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Here you can read everything about clean air in the workplace and our extraction systems.

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February 24, 2026
- Oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Oil fumes: origin, health hazards and effective protective measures Oil vapors are produced wherever oils and cooling lubricants are exposed to high temperatures or mechanical stress. In the metalworking industry, in...
February 24, 2026
- Oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Risk assessment of oil mist: obligations, limit values and protective measures The risk assessment for oil mist is one of the central obligations of every employer in metalworking. Even low workplace concentrations of cooling...
February 2, 2026
- Extraction systems
TRGS 900 and cooling lubricants The occupational exposure limits specified in TRGS 900 are considered shift averages based on eight-hour exposure over five working days per week...
January 26, 2026
- Extraction Systems
Cooling fluid emissions: Hazards, limit values and effective extraction solutions During machining, cooling lubricants emit fine aerosols and vapors into the workplace air. These emissions are caused by high tool speeds and...
January 26, 2026
- General
- Health
Cooling lubricants: Types, applications and health protection in metalworking Cooling lubricants are among the indispensable machining media in modern manufacturing. These fluids, also known as coolants or cutting fluids,...
January 26, 2026
- Extraction systems
Extraction technology consulting: Analysis, planning and implementation from a single source Professional extraction technology consulting is the foundation for clean air, effective air pollution control, health protection, and economical...
January 26, 2026
- Extraction systems
Process air purification: Tailor-made solutions for industry and commerce Process air purification is far more than just a technical detail at the edge of production: it plays a crucial role behind the scenes, determining...
October 7, 2025
- Extraction systems
- Health
Hazardous substance extraction at the workplace In many industries, the processing of hazardous substances generates potentially harmful emissions. Whether dust, gases, vapors, or aerosols –...
June 11, 2025
- Health
Paint mist In all areas where paint, varnish, or coatings are sprayed, paint overspray is an often underestimated but serious problem. Although virtually...
June 2, 2025
- Extraction systems
Mobile or stationary extraction system Whether welding, grinding, or woodworking: anyone working with dust, fumes, or shavings relies on a high-performance extraction system. The question...
April 16, 2025
- Oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Oil mist filter Oil mist is generated quickly whenever CNC tools, EDM machines, or metal drills are used. The problem: This oil and emulsion mist severely pollutes...
April 16, 2025
- Extraction systems
Explosion-proof extraction system When flammable dusts, gases, or vapors are generated in industrial processes and come into contact with oxygen, they can potentially form an...
March 18, 2025
- Extraction systems
Air filtration in industry: technologies, standards and integration Industrial production environments generate pollutants such as fine dust, smoke, and fumes, which, without effective air filtration, can contaminate...
March 11, 2025
- Extraction systems
Soldering fume extraction Soldering produces fumes containing harmful particles that pose a health hazard. To minimize this risk, soldering fume extractors are used: they...
March 11, 2025
- Oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Oil mist extraction Grinding, turning, drilling, and milling processes generate harmful emulsion and oil mists. In particular, cooling lubricants (CMLs) and minimum...
February 16, 2025
- Oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Electrostatic oil mist separators Oil mist is an often underestimated problem in industrial manufacturing. Whether in metalworking or plastics processing, without effective...
February 6, 2025
- Extraction systems
Emulsion mist extraction The use of cooling lubricants or minimum quantity lubrication in metalworking quickly generates a dense emulsion mist. This poses a risk to employee...
February 3, 2025
- Legal requirements
- health
- dusts and solids
Construction dust: Risks and legal obligations Construction dust is a fine, heterogeneous mixture of particles that is released during construction, renovation and demolition work through...
January 14, 2025
- Extraction systems
Hall extraction: Hall ventilation for industry & trade At KAWEHA, we understand the importance of clean air in the workplace. That's why we offer high-performance industrial extraction systems that...
November 19, 2024
- Dusts and solids
Combustible dust: An invisible danger with explosive potential In many industries, the processing of flammable materials generates fine-grained dusts that can be explosive. The large surface area of...
November 18, 2024
- Extraction systems
- legal requirements
KST value: Fundamentals of dust explosion classification The KST value is a key classification parameter that describes the explosiveness of a dust-air mixture. Specifically, it represents the maximum...
