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PFC - Portable Fume Collector

PFC - Portable Fume Collector

PFC - Portable Fume Collector

Product catalog summary
Overview: The AAF PFC™ (Portable Fume Collector) is a self-contained unit designed for capturing fumes and dust at the source in industrial environments. It is particularly suitable for welding fumes, grinding dust, and other applications requiring portable fume collection.
Design and Features: The PFC features a compact 'plug-and-go' design, operating on a standard 115-volt outlet. It is equipped with large caster wheels for easy mobility, allowing it to navigate through doorways and tight spaces. The unit includes a heavy-duty flexible capture arm with a 6-inch diameter and 7-foot length, capable of 360-degree rotation for precise positioning.
Operation and Maintenance: The PFC offers easy operation with a powerful vacuum suction of 725 CFM at the capture hood. Maintenance involves emptying a pull-out dust drawer and replacing the pleated carbon after-filter. The unit includes an internal spark deflector plate and pulse-cleaned filters with 99.99% efficiency on particles 0.5 µm and larger.
Construction and Safety: Built for durability, the PFC is finished with a tough powder coating. It includes an internal compressed air storage tank and a pulse-jet filter cleaning system activated by an external push button. The fan is powered by a 1.5 HP motor with thermal overload protection. The PFC is not suitable for use with light metals like Magnesium, Aluminum, and Titanium.
Specifications: The unit weighs 430 lbs, with the arm weighing 44 lbs. It has a capacity of 725 CFM and requires a 115V/60Hz/1ph electrical connection. Replacement parts include pleated panel filters and a carbon filter.
Compliance and Safety: The PFC promotes compliance with industry workplace standards and environmental regulations, enhancing air quality and safety in manufacturing settings.
Contact Information: For more information, visit www.aafintl.com or contact customer service at 800.477.1214.
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® Better Air is Our Business ® PFC™ Flexible Dust and Fume Control AAF's PFC™ — Portable Fume Collector is a complete and selfcontained unit that captures fumes at the source. Convenient and flexible for a variety of applications, the PFC can be moved around to meet the changing demands of your manufacturing operation. Its compact design employs the latest technology in fume capture and is suitable for most industrial environments. AAF's PFC is the ideal solution for controlling welding fumes, grinding dust, and processes where portable fume collection is needed. New Generation Design PFC offers fume and dust control in a compact "plug-and-go" design. The unit plugs into a standard 115 volt outlet. Large caster wheels with two swivels make the unit easy to move through doorways and into tight spaces. Easy Operation and Maintenance Easily and reliably capture pollutants and fumes at the source using the heavy-duty flexible capture arm with locking exterior adjustment. Accurately reach difficult spots by simply rotating the hood 360¢ª into position and taking advantage of powerful vacuum suction, 725 CFM, at the capture hood. A 6" diameter, 7' long capture arm is standard. Routine maintenance consists of emptying the pull-out dust drawer through the quick opening access door and replacing the pleated carbon after-filter. An internal spark deflector plate is standard. Durable Construction AAF's PFC is built to withstand the rigorous demands of manufacturing applications. All surfaces, inside and out, are finished with a tough powder coating for durable operation throughout the life of the collector. Pulse-cleaned filters provide 99.99% efficiency on 0.5 ìm and larger particles. The PFC is supplied with an internal compressed air storage tank with an external Schrader quick connect fill coupling. The pulsejet filter cleaning is easily activated with an external push button. This reduces plant downtime and filter change outs. The fan is powered by a 115/60/1, 1.5 HP (15 amp minimum circuit required) motor with thermal overload protection. Plant Safety and Cleanliness The PFC is the ideal solution for capturing workplace fumes from welding smoke, hand grinding, and any smoke or fume application that requires personnel venting. Improving manufacturing air quality provides healthy and productive working conditions. AAF's PFC promotes compliance with industry workplace standards and environmental clean air regulations. Safety Note: Not to be used for light metals, such as, Magnesium, Aluminum, and Titanium. Portable Fume Collector with Pulse-Jet Cleaning • Ideal for welding and grinding applications • Moves to the source and captures fumes and particulate where needed — four large caster wheels (standard) • Complete "plug-and-go" operation • Minimal power consumption

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PFC™ AAF has a policy of continuous product research and improvement and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice. 10300 Ormsby Park Place Suite 600 Louisville, Kentucky 40223-6169 www.aafintl.com Customer Service 800.477.1214 Fax 800.254.3019 ISO Certified Firm © 2009 AAF International The USGBC Member logo is a trademark owned by the APC-1-107 NOV ‘09 U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission. Compressed Air Valve Pulse Button Gauges Power Cord On/Off Switch 725 CFM at Capture Hood Standard Capture Arm 6" diameter, 7' long Air Exhaust Slide in Tray (2)...

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