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Purex - leading the field in fume extraction technology
All the latest news from HiTech UK

PUREX International is justifiably proud of the environmental and performance benefits that PUREX systems deliver to their customers. To this end, a news page has been placed on this site to report on relevant issues.

EVENTS

SMART Group Lead Free Feature @ Nepcon - Brighton Metropole Hotel, UK
11-12th June 2003

LASER 2003 World Of Photonics - Messe München, Germany
23-26th June 2003

Productronica - M¸nchen, Germany
(Joerns GmbH)
11-14th November 2003

NEWS

Laserex Alpha Launched @ LASER 2003
Purex International will be launching their new Laserex-Alpha fume extraction system at the Laser 2003 exhibition in Munich in June....more

Laser coding and marking of plastics, not a problem with Purex
Laser marking and coding of plastics is a minefield, filled with hazardous and corrosive particles and fume. PUREX International, manufacturers of Purex systems, explain how to get through it....more

Purex launch the Fume-Cube
Many automated processes and those carried out by hand, produce hazardous particles and fume which can cause serious medical conditions such as sionasal cancer and occupational asthma. Purex International have launched the Fume-Cube to combat this problem....more

ESD - a potential hazard in dust and fume extraction
Many processes where dust and fume extraction is necessary take place in an environment where electrostatic discharge can cause problems....more

Innovative extraction arms online
Purex International are now offering their dust and fume extraction arms as a new product range that is available from their website....more

Advanced fume control system offers extended filter life
Hazardous fumes and dust from wave soldering, laser marking and other demanding production processes are dealt with safely and reliably by an advanced purification system designed by a British company....more

Fume purification system avoids thermal shock in reflow and wave soldering
Purex International has incorporated a unique vacuum control capability in its Purex Powerflow fume extraction systems. By automatically keeping air flow constant, accurate temperature profiles can be maintained in reflow ovens and wave soldering machines....more

Production expands at PUREX International
PUREX International has recently extended its factory due to continued success in the dust/fume extraction & purification market....more

Purifying the air for future generations
At the beginning of the 21st Century, subjects such as craft, technology and science play a valuable and important role in our schools and colleges....more

PUREX help extract the cost of the climate change levy
The new Climate Change Levy (CCL), introduced this year, has meant that electricity costs have risen sharply. Powerflow machines incorporate a number of features that can dramatically reduce running costs, increase efficiency and may allow companies to claim Enhanced Capital Allowances on equipment....more

New Appointment at PUREX
Due to the continuing success of Purex particle and fume purification systems in export markets, Phil Downing joins the company as International Sales Manager....more

Increase uptime, reduce board reject rates and protect employees at the same time.
The dangers that rosin-based fluxes pose to the health and safety of employees who are working in soldering applications have been well documented....more

Fume - The unidentified hazard
Practical activities such as soldering, cutting and welding are increasingly common in the classroom, lab and workshop but the hazardous dust and fumes generated are not always considered....more

Dealing with LGACs
Laser Generated Airborne Contaminants (LGACs) is a term used for dust and smoke, which is generated when a material is processed with a laser. Jon Young - Marketing Manager for Purex International, manufacturers of purification equipment explains why and how LGACS should be dealt with.....more

New brochure from Purex International
Many CEMs are increasingly using lasers during the manufacture of PCBs, for example laser drilling systems. They can also utilise wave and reflow or robotic soldering systems as well as traditional hand soldering stations.....more

The future of UK-Electronics.com
"I believe that the future of the UK electronics market will be led by those who innovate and by those who work smart in order to gain significant competitive advantage over their rivals."- says a thoughtful Phil Mullins, MD of Purex International.....more