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Solder Fume safety with proper extraction systems

The need for electronics fume extraction

Electronics applications create fumes which are released into the atmosphere. They may be solid particles, gas or vapour (volatile organic compounds, or VOCs). Failure to control these fumes can have serious consequences and shouldn’t be left to chance.

Harmful fumes from laser processes

The need for laser fume extraction

When lasers are used, materials are released into the atmosphere - they may be solid particles, gas or vapour. Failure to control these fumes can have serious consequences and shouldn’t be left to chance.

Happy 60th birthday to the laser!

This year marks the 60th anniversary of laser technology. In the years since its launch, lasering has grown into a global industry touching an enormous range of industrial processes and consumer products.

LEV testing

LEV system testing, maintenance and cleaning

The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) COSHH Regulations 2002 (Regulation 9 – Maintenance) stipulate that local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months by a competent engineer to help protect the health and safety of employees.

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