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Mönninghoff Machine Factory is making significant strides towards the Green Deal with energy-efficient air and energy technology.
After 105 years at the Bochum founding location, Mönninghoff Machine Factory is constructing a new, forward-thinking plant. In the autumn of 2021, the entire company relocated to the new high-tech site.
The historically separated production and administration areas are bridged by an open architecture, allowing both areas to be integrated. With the redesign of the production area, the specialist in custom drive technology responds to the increasing global demand and optimizes manufacturing processes throughout the entire process chain. Employee protection also takes a leap forward through investment in the new location. Not only does the adjacent protected landscape provide clean air, but also the installed exhaust air, room air, and energy technology from Kappa.
What the European Green Deal means for businesses and the contribution air and energy technology can make.
As part of the Green Deal, an old air technology acquaintance is gaining new attention: energy efficiency. It's the biggest lever for quickly and easily achieving improvements in energy balance. Intelligent energy saving is also a massive factor in air technology, which can help meet the requirements of the Green Deal.
As pioneers in energy-efficient air technology, we have summarized the synergies that arise for industry and buildings in general in the following article.
Mit Plug-&-Play-Hallenluftfilter Puron® DX gegen KSS-Emissionen bei MWS
Eine hohe Hallenluftqualität muss sich nicht in den Investitionskosten bemerkbar machen. Kappa beweist bei MWS, dass mit Plug-&-Play-Lösungen Verbesserungen erzielt werden können, die in einer Zerspannungshalle annähernd die Luftqualität von Frischluft sicherstellen.
30 Jahre Kappa - Luftechnik für die Industrie der Zukunft
Seit 30 Jahren engagieren wir uns international für Emissionsreduktion und Energieeinsparung. Unser Anspruch: Die Luft in der Produktionshalle soll so gut sein wie im Büro. Gesunde Arbeitsplätze sind schließlich ein Trumpf beim Ringen um Fachkräfte, sie schonen die Gebäudesubstanz und leisten einen erheblichen Beitrag zur Klimaneutralität.
Webinar »Energieeffiziente Lufttechnik durch intelligente, bedarfsgerechte Leistungsregelung«
Unsere Erfahrungen belegen, dass die Investitionskosten lediglich 25 % der Lebenskosten lufttechnischer Anlagen ausmachen. Der Rest entfällt zum überwiegenden Teil auf die Energiekosten. Nach wie vor werden abluft- und raumlufttechnische Anlagen oft auf ihrer Nennleistung betrieben. Im laufenden Betrieb wird allerdings nur selten die volle Leistung benötigt. Diese Überkapazitäten und Leistungsreserven verursachen unnötige Energie- und Betriebskosten. Dabei sollte die Leistung abluft- und raumlufttechnischer Anlagen stets in dem Maß verbraucht werden, wie gerade benötigt wird, und nicht mehr.
Mit oft einfachen und rasch umsetzbaren Maßnahmen kann die Luftleistung von abluft- und raumlufttechnischen Anlagen an den jeweiligen Bedarf angepasst werden.
Unser Webinar »Energieeffiziente Lufttechnik durch intelligente, bedarfsgerechte Leistungsregelung« zeigt Ihnen zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zum Energiesparen auf und vermittelt Ihnen die Ergebnisse umgesetzter Projekte.
Energy Retrofit – abluft- und raumlufttechnische Anlagen energieeffizient nachrüsten
Wenn es um die Digitalisierung von Anlagen und die Optimierung des Energieverbrauchs geht, ist die Einbindung von bestehenden Systemen oft eine Herausforderung.
Während bei der Planung von Neuanlagen das Thema Digitalisierung und Energiemonitoring vermehrt in der Anlagen- und Automatisierungsarchitektur umgesetzt wird, fehlen bei Bestandsanlagen zwei wichtige Voraussetzungen: die Hardware in Form der Sensorik zur Erfassung von benötigten Daten und die Steuerungs- bzw. Automatisierungsmöglichkeit.
