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Extractor hoods from LEUCO: Tuning for productivity

Hood examples from left to right: chamfering, grooving/profiling, double hogging, joining/jump-milling.LEUCO extractor hoods for industrial furniture manufacturing for better workpiece quality, increased economic efficiency in the process and more safety in the machine environment.
Hood examples from left to right: chamfering, grooving/profiling, double hogging, joining/jump-milling.LEUCO extractor hoods for industrial furniture manufacturing for better workpiece quality, increased economic efficiency in the process and more safety in the machine environment.

A highly precise measurement of the production line using 3-D scanning technology is the basis for custom-fit and efficient extractor hoods
A highly precise measurement of the production line using 3-D scanning technology is the basis for custom-fit and efficient extractor hoods

Anchoring of the patented two-piece hood to the upper pressure beam allows the ideal gap to be set automatically for each panel thickness. The sandwich construction with sound-absorbing material reduces noise by 2 to 3 dB.
Anchoring of the patented two-piece hood to the upper pressure beam allows the ideal gap to be set automatically for each panel thickness. The sandwich construction with sound-absorbing material reduces noise by 2 to 3 dB.

LEUCO has a new modular system for extractor hoods in furniture manufacturing. The hoods can be configured quickly and for a precise fit. They are now assembled from predefined components. LEUCO supplies such hoods for all common through-feed machines. In addition, the tool manufacturer continues to produce custom extractor hoods for various applications and to specific dimensions.

 

The modular system includes two types of hoods. For joining, chamfering, grooving and profiling applications, LEUCO has developed sliding hoods. They are available in three sizes. For double hoggers, LEUCO offers a two-piece hood for HOMAG and IMA machines. It is available in a standard version as well as a version for increased noise reduction.

 

The double hogger hood also has a unique advantage: it automatically adjusts to different thicknesses of the panel via the upper pressure beam. Ideally, the gap between the hood and the workpiece is always only 2 mm. With such a gap, this hood constantly provides the best suction. The hogger and equipment thus remain cleaner than with the changing gap heights of conventional hoods.

 

LEUCO configures the furniture hoods after direct consultation with the customer in order to adapt ideally them to the requirements. The modular system allows the quick replacement of wear parts so that the machine downtime is reduced to a minimum. Both types of extractor hoods can be adapted to existing machines.

 

 

Optimized hoods for high machine availability

These precision-fit extractor hoods for woodworking machines offer advantages in terms of efficiency and the quality produced. For instance, the hoods enable the systems to get by with fewer cleaning cycles, as they remain largely free of chips. This increases machine availability and in turn productivity. With these extraction systems, plant operators can save electricity because lower flow rates are sufficient thanks to the high chip collection efficiency of the hoods.

 

Tool changes are quick and safe with LEUCO extractor hoods. The hoods can be easily slid to the side or flipped open. The tools are then readily accessible. The good extraction performance of the hoods prevents double hogging, which extends the life of the tools. This has a positive effect on the quality of the workpiece, as the machining environment remains largely free of chip material. This means that hardly any chips inadvertently get between the tool and the workpiece.

 

 

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