AD 500 iQ
AD 500 iQ
The AD 500 iQ mid to high-end laser fume extraction system combines extremely large filter capacity with high airflow and pressure rates, making it the ideal choice for heavy-duty applications that generate large amounts of particulate and gaseous organic compounds.
Performance has been further enhanced with the inclusion of several features including BOFA’s acclaimed patented Intelligent Operating System (iQ), making the AD 500 iQ one of the most advanced systems available.
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Key features of the AD 500 iQ
Intelligent Operating System (iQ)
Advanced extraction monitoring and control system bringing multiple performance enhancements to help with higher efficiency of extraction, independent filter status monitoring and integral design features that combine to help deliver a lower cost of ownership. It monitors the status of both the pre-filter and combined (main) filter.
DeepPleat DUO pre-filter
This pre-filter comes in three main sizes and incorporates a massive drop-out chamber and large volume area within the base of the filter. Above the drop-out chamber but still within the housing there is a sealed 200mm deep pleat layer of F8 media giving an impressive surface area.
HEPA filter
BOFA uses mini pleat design HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters which are tested and certified to a minimum efficiency of 99.995% down to 0.3 microns and 95% as small as 0.1 microns. They incorporate a series of webbing between the pleated media. This feature not only has even spacing for full filter coverage between each pleat but also helps to alleviate the possibility of airflow vibration or collapse.
Automatic flow control (AFC) Technology
Automatic flow control (AFC) allows the operator to pre-set the correct airflow rates for the specific application, subsequently helping to maintain the airflow. This generates lower noise levels and helps to protect the more expensive HEPA filters.
Reverse flow air (RFA) technology
The RFA technology feature causes a fall in velocity and air direction change. Larger particulate falls out of the airstream into the filter’s drop-out chamber. With less particulate entering the filter media the filter life is significantly increased, helping to enhance filter capture performance and help ensure longer life.
Advanced carbon filter (ACF) technology
ACF helps to capture and filter potentially hazardous fumes. Contaminated air must remain in contact with the carbon bed for a period of time sufficient to help ensure that no contaminants or odours are emitted (‘dwell time’). Our filters have been developed to help capture contaminants and odours, helping to eliminate the risk of bypass and/or tunnelling.
Patented technology
BOFA invests in innovation and our products and technology have a heritage of being tried, tested and trusted for over 30 years. As a market leader, we are proud of our product designs and technology and take great care in protecting this intellectual property and our integrity. Our product range includes aspects which are protected under patent copyright, design copyright, registered design and trade mark laws.
ProTECT service plan
Our ProTECT LEV service plan and compliance certification has been designed to give you the peace of mind that your LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) systems are being expertly maintained throughout their working life and you are kept within government guidelines and regulations in the UK.
SureCHECK quality standard
We recognise that quality, health and safety and environmental management are integral to our management. SureCHECK is far more than just written words, it touches every employee and is engrained within the company’s culture and business ethos. It is applied consistently across all our business activities on a world-wide basis.
Technical specification
iQ Operating System
Standard
High airflow and pressure rates
Standard
Reverse flow air filter technology
Standard
DeepPleat DUO pre-filter technology
Standard
Automatic flow control system
Standard
Real time airflow reading
Standard
Independent filter condition monitoring, display and warnings
Standard
High contrast display
Standard
‘Run safe’ operation
Standard
Remote diagnostics via USB
Standard
Filters with long life and low replacement cost
Standard
VOC gas sensor (Volatile Organic Compound)
Optional
Remote stop / start interface
Optional
Filter change / system fail signal
Optional
Interfacing with host laser
Optional
On-board compressor
Optional
Optional filter medias
Optional
Laser engraving and cutting
Laser coding and marking
Selective laser sintering
Selective laser melting
Direct metal laser sintering
Datasheet correct at time of publishing. For specific applications, please contact us for details.