Schlauchfilter gelten als robuste und zuverlässige Entstaubungssysteme für die unterschiedlichsten Einsatzgebiete und Produktionsprozesse. Die in Schlauchfiltern eingesetzten Filterschläuche sind wesentlich für deren Energieeffizienz.
Mit den Kappa Waveline® Filterschläuchen kann genau dieses Potential gehoben werden. Und sie können einfach und ohne Umbauten in bestehende Schlauchfilteranlagen nachgerüstet werden.
energieeffiziente und CO2-sparende Hallenkühlung mit Kappa CoolFactory
Die Kunst der Hallenkühlung ist es, das gewünschte Temperaturniveau möglichst energieschonend und CO2-sparend zu erreichen. Der Markt hält dafür viele Systeme und Komponenten bereit. Doch nur Kappa CoolFactory schafft es diese Komponenten mit höchster Präzision aufeinander abzustimmen und abhängig von den Rahmenbedingungen zu orchestrieren. Und ja: Nebenbei spart das Konzept dabei ein Vielfaches der Energie handelsüblicher Systeme ein.
RENK - energieeffiziente und CO2-sparende Hallenkühlung mit Kappa CoolFactory
Um hochwertige Getriebe und Antriebe herzustellen, sind viele Prozessschritte notwendig. Die Zerspanung, als hochpräzisionsgetriebener Fertigungsschritt benötigt ein perfekt angepasstes Temperaturband, um ausschussfrei und mit bestmöglichem Gesundheitsschutz produzieren zu können. Beim Premiumhersteller RENK hat Kappa deswegen eine richtungsweisende Luft- und Kühllösung für die komplette Zerspanungshalle installiert. Kappa CoolFactory sorgt seitdem bei RENK für ein ausgezeichnetes Hallenklima bei gleichzeitiger Emissionsreduktion.
Primatech sorgt für saubere, helle und zukunftssichere Arbeitsplätze
Primatech Metallverarbeitung GmbH ist Spezialist für maßgeschneiderte Fertigung von Montagebaugruppen und Schweißkomponenten. Seit der Gründung im Jahr 2006 ist das Unternehmen laufend gewachsen. Zuletzt so stark, dass der Firmenstandort samt Fertigung am Firmensitz in St. Marienkirchen zu klein wurde. Primatech investierte in einen hochmodernen Neubau. Und dabei auch in fortschrittlichen Emissionsschutz von Kappa.
Steinbach protects employees and thus ensures significantly improved workplace conditions
Steinbach - the pool specialist from Austria - is the local market leader for high-quality pools including accessories and the right pool technology. Along the entire value chain, Steinbach is committed to the sustainable procurement and use of regional raw materials. The ecological footprint should be kept as small as possible, the focus is on a healthier future. And for Steinbach, this starts with the employees: a central goal was to significantly improve the workplace conditions in the production halls. To increase the protection of employees in production and to make the production halls cleaner.
Kappa meets Green Deal – The Austrian Energy Forum supports companies in achieving climate neutrality
Green Deal is a term that is currently often read and heard. This is the EU requirement. According to this, the industry should be climate-neutral by 2050. A shorter period was set in the individual member countries. The Austria Energy Expert Panel was founded to make this possible. It actively supports the industry in implementing the Green Deal. We are proud to be a founding member.
White paper "How ventilation systems can be easily promoted."
Those who familiarize themselves with the funding programmes in Germany can save up to 40% of the costs for ventilation systems. In addition to heating and energy costs, initial investments are also relevant for funding. In our whitepaper we give an overview of the funding landscape in Germany, possible funding programs and how you can quickly get your investment aid in five steps with Kappa. This is how you invest sustainably in healthy air at the workplace, energy efficiency and environmental protection.
Wasserbauer protects workplaces and reduces energy consumption at the same time
Anyone who handles automated agricultural livestock feeding is familiar with Wasserbauer. The family business from Eggmair has been automating feeding solutions for agriculture for over 35 years. With its systems, the family-owned company ensures economical livestock farming by simplifying feeding and making it more efficient. A performance claim that also applies to its own processes. That is why the agricultural machinery manufacturer invested in a state-of-the-art overall ventilation concept from Kappa in its welding hall in Eggmair. The system removes welding fumes and fine dust efficiently and economically.
