CLEAN AIR SOLUTION : OCW Metal Work Inc. Case Study

The turnkey package was fast and easy to install, it was completed in just a couple of days.

OCW METAL WORKS INC.

OCW Metal Works Inc, located in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada is a high-performance team of custom fabricators & machining for offroad, mining, construction, public, forestry. Specializing in Aluminum and Alloys. They came to Translas in the winter of 2020/2021 to address air quality concerns in the there brand new facility.

“Translas was fast and professional to work with. We got our price quote right away and everything went smoothly with the installation.”

Stephane Ouellet – President

THE PROBLEM

OCW have grown and expanded into a new building. When they moved into the new building, they realized very quickly that the air quality from their welding and fabrication processes were not good as the building only had one small exhaust fan in it. This became apparent quickly with the build-up of smoke/particulate during each day got going that something more had to be done to protect the health and wellness of the employees working in the shop. Aluminum Oxide, Hexavalent Chromium and manganese exposure were of great concern to the owner and employees. Because the weldments and projects are so varied in size and shape, they needed something as flexible as possible but at the same time effective

SOLUTION

OCW contacted Translas for a better solution. Our team first evaluated the work area to determine the needs. OCW has five welding areas with a total area of 80’ by 50’ and a 22’ ceiling. The ample space required a flexible, reliable ventilation system that would continually pull the weld fume and dust particles out of the ambient air when the welders were welding or grinding. We installed three Translas ClearO2 CFA100 Fume Arm units equipped with 8” source capture fume arms.

Two of the units have 5hp motors that can support two arms each in the future; one of the units is a single 3HP unit supporting one arm. The extended 20’ reach fume arms are mounted to the building columns to provide stability and maximum reach. The turnkey package was fast and easy to install; it was completed in just a couple of days

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THE RESULT

Workers noted an immediate difference in air quality, visible dust and comfort. The work area is cleaner and more appealing for employees and visiting guests. Workers are also happy to be able to work without wearing respiratory protection. With the weld fume and dust under control, there are fewer worker concerns about health and safety and morale is noticeably higher.

“You can just walk in and visually see how much better it is,” says President Stephane Ouellette“ This was the right choice for our workers and company and I would welcome anyone that wants to come and see it for themselves.”

WHY DO WE EXIST?

Mission: Retain the welders we have and minimize the welder shortage in North America.

Vison: Globally reduce workers’ exposure to hazardous fumes and provide a healthier and safer work environment whilst remaining sustainable.

Values: Translas is a Dutch manufacturer of welding guns since 1960, founded “By Welders. For Welders” with a passion for innovation and new technologies. We engineer innovative products that boast a distinctive design as well as quality and functionality.

For more information please contact info-NA@translas.com or visit www.translas.com