Environmental technology

... intelligent sheet working solutions

Preface

Our products primarily aim to ensure human health in the working environment, and to make working easier:

� they ensure clean breathing air, � they simplify work processes, � they reduce physical exertion.

We are thus continuously developing further services, and rolling out new products. Ideas, suggestions and criticism from the people who buy our products and more especially the people who work with these on a daily basis are the foundation for our product development. We always seek to cater to specialized requirements. Thus, the technology which we provide to you is always individually tailored to your needs. This is a claim that we stand by, and by which we are happy to be judged. “Technology for Human Beings“ is the motto of our environmental technology business.

Alfred and Mechthild Beuting

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Contents

� Product overview....................................................................................................................... 4

� BEUTING thermal cutting tables with sectioned exhaust ventilation........…....….............. 5 - 13

� Design and equipment options

� 10 features at a glance

� Exhaust ventilation ducting

� Controls

� Cutting grilles

� Assembly kit

� Heavy duty versions

� Scraper conveyor tables….................................................................................................... 14 - 15

� Water cutting tables.........................................................................……………… ............... 16

� How it Works

� Cutting grilles

� Dual cutting areas

� Disposal of slag

� Filter systems.......................................................................................................................... 17 - 19

� Competent and reliable partners

� Design and functions

� Filtration � Types of exhaust ventilation units

� BEUTING Service................................................................................................................... 20

� Project management consultancy – All you need in one place

� Gas and exhaust air ducting

� Assembly performed by experienced craftsmen

� Technical service

� Reference items.................................................................................................................... 21 - 23

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Product overview

Cutting processes and BEUTING cutting tables

Laser

Plasma up to 360 A

Plasma from 360 A

Thermal up to 200 mm

Thermalform 200 mm

Thermal cutting table with sectioned exhaust ventilation

Scraper conveyor table with sectioned exhaust ventilation

Thermal cutting table with sectioned exhaust ventilation

Water cutting table

Thermal Cutting table – heavy duty version

Scraper conveyor table with sectioned exhaust ventilation

Water cutting table

Thermal cutting table with sectioned exhaust ventilation

Scraper conveyor table with sectioned exhaust ventilation

Thermal cutting table - heavy duty version

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Thermal cutting tables

BEUTING thermal cutting tables for demanding cutting processes

Our cutting tables are well thought-out solutions concepts, the result of our over 10 years of experience in a wide range of client projects. We aim to ensure optimal production conditions for our customers through the design of our cutting tables.

Sectional exhaust ventilation, which is fitted to all of our thermal cutting tables, ensures the concentration of the entire ventilation process upon the cutting table and thus uses minimal fan power to

Different ventilation control

Tailored cutting grides Suction channels in

3 different specifications

Scraper conveyor system

Assembly kit

Heavy duty version

Special installations

achieve complete ventilation of cutting dust and smoke, even when the cutting table is not completely occupied. All thermal cutting tables have essentially three functions: the shaping of sheet metal, the disposal of slag and the exhaust ventilation of cutting dust and smoke.

Each function is tailored to the cutting process with different equipment options on the thermal cutting table:

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Thermal cutting tables

10 features at a glance

1. Modular construction

Our cutting tables are always assembled from completely identical components. This allows us to create almost any size of bench. This design also offers advantages in terms of application range, especially in demanding cutting processes. Moreover, our cutting tables can be lengthened without any problems at a later point in time.

2. Flow optimized ventilation ducting

Our ventilation ducting is constructed in such a way that as large an air volume as possible can flow at high speed without resistance.

3. Large, tight-fitting exhaust ventilation flaps

The large flaps also allow in large volumes of air for high ventilation performance, while also simultaneously reducing pressure loss over the thermal cutting table to a minimum thanks to the tight fit of the flaps.

4. Pneumatic Control

The ventilation flaps open and close rapidly thanks to their pneumatic controls, which is vital for high cutting speeds.