Energy-optimisation, that pays off – synchronisation of ventilation technology and production
Ventilation systems are often operated at their nominal capacity. However, full power is rarely needed during operation. This means excess electricity consumption and thus usually thousands in unnecessary operating costs. With the Kappa AirdynamicTM system control, it is possible to couple the air volume to the current production load. In this way, the ventilation system not only controls the air quality, but also the wallet, virtually on its own.
VACE Digital Solutions in Linz is a pioneer when it comes to excellent room air
After two years of pandemic, the offices are now bustling with activity once again. While meeting rooms and workplaces have only been sparsely occupied of late, workers and teams are increasingly returning to their familiar office environments. However, this doesn't mean that COVID-19 is gone. On the contrary - this environment is ripe for it to spread and cause a rise in short-term sick leave. From a business point of view, this is an administrative challenge. But many employees also feel uneasy about the increased number of people in the workplace.
The Haut- & Laserzentrum (Skin & Laser Centre) Berchtesgadener Land, in Bavaria, plays a pioneering role in terms of excellent air hygiene.
Its waiting rooms are often fully packed, especially in winter. The people in the waiting room sit in close proximity to each other. This increases the risk of airborne infection. Not only by the coronavirus, but also other pathogens. Viruses and bacteria spread by means of aerosols and fine dust. These can often keep them airborne and infectious for hours. In the medical field, which has always been aware of hygiene issues, air hygiene concepts are now becoming even more important. When used correctly, such concepts actively prevent possible infection by pathogens.
Brasserie im Stadtgut demonstrates a pioneering spirit for healthy indoor air
Good food often goes hand-in-hand with socialising. And at Brasserie im Stadtgut you can enjoy both. The team assembled around Heike Kuttner feeds around 90 hungry guests every day. And this was also the case in the middle of the fading omicron wave. It was made possible on the one hand thanks to the immense effort of the team, and on the other because the brasserie implemented a new indoor air concept at the beginning of the year.
Smart Schooling - More information for less emissions
As part of our research work on the subject of air hygiene and air quality, we have gained another partner that cares about good air in PMS Rudigier. A Kappa Airic® – a smart high-performance air analysis unit provides comprehensive and informative data on the current air situation around the school - has been installed in this middle school in Styria since December. Thank you for your commitment and the brilliant cooperation.
The new TA Luft (Technical Instructions for Air Pollution Control) has been in force since 1 December 2021. It serves as the basis for the approval and operation of technical systems by specifying the testing of permissible emissions and immissions of air pollutants. The requirements are based on the "state of the art" or the so-called "best available technology" (BAT).
The new TA Luft now also regulates binding energy efficiency, diffuse emissions and odour pollution. That means there is an urgent need for action. Also for old ventilation systems. We have created a whitepaper that outlines the most important changes.
Hotel AVIVA protects guests and employees with Kappa Wavebionx® filter elements for ventilation units
Hotel AVIVA make friends****s in St. Stefan - Afiesl in the Mühlviertel, Upper Austria is one hotel that has implemented an exceptionally extensive and well-founded hygiene concept since the very beginning. New Kappa Wavebionix® virus filters have now also been installed in the hotel's ventilation system. The AVIVA is thus the first hotel to rely on virus-tested filters.
Air technology enables agricultural machinery to be put through its paces at CLAAS
Before a combine harvester leaves the assembly line, it is tested under realistic conditions. It is obvious that it is loud and hard. Modern high-tech production designed for digital agriculture must not suffer as a result.
At premium manufacturer CLAAS, Kappa has implemented a trend-setting solution for the chamber, air, sound and lighting equipment of the test stations.
Extraction chambers are unique - just like the tasks
During production, it is often necessary to decouple certain processes. Due to heat, emissions or noise, or because quality control requires it. "Half-measures" don't work.
Kappa designs extraction chambers for their partners that meet all the requirements of the employees and ensure smooth and sustainable production.
Safe discharge of exhaust gases from combustion engines
The extraction of exhaust gas from combustion engines in buildings is mandatory.
