Nederman is Stand-Alone Benchmark for Filtration

28 November 2015

At-source capture of dust and fume should always be the primary control mechanism for protection of a workforce and to ensure a clean working environment, but despite best intentions at-source capture is not always possible or sufficient. That is why Nederman has introduced its impressive new MCP-16RC Air Purification Tower.

This innovative new stand-alone unit is the ideal complimentary solution for eliminating airborne particulate and welding fumes that at times evades even the most effective at-source capture. Utilising state of the art computer simulation packages and years of experience on mainland Europe installing similar room cleaning equipment, Nederman has created the industry's most innovative and efficient system for removing secondary airborne welding fumes from the workplace.

The MCP-16RC Air Purification Tower is ideal for production facilities where ducting cannot be installed, where very large fabrications are being welded or where capture at-source isn't practical. Additionally, for employers conscious of the overall working environment, the MCP-16RC can be installed to complement at-source capture systems.

In terms of operation, contaminated air is first drawn into the unit at low level. It then passes through the high efficiency filtration section containing sixteen patented Uni-Clean filter cartridges, before clean air is blown back into the workshop via sixty adjustable nozzles in the upper outlet plenum. By blowing air directly into the 'fume blanket' that sits at a height of 4-5m above the workshop, the MCP-16RC disrupts the natural resting point of welding fumes above the workplace floor and re-circulates them through the unit. The sixty high-speed ejection nozzles at the top of the unit allows Nederman’s Air Purification Tower to achieve unmatched reach, allowing the user to install few units to cover a large area. Not only that but because the air is blown at a height of approximately 5m, annoying drafts at low level are minimised.

With a built in fan the MCP-16RC only requires power and a compressed air supply to operate. Filter cartridges are cleaned automatically by an energy efficient compressed air pulse-jet system, activated by an integral electronic controller.

The MCP-16RC filter is maintenance friendly thanks to its front access point. It is easy to inspect and service the cleaning valves, compressed air tank and filter cartridges. Similarly the controller and electrical cabinet are also easily accessible. This also applies to the 37 or 50L capacity bins that are equipped with wheels for efficient removal of waste.

Dimensionally the MCP-16RC is 1.4m wide, 1.6m deep and 5m high. As previously mentioned this height is important as it allows the air to be blown at the level where it can be most effective. The unit has a maximum air flow of 10,000m3/hr that delivers a throw length of 21m. The integral fan is driven by a powerful 15kW fan motor, although for most of its operating cycle only a fraction of this power is utilised. This fan also has a special dual silencer to reduce the noise from the motor and airflow to a comfortable 72dB.