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  • How Fume Extraction Improves Workplace Health and Safety

    How Fume Extraction Improves Workplace Health and Safety

    We all know that health and safety is paramount in the workplace. But how do fume extraction systems improve this? In our guide, we’ll explain h... Read more
  • How Does A Laser Cutter Fume Extractor Work?

    How Does A Laser Cutter Fume Extractor Work?

    Where are you right now, and what can you see around you? Perhaps you can see a lamp, table and chairs – or maybe you can spot jewellery, tools... Read more
  • Protecting Welders from Harmful Fumes

    Protecting Welders from Harmful Fumes

    Designed to fuse materials, welding is a fundamental process in manufacturing and engineering industries. However, welding can also expose workers to... Read more
  • Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation at Purex

    Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation at Purex

    This year, Purex proudly celebrates a monumental milestone: 40 years in business. From our humble beginnings to becoming a global leading company, o... Read more
  • The Dangers Of Silica Dust

    The Dangers Of Silica Dust

    What is silica dust? Silica dust, or Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), is a natural substance in stone dust. Present in various types of rock incl... Read more
  • How Purex is Committed to a Greener Future

    How Purex is Committed to a Greener Future

    At Purex, we believe that a greener future is not just a goal - it's a responsibility. As leaders in the clean air industry, we are dedicated to imple... Read more
  • Guide To LEV Testing

    Guide To LEV Testing

    If your business uses a fume extraction system, you’ve probably heard of an LEV test. But what exactly does LEV actually stand for, and what is... Read more
  • How Much Exposure To Wood Dust Is Dangerous?

    How Much Exposure To Wood Dust Is Dangerous?

    While wood dust might seem harmless, it can cause serious health problems if inhaled. In recent years HSE has updated its EH40 Workplace Exposure Limi... Read more
  • Purex Celebrate Change in 2024

    Purex Celebrate Change in 2024

    2024 has been a transformative year for Purex, you may have noticed our new look or heard about our new location. And, despite a year of change we&rsq... Read more
  • Understanding the Fumes Generated in Oil Misting Processes

    Understanding the Fumes Generated in Oil Misting Processes

    In industrial environments where machinery is an integral part of daily operations, ensuring a safe and healthy workspace is crucial. As technology ad... Read more
  • Purex Expansion

    Purex Expansion

    Purex is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our ongoing mission to provide clean air for all. For years, we’ve aimed to unite our global... Read more
  • What Are The Different Types Of Ventilation?

    What Are The Different Types Of Ventilation?

    As a business owner or administrator for a company, you may already know that your workplace building needs some type of clean air solution. Clea... Read more
  • Are dental aerosols harmful?

    Are dental aerosols harmful?

    Dental procedures frequently produce aerosols such as fine droplets of saliva, blood, and other substances that can pose health risks if not properly... Read more
  • The Dangers of ABS Filament Fumes

    The Dangers of ABS Filament Fumes

    What is ABS filament? ABS, also known as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, is a thermoplastic filament that allows you to print durable 3D parts that... Read more
  • The Dangers Of Formaldehyde Fumes

    The Dangers Of Formaldehyde Fumes

    What is formaldehyde fumes? Formaldehyde is a colourless, flammable and highly toxic chemical with a strong odour. It is  mainly used in the pro... Read more
  • Are Nylon Filament Fumes Harmful?

    Are Nylon Filament Fumes Harmful?

    What are nylon filament fumes? Nylon is most commonly used in industrial 3D printing, usually associated with plastics, though it can also be fo... Read more
  • End of Year Statement 2023

    End of Year Statement 2023

    To The End of 2023 With over three decades of manufacturing high quality and effective fume extraction systems under our belt, we are pleased to anno... Read more
  • Are Styrene Fumes Harmful?

    Are Styrene Fumes Harmful?

    What Are Styrene Fumes? Styrene (C6H5CHCH2) is primarily a flammable, synthetic chemical. It is a colourless to yellow liquid that evaporates easily... Read more
  • The Dangers Of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fumes

    The Dangers Of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fumes

    What Is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)? Vinyl chloride is a highly flammable colourless gas. It is produced industrially for commercial uses as it does not... Read more
  • How To Measure Indoor Air Quality

    How To Measure Indoor Air Quality

    Indoor air quality refers to the air pollution inside homes, offices or buildings. It is a mixture of pollutants that are generated from bui... Read more
  • The Dangers Of Zinc Oxide Fumes

    The Dangers Of Zinc Oxide Fumes

    What are zinc oxide fumes? Zinc oxide fumes are fine, dry, odourless particles that are often white or yellowish in colour. They are formed when zinc... Read more
  • The Dangers of Acrylic Dust & Fumes

    The Dangers of Acrylic Dust & Fumes

    What are acrylic dust & fumes? There are many industries that create acrylic dust and fumes, though the most common include the laser cuttin... Read more
  • What Is A HEPA Filter?

    What Is A HEPA Filter?

    A HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is a type of air filter that meets the HEPA filter standard of removing at least 99.97% of particles f... Read more
  • The Dangers Of Soldering Fumes

    The Dangers Of Soldering Fumes

    What is soldering? Soldering refers to the process of joining different types of metals together using a filler metal known as solder. The purpose of... Read more