Instead of an "off-the-shelf" solution, Kappa supplies elements precisely adapted to the requirements of industry, commerce, fire brigades and similar facilities.
System modernisation – a fitness program for air treatment systems, for the full life of the system
Like any process and production plant, ventilation and energy technology systems must also be adapted to the conditions that change over the years. If this is neglected, the function, economy, safety, comfort and service life of the system suffer. Read how you can get more out of your existing systems through intelligent system modernisation - for optimal, economical, safe, comfortable and long operation.
Advantages of a system modernisation with KappaFit
The continuous adaptation of air and energy technology systems to current conditions can be a great challenge. When well planned, well thought out and intelligently implemented, almost any system can be modernised - digitalisation included. The KappaFit program provides comprehensive service packages for this purpose. You can read about the advantages of KappaFit in this article.
No more "idle miles" – power consumption reduced with intelligent power control
"Idle miles" air treatment systems are responsible for unnecessarily high operating costs. They result from a largely static power setting, which is not adapted to the respective requirements. But how much power does an air treatment system need, and is it possible to adapt the power to the respective demand? Yes, it is possible, say our engineers. With high accuracy, in fact.
Toolmaker Siegfried Hofmann also setting new standards in hall air conditioning
"Hofman - your source of inspiration" is an innovative German company in toolmaking and mechanical engineering and on the road to success. Things were hotting up in the new production hall built a few years ago - with each new machine the exposure to high temperatures and aerosols in the air increased. The management and the experts at Kappa kept a cool head. Thanks to an overall solution for the filtration of excess heat and emissions and intelligent use of thermal energy, employees enjoy pleasant temperatures and clean air all year round.
Everything in view: Kappa system monitoring ensures optimum operation
Around-the-clock operation is increasingly becoming standard in the industry. This also poses new challenges for air treatment systems. Who keeps an eye on the operating conditions, wear and maintenance requirements? The answer is provided by Kappa system monitoring. This enables us to monitor the essential performance parameters of systems, in real time and prospectively, thus ensuring optimum function, economy and safety.
Kappa AIRDRYTM – One filter system for all oil and emulsion mists
As varied as the requirements are for cooling lubricants, so is their composition. And that also applies to the airborne emissions released. They represent a cocktail of different components. The Kappa Airdry filter system takes this into account and distinguishes itself from conventional mist filter systems.
Kappa Airic® confirms excellent air quality in front of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Styria Campus
It is a modern sculpture and far more than a work of art that catches the eye. The Kappa Airic® in the Styrian Wehrgraben in front of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria Styria Campus is an eye-catcher that takes a close look at something itself: the quality of the air. The Airic® performs 4,800 measurements per minute. From this we calculate something for which there is currently no standard: the Kappa Air Quality Index - AQI. It's not a gimmick. The quality of the air in the urban and idyllic natural zone on the banks of the river Styria is the standard we and our systems set for the air in the factory of the future.
Industrial workplace cooling for all occasions – efficient and economical
Workers are demanding a pleasant temperature - completely independently of legal regulations. And it's about more than just temperature.
Clean air that is perceived as fresh and no annoying draft air - all this is what makes the workplace of the future: the concept of comfort is being introduced into halls.
Cooled workplaces in steel construction in a cool company
So far, hall cooling has not been an issue in steel and sheet metal construction. One Kappa customer didn't see it that way.
The installed Kappa solution recently started supplying the welding hall with cooled, fresh air. The result: production is now more pleasant in summer than in the offices.
When it comes to ventilation and air-conditioning technology, one still thinks primarily of heating and ventilating for industrial plants.
The topic of cooling, however, is becoming more and more important. High-precision processes require precise temperature control, performance depends on a pleasant temperature and, last but not least, workers demand a cooled workplace.
Why the foundry Lößnitz has invested in modern filter technology?
The Lößnitz foundry has a long tradition, good customers, but, unfortunately, it has also had an increasingly dissatisfied neighbourhood. When casting the huge tools it manufactures, fine dust and unpleasant odours are also produced, which pollute the environment. The residents were fed up with finding greasy soot on their laundry, windowsills, cars and garden furniture, and were commonly bombarded with unpleasant odours. When a decision was made to expand production in 2014, it became clear that the burden on employees and the neighbourhood had to be massively reduced. Kappa then developed a tailor-made system that efficiently and economically separates fine dust, soot and odours.
