Many SHAPA members will not have heard of Filtermist. For those that have, they may know it as the UK’s largest manufacturer of oil mist extraction equipment, but they may not realise the full scope of its capability in other areas of industrial air cleaning.
An organisational restructure at the end of last year means Filtermist is now a single-source solution for customers looking for a partner to help them ensure the air in their facility is clean and safe to breathe. The re-organisation followed a period of successive acquisitions which included SHAPA members Dustcheck Limited – manufacturer of Dust Control and Extraction equipment – and DCS Group Limited which included Gallito Ltd, a UK manufacturer which produced advanced paint finishing solutions and FastClip extraction ductwork and accessories.
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Filtermist, which was established in 1969, consolidated all the acquired businesses into just two – Filtermist International Limited and Filtermist Systems Limited, operating and manufacturing from sites in Telford, Northampton, Wetherby, Dewsbury and Glasgow.
Filtermist International is now responsible for manufacturing a range of product brands including Dustcheck, Ecogate, Fastclip, Gallito, Kerstar and XS Automation, as well as manufacturing its own world class oil mist filters which are exported to more than 60 countries.
Filtermist Systems
Filtermist Systems supplies customised air movement and pollution control systems for all types of industrial airborne contaminants. In addition to the product brands manufactured by Filtermist International, the company is also the UK distributor for a number of other manufacturers including Moldow, Schuko and Brofind Spa, as well as sister company Absolent AB.
Manufacturing processes can create a wide variety of contaminants including oil mist, dust, fume, smoke, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and odours which must all be controlled under Health and Safety regulations including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (CoSHH), as well as Environmental laws such as the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2013.
Filtermist Systems’ expertise includes delivering fully automated centralised air cleaning systems for clients across a wide range of bulk handling industries including food processing, pharmaceutical, printing, packaging and converting, chemical, agriculture, minerals and many more.
The dedicated systems company has retained the people, skills and knowledge from within the previous brand teams and includes experienced design and contracts engineers who deliver a wide range of customised air movement and pollution control systems for many leading companies and organisations across the world.
The company also works closely with OEMs to provide off the shelf and bespoke solutions which form part of the OEMs’ standard specifications – ensuring that end-users are protected form exposure to harmful airborne particulate matter.
Filtermist’s turnkey service includes initial consultation and project planning, system design, specification, equipment manufacture and supply, installation, commissioning and aftersales services including COSHH complaint LEV Testing.
Manufactured products
Dustcheck filters
The Dustcheck brand, which became part of Filtermist’s portfolio back in 2017, includes industry leading dust control products.
Dustcheck Product Manager, Andy Darby – who has worked for Dustcheck for over 9 years, comments, “Dustcheck products are used in a number of bulk handling applications and our standards of construction vary from mild steel with standard or special paint finishes to stainless steel (grade to suit ie. 304 or 316) with finishes from standard sheet with welds as laid, to special crack and crevice free polished finishes.
“All of our filters come with ATEX rated options meaning potentially explosive and volatile products can be handled safely. They can also be built to comply with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) where applicable.”
Kerstar ATEX rated industrial vacuum cleaners
Filtermist is also responsible for the Kerstar brand of portable industrial vacuum cleaners, including its ATEX approved models. The KEVA range is certified for use in Dust Zone 22, whilst the KAV range is suitable for picking up hazardous dust and debris in Dust Zone 21.
Gallito paint finishing solutions
Gallito paint finishing solutions range from standard spray booths and surface preparation equipment, to complete paint finishing systems including paint kitchens and curing ovens. Filtermist Systems offers advanced, cost effective solutions to meet a variety of paint finishing requirements for a wide range of industrial processes.
FastClip ducting
FastClip high performance clip-fit extraction ductwork is manufactured from high quality smooth and durable galvanised steel at Filtermist’s production site in Wetherby. FastClip ducting is used in extraction systems in a range of industries including woodworking, food production and pharmaceutical.
Ecogate and XS Automation
Ecogate® technology offers ‘extraction on demand' by continuously monitoring machine usage and controlling the fan speed in dust and fume extraction systems. This enables manufacturers to significantly reduce energy consumption – cutting costs by up to 75%. Take a look at how Crystal Doors have benefited from the technology
Filtermist’s team also manufactures the XS Automation brand of industrial control cabinets which includes everything from basic panels to advanced controllers.
Aftersales
Filtermist’s dedicated Aftersales division provides a bespoke service that includes routine and reactive maintenance, and thorough examination and testing (TExT) of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems – designed to ensure employers can be confident they are protecting their workforce from hazardous airborne contaminants, and operating in compliance with relevant HSE regulations including COSHH.
The company’s service programme includes free site surveys to assess specific requirements and digital job reports which reduce paperwork and make it easy for customers to file and retrieve reports if needed. Filtermist also offers approved spares for a wide range of makes and models of oil mist and dust extraction equipment.
Skilled, experienced engineers are located throughout the UK meaning they can react quickly when needed. Service packages for oil mist, dust, fume & spray LEV systems include all service visits and required LEV TExTs, a 24-hour breakdown response time, a dedicated Account Manager, a choice of contract lengths, and monthly, quarterly or annual payment options.
Absolent Group
Filtermist is part of the Absolent Group which operates in markets including Europe, APAC, the UK and Ireland, and the Americas.
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