5. 500 mm ventilation segments

A segment width of 500 mm has proven suitable for more than 95% of all applications for which we have designed cutting tables over the last ten years.

6. Deep slag trays or scraper conveyor system

Each ventilation segment is fitted with a slag tray (two trays for broad benches). These deep trays can hold a relatively large amount of slag and can be easily removed from the table with the help of a crane. As an alternative to the slag trays, we also offer an automatic slag scraper conveyor system.

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Thermal cutting benches

7. Minimal pressure loss

The fact that our tables suffer only minimal pressure loss is because the performance of the fans is focused almost exclusively on ventilation at the burner head.

8. Cutting grids tailored to the cutting process

There is no such thing as an ideal cutting grid for all shaping and cutting processes. We offer different cutting grids for different applications, which provide as wide an application spectrum as possible for each process.

9. High load capacity

The standard version of our cutting tables is designed for sheets up to 200 mm in thickness. We offer heavy duty versions for sheets up to 400 mm in thickness.

10. Standard design with customer-specific details

The different equipment options for our standard tables cover a broad spectrum of our customers' wishes. Nevertheless, if a customer requirement remains unmet, we are happy to meet this with specialized bench assemblies.

Furthermore, as there is room for improvement with every new customer, we are continuously introducing new developments to our thermal cutting tables. Throw down the gauntlet! The more we know about your requirements, the better the service we can provide to you.

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Thermal cutting tables

Exhaust ventilation ducting

For widths of up to 3100 mm, our thermal cutting tables generally have a single-sided ventilation ducting. From widths of 3600 mm upwards, double-sided ventilation ducting is required to ensure adequate exhaust ventilation of the table. We therefore offer the following different exhaust ventilation ducting installations:

Partially integrated ducting (IAK type) We fit partially integrated ventilation as standard, and this is used in over 90% of all applications. The ventilation ducting does not run completely under the cutting surface, and the heat produced by the cutting process is thus not completely eliminated. Spatial requirements in terms of width are only slightly larger than for fully integrated ventilation ducting. Most cutting gantries offer sufficient space for this ventilation ducting

External ducting (AK type) We use these ventilation ducts whenever extreme heat is generated during the cutting process, such as during gas cutting of very high-density sheets with multiple burners, or also in plasma cutting with more than 500 A.

Integrated ventilation ducting (IK type) The only advantage of integrated ventilation ducting is that the ventilation duct does not affect the overall width of the cutting table. Therefore, we only use this type of ducting in installations in which there is insufficient space beneath the cutting gantry, and even then only if the heat generated by the cutting process allows this.

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Thermal cutting tables

Ventilation control

Our thermal cutting tables are all fitted with pneumatic cylinders which the ventilation flaps in the ventilation ducts at the position of the cutting machine open, whereas all other flaps close, so that only a single ventilation chamber is ventilated. Essentially, when the cutting machine moves from one chamber to another, both ventilation chambers are opened. We have different types of controller for the control of the pneumatic cylinder in the programme:

Ball valves Ball valve control is fitted as standard, as this is also the most cost-effective option. The valves are moved to the cutting position on a so-called "sled", which is mounted on the machine, and as the machine proceeds, is brought back to its original position. This control method requires an outlet air pressure of approx. 5 bar.

Potential-free contacts

The valves are opened contact-free on a so-called "sled" which is mounted on the machine over the cutting position and then closed again as the cutting machine proceeds. This control method requires an outlet air pressure of approx. 5 bar and a current of 220 V.

CNC control

The valves are opened and closed by the CNC control of the cutting machine. This control method requires an outlet air pressure of approx. 5 bar.

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Thermal cutting tables

Cutting grids

Our cutting grids consist of a support frame and the interchangeable cutting unit (a consumer component). In this way, when emptying the slag trays, the cutting grid can be gently be removed from the bench in small pieces, with the help of a crane. We offer different cutting units for different applications:

Flat bar unit, 80 x 5 mm This cutting unit is a plasma cutter of up to 360 A installed as standard. The clearance of the cutting arm must be low enough that even the smallest pieces will remain lodged on the grid. On the other hand, the clearance of the cutting arm must be high enough to permit a reasonable lifespan.

