Trade Fair for System Solutions in Laser Material Processing

Fuchs Umwelttechnik will be exhibiting again at this leading fair for high quality laser systems and accessories for all branches of industry as they did two years ago.

In addition to their often proven extraction and filtering systems for laser emissions produced in cutting, welding or marking processes which are in use world-wide, Fuchs Umwelttechnik will be presenting a world first system which allows the user to efficiently extract and clean many different kinds of pollutant emissions from different machining processes with the same device. Other new developments such as the now parented spark quenching device ort he newly designed oil mist separator are also certain to capture the interest of the professional public.

Visit our fair booth no. A31 in hall 4 and let our engineers give you competent advice.

We look forward to interesting talks with you

In the course of targeted activities in the field of clean air in the development and manufacturing processes of solar cells and modules, Fuchs Umwelttechnik acts as a sponsor and sustaining member of the International Solar Energy Research Center Konstanz. This puts them on a par with such renowned companies as Bosch, Sunways, Centrotherm, Micron and others. The goal of the ISC Konstanz is quite generally the distribution and application of photovoltaics. The ISC is one of the most acknowledged research institutes internationally in the development of processes for the effective, low-cost manufacture of series producible crystalline SI solar cells and modules. Fuchs Umwelttechnik supplied an MKF type extractor for these development activities which is used for the measurement and filtration of laser emissions which result from the cutting and perforation of solar cells. This device is equipped with a multi-stage filter combination so that the cleaned air can be fed back into the work room. Compact units with air flow rates of approx. 200 - 5000 m³/h are available for similar application cases.
Fuchs Umwelttechnik wants to make a contribution to the development of renewable energies with this commitment and at the same time increase its reputation as a competent partner to the photovoltaic industry.

FUCHS Umwelttechnik has a compact and very effective pre-separator for oil mist in its product portfolio.
This pre-separator is made of high quality, powder-coated sheet steel.
Two large filter maintenance doors for easy access for filter changing simplify any necessary maintenance work.
NW 100 – 160 unions are possible depending on the air volume.
Four guide rollers of which two have brakes allow very flexible application.
Various filter combinations can be used individually for many different applications.
The filter elements range from large-volume metal mesh modules to high quality filter media with water-resistant coating and moisture resistance up to 100% humidity.
The versatile use is also enabled by microbiologically inactive and self-extinguishing equipment in accordance with DIN 53438 (fire class F1).
The filter condition is monitored by an easily comprehensible differential pressure gauge.
An individual interface is possible for monitoring in the automatic process.
Dimensions LxWxH in mm 660 x 650 x 1450.

This pre-separator is available for air volumes of 300 – 2,000 m³/h.

Following the successful show at the last event in 2009, we registered a considerable increase in the number of contacts and frequency of visits to our fair booth this year. The LASER World of PHOTONICS is an ideal presentation platform for Fuchs Umwelttechnik. We meet many of our long standing customers here as exhibitors or visitors and can make valuable contacts with potential new customers uncomplicatedly and cost effectively.
We also had the opportunity to present innovative extraction concepts for laser emissions to a wide professional public. Especially our flow-optimized prototype of the round extraction unit RKF and the completely new spark extinguishing module MKFFUW2 were a great attraction. All in all, the fair was a very successful event for Fuchs Umwelttechnik which we will certainly be repeating in 2013.

Ackmann Bosch Service in 38871 Drübeck/Harz took over as a service partner for the support of our customers in Central Germany on the 1st of April 2011. Ackmann has been an authorized Bosch Service representative in the region for many years and has the experience and know-how to be able to handle all maintenance, warranty and service work on the extraction and filtering units made by Fuchs Umwelttechnik.

Four new service points have now been installed in Germany since 2009 with the aim of guaranteeing all our customers competent and even faster local service.

Mobile extraction and filtering devices from the KKF, TKF and MKF series received the DGUV certificate following exhaustive testing by the independent Institute for Work Protection of the German Legal Accident Insurance (IFA/formerly BIA):

“Hazardous Substance Tested Welding Fumes Discharge Class W3”

Fuchs Umwelttechnik extraction devices will therefore carry the IFA test seal from now on.

