail the hidden health and safety risks involved. Plus, we’ll share integratedAIR Filtration’s innovative extraction solution to help control dust and create a safer workplace.
Plasma cutting machines are used to cut electrically conductive materials with a powerful jet of hot plasma. Typically, this method of cutting is slower. In relative terms, it produces more dust as it cuts slower. The material usually cut is metal, such as copper, aluminium, or stainless steel. Though when the materials are thick-plated, you can expect relatively high dense fume levels.
Unlike plasma cutting, a laser cutting machine can be used for a variety of materials, from wood to plastic, paper and metals. This can not only produce high levels of dust, but the laser causes the materials to emit gases which expand and release harmful particulates into the air.
Suitable for a wide range of dry dust and fume process requirements, integratedAIR Filtration’s BlueCleanⓇ HC PRO Lite is an ideal extraction solution when plasma and laser cutting.
With the capacity to house between 2 and 8 filter cartridges, it takes the confusion out of complex extraction and complements a range of dust extraction needs. Plus, the plug-and-play extractor is extremely compact and cost efficient, helping workplaces across many industries access effective dust and fume extraction solutions.
Are you exposed to dust and fumes from plasma or laser cutting machines and are looking for an effective dust extraction system?
Reach out to our Sales Team today!