Flat bar unit, 100 x 8 mm We recommend the use of this cutting unit for combined plasma / gas cutting units and pure gas cutting units, which are used on a regular basis tocut thicknesses of up to 200 mm.

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Pinhole cutting units, 100 x 3 mm at a distance of 50 mm This cutting unit was specially developed for laser cutting machines, and is also suitable for 3D laser cutters.

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Thermal cutting benches

This is an option for the cutting units, which we offer as standard version of the above setting cutting methods. For special client requirements, we do however offer other alternatives. We are also very happy to work to a specific customer's requirements, especially when the customer already has many years' successful experience with a special cutting grid.

Pinhole special units This special cutting unit is available for sheet thicknesses exceeding 200 mm which are normally cut with gas processes, as well as for plasma cutting of 500 A or more.

Disposable cutting grid This cutting grid is a cost-effective cutting grid with a 80 x 5 mm flat bar unit with a clearance of 75 mm. After cutting, this cutting grid can be completely replaced and must not be cleaned. The support frames for a new cutting grid are tailored to ongoing production from scraps. As a rule, we make available drawings to our customers so that they are thus able to prepare cutting grids themselves.

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Thermal cutting tables

BEUTING thermal cutting table for export

Our thermal cutting tables are exportable! For these, all assembly components are delivered in a single unit, and the ventilation ducting is pre-assembled in our manufacturing plant. Our thermal cutting tables of all sizes can thus be transported on standard HGVs, as well as in standard shipping containers.

The cutting tables can then very easily be assembled on site by technicians with no prior training, by simply screwing the individual components together. We provide assembly instructions and drawings in the respective client country's language.

If necessary, the client can also prepare the cutting grid himself. We will be happy to provide instructions for this preparation process.

The advantages of this form of delivery are obvious: Transport volumes can be substantially reduced, and freight costs can thus also be minimized, especially over longer distances.

The delivery of a thermal cutting table as an "assembly kit" is also beneficial to customers who wish to to set up the thermal cutting table at least partially themselves. This incurs neither a loss of quality at the time of purchase, nor any loss of warranty coverage.

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Thermal cutting tables

BEUTING thermal cutting table "heavy duty version"

- for gas cutting of sheets exceeding 200 mm in thickness

- for plasma cutting at 500 A or more These cutting processes are particularly demanding for our thermal cutting tables:

The ventilation ducting must be shielded from the high temperatures. At the same time, we use thicker sheeting to form the slag trays and baffle plates, so that these are not deformed by the effect of the heat.

If necessary, higher material densities are used for external construction and for separating walls, so as to simultaneously minimize the risk of damage to the heavy metal plates to be cut, as well as to increase the availability of the cutting table.

The performance of the cutting grid is dependent on the cutting procedure used, and the components to be cut. We select a cutting grid for each individual application, or if necessary, offer a specialized solution.

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Scraper conveyor tables

Automatic slag disposal

As an alternative to the deep slag trays which are fitted to our standard thermal cutting tables, we also offer automatic slag disposal in the form of a scraper conveyor system.

The metal slag created during the cutting process as well as small pieces produced by the thermal cutting during the cutting process are expelled and collected in a disposal container.

This completely eliminates the need for manual removal of the traditional slag removal tray. The cutting process is thus automated a step further.

Appropriate cutting procedures

Our scraper conveyor tables are suited to the following cutting procedures: - Laser cutting - Plasma cutting up to 360 A (as well as 3D-cutting)

- gas cutting of thicknesses up to 200 mm. Our scraper conveyor tables can even be used in combined gas/plasma cutting units which meet the above specifications.

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Scraper conveyor tables

How it Works

Slag and small items fall onto a steel plate which is mounted onto the bottom of the cutting table. A slider then transports these in a single direction out of the thermal cutting table.

