Extraction Cabinet in IT Refurbishment: AfB Cleans IT Equipment Safely and Thoroughly
Extraction Cabinet in IT Refurbishment plays a key role at AfB social & green IT. The company cleans used IT equipment before testing it, refurbishing it, and putting it back on the market. A custom-built TBH DT150 extraction cabinet captures dust and gaseous emissions directly at the workstation.
AfB social & green IT combines IT refurbishment with social impact. The company professionally refurbishes end-of-life business IT and mobile devices while simultaneously creating skilled jobs for people with disabilities. The process follows a clear cycle: AfB performs certified data destruction, refurbishes the hardware, performs technical testing, and then returns it to the usage cycle.
Cleaning used IT devices as a key process step
A central step in refurbishment is cleaning the devices. Dust, abrasion, and other residues often accumulate in used laptops, PCs, and peripherals. Depending on the level of contamination and the cleaning agent used, vapors or gases may also be generated.
AfB uses a TBH DT150 extraction cabinet for this step. TBH manufactured the system as a custom version with a larger cabinet to ensure it fits the cleaning process perfectly.
Direct capture of dust and gases at the workplace
The extraction cabinet in IT refurbishment creates a clearly defined cleaning zone. Employees clean the devices directly inside the cabinet. The system captures dust and gaseous particles immediately within the work area before they enter the room air.
This is precisely what makes the process effective. Cleaning remains controllable, the workplace stays cleaner, and the burden on employees is reduced.
TBH developed the DT series for laboratory and workshop processes. It features an adjustable protective screen, various attachments, and application-specific filter configurations. Depending on the process, particle filters and activated carbon filters are used.
Filter technology for particles and gaseous substances
The individual filter stages perform different tasks. The particle filter reduces fine dust particles. The activated carbon filter adsorbs gaseous substances and odors. In this way, the system supports a clean and stable cleaning process.
For the DT100/DT150 series, TBH specifies, among other things, an effective air flow rate of 1,000 m³/h, a maximum static pressure of 1,500 Pa, an H13 particle filter, and 65 liters of activated carbon filter volume. For custom configurations, the technical specifications may vary depending on the project.
In addition, a differential pressure gauge indicates the condition of the filters. If the differential pressure rises, the team can detect increasing filter saturation early on and better plan for filter replacement.
Technical protective measures over personal protective equipment
For AfB, this means: The company integrates cleaning technically into the overall process rather than merely ensuring it organizationally. According to customer experience, this allows work to be performed in this application without additional respirators. However, the operational risk assessment always remains decisive.
From a technical standpoint, this approach aligns with the STOP principle. Technical protective measures take precedence if they sufficiently reduce the hazard. The extraction cabinet in IT refurbishment supports precisely this approach.
Clean processes for the reuse of IT devices
At AfB, cleaning is followed by technical testing, any necessary repairs, and upgrades. Only then are the devices returned to sale to private and business customers.
In this way, the extraction technology supports a clearly defined refurbishment process. It improves working conditions in the cleaning area, protects employees, and stabilizes the process chain for the reuse of used IT equipment.
Learn more about the application in the video:
https://youtu.be/w8MVaLWN97k?si=Cs3x2aN4hpb-7qb_
Are you planning a cleaning, bonding, decanting, or workshop process that generates dust, gases, or odors? TBH will work with you to evaluate the capture requirements, filter configuration, and appropriate design for your specific process.
Note: This testimonial is from the year 2024. The customer testimonial was editorially revised for the blog.