Perfect compromise between suction power and comfort

Attention to the health of the welder and his environment is going crescendo. Among the new generation of welders as well as the authorities and, of course, manufacturers, the realization is maturing that employees should not be exposed to unnecessary risks. Torch specialist Abicor Binzel has therefore set itself a double mission. To work on extraction efficiency on the one hand and on welder comfort on the other. And with results. The combination of the RAB GRIP HE welding guns with spot extraction and the xFume fume extraction units represents the best possible compromise on the market today.

Welding fumes can pose a significant health risk. Occupational safety experts therefore recommend extracting welding fumes directly at the source. The welding gun is the element closest to the workpiece and weld pool. Integrated fume extraction therefore seems like a logical fit. Jan Laerte, director of Abicor Binzel Benelux: "Welders, however, often do not understand a 'too bulky' gun. This was a thorny issue at its launch decades ago. In the meantime, many steps have been taken, but in order to extract efficiently, an air flow will always be needed and this results in a slightly larger and therefore heavier design and thus a different feel in the hand. One is then sometimes tempted to use a slimmer gun but then finds that it barely works. Abicor Binzel does continue to seek to unite the two extremes and it is clear that there is still some margin there. There are still nice alternatives waiting in the wings, ready to make their way to market later this year."

With the xFume VAC PRO, Abicor Binzel has a very powerful fume extraction unit on which to operate up to four welding guns for robotic welding. This allows him to ensure a healthy working environment even 24/7.

Welding guns and extraction units in perfect harmony

The current standard in welding guns with integrated fume extraction is the RAB GRIP HE series. RAB GRIP HE is characterized by good accessibility, high extraction efficiency and its robustness. Thanks to an innovative nozzle geometry, RAB GRIP HE combines effective health protection with the best possible working conditions and is suitable for heavy industrial applications. Laerte: "This series will be further improved in details in the very near future. But not only good welding gun is important, it must also be able to work in perfect harmony with the extraction unit. Abicor Binzel has therefore also focused on the development of fume extraction units that are tailored to the welding guns in terms of negative pressure, capacity ... The FEC series with cyclone operation is already showing great things, but the new standard will undoubtedly be the xFume VAC Advanced." This device guarantees efficient extraction in any industrial environment, even under adverse conditions. It is ideal for two totally independently operating welding guns, delivers high suction, has an automatic cleaning function and is universally applicable.

Also safe and healthy work around welding robots

Since robotic welding is becoming increasingly popular, Abicor Binzel has also developed the xFume Robo surface-mounted kit. "Due to the high duty cycle, robotized welding will generate a lot of smoke which, without intervention, spreads further and further into the production hall. With the xFume VAC PRO, we have a very powerful fume extraction unit on which one can operate up to four welding guns for robotic welding. So it can even ensure a healthy working environment 24/7," Laerte concludes.