Extraction for the defence industry:
Safe and efficient removal of contamination
In the defence industry, reliable and efficient extraction systems are essential to protect personnel and equipment from harmful substances and contamination. At Gram Clean Air, we have more than 40 years of experience in providing tailored process ventilation solutions that meet even the most stringent requirements in the military and defence sector
Extraction of the service, maintenance and repair facilities
A healthy and safe working environment is essential in service, maintenance and repair facilities in the defence industry. Our intelligent extraction solutions effectively remove welding fumes, dust, gas emissions and other airborne contaminants, allowing personnel to work in optimal conditions. We offer a wide range of extraction arms, extraction tables and filter systems that can be customised to your specific needs and ensure compliance with applicable environmental standards.
Exhaust gas extraction of military vehicles
Exhaust fumes from military vehicles such as tanks, armoured personnel carriers and trucks can pose a health risk to personnel. Gram Clean Air provides effective extraction solutions that capture and filter exhaust fumes directly at the source. Our systems are designed to handle the high temperatures and high air volumes that characterise military vehicles, ensuring a safe working environment in the garage or workshop.
Piranha armoured personnel carriers
We have developed a specially designed exhaust nozzle for Piranha armoured personnel carriers that effectively captures and removes exhaust gases directly at the vehicle's exhaust pipe. This specialised nozzle is precision engineered to fit the Piranha's specific exhaust design, ensuring optimal capture of autogas. Our solution takes into account the specific requirements of military vehicles, including robustness, easy installation and high reliability in all conditions.
Extraction from weapon production
In the production of weapons and ammunition, it is important to manage extraction to protect workers from harmful vapours, gases and particles. Gram Clean Air has solid experience in designing and installing extraction systems that fulfil the strict safety requirements of the weapons industry. Our ATEX-certified products and explosion-proof solutions ensure that extraction works safely and reliably even in the most demanding environments.
Extraction from drone production
In the production of drones for the defence industry, efficient extraction is essential to ensure a safe working environment and high quality in the production process. Manufacturing advanced drones involves machining several different materials, each of which requires a specific extraction process:
- Carbon fibre: Extremely light and strong, ideal for professional applications and advanced drones. The particles from carbon fibre are extremely fine and harmful to health, requiring efficient process extraction.
- Fibreglass: Cheaper than carbon fibre, but still strong and lightweight. Fibreglass produces dust, which must be effectively removed to avoid irritation and long-term health problems for employees, and the dust is also abrasive, which must be taken into account in the process extraction system. Moulding with fibreglass also produces harmful styrene fumes, which can cause serious health problems.
- Plastic (e.g. ABS or polycarbonate): Often used for flexible components. These materials can release harmful vapours when heated and processed, which requires effective extraction.
- Aluminium: Used for frames and supporting parts due to its strength, light weight and durability. Aluminium produces metal dust during machining, which can pose a risk to both health and quality if not properly removed.
Fine dust particles from carbon fibre, fibreglass and aluminium are often classified as explosive and it is important that the process ventilation system complies with the ATEX directive. This can be ensured by checking the supplier's file number for the technical dossier with an authorised body.
Furthermore, electronics manufacturing for drones requires precision extraction to avoid contamination of sensitive electronic components. A properly dimensioned extraction solution ensures that each phase of production, from soldering electronics to painting and surface treatment, takes place under optimal conditions. This contributes directly to the reliability and longevity of drones, which is crucial in the defence sector where precision and reliability are imperative.
By investing in targeted extraction solutions, companies in the defence industry not only ensure the safety of their employees, but also the technological and competitive advantage that comes from delivering high-quality drones.
Extraction in shipbuilding and ship repair
In shipbuilding and ship repair at shipyards and maintenance at naval stations, effective extraction is critical to ensure the working environment and quality of work. Welding and grinding, especially in confined spaces and enclosed areas, generate harmful particles and vapours that must be effectively removed to protect workers' health and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
Our purpose-built mobile robust high vacuum units are designed for these demanding environments. They can effectively extract welding fumes, grinding dust and metal particles. Designed with mobility in mind, they can be easily moved around the ship or quayside to easily reach tight and hard-to-reach extraction points. These high-vacuum units are characterised by high suction power, robust construction and reliable operation, which is crucial in maritime environments where conditions are often harsh and demanding.
By investing in specially designed high vacuum systems, shipyards and naval stations ensure a safe workplace, optimal productivity and high quality in their ship repair and maintenance activities.