This is further proof of the high level of quality of Fuchs Umwelttechnik.

On the invitation of the Institute for Restoration and Conservation Sciences at the Technical University of Cologne, Fuchs Umwelttechnik staged a professional event on the 28th of September 2010 in co-operation with Deffner & Johann, specialists for restoration requirements.
The head of the institute Professor Portsteffen and other lecturers from different faculties and about 30 students of restoration sciences learned about the basic filtering and extraction principles which are to be observed for the elimination of air pollutants from various restoration processes. The legal regulations for keeping the air at workplaces clean were also dealt with.
In the practical part of the presentation Sven Barth explained how extraction and filtering devices can be used effectively and when filters have to be changed to rule out health hazards from solid pollutants and solvent fumes.
The event was well received especially by the students looking towards a career as independent restorers.
Further events on the same topic are already planned at German universities for the 4th quarter.

Even in the economic crisis neither lay-offs nor short-time; already active again on the employment market due to a considerable increase in incoming orders. The Secretary of State for the Economy Richard Drautz was impressed by the intelligent and sustainable corporate strategy of Fuchs Umwelttechnik. Not expansion and growth of volume at all cost but longterm planned and profitable growth should be the prime goal of medium sized companies in Mr. Drautz’s opinion.

On the 15th of October 2010 Secretary of State Richard Drautz and Dr. Jaumann from the Stuttgart Ministry of Trade and Industry visited Fuchs Umwelttechnik following an invitation made during the LASYS Fair in Stuttgart in June. They were welcomed by Hans Baumeister, Manging Director, Hans-Peter Durchdewald, Head of Sales and Sven Barth, Dipl.-Ing. Process Engineering at Fuchs Umwelttechnik.

After a short presentation of the company Mr. Drautz and Dr. Jaumann explained the possibilities of targeted innovation sponsorship for small and medium sized companies in Baden-Württemberg.

The various co-operation possibilities with government and private institutes provide small and medium sized companies with good opportunities to pursue basic research in marketable products. Fuchs Umwelttechnik was shown interesting possibilities for participating in cooperations. In a subsequent tour of the production, Secretary of State Drautz had a look at the innovative product programme of extraction and filtering devices of Fuchs Umwelttechnik which meet the requirements for an environmentally friendly concept above all by the use of extremely energy-efficient blower and fan technologies. Continuous new and further developments secure Fuchs Umwelttechnik a leading position in the field of compact devices for the direct extraction of air pollutants. Mr. Drautz and Dr. Jaumann were also impressed by the working environment and the well organized production process which has a positive influence on the motivation and commitment of the Fuchs Umwelttechnik staff.

In view of the looming lack of specialist personnel, motivated and loyal employees are an important competitive advantage which can ensure the long-term success of a company.

By order of a large automobile supplier, DEKRA EXAM, specialist department for explosion protection, tested a fire and explosion concept from Fuchs Umwelttechnik which is designed for the extraction and filtering of emissions produced in the laser welding of stainless steel.
The results revealed that the INRVA type extraction and filtering device from Fuchs Umwelttechnik is equipped with all the auxiliary components and control functions for effectively preventing exothermal reaction to emissions from this process.
DEKRA especially points out that targeted inerting of the welding dust with a high percentage of an inert solid must be performed to prevent the formation of an explosive dust/air mixture. The integration of a CO2 extinguisher which limits possible damage to the filters in the event of a fault in the inerting process is also recommended.
Since the INRVA extraction and filtering device complies exactly with the recommendations of DEKRA EXAM in equipment and design, several devices of this type are already being used by the said automobile supplier.

Fuchs Umwelttechnik offers this extraction concept in different sizes with air volumes of 300 m³ to 2400 m³. An individual project planning and support is ensured by qualified development engineers.

Highly efficient filter equipment for contamination-free filter changing is available for the Fuchs Umwelttechnik compact filter devices of type KKF and MKF in connection with a special cover module.

Consisting of a pre-filter stage and main filter, this system has proven effective for laser emissions or welding smoke from a technical and especially an industrial health and safety point of view.

The Fuchs Umwelttechnik filter elements are structured so that the pollutants enter by a nozzle on the inside.

