ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS THE F-TECH RANGE
WILKINSON STAR
More new fume extraction systems meeting latest HSE welding requirements
New from Wilkinson Star , one the of the UK ’ s largest independent distributors of Welding and Industrial Equipment , is the F-Tech Fume technology product range of high vacuum fume extraction systems and welding torches .
Welders and operatives can be exposed to welding fumes , grinding dust and oil mist in the working environment . It is therefore obligatory for employers to create safe and healthy working conditions for operatives by reducing these health risks .
The F-Tech Armur is a high vacuum dust extraction system offering a mobile solution to extract dust from manual welding and grinding processes . The Armur unit features a high performance German motor and a choice of 3 mtr suction Armoflex or Armotech cantilever arm and a user friendly digital panel with hour meter , clogged filter alarm . This unit offers E12 99.5 % filter efficiency and comes with a 5 year warranty on both 110V and 230 V models .
The F-Tech Pocket is a portable extraction unit designed to extract and filter fumes from welding processes , micro dust , vapours and odours . At only 20kg , it is a robust unit with a practical long handle perfect for site work and those difficult to reach areas . This unit has a 2mtr hose fitted with a plastic extraction nozzle .
The Pocket also has a filter efficiency of E12 99.5 % and comes with a 2 year warranty .
Additional features include a hourmeter and it is available in 110 and 230 Volt .
The F-Tech Fox is a high vacuum dust extraction system offering a portable solution to extract dust from manual welding and grinding processes .
Offering a 5 year warranty the Fox unit offers automatic cleaning of the filters which are manufactured in Europe and offer a long service life . The robust tandem motors offer pure efficiency in providing a vacuum over 20,000 Pa to extract and filter harmful welding and grinding dust . An auto start / stop unit is also available to reduce noise levels and energy consumption when the unit is not running . The Fox will also run two welding torches simultaneously .
The F-Tech range of fume extraction MIG welding torches are of Swiss manufacture . They offer the user more extraction efficiency at the welding source . Available in 300 , 400 and 500A air / water cooled versions in 3 , 4 and 5 mtr euro fittings .
Also added to the range are the Down and Draught extraction benches , the heavy duty Armur-Force for manual plasma cutting and grinding dusts . Also new is the F-TECH ICAP ; a wall mounted welding fume extraction system with self supporting HD cantilevered 3 mtr arm .
The F-Tech range is available through Wilkinson Star ’ s extensive distributor network . For further details please contact Wilkinson Star on 0161 728 7900 or visit wilkinsonstar247 . com .
For further information , please visit www . wilkinsonstar247 . com
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