Extraction Canopies - Overview Of Commercial Kitchens

It is very important to consider the Material that extraction canopies are made from. 405 to 430 grade stainless steel is used for most good extraction canopies. This is because less expensive materials such as stainless steel are more likely to stain and discolour. Cleaning will become more difficult and the extraction canopies will weaken quicker than they should.


Good extraction canopies should have drain taps on the bottom edge; so that the excess oil that can get trapped in the filters can drain away properly and does not just build up within the bottom of extraction canopies. Extraction canopies should feel solid, especially around the filter banks with drain holes at the bottom of the filter bank.


When dealing with commercial extraction canopies there are several steps you can take to ensure that you have the one, of many extraction canopies, that is right for your needs. Always measure and plan all equipment you are going to need and look for the easiest route out of the area that you require the extraction canopies for the ducting. Companies specialising in extraction canopies will assist with all your requirements. Contact your local councils and planning, and ensure you do not proceed without their approval as you may be required to remove your work regardless of cost.


We can advise you on ducting positioning / types with a free visit, but if you are in need of this information as you are working with a very tight space you can contact us and we can advise you of what you will need based on room size and task at hand. You can consider where the ducting should go on your extraction canopies but once you know the sizes you can work how to exit the building. Looking at the duct from extraction canopies and how to extract out of the building you will need to the measure and decide on the type of the duct and fan.


The over heating of oil and fats in frying equipment can cause fire hazards to occur in the ducting of extraction canopies. The fumes are exhaled at 200 to 230 degrees. So its crucial that the extraction canopies system is functioning securely and sufficiently. The duct and fan should be operational and located correctly to avoid oil and fat build up.


Extraction canopies should be cleaned weekly along with the filters. The duct work and fans should be cleaned every 6 months by a professional cleaning company that will issue the relevant documents for insurance purposes. As most filters are aluminium or stainless steel you can easily remove and clean with warm soapy water. Cleaning and maintenance of extraction canopies and extraction systems is vital.


Extraction canopies noise levels should be checked to ensure that the maximum internal noise levels of NR40 to 50 is net exceeding and the maximum level at the point of discharge of extraction should not increase the overall ambient noise level by more than 2 db (A) on completion of the installation. The user of the various discharges, slow running fan low velocity should help to achieve these levels.


A good, reputable extraction canopies company should be able to help you with makes and models. Each fan obviously has their unique place and it is very important to ensure you have the right one by contacting the extraction canopies company for assistance. Types of fans range from Plate fans, Long case, Short case, Turbos and Box fans. There are many different types of extraction canopies fan sizes, makes and models, from Ventaxia, Roof Unit and Helious.