The filters can therefore be changed without contamination because the filter elements are only touched from the outside.

Depending on the quantity, this technique is also suitable for extracting fine dusts. Air volumes of 75 – 600 m³/h can be processed.

RHS Sperlich in 63110 Rodgau took over the support of Fuchs Umwelttechnik customers as a service partner in the postal regions of Hessen and Bavaria from the 1st of July 2010. RHS Sperlich will carry out maintenance, guarantee and service work on the Fuchs Umwelttechnik extraction and filtering devices and systems in the regions mentioned with immediate effect.

Due to RHS Sperlich’s almost 20 years of experience as experts in clean-room servicing and the maintenance of air systems, we at Fuchs Umwelttechnik are convinced that our customers will get competent and even faster local service.

Richard Drautz, State Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the State of Baden-Württemberg, visited the Fuchs Umwelttechnik stand at the LASYS trade fair in Stuttgart.

Hans-Peter Durchdewald, Head of Sales at Fuchs Umwelttechnik, showed him around the stand, commenting on the range of extraction and filter systems and drawing particular attention to the new developments on display.

Given the ever increasing importance of environmental protection and pollution control in industry, Mr Drautz is keen to find out more about this subject, and decided there and then to accept an invitation to visit the main Fuchs Umwelttechnik plant in Staig-Steinberg in the course of the year.

With 3,800 professional visitors, the response to the LASYS was far better than the fair organisers had expected. The Fuchs Umwelttechnik P+V GmbH booth was heavily frequented on all 3 days. The new MKFP 415P extraction and filtering device from Fuchs Umwelttechnik particularly attracted the attention of the professional public.

The advantages of this new development are:

High quality electronic control with fully automatic filter and fan monitoring
Maintenance free SR motor
Online link via Ethernet
Differential pressure or time-controlled and compressed air-aided cleaning of the filter cartridges
No interruption of the extraction process during filter cleaning and dust tank changing due to the new bypass technology
Integrated fire extinguishing equipment
Low-contamination disposal of the fine dust emissions

We are pleased to report that several reservations and sales were already agreed with key customers at the fair.

Fuchs Umwelttechnik is presenting its full range of innovative products and technical possibilities at the LASYS in Stuttgart.

Our development and sales engineers will be on hand for technical consultation. Make an appointment for a meeting by calling phone number +49 7346 96140 or visit us directly at our fair booth in Hall 1 Booth 1H32.

We look forward to your visit.

In response to special customer demands, different additional components are used based on the proven Fuchs Umwelttechnik compact MKFVA102 dust separator with two BIA tested filter cartridges.
An integrated bypass which bypasses the filter cartridges during the on-line cleaning process serves to prevent the production and extraction process at the measuring point being influenced by a possible surge of compressed air.
Another feature is the integrated, pneumatically controlled dusting unit. This module offers the possibility of blowing inert dust into the filtering device to lower the combustion factor of extracted, highly reactive dusts to an uncritical level. Since a combustion factor (classified from BZ1 to BZ6 in accordance with VDI 2263) of three and less means that the dust is self-extinguishing, not even extracted sparks or smouldering particles can cause a fire as investigations by DEKRA EXAM have shown.
Another new feature is the automatic, low contamination dust extraction which is enabled by two electrically controlled locking flaps. The defined volume between the first and second flap is monitored by a filling level sensor, i.e. the first flap opens after every filter cartridge cleaning process until the filling level sensor responds. If this is the case, the second locking flap opens and the collected dust is emptied into a PE foil bag. This process is repeated five times until the machine outputs a warning message to the operator at a defined volume. The second locking flap then stays closed until the operator has changed the foil bag and acknowledged the warning message. This ensures that the dust is disposed of without contamination at regular intervals.

Fuchs Umwelttechnik P+V GmbH was represented at the HATAG booth at this year’s Swiss Plastics Fair from the 19th to the 21st of January. The sales partners of Fuchs Umwelttechnik in Switzerland presented products and systems for plastic processing and the related high-quality extraction technology over an area of 1,000 square metres. The fair which is staged every two years drew crowds of professional visitors and the orders received by Fuchs Umwelttechnik in the wake of the fair were most pleasing.