Every slider is operated by roller chains which are contained in guidance channels along both sides. The roller chains are operated by a motor. A controller allows the conveyor to be operated automatically (continuously or at set time intervals) or manually.

A foundation pit must be provided at the end of the cutting table, into which a container for slag and small items can be placed. These can then be removed and disposed of using a forklift or crane.

Exhaust ventilation

The scraper conveyor table, as in our standard thermal cutting tables, is divided into ventilation segments and fitted with partially integrated ventilation ducts. The scraper conveyor table can thus be ventilated by section using full ventilation performance.

Cutting grid

The cutting grids can be selected according to their cutting process in a similar way to standard thermal cutting tables.

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Water cutting tables

... for underwater plasma cutting with variable water levels Our water cutting tables comprise the following elements:

� Outer water tub � Air bell � Lever-controlled level and lowering of the

water level � Slag tray � Support frame � Cutting grids

How it Works

The water level is controlled with compressed air by an integrated air bell. The water level in the tub can be raised or lowered within a minimum of time using the level control. Manual level control is fitted as standard, through which the machine operator raises or drops the water level by operating a control button. This can be integrated into the cutting machine control panel.

Alternatively, we also offer a fully automatic control system, using which the required water levels can be pre-programmed. Cutting grids

Cutting grilles with a 70 x 5 mm or 100 x 8 mm flat bar unit are fitted as standard.

Dual cutting areas

If the customer wants to include stacking into the cutting process, the selected bench size must be twice the length of that of the metal sheets. A bulkhead divides the water cutting table into two cutting areas, in which the water levels can be set independently of each other.

Slag removal

Slag is captured in slag trays. Once the water level has dropped, the units must be removed. After this, the slag trays can simply be removed from the table and emptied using a crane.

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Filter systems

Competent and reliable partners

Our chosen partner for filter systems is Donaldson TORIT. After testing other systems, we achieved optimal performance with Donaldson TORIT dust removers, and we have now worked together for many years.

Design and functionality of the Donaldson TORIT dust removers � Sophisticated design for minimized space and volume requirements � Sensible use of gravity to capture dust (using the "downflow principle") � Optimal capture of descending dust and rising smoke particles � Large maintenance doors for rapid access to all components. � All inspection and maintenance tasks are performed externally.

Filtration

All dust removers are fitted with oval ULTRA WEB filter medium elements mounted in an anti-static frame. ULTRA WEB is a triedand proven coating for filter materials, which was specially developed by TORIT for compressed air cleaning filter units. Only with TORIT 's unique filter material and PEATLOC distance convolution is surface filtration with ULTRA WEB achievable with the following advantages: � BIA approval for the clean air

reintroduction of hazardous dust in accordance with ZH 1/487, Application Category C.

� Large and accessible filter surfaces using PEATLOC distance convolution.

� Rapid development of an air-permeable dust layer on the upper surface.

� Minimized pressure loss through optimized air permeability.

� Reduced power costs through minimized pressure loss and customized fans.

� Reduced compressed air costs through simple, effective cleaning of the filter upper surface.

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Filter systems

Dust removers tailored to BEUTING cutting tables

We have optimized the combination of Donaldson TORIT dust removers with BEUTING thermal cutting tables in such a way that we are able to offer a complete, optimally environmentally friendly technical solution for almost any thermal cutting process. Below is a brief overview of the types of dust remover which we provide for standard applications:

DFPRO 4 � Filter surface: 70.6 sqm � Number of filter cartridges: 4 � Air volume: 3000 – 3500 cbm/h � Motor power: 4.0 - 5.5 kW � Number of dust drums: 1 � Dust drum capacity: 50 – 200 l � For indoor and outdoor installation

DFPRO 6 � Filter surface: 105.9 sqm � Number of filter cartridges: 6 � Air volume: 3800 – 6200 cbm/h � Motor power: 5.5 - 9 kW � Number of dust drums: 1 � Dust drum capacity: 50 – 200 l � For indoor and outdoor installation

DFPRO 8 � Filter surface: 141.2 sqm � Number of filter cartridges: 8 � Air volume: 5600 – 8800 cbm/h � Motor power: 9 - 11 kW � Number of dust drums: 2 � Dust drum capacity: 50 – 200 l � For indoor and outdoor installation

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Filter systems

All types are available in a variety of equipment, and we thus can fulfil individual customer requirements. Large-scale plants are designed on a project-specific basis.