The foundry is proud of it. The system is one-of-a-kind in Germany.
When bag filters have reached their limits: The time has come for Kappa Ekon®
The filtration of fine dusts is a complex procedure. Conventional bag filters quickly reach their limits due to the large capacities required for this task. The Kapa Ekon® de-dusting system provides an alternative: It can handle both coarse dust and fine dust: the modular system reduces space requirements, reduces energy consumption, and significantly improves clean gas values. At the core of the innovation lies an intelligent air guidance system and the integration of system-relevant peripherals.
A strong "cocktail" of emissions – the economic separation of emission mixtures
When industrial processes release a whole "emission cocktail" of dusts, amines, odours and VOCs, intelligent, hybrid solutions are required.
In these cases, Kappa combines its dedusting systems (Kappa Ekon®, Mykron®, Plenon® oder Zeron®) with the Kappa AdcoatTM. The upstream exhaust air purification technology binds gaseous substances and odours through the use of added reactants.
The transition period for general dust limits in Germany has expired
In addition to the risk of fire and explosion, a major focus is placed on the health hazards associated with inhalation. Particularly dangerous are the smallest dust particles, the so-called A-dusts (alveolar dusts). These dusts can penetrate into the alveoli in the lungs. In Germany, the transitional period for the general dust limit expired at the beginning of 2019.
Intelligent air technology makes Stiwa workplaces attractive and future-proof
At the company Stiwa in Gampern, Upper Austria, chips are produced. The demand for automation solutions and precision parts for the automotive industry is high. The construction of the new hall means bundling the competences around the machining production. This will create valuable jobs in the region. Kappa has contributed to make the workplaces in the new machining hall attractive, clean and safe.
Kappa film production “Breathing air for industry“ was awarded at the State Prize for Corporate Film
The creative video production “Breathing air for industry” was awarded on 12th April at the State Prize for Corporate Film.
Clean air is not always visible and tangible. And hopefully it is always available. The film “Breathing air for industry” represents the topic of clean air in industry emotionally. We always tend to rely on technology, although we should show the experience for the people. The essence of the film shows the magic of clean air.
The design of the workplaces is a location factor and a decisive building block for employer branding of each individual company. The industry of the future is giving itself a completely new look – clean, attractive and secure workplaces are a must-have.
Automation in air technology – increased benefits thanks to intelligent air technology
Automation technology has a decisive influence on the function in air technology. Each individual system component is dependent on an intelligent control system in order to provide full performance. If several ventilation systems work simultaneously, they have to communicate with each other via an intelligent automation solution.
Kappa ZERON®: emission- and soundproof large-scale dedusting system
The Kappa Zeron® represents a completely new and internationally patented technology when manufacturing large filter systems. For the first time, the intelligent design made of solid concrete panels makes it possible to integrate all functions and the entire airflow into one filter building: from the pre-separator to the filter chambers to the chimney.
25 years of Kappa – the day when it is all about good air
On Friday, September 21st, Kappa celebrated its 25th anniversary with all its employees, partners, companions and the public at the Museum Arbeitswelt Steyr. The motto was: “The day when it is all about good air”. In three sections, the evening presented a strong breeze of future trends from industry, innovation, science and entertainment.
Kappa wins „Silberne Victoria“ at the International Business Film Award 2018
The video production Kappa Mykron® was awarded the “Silberne Viktoria” at the International Business Film Award 2018. The jury was particularly impressed by the creative script, the aesthetic implementation and the pointed value proposition of Kappa Mykron®.
Primetals Technologies and Kappa cooperate on dust collection systems for the iron and steel industry
Primetals Technologies and Kappa Filter Systems will cooperate in the future in marketing and sales of dust collection systems for the iron and steel industry as well as in their further development and research.
The cooperation agreement will initially run for five years. Primetals Technologies is a company that specializes in plant engineering for the metal industry and is headquartered in London.
