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Is current European legislation on welding fume exposure truly ensuring a safe working environment?

16 Dec 2024 Filters

Plymovent doesn't think so! - “Complying with welding fume regulations doesn’t guarantee a safe working environment,” says Michel Ligthart, Product and International Sales Manager at Plymovent. He identifies three trends to raise awareness about the dangers of welding fumes among welders. “The current legislation is far from perfect.”

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Plymovent supports global lung cancer awareness with key sponsorships

29 Oct 2024 General

This November, Plymovent, a global leader in workplace clean air solutions, is proud to support Lung Cancer Awareness Month by sponsoring the American Lung Association (USA), the European Lung Foundation (ELF), and the Thoracic Society of Thailand. This initiative highlights Plymovent’s commitment to lung health through awareness, prevention, and education.

Welding and cutting fume removal

The risks of improper use of filters

6 May 2024 Filters

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), welding fumes are confirmed as being carcinogenic. To prevent your personnel from exposure to risks to their health, it's important to install an air purification system that delivers high quality. That quality depends on the filter, or the 'lungs' of the system. What risks do you run if you use an incorrect (replacement) filter? Michel Ligthart, Product and International Sales Manager at Plymovent, answers some of the most common questions.

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What can you expect from Plymovent filters?

28 Mar 2024 Filters

Plymovent – a Dutch company that has been developing complete solutions for welding fume extraction for more than 50 years. One of the most important components of a welding fume extraction system is the filter cartridge, or the ‘lungs’, of the system. What is it that makes Plymovent filters unique? And what certainty can you expect from them? Michel Ligthart, product and international sales manager, tells us what we need to know.

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Plymovent joins the fight against lung cancer

24 Oct 2023 GeneralHealth risks

We are dedicated to take part in the Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November. Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. So we think it is important to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risks, prevention, early detection, and treatment.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month

23 Oct 2023 Health risksGeneralWorking safely

Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers globally. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risks, prevention, early detection, and treatment every November. During this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, and individuals come together to promote awareness and education about lung cancer.
Plymovent, supplier of solutions for clean air at work, supports this initiative by sharing information about lung cancer.

Oil mist removal

What is oil mist?

13 Feb 2023 General

Oil mist is a fine spray of oil droplets that are suspended in the air. It can pose both health risks to workers and damage to equipment and surfaces. In this article, we will explore the sources of oil mist, its effects, and methods for controlling and preventing its spread.

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The FumeCaddie® has won the Safety Equipment & Personal Gear category

2 Aug 2021 General

Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) has announced its 2021 Innovation Award Winners with Plymovent winning the Safety Equipment & Personal Gear category for its FumeCaddie® product.

Welding and cutting fume removal

Plymovent joined the European Welding Association

20 Jul 2021 European welding association (EWA)

The European Welding Association (EWA) is an industrial association of manufacturers of welding equipment and consumables as well as National associations from the welding industry from across Europe.

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Plymovent Canada has moved into new office building

31 May 2021 General

We are very happy to announce that our Canadian colleagues of the Industrial Products division have moved into a new office building in May 2021. The new office provides plenty of space for our offices, a large warehouse...

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