High-tech for clean breathing air – networked extraction and filtering units
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Industry 4.0 allows us to take a big step forward. From now on, optionally all extraction and filtering units from Fuchs Umwelttechnik are network-compatible. Operating as a control centre in our new control board, the innovative communication module converts every device into an Industry 4.0-compliant device. In a network with an Ethernet connection or a WiFi link, three options are available for communicating with the board:
- using a simple client software solution with only a single connection between the PC and the unit
- using a supervisor software solution for monitoring several units simultaneously
- using a DLL library that contains all commands for communication with the units
This is ideal for customers wanting to implement their units in their own system.
In addition, the communication software offers:
- Logging of operating times, alarm messages and warnings
- Early information on overdue maintenance
- Coordinated remote control of each unit
Even older extraction and filtering units can be retrofitted easily: With this new controller, the unit with the IP address, such as a printer, becomes network-compatible. Existing functions are retained. A remote client software solution can be used to perform some functions remotely. The plug-and-play board is available as a retrofit kit or can be ordered as standard equipment for new machines.
The conversion unit was developed at the request of a customer who is already equipped with numerous TKFVA devices. For their sensor production, they required additional safety measures against the reactive dusts of CrNi steels and titanium. Since the INRVABE3.1 powdering module is designed exclusively for the higher emission quantities of the MKFVA and INRV device types, the consequence would be an expensive total replacement of the extraction and filtering units. Economically, this is no option and not at all what we have in mind.
To meet our customers' requirements, our engineers therefore designed the TKFVAÜG6 conversion unit especially for the appropriate performance data of the most compact device series with automatic filter cleaning TKFVA. With this, the INRVABE3.1 powdering module can now also be used for smaller emission quantities.
Sophisticated in every detail:
- Constant discharge through a chute into a 20-litre barrel by optimum positioning to the TKFVA, even during operation
- The powdering has been parametrised exactly for the smaller emission quantities
- A pinch valve is no longer required for the activation
- PE-film in the barrel for contamination-free disposal
- Barrel emptying by a quick clamp offline
With the new TKFVAÜG6 conversion unit, our customers now have a complete safety solution especially for smaller emission quantities at their disposal which can easily be integrated into existing systems.
Great interest in the TKFVA300 and cyclone pre-separator
The Pantron/Fuchs Umwelttechnik fair booth was a magnet for the professional visitors. Special focus was placed on our latest new developments: the compact TKFVA300 extraction and filtering unit and the cyclone pre-separator. Both systems were convincing in their technical design, their high quality, and their practical possibilities for use in many different industrial applications.
Many concrete customer inquiries from the region
Numerous companies in North and South Carolina took the opportunity to find out about tailor-made extraction and filtering solutions for their specific applications with concrete inquiries on site. Further appointments to visit the companies were arranged during the fair – a clear indication of the great interest in the performance capabilities of our extraction and filtering systems.
Outlook for the Southtec 2027
Following this successful fair appearance, Pantron and Fuchs Umwelttechnik would like to thank all visitors for their keen interest. The joint team is already looking forward to the Southtec 2027.
With this partnership, we are strengthening our local market presence and ensuring that our customers in Switzerland benefit from competent technical know-how, direct customer contact and top-class service.
The Fuchs Aadorf company stands for quality, reliability and technical expertise – ideal conditions for the optimally communicating the advantages and performance capabilities of our devices.
