DESIGN

LEV System Design

Effective LEV systems start with good design.

Poorly designed systems are one of the most common causes of underperformance — leading to inadequate control of dust and fumes, failed compliance tests and unnecessary ongoing costs.

We provide practical LEV design solutions tailored to your specific process, ensuring systems are both effective and compliant from the outset.

What We Do?

We design LEV systems to properly control airborne contaminants at source, taking into account how your process operates in real-world conditions.

This includes:

Hood design and positioning
Ductwork layout and sizing
Airflow requirements and system balancing
Fan selection and system resistance
Filtration and discharge arrangements

Our approach focuses on creating systems that are not only compliant, but also practical, efficient and maintainable.

When Design Is Needed?

LEV design may be required when:

Installing a new process that generates dust, fume or mist
Upgrading or modifying an existing system
Addressing ongoing performance issues
Expanding production or changing layouts

Getting the design right at this stage avoids costly issues later.

Common Design Issues We See

Undersized or poorly routed ductwork
Incorrect/unspecified airflow rates leading to poor capture
Poor hood design or positioning
Inappropriate fan selection
Systems that move air but don’t effectively control contaminants

A Tailored, Practical Approach

Effective LEV design is not about applying a standard layout — it’s about understanding the process.

We take the time to understand how contaminants are generated, how operators interact with the system, and how the working environment affects performance.

Each solution is tailored to the specific application, ensuring systems are not only compliant, but genuinely effective and practical to use.

The result is a system that works in practice — not just on paper.

From Design to Installation

We can support the full process from initial design through to installation and commissioning, ensuring systems are set up correctly and perform as intended.

Planning a new system or unsure if your current design is fit for purpose?

We’re happy to review your requirements and provide clear, practical guidance.

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