With Ecogate®, the future is greener than ever…

Despite slight reductions in recent times, energy prices remain considerably inflated compared to levels prior to the pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine. Unsurprisingly, this keeps energy costs high on the agenda for UK businesses – particularly, and often acutely, in the woodworking sector.

Operating high-speed drilling, cutting, planing and sanding machinery, along with equally high-powered fans for continuous dust extraction, furniture and joinery manufacturers often face eye-wateringly high electricity bills.

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Jake Oldfield, founding Director of Extractly Ltd – one of the UK’s leading dust and fume extraction installers, and Master UK Distributor and Installer of the Ecogate® energy-saving system – maintains that Ecogate’s “extraction-on-demand” technology has helped many companies in the industry survive this unwelcome assault on overheads by significantly reducing the cost of running the powerful fans that remove harmful dust and wood waste from factories.

“Many companies that have invested in Ecogate® technology have recouped their capital outlay in under two years and, with energy bills typically slashed by at least 50%, those savings continue to accumulate month in, month out – providing options for further future investment in new technology and machinery,” Jake confirms.

Reducing energy usage by such a significant margin can also be a major boost towards achieving net-zero emissions targets. Now, with Extractly’s finance partner, Shire Leasing, woodworking businesses can benefit from Ecogate® energy-saving technology without the need for full upfront capital expenditure.

“The cost can now be spread over a period of up to five years,” Jake explains, “with fixed monthly payments beginning only after the system has been installed, commissioned and is up and running.”

To receive a customised estimate of the potential savings Ecogate® technology could deliver for your business, simply scan the QR code above to take advantage of Ecogate’s new Savings Calculator.

Investing in Ecogate® energy-saving extraction can support a company’s endeavours to achieve net zero targets and, using Green Asset Finance, with fixed monthly payments, could help you go green more affordably

Ecogate® technology has been making headlines in the UK for the past 15 years, and has been proven worldwide to significantly reduce energy usage in process industries. Extractly claims that cost savings in excess of 50% are “easily achievable” and, for the woodworking industry, reported data for dust and fume extraction shows that average savings are around 68%.

With Ecogate® installed, extraction fans no longer need to run at full speed all day, every day. Since woodworking machines frequently stop and start for loading and unloading, program changes, tool changes and operator breaks, a typical extraction system is only actually needed at about 80% of its nominal maximum capacity. By matching fan speed precisely to real-time demand, that modest 20% reduction in usage translates into a huge 50% reduction in power consumption – effectively, half-price electricity.

 Ecogate’s PowerMASTER variable speed drive unit adjusts fan speed to exactly match the current demand for extraction and displays real-time energy savings

Ecogate® equipment can be fitted to any new or existing extraction system, with installation completed with minimal disruption to production. Automatic dampers are connected into the ductwork serving each individual machine and sensors detect when a machine is in operation. These sensors signal the Ecogate® greenBOX controller to open or close the dampers accordingly. Simultaneously, the greenBOX instructs the PowerMASTER variable-speed drive to adjust the fan speed to exactly match current extraction requirements.

The Ecogate® system can continuously monitor machine usage, with recorded data accessible remotely via any internet-connected device. It can be configured to run cleaning programs to suit production schedules and even start up or shut down automatically – sending an email confirmation if required. 

The technology also maintains minimum transport speeds to prevent waste build-up in ductwork. Reduced fan speeds also lower noise levels significantly, creating a quieter, cleaner and more comfortable working environment.

Whether it’s a new installation, or an existing extraction system, an Ecogate® automatic damper is simply connected into the ductwork that serves each individual machine

With Extractly and Shire Leasing’s Green Asset Finance* plans, there’s never been a better time to invest in this innovative technology – save energy, cut costs, protect cashflow, hit sustainability targets and, through Shire Leasing’s partnership with Play It Green, have a tree planted for every new installation they fund. Simple, immediate action to make a tangible difference to our environment.

For further information on Extractly Limited, call 01924 520 462, email info@extractly.co.uk or visit www.extractly.co.uk.

* Actual energy savings will vary depending on your specific circumstances and cannot be guaranteed. Savings examples are for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of your finance agreement. Finance available for non-regulated business use customers only. Subject to status, eligibility and credit criteria. Finance repayments are required in full, regardless of any savings achieved. Please seek independent advice if you are unsure about your options.