Recycling Extraction

Pure Air Dust Extractor

POWER UNIT 100

The AL-KO POWER UNIT 100 is a tested clean air extractor in self-supporting design made of colour-powdered sheet steel. The dust extractor is built according to the harmonized standard DIN EN 16770 and is certified with the BG-GS test mark according to GS-HO-07, with note for residual dust content level test mark H3. Dedusters of this size are therefore permitted to be set up directly in the working area without additional fire and explosion protection measures. This creates excellent production conditions with healthy air at the workplace.

The US-versions are built in accordance with US safety standards. All built-in electrical components comply with UL guidelines. The POWER UNIT 100 is suitable for individual extraction as well as for supplementing a stationary system. The dust collector is suitable as a decentralized extraction system for universal use with a wide variety of materials such as wood and wood composites, plastics, metal, stones, and many more. The small dimensions make it possible to set up the dust collector even in confined workshops.

Mode of operation

The fan installed in the clean air area of the dust collector sucks the dust-laden air from an extraction pipe system into the interior of the system. There, chips and dust stick to the outside of the filters and are separated. The now filtered, clean air is blown out again at the top of the dust collector. The legally required residual dust content of the return air of 0.1 mg/m³ (H3) is reliably complied with by this design.

Design

The aluminium impeller with backward-curved blades is designed in such a way that even at full suction power it requires only a low power consumption. The eddy current technology used in the intake area achieves the best possible pre-separation.

Control

The APU 100 is switched on and off via a push-button switch on the device. Optionally, an automatic switch-on for automatic start-up can be installed upstream. Please observe the manufacturer’s instructions for the permissible total current of the automatic switch-on.

Filter

The device has space-saving inherently rigid pleated filter cassettes made of polyester needle felt with surface treatment these are electrically conductive. The selected external loading prevents clogging inside the filter. The filters have the BIA certificate and comply with dust class M. The easily removable device cover allows good accessibility in the entire clean air side filter area.

Filter cleaning

By means of the smooth-running manual shaking, the excellent cleaning result of the filter is achieved. This is done via the ergonomically shaped hand lever, which sets the wipers, which are arranged on the side of the filters, in wiping motion. In order to achieve a high cleaning effect, the dust collector must be switched off

Safety

The extraction of woodworking machines, in which effective ignition sparks and glow pockets are to be expected, is only possible with an additional safety device (e.g. Spark extinguishing system). No process- or environment-related ignition sources (e.g. glowing parts) may be sucked into the clean air extractor.

Discharge

The extracted chips and dusts collect in the swarf bag inserted in the container for low-dust removal. The filling container mounted on rollers significantly facilitates the transport of the deposited material to the disposal point. After emptying or changing the swarf bag, the filling container is easy to insert again thanks to the two laterally mounted clamping levers. The container is automatically coupled to the vacuum system without a hose. The built-in sight glass allows the filling level of the container to be checked at any time.

Operating principle

The powerful fan located on the clean air side filters the dusty air to the extraction units; swarf and coarse particles are diverted by the integrated pre-separator directly into the collection system. Remaining fine dust is filtered out by the fine dust filters of dust class “M”. The AL-KO OPTI JET® filter cleaning system uses compressed air bursts during the extraction process to remove dust adhering to the filters to ensure consistent extraction power. Standard features include a large movable collecting container.

Your benefits

Consistently high suction power due to integrated pre-separator and AL-KO OPTI JET filter cleaning system
Reduced heating costs, since 100 % recirculating air operation is possible in many cases
Compact design for smaller footprint
Low-dust emptying due to patented integrated dust compartment on the collecting container
Broad power spectrum
Extremely quiet due to highly effective sound insulation
Extensive accessories and numerous options for individual device configurations

Applications

Dust extraction at production machinery, machining centers, pipeline systems with multiple extraction points
Direct extraction in continuous operation
Applications for high-power mobile units
In industries such as timber processing and woodworking, carpentry, joinery, furniture making, plastics manufacturing and processing, paper production, orthopedics and many others

Testimonials

Precision is what MARTIN means to me

„My primary product is custom cabinetry for residential projects. Having a versatile saw that can cut a perfect miter on a 10’ panel then in seconds be used for ripping solid wood allows unlimited creativity. Offering a complete product line from cabinetry to solid wood countertops to large windows and doors the MARTIN machinery lets me offer our clients what they want. With the T54 Jointer I can comfortably mill up stock for 10’ doors, knowing that it will be flat. Precision is what MARTIN means to me.“

Scott Slater
Bespoken Woodworks
Sierra Madre, CA

Almost 80 MARTIN Machines

“As one of the largest manufacturers of solid wooden doors in the USA, we need jointing and planing machines, which guarantee the highest precision and the cleanest planing results – and all of this in various types of wood. We have been making a perfect job of this, not only in terms of quality and reliability, for years with almost 80 MARTIN machines.”

Edward J. Rossi
Cal Door
Morgan Hill, CA

The most solid I have ever seen

„I got into the world of MARTIN Group machines with my T74 slider. After I had so much good experience with this solid and very accurate sliding table saw I bought my MARTIN T45 thickness planer with the “Shelix” spiral cutter head. It does a fantastic job and I and my workers enjoy working with a simple to operate machine. The last MARTIN machine I got is the MARTIN T54 jointer. This jointer make perfect straight boards and the 90° fence is the most solid I have ever seen. I also purchased the BARTH VakuuCar+ available from MARTIN. This mobile workbench has a swinging frame which allows me to work by myself when moving large panels.“

Dave Edwards

Edwards & Wilson Cabinet Makers

Toronto, Canada

The fifth machine purchased from MARTIN

„This is the fifth machine purchased from MARTIN. This machine is so silent and accurate it is remarkable. Impossible to measure any deviation from the dimension given. No snipe, no grain tear out. This machine has rapidly changed our S4S process. The perfect pairing with our MARTIN T54 joiner.“