Kappa implements large-scale dedusting system at Stahlwerk Bous
Stahlwerk Bous in Saarland, which has been operating for more than 130 years, has invested in a new Kappa large-scale dedusting system. The Kappa Zeron® dedusting system is designed for an air capacity of 1.3 million cubic metres per hour at a raw gas temperature of 105°C. The filter system is currently operated at 1.1 million cubic metres. The Kappa Zeron® separates 24,000 kg of fine dust every day.
Exact planning guide for planning, design and dimensioning of collection devices and filter systems
Determining the amount and dispersion of industrial emissions is often very complex. In very few cases, measurably verifiable sources are available. The collection technology and extraction systems are often planned on the basis of empirical values.
Kappa implements large-scale dedusting system at Stahlwerk Bous
Stahlwerk Bous in Saarland, which has been operating for more than 130 years, has invested in a new Kappa large-scale dedusting system. The Kappa Zeron® dedusting system is designed for an air capacity of 1.3 million cubic metres per hour at a raw gas temperature of 105°C. The filter system is currently operated at 1.1 million cubic metres. The Kappa Zeron® separates 24,000 kg of fine dust every day.
Kappa wins the innovation award ie:ku – We focus on emissions
The Future Has Zero Emissions. This is Kappa’s credo. And to ensure that the industry really detects all emissions, Kappa has developed the innovative Video-Fluid-Dynamic (Kappa VFD). The Kappa development team was awarded the innovation prize ie:ku 2017.
Kappa launches a comprehensive employee health promotion program. The program is called KappaFIT and is based on three pillars: nutrition, exercise and mental strength. The vitality and creativity of the employees should be strengthened and the working atmosphere should be sustainably positive.
Kappa protects emergency personnel from carcinogenic diesel exhaust gases
Extreme hustle and bustle, fast, intuitive actions, numerous sources of danger, partnership and trust in the functionality of the equipment! Everything must go hand in hand, every measure requires extreme precision and everything against time! Reality or fiction?
For our firefighters it is their daily bread, often practiced, but in practice always different, multi-faceted and dangerous. Doubtlessly, firefighters are exposed to a large number of health hazards. However, some of them are assessable. Those need to be eliminated. Diesel exhaust gases from emergency vehicles in the fire station represent one of them.
In the past it was usual to give every piece of work an own artistic touch. Only then it was perfect. In times of serial production this is hardly possible. In metal grinding, however, the love for details can still be found in a way, which it is only found in handicrafts. The perfect surface after successful metal polishing paired with the individual touch of the processor still makes the component appear as a work of art with recurring patterns and a vivid surface.
Explosion protection and its legal basis during grinding
The subject of explosion protection is often encountered when grinding metals and plastics and is extremely complex. For example, grinding dusts made of aluminium, magnesium, titanium or composite materials are considered explosive. We have structured the legal basis for you in an easy understandable way.
Safely comply with the general dust limit value of 1,25mg/m³ with Kappa A.I.R. in-hall air cleaning system
A company that has been around for seven generations and is an industry leader, leaves nothing to chance. With a love of detail and know-how acquired over many decades, each detail is perfected. So every single system from LEMKEN is an original. The company specialises in the manufacture of ploughs, cultivators, compact disk harrows, seed drills, rotary harrows and field sprayers. Worldwide more than 1,400 employees contribute to making agriculture more productive and sustainable.
Innovative In-Hall Air Cleaning System at Liebherr-Werk Telfs GmbH for low concentration of air pollutants in the workplace and optimum energy efficiency
Tyrol is proud of its nature, mountains and fresh air and is also proud of its products, which are used and appreciated worldwide. This is the case for Liebherr, which is the group's only plant in Telfs that produces bulldozers and crawler loaders as well as pipelayers and telescopic handlers. Alongside modern production technologies, great emphasis is placed on workplace and environmental safety. Therefore, in 2014, an innovative new In-Hall Air Cleaning System made by Kappa was installed in the steelwork area. Kappa was able to save energy and heating costs in addition to efficiently keeping the air in the steel production hall clean.
