The best way to protect mechanics and garage employees from the harmful gases released from automotive vehicles such as cars & trucks is CAPTURE AT SOURCE. This means directly at the tailpipe.
This process involves the capture of the fumes through suction hose, nozzles, hose storage mechanisms and LEV fans.
The most commonly used device to store the hose is a Hose Reel. Hose reels are proven space saving devices and go along way in protecting the hose from abuse over time. These solutions are typically ordered with the appropriate hoses to suit the applications and can be further enhanced through the addition of optional tail-pipe adapters, extension booms & fans.
Here are some general design velocities when using "RECEIVING" Hoods:
Lev-Co offers a wide variety of lightweight, flexible, abrasive resistant, heat tolerant, innovative technical hoses to provide solutions for a wide range of industrial & Automotive applications.
Here are some general design velocities when using "CAPTURE" Hoods:
Smoke (e.g. Welding):
Capture Velocity 100 FPM
Transport Velocity 3000 FPM
Minimun Face velocity 2355 FPM
Dust (e.g. Grinding):
Capture Velocity 500 FPM
Transport Velocity 4000 FPM
Minimun Face Velocity 4000 FPM
Gas (e.g. V.O.C.'s):
Capture Velocity 50 FPM
Transport Velocity 2000 FPM
Minimun Face Velocity 785 FPM
Mist:
Capture Velocity 100 FPM
Transport Velocity 2250 FPM
Minimun Face Velocity 1766 FPM
Here are some general design velocities when using "RECEIVING" Hoods:
