New fume extraction from Metcal

Metcal, a division of OK International, has introduced a compact and truly portable two-arm fume extraction system that combines strong fan performance with efficient filtration and quiet, flexible operation. Metcal enlisted the fume extraction expertise of Impell, another OK International division, to develop the BVX-200 Fume Extraction System. The stylish BVX-200 builds on the success of Metcal's existing BVX-100 single arm system. The new unit features the same motor as the single-armed model, but it has an innovative one-stage impeller design that provides more than double the total free-blowing airflow. A proprietary impeller was chosen over an off-the-shelf design to maximise performance while keeping size and weight to a minimum. The result is a truly portable unit that can be easily transported by one person without the strain induced by larger units. In operation, the stand-alone unit does not require a separate compressor or external ducting; it only needs to be plugged into a power source to be ready for use. The unit is designed for a universal power supply ranging from 100 to 240 VAC and 50 or 60Hz. "This is a unique design offering the best price/performance in its class," says Karl Schuepstuhl, Global Product Manager, Fume Extraction of OK International. "With less than 85 Watts of power consumption, the unit delivers an optimised performance based on a specially designed fan with a split scroll housing. Compact enough to go under the workbench, the unit provides multi-user power in a truly portable system." Source: PCBnewsline