DFPRO 12 � Filter surface: 211.8 sqm � Number of filter cartridges: 12 � Air volume: 7500 – 10000 cbm/h � Motor power: 11 - 15 kW � Number of dust drums: 2 � Dust drum capacity: 50 – 200 l � For indoor and outdoor installation

DFPRO 16 � Filter surface: 282.4 sqm � Number of filter cartridges: 16 � Air volume: 11000 – 14500 cbm/h � Motor power: 15 - 18.5 kW � Number of dust drums: 2 � Dust drum capacity: 50 – 200 l � For indoor and outdoor installation

DFO-4-24 � Filter surface: 423.6 sqm � Number of filter cartridges: 24 � Air volume: 14500 – 16500 cbm/h � Motor power: 18.5 - 22 kW � Number of dust drums: 1 � Dust drum capacity: 100 – 200 l � For indoor and outdoor installation

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BEUTING Service

Everything in one place: Consultancy, project management, assembly and technical service We work side by side with our customers along the entire project life cycle, including:

Phase 1: Offer phase

Orientation talks, application-specific on site consultancy, construction and engineering if required. The result of Phase 1 is a complete offer which contains all of the goods and services required for a complete system.

Phase 2: Order

Confirmation of the contract with binding delivery schedule, manufacturing and timely delivery.

Phase 3: Assembly

Assembly planning in coordination with the suppliers of the cutting unit, lengths of air ducting, assembly, commissioning and training

Phase 4: After-sales service

A couple of weeks after commissioning, our service technician will verify the settings of the complete system and adjust these as necessary. This service is free to our customers.

Phase 5: Maintenance and repairs

Our experience has shown that it is sensible to maintain the cutting table and dust removers including the air ducting at least once a year. This ensures that optimal ventilation is assured over the long term. This maintenance is performed by our service technician. We will of course provide repairs, if these are required.

Obviously, you can obtain from us all replacement and consumer components for the complete system, within 24 hours if necessary.

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References

Thermal cutting table, 6100 x 20600 mm, with DFPRO 16 for MESSER OmniMat with 2 x plasma HPR 260 and 1 x gas up to 200 mm

Thermal cutting table, 6100 x 26100 mm, with 2 DFO4-24 units for MESSER OmniMat with 4 x plasma HPR 260 (Gantry 1) and SATO 8 x gas up to 200 mm (Gantry 2)

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References

2 thermal cutting tables, 4100 x 12100 mm, with DFPRO 12 for MESSER MultiTherm with 2 x plasma 160 A

Laser cutting table, 5200 x 25100 mm, with DFO4-24 for ESAB laser, 6 kW

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References

Scraper conveyor table, 2100 x 4100 mm, for ZINSER cutting unit with 1 x plasma HPR 260 and 1 x gas up to 200 mm

Thermal cutting table, 3100 x 17100 mm, with DFPRO 12 for MESSER cutting units with 6 x gas up to 80 mm

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Notes

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Contacts

Should you have any enquiries, require further information or if there is anything else we can do for you, please get in touch with us. We are here for you:

Alfred Beuting a.beuting@beutingmetall.de Chief Executive Officer

Mechthild Beuting m.beuting@beutingmetall.de Management / Sales Administration

Stefan Tenhumberg s.tenhumberg@beutingmetall.de Project management

Julia Wienker j.wienker@beutingmetall.de Customer service

BEUTING Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG Max-Planck-Str. 46 48691 Vreden info@beutingmetall.de Phone +49(0)2564 / 39 295-0 www.beutingmetall.de Fax +49(0)2564 / 39 295-55