exhaust systems for metalworking industry

Metalworking

Professional exhaust systems for metalworking industry

Metalworking is an energy-intensive industry, relying heavily on process heat for melting, forging, and welding. However, these high-temperature applications generate exhaust gases and process air that must be managed to protect workplace health and safety. Modern exhaust systems are essential to production facilities, ensuring the reliable extraction of process emissions while complying with stringent legal standards.

Process heat in metalworking

Metalworking is an energy-intensive industry where process heat is indispensable for technical applications such as melting, forging, and welding.

However, these high-temperature operations generate exhaust gases and process air that require controlled handling to protect workplace safety. Modern exhaust systems are a essential component of production facilities, providing the reliable discharge of emissions while fulfilling strict statutory requirements.

Areas of application in metalworking

Whether in the iron and steel industry with its foundries and steel mills, among automotive suppliers who forge or powder-coat metal parts, or in mechanical engineering where melting, welding, and heat treatment processes are essential for component manufacturing - wherever metals are processed, the use of process heat is necessary. The same applies to companies involved in metal finishing, which treat surfaces using procedures such as hot-dip galvanizing.

The necessity of exhaust routing

In the generation of process heat, hot exhaust gases, vapors, and particles inevitably arise as process air. An exhaust system serves as a high-performance duct to discharge these emissions in a controlled manner. A professional exhaust gas solution is essential for many reasons. It protects employees from harmful gases, vapors, and fine dust contained in the process air, and prevents corrosion and damage to production facilities caused by aggressive residues.

What requirements do metalworking industries place on the exhaust system?

Mode of operation

Dry / wet

Operating pressure

-40 to +5000 Pa

Operating temperature

up to 600°C

Fuels

Gas / oil / diesel / air

Our solutions for metalworking

ICS 5000

Double-walled stainless steel exhaust system for negative/overpressure up to 5000 Pa and high flue gas temperatures. Perfect solution for industrial applications.

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ICS

Double-walled exhaust system with continuous thermal insulation and moisture-resistant for oil and gas.

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Installation advantages ICS 5000

  • Tension-free expansion of the inner liner under thermal loading is ensured (no need for compensators)
  • Elements can be flexibly shortened (pressure-tight)

System advantages ICS 5000

  • Double-walled flue gas system
  • Inner and outer casing made of stainless steel
  • Quick and easy installation
  • Pre-insulated in various insulation thicknesses
  • Low weight
  • Suitable for high exhaust gas temperatures up to 600°C
  • Certified for pressure conditions up to 5,000 Pa
  • Complete delivery program
  • Available in various surface finishes
  • All types of silencers available

System advantages ICS

  • Double-walled flue gas system
  • Inner and outer casing made of stainless steel
  • Quick and easy installation
  • No thermal insulation and welding work on the construction site
  • Pre-insulated in various insulation thicknesses
  • Low weight
  • Inner pipe continuously butt-welded
  • For high exhaust gas temperatures up to 600°C
  • Certified for pressure ratios up to 200 Pa
  • Moisture-resistant for oil and gas
  • Complete delivery program

Cantilever brackets and silencers

In addition to our exhaust systems, we also offer matching cantilever brackets and all types of silencers which round off the portfolio for a complete and professional installation.

In addition to our exhaust systems, we also offer matching cantilever brackets and all types of silencers which round off the portfolio for a complete and professional installation.

Contact us now

Do you have any questions or need more information about our exhaust systems? Our experts will help you with system selection and tender preparation through to complete implementation. We take care of all the planning work and find solutions for complex challenges such as fire protection, height calculations and the optimum use of limited space. Contact us now for individual advice and a safe solution tailored to your requirements.