NEW MEMBERS ASSOCIATION BENEFITS B
est known for its UK manufactured oil mist filters, Filtermist Limited also provides a wide
range of dust and fume extraction solutions, including mobile and on- tool extraction, for welding fume. Joining the Welding World Association
was the next logical step for Filtermist as part of its efforts to grow this area of the business. The Telford-based company has been a member of a number of trade associations for many years and recognises the benefits offered by membership – not least the chance to learn from, and network with, other members. Ben Kimpton, Filtermist’s UK Sales
Manager for Dust and Fume units, elaborates: “Illnesses including occupational asthma, pneumonia, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and ‘metal fume fever’ are all linked to exposure to fume and smoke widely found in facilities where welding and cutting take place.
A CUT ABOVE “Controlling exposure to weld fume
and smoke is a legal requirement under COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2002 [see pages 33 and 34]; all employers are required to assess all risks and put control measures in place to lower identified risks to ‘ALARP’ – as low as reasonably practicable. “We have offered weld fume extraction
services for a number of years and began looking at this more seriously when the HSE changed its enforcement expectation for mild steel welding fume back in 2019. This resulted from research that indicated that all welding fume has the potential to cause lung cancer. Many of our core Filtermist customers undertake both CNC machining and fabrication, so moving into welding fume extraction was a natural progression for our business. “We are in the process of introducing
a range of mobile extraction and on-tool extraction units to Filtermist’s ‘Dustcheck’ brand, so now is a great time for us to be
On joining the WWA the company
shared the key reasons why you should choose Anton Saws for all your industrial sawing needs. Highly knowledgeable and experienced:
Industrial Saws to UK Industry since 1988. As the UK’s exclusive agent, the company offers the complete range of MACC Saws. The MACC machine range covers over 50 easy to use manual and pull-down saws, through to semi- automatic saws, automatic saws and fully automated cutting lines.
A WHOLLY COMMITTED H
olemaker Technology (HMT) is a specialist manufacturer of portable cutting and drilling products based
in Kent, but with a worldwide network of independent stockist dealers. This year the company reached the
milestone 10th anniversary, and it has been a decade of growth powered by teamwork, innovation, and commitment behind the scenes, that has steadily shaped HMT into an industry player.
nton Saws and Machinery was formed in 1986, and the company has been proudly supplying MACC
The team is highly knowledgeable and experienced; and are more than happy to help you with any of your industrial sawing enquiries. Having supplied the MACC range of bandsaws and circular saws to the UK industry for nearly 40 years, the business has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge during that time. UK wide services: Although based in
Andover, Hampshire, as one of the top saws and machinery providers in the UK, part of its infrastructure includes being able to travel UK wide for servicing and repairs. If you purchase a machine from Anton Saws, the team will endeavour to help keep it in top condition no matter where you are. No hidden charges: Unlike some
competitors, our services have no hidden When the company was established it
studied the market to find out how to make a meaningful difference, and this revealed three crucial points. First, steel is rapidly emerging as the most sustainable and reusable construction material. Secondly, steel components hold the industrial world together. Finally, that there was a huge hidden pain point around making and modifying the connection holes that fasten these components together. This realisation launched HMT as a
new company dedicated to cutting tool innovation to speed up metalworking, and
joining the WWA. We are looking forward to meeting other members and hearing the latest industry developments.” As well as offering a wide range of
products, Filtermist has a dedicated contracts division that provides a comprehensive turnkey solution for local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems of all sizes. The team will specify, install and commission extraction systems, while the Aftermarket department provides servicing and maintenance, spares and consumables, and COSHH compliant LEV testing for all makes and models of LEV equipment.
www.filtermist.co.uk
charges or costs. We value being open and honest regarding all our offerings. This includes no fuel surge charge on top of the travel cost, no call out fees, and no hidden servicing charges. Our charges simply include the standard rate for travel and time spent on site. Accommodating all saws and spare parts:
Not only does the company provide the entire MACC saw range it also holds and supplies a wide range of blades, spare parts and consumables. The majority of these spare parts and consumables for servicing are kept in stock. This means Anton Saws is able to help reduce waiting times if any problems with your machine arise. It is also able to offer spare parts of all bandsaws and circular saws, not just the MACC range. and COSHH compliant LEV testing for
all makes and models of LEV equipment.
www.antonsaws.co.uk
today HMT and VersaDrive products are specified by some of the world’s leading industrial engineering companies including Siemens, Vestas, BAE Systems, EDF Energy and Babcock to name but a few.
www.holemaker-technology.com
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