From 1st of February 2010 Fuchs Umwelttechnik will be intensifying its sales activities in Northern Germany. Uwe Sieg will be responsible for looking after the existing regular customers and new acquisitions in this region. He has long standing contacts and years of experience in the marketing of industrial products.

Customers of Fuchs Umwelttechnik can expect an even faster service and expert consulting in future from the constant presence in this sales area.

One of the biggest technical museums in Europe has opened a further exhibition area on the theme of “robot technology and use of lasers”.

World market leaders in these fields are supporting this presentation with their products. These technologies are presented attractively to visitors over an area of 100 square metres.

FUCHS UMWELTTECHNIK ensures that the particle debris created during laser operation can be safely disposed of with an extraction and filtering unit.

http://speyer.technik-museum.de

ISM took over the postcode areas 1, 2, 38 and 39 as a service partner from the 1st of December 2009. ISM will be carrying out the maintenance, guarantee and service work on all Fuchs Umwelttechnik extraction and filtering equipment in the region mentioned with immediate effect.

“We are convinced that our co-operation with ISM will help us to offer our customers, an even faster local service.” Hans-Peter Durchdewald, Head of Sales at Fuchs Umwelttechnik, comments this decision.

More compact extraction and filtering device type KFS075E Very high quality as at the large units! Automatic filter monitoring via differential pressure. Sturdy powder coated steel sheet housing.

Premium quality suction fan with an EC motor for permanent operation.

Suction nozzles ND 32 top centred.

Speed regulator
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Air volume max.: 30 - 75 m³ /h
Static pressure max.: 1700 Pa
Sound pressure level at 1 m distance: approx. 53 dB(A)

Device dimensions LxWxH in mm: 250x250x400 mm
Weight without filter equipment: approx. 14 kg

(Subjekt to changes in the interest of technical progress.)

Interesting? Please send us your inquiry.

1 October 2009 Staig-Steinberg
Hans-Peter Durchdewald is the new sales director at Fuchs Umwelttechnik P+V GmbH . At the age of 54, he has more than 15 years of experience in the field of technical sales and was last employed at Martin Yale International.

"In his previous positions, Hans-Peter Durchdewald has proven that he has the necessary skills to perform his new task at Fuchs Umwelttechnik," says Harald Fuchs, managing partner of Fuchs Umwelttechnik P+V GmbH.

"In the past few years, Fuchs Umwelttechnik has shown that it is capable of achieving constant, solid growth," says Durchdewald about his new employer. "I am looking forward to the new challenge and I would like to make my contribution to the success of Fuchs Umwelttechnik, especially in the field of international sales."

Hans-Peter Durchdewald is an economics graduate of the University of Heidelberg and reports directly to the partners.

24,000 visitors came to get an overview of the “Laser and Optronic Fair” and “Laser and Laser Systems for Production” in the 4 exhibition halls over an area of more than 50,000 square yards.

Fuchs Umwelttechnik presented its complete range of products and technical possibilities at the fair. The exhibited innovations convinced the numerous professional visitors.

Despite the international economic problems CEO Harald Fuchs was very pleased with the outcome of the fair: “The number of contacts was much better than expected and we had some very concrete negotiations with our customers. In addition there were some interesting ideas for co-operations and developments. We already have a firm booking for the next fair date in Munich.”

Fuchs Umwelttechnik P+V GmbH, specialists in extraction and filter technology, will be represented in Switzerland by HATAG AG from May 1, 2009.

With this new co-operation, Fuchs Umwelttechnik based near Ulm is responding to growing demand. "We want to improve and intensify our service and consulting on the Swiss market," says Harald Fuchs, CEO. He regards short delivery times and top quality as guarantors to achieve high customer satisfaction. "HATAG guarantees excellent consulting and rapid service on the market."

Fuchs Umwelttechnik has already been working successfully with HATAG AG in Switzerland for many years so this step is merely a logical consequence.

The co-operation was sealed by Mr Grossenbacher and Mr Schönbauer signing the contract at HATAG in Bollingen.