Walden & Co
Healdsburg, CA

Convinced of its quality for years

„We decided on a T75PreX sliding table saw from MARTIN because we have been convinced of its quality for years. We already have a MARTIN shaper, thickness planer and sliding table saw in our workshop. The T75 PreX with vacuum table and dual tilt has made our decision to replace our old saw easy. The new saw increases our possibilities, makes work easier for us and helps us to save time.“

Peter Craz
Craz Woodworking Associates
Bellport, NY

The results are excellent

“We love the MARTIN slider! It has changed the way and speed of our work. I never would have thought i could joint wide, thick hardwood on a table-saw better than my jointer but the MARTIN slider does! Breaking down sheet goods is about 2-3x faster now than our old method, and the results are excellent.”

Jason Straw

Straw Fine Furniture & Kitchen Cabinets

Gainesville, FL

Greatly simplified our working processes

„We are using the BARTH MULTI Press now. We were on the lookout for such a device for a long time and are now very happy that we have this press. This has greatly simplified our working processes. A single worker can glue carcasses, drawers, table boards and a lot more. Otherwise two workers are always needed when working with traditional clamps. Everything which we produce in our workshop is glued in this press.“

Roland Oberlader

Roland’s Joinery

Telkwa, British Columbia

Never seen such well packed machinery

„It is a beautiful day in middle on February 2015 in CA and today my BARTH VMP3513 membrane press did arrive. When I saw the semi pull up and the size of the box I was shocked. I purchased some 60” forklift extensions which made the unload very easy. If I did not have the extensions I would not have been able to unload it. The driver was very nice and helped get it down the driveway – I had him use the pallet jack on the end while I used the forklift to steer it to the front of the garage. I then took the press off the crate and moved it to the shop using the forklift and a pallet jack. The crate was built like a tank and was quite hard to take apart. I guess that they justify the price of the crate based upon the number of nails. I had a friend come over tonight to help get it into the shop, I did the main job of getting it out of the crate this morning. I have never seen such well packed machinery than what has come from Barth.“

Bespoken Woodworks

Sierra Madre, CA

Approximately 35% quicker

„Working for years with a traditional American-style vacuum bag and pump, we already knew what a vacuum system like this could do for us. With the BARTH VMP4013 we quickly learned there were even more differences compared to our old system. Because of the oil lubricated pump, now we accomplish our jobs approximately 35% quicker and have more pressure. The pressure is approximately 2000 lbs. per square foot. When the press is not in use, the convenient cover protects the rubber membrane and it can be used as a temporary work bench. Casters allow us to move the machine to the work instead of the other way around. All in all, this press has improved our production in many different ways.“

Peter Craz

Craz Woodworking Associates

Bellport, NY

Fast, simple and economic solution

„I have only a limited space available for a case clamp, veneer press and a panel press. The Barth RPG-l/VMP3513 offer one side the Barth VMP3513 veneer/vacuum membrane press and on the other side that BARTH RPG-L multi press. The VMP offers the solution a 100% veneer press that also can be used for forming with an extremely shot pressure time of 5-7 minutes at regular veneering without heating! The RPG-L gives me the possibility to glue cases, frames and sold wood boards with a very quick setup and a 100% perfect gluing results. For me the Barth RPG-l/VMP3513 is the prefect press for each workshop that has to work each day on a different project still needs a fast, simple and economic solution.“

Dr. Kent Adkins

Dr. Kent Adkins

St. Louis, MO

Positive result of a higher productivity

The BARTH VacuucarXL helps our worker with up to three vacuum suction cups to hold the workpiece in place so that our workers have booth hands free for doing their job. The possibility to set up the height of the work plate to the needed height helps our workers to reduce their health problems what has the positive result for us of a higher productivity.

Edwards & Wilson Cabinet Makers

Toronto, Canada

Save a lot of set up time

„The BARTH VP vacuum membrane press replaces in our workshop the traditional vacuum back. With the press we save a lot of set up time before the real gluing/pressing process and in case in case of the natural rubber membrane we do not need to use double boards at regular veneer jobs. With the right glue (regular water based glue) we save here at so much time that the press will be paid back by itself soon. The Barth special membrane is a big difference to each other product that is available on the marked and makes a big difference.“

Edwards & Wilson Cabinet Makers

Toronto, Canada

Energy costs are reduced by 99%

„We use BARTH vacuum membrane presses to veneer and glue molded parts. The BARTH presses have convinced us because due to their proven technology the pressing time is very short and as no heating is necessary, the energy costs are reduced by 99% compared to heated-plate presses. The pressing time for veneer is only 6-8 minutes when standard water-based glue is used.“

Conrad Schrock

Rockwood Door & Millwork

Millersburg, OH

Paying for itself

„The machine is a huge time saver. We are averaging about 10 hours per job faster with this machine, so the GANNOMAT ProTec is really paying for itself.“

Neal Walden

Walden & Co

Healdsburg, CA

Impressed by the user-friendliness

We have opted for the ProTec because it offers the best possible machine package. The machine convinces with its precision (flush corner connections), speed, footprint and price. We have been using the machine for several weeks and are impressed by the user-friendliness of the software.

Doug Sinjem

D.L. Sinjem Co. Inc.

La Habra, CA

A demonstration convinced us

We are producing high-quality furniture and interior fittings and wanted to minimize our production time without compromising quality. A demonstration convinced us of the GANNOMAT ProTec machining center. The ProTec won us over by its powerful technology and high level of precision of the manufactured parts.

Lance Mack

Mack Custom Woodworking

Shokan, NY

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