Professional LEV Testing Throughout Wales

Lincweld Industrial Supplies provides professional LEV testing services throughout Wales, helping businesses maintain safe working environments, comply with legal requirements and ensure extraction systems continue to perform effectively.

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems play a critical role in controlling hazardous airborne contaminants generated during welding, grinding, cutting and manufacturing processes. Regular testing ensures these systems continue to operate efficiently and provide the level of protection they were designed to deliver.

Based in Swansea, South Wales, we support fabrication companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses, colleges, schools and industrial facilities throughout Wales and the UK.

What Is LEV Testing?

LEV testing, often referred to as Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT), is the process of inspecting and evaluating an extraction system to verify that it is operating effectively and controlling hazardous airborne substances.

Over time, extraction systems can suffer from wear, damaged ducting, blocked filters, reduced airflow and general deterioration. Without regular testing, system performance can decline significantly, potentially exposing employees to harmful contaminants.

Regular LEV testing helps identify issues before they become serious problems.

Why Is LEV Testing Important?

Welding fumes and other airborne contaminants can present serious health risks if not properly controlled.

Effective LEV systems help remove hazardous substances from the workplace atmosphere before they can be inhaled by operators.

Regular testing helps businesses:

  • Maintain safe working environments
  • Verify extraction performance
  • Identify system faults
  • Improve worker protection
  • Reduce exposure to harmful fumes
  • Support compliance requirements
  • Demonstrate commitment to employee welfare

Is LEV Testing a Legal Requirement?

Many businesses are required to ensure their extraction systems are maintained and examined at appropriate intervals.

Regular LEV testing helps demonstrate that systems remain effective and continue to provide adequate protection for employees working in environments where hazardous substances are present.

For many welding and manufacturing environments, regular testing forms an important part of workplace safety management.

Welding Fume Extraction Testing

As welding specialists, Lincweld has extensive experience working with welding fume extraction systems.

We regularly inspect and test:

  • Mobile extraction units
  • Welding extraction arms
  • Fixed extraction systems
  • Centralised extraction systems
  • Downdraught benches
  • Grinding extraction systems
  • Workshop extraction installations

Our experience within the welding industry allows us to understand the unique challenges faced by fabrication and manufacturing businesses.

What Does LEV Testing Involve?

A typical LEV examination may include:

  • Visual inspection of the system
  • Airflow measurements
  • Hood face velocity testing
  • Filter inspection
  • Ductwork inspection
  • Fan performance assessment
  • System performance evaluation
  • Identification of faults or deficiencies
  • Reporting and recommendations

Our aim is to provide customers with a clear understanding of system performance and any actions required.

LEV Testing for Colleges and Training Facilities

Educational establishments have a responsibility to provide safe learning environments for students and staff.

Lincweld works closely with colleges, schools and training providers throughout Wales, supporting welding workshops and engineering departments with professional LEV testing and extraction system support.

We understand the importance of maintaining safe training environments while minimising disruption to teaching schedules.

Experienced Technical Support

Our dedicated engineering team provides practical advice and technical support to help customers maintain safe and effective extraction systems.

In addition to LEV testing, we can assist with:

  • Welding fume extraction systems
  • Filter replacements
  • Extraction system servicing
  • Welding machine repairs
  • Welding machine calibration
  • Technical inspections
  • Preventative maintenance

Why Choose Lincweld?

  • Experienced welding and extraction specialists
  • Support throughout Wales and the UK
  • Professional testing and reporting
  • Technical expertise in welding environments
  • Swansea based engineering support
  • Calibration and repair services available
  • 24 hour engineering support available
  • ISO 9001 accredited company

Areas We Cover

We provide LEV testing throughout:

  • Swansea
  • Cardiff
  • Newport
  • Bridgend
  • Llanelli
  • Carmarthenshire
  • Pembrokeshire
  • Neath Port Talbot
  • Powys
  • Ceredigion
  • North Wales

We also support customers throughout the rest of the UK.

Contact Lincweld Today

If your extraction system is due for inspection or you would like advice regarding LEV testing requirements, contact our team today.

Lincweld Industrial Supplies Ltd

Unit 10 Tower Court

St Davids Road

Llansamlet

Swansea

SA6 8RU

Telephone: 01792 790990

Email: stores@lincweld.co.uk

Website: www.lincweld.com