In the Regional Archaeology Museum at the Schleswig-Holstein Foundation of Regional Museums, organic archaeological materials such as textiles, leather, bast and block excavations are restored and preserved under the leadership of Mrs Gabriele Maria Zink (Diplom Restorateurin FH).

Preservation and restoration demand a high level of expert knowledge. At the same time, the minutest fragments and the tiniest details are meticulously documented (on photographs or 1:1 drawings using microscope drawing tube in magnified scales).

Task definition:

Extract and filter

: solvents during cleaning, impregnation and bonding work : fine dust from the uncovering of corroded objects : particles, mould, spores during work on block excavations.

An extraction and filtering device Type MKF 108/109 from Fuchs Umwelttechnik is now used to protect the health of employees and keep the work room air clean. All spores are directly extracted away from the restorer's respiration area directly from the surface of the object through special suction nozzles and extraction hoods and filtered through the integrated HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter.

The filter combination comprises a prefilter for dusts, a particulate air filter H14 for mould and spores and a large-capacity activated carbon filter for solvent vapour. The filtered air can remain in the work room.

In this application, the extracted air is also routed to the atmosphere via a folded spiral-seam tube. The work room was separated from the other rooms in the central workshops.

Due to the capacity of the MKF108/109 (180 m3/h) the air in the separated work room can be exchanged approx. three time an hour. Firstly the air pressure in the work room is reduced to ensure that no spores can wander uncontrolled to the other workshop rooms.

The extraction and filtering device MKF108/109 from Fuchs Umwelttechnik is therefore perfectly designed for direct extraction at the object and for cleaning room air – it is a highly flexible device for the protection of your health under special efficiency conditions.

Link: www.schloss-gottorf.de

From now on the new Fuchs Umwelttechnik cartridge filtering unit series will be equipped with the “SIEMENS LOGO!”. This will take over the control of the dusting and fire protection function. This equipment series is used for dust emissions which demand a more complex handling as far as the filter technology is concerned. These are applications, for example, in which either heavily exothermal particles or sticky emissions occur which makes proper handling absolutely essential.

The “SIEMENS LOGO!” controllers are in use in millions of industrial applications and set the standard for small controllers.

The new plain text display makes the operation clear and absolutely user-friendly.

“SIEMENS LOGO!” basic units are also available world-wide as spare parts.

The expanding sales and service network of Fuchs Umwelttechnik has now been joined by PANTRON Automation Inc in North Carolina USA and Laser Resources in Australia.

Through these associates we offer our customers optimised servicing activities and consultation services.

In solar cell production there is a high demand for effective and energy efficient extraction and filtering equipment for the direct extraction of laser fumes. The new development of the MKFVA 103/102 offers extremely flexible applications. It has a compact, mobile construction and is equipped with two automatic cleaning prefilter elements to permit extremely long filter service lives.

Renowned solar cell manufacturers have already integrated our systems in their production with great success.

The existing laboratory has now been further expanded by the recent purchase of state-of-the-art measurement instruments.

The precise analysis of dust and emissions permits the exact design of extraction and filtering systems in critical application cases.

During the international “Denkmal” conservation, restoration and old building renovation trade fair in Leipzig, the successful joint venture was further intensified. Deffner und Johann presented the new compact filtering device in a wooden housing from Fuchs Umwelttechnik on its trade fair stand. There was an excellent response from trade visitors with many orders placed. Further joint activities for restoration firms are already in preparation.

Intelligent concepts
offer new perspectives

Raw materials are becoming scarcer and therefore more expensive. This is the case today and the situation will grow worse in the future. Fuchs Umwelttechnik already has the right solution now, with new developments made of renewable raw materials. Wood is a serious economic contender since it is cheap to purchase and is not affected by fluctuating raw material prices.

Why wood?

Wood is an alternative material for the housings of our devices. It is easy to process into any shape, it has absolute dimensional stability and is extremely insensitive to external influences. It is always available at realistic prices since it is a renewable raw material that is grown in our country.

What about quality?

As with our well-known model series, we also apply our strict quality measures to this series. Wood perfectly meets the extremely high demands of our extraction and filter systems and even exceeds previous standards. For example, wood reduces operating noise to a considerable extent. All connection parts, add-on parts and accessories fit on our new extraction and filter systems made of wood.