November 5, 2024
- Dusts and solids
Dust control in quarries: Risks and solutions Dust in quarries is primarily generated by mechanical crushing, weathering, and material transport. Blasting, drilling, and excavation release coarse...
October 25, 2024
- Extraction systems
Extraction of welding fumes Welding fumes are far more than just a bothersome side effect of welding—they pose significant health risks. Effective extraction systems are...
October 23, 2024
- Oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Aerosol separation in industrial plants Aerosol separation is crucial for protecting employee health and ensuring the efficiency of production processes in companies. It removes harmful...
October 11, 2024
- Dusts and solids
Flour dust: Risks and control measures Flour dust is a fine powder produced when flour is milled and consists of tiny particles suspended in the air. This fine substance can exhibit...
October 11, 2024
- Dusts and solids
Dust explosion: Risks, causes and protective measures A dust explosion occurs when a mixture of fine, combustible particles and air is ignited by an ignition source. This leads to a sudden, violent...
October 9, 2024
- General
- gases and volatile organic compounds
Industrial extraction systems for gases and vapors Industrial processes can generate gases, vapors, and odors, for example, in the production of composite materials, food processing, or plastics...
October 8, 2024
- Legal requirements
Regulations for welding fume extraction Welding produces hazardous welding fumes, which, if left unfiltered, can have potential health consequences for your employees. Prolonged inhalation...
September 13, 2024
- Oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Oil mist: Formation and dangers in industrial plants In many industrial processes, especially in metalworking, the formation of oil mist is a problem that endangers the health of employees and impairs...
September 6, 2024
- Dusts and solids
HEPA filters: Structure and function in extraction systems HEPA filters represent the highest filtration efficiency and play a vital role in ensuring clean air. Originally developed to remove hazardous...
September 3, 2024
- Dusts and solids
Aluminum dust: Identification and risks Aluminum dust consists of fine aluminum particles produced by mechanical processing. Due to their small size, they possess a high specific surface...
July 3, 2024
- Extraction systems
- oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Oil mist separators for machine tools As a leading manufacturer of oil mist separators, we understand the crucial role these systems play in industry. Our oil mist separators are not...
July 2, 2024
- Legal requirements
- health
Legal requirements for extraction systems Extraction systems are particularly important when it comes to protection against harmful particles such as welding fumes or other hazardous...
June 26, 2024
- Extraction systems
- technology
Ex zones: Specialized extraction solutions Explosion-hazardous areas, known as Ex zones, are ubiquitous in industrial work environments where flammable substances such as gases, dusts, or...
June 10, 2024
- Extraction systems
- technology
Industrial extraction technology Industrial extraction technology protects employees from pollutants such as dust, fumes, aerosols, and oil mist, while simultaneously extending the...
May 3, 2024
- Extraction systems
- oil and emulsion mists and aerosols
Mobile oil mist extraction Mobile oil mist extraction is a key technology for ensuring air quality in industrial production facilities. Its mobile design allows for flexible...
February 13, 2024
- Generally
Aerosol separators: A detailed introduction to their function and applications In a time when air quality plays a more important role than ever, air purification and filtration technologies are gaining increasing significance....
January 30, 2024
- Generally
Energy efficiency of extraction and filter systems with frequency converters: A sustainable solution for industry In today's world, where sustainability and energy efficiency are increasingly important, industrial processes are also coming into focus. Extraction...
November 21, 2023
- General
- Technology
How to assess the effectiveness of an extraction system The effectiveness of an extraction system can be assessed by several factors. First, the system's performance should be examined. How much air can...
October 25, 2023
- General
- Health
The effects of extraction systems on employee health The importance of occupational safety and health protection in the workplace In today's workplace, employee health and safety is of paramount...
October 5, 2023
- General
- Technology
Extraction systems: Efficient solutions for clean air in the workplace Extraction systems are essential for ensuring a clean and safe working environment. They remove pollutants and particles from the air, thus...
September 15, 2023
- News
Introduction of the Oilmaster OM R extraction system In this blog we introduce you to the Oilmaster OM R, which has replaced our well-known Oilmaster FFS since June 2023. The Oilmaster OM R is a...