Services

Our aim is to provide an all encompassing service that complements our high quality designs and installations.

1. Technologies
MECHON are not limited to selling specific products, enabling us to offer tailor-made solutions, listed on the website under the following technology categories:

• Dust and Fume Control
• Pneumatic Waste Extraction
• Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• Centralised Vacuum Cleaning
• Heat Recovery
• Noise Control

Please click on the links for further details.

2. Plant and Site Assessment
MECHON offers a free of charge, no obligation site survey in which we will assess the nature of your problem and its impact on your productivity, operating efficiencies, employees’ health and welfare, and the environment.
 
Our experience shows that there is a tendency for designers to ignore the effects of new air systems on surrounding support systems, resulting in the need for future upgrades or complete redesign of these support systems. Examples of these oversights include;

• Loss in heating or cooling capabilities of existing air conditioning systems due to the installation of new fume, dust, or waste extraction systems
• Disregard for the amount of heat loss caused by extraction systems; easily resolved by cost effective heat recovery systems
• Unacceptable increases in airborne noise levels due to newly installed equipment
• Increased risk to health and welfare of employees due to poor hood, ductwork, and abatement plant design
• Total disregard of applicable legislation applicable the client’s industry: process guidance notes, environmental technical guidance notes, CoSHH legislation, DSEAR Legislation, and Solvent emissions directive

MECHON undertake assessments which include an in-depth analysis of existing plant and equipment, enabling us to incorporate any existing equipment (such as air handing units, filters, hoods, and ductwork) into the future design and limiting the impact of the design on other associated systems within the area.

3. System Design and Consultation
MECHON undertake all aspects of the new system design ensuring that all components are suitable for the application and that the design will have limited impact on existing operations.
 
MECHON will undertake design work for the issue of Technical Specifications to Third Parties, or as part of a complete turnkey project in which MECHON is responsible for the project management, installation, and commissioning.
 
MECHON encourages continuous consultation with the Client to guarantee a system that meets with the Client’s expectations.
 
All design work is carried out by fully qualified engineers: specialists the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Project and Site Management, Manufacturing Technology, and Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation.

4. AutoCAD General Arrangement & Detailed Drawings
MECHON utilises the latest AutoCAD software to design and develop equipment, structures, and installation drawings.
 
Our design team pays particular attention to the drawing process, as clear and accurate drawings undoubtedly result in equipment which safe to use, to the highest quality, and allow trouble-free and efficient installation and operation.
 
We are able to offer the following drawing services as part of any contract:

• Planning application drawings
• Installation and General arrangement drawings
• Detailed drawings of equipment and structures
• Services Drawings
• Drawing Items Lists

Our designers are fully trained to critically assess the design proposals at an early stage, identifying all risks that may arise during the constructions phase. We extend this responsibility to also consider the health and safety of those who maintain, repair, and clean the systems. These activities are fundamental in complying with the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

5. Manufacture and Supply
MECHON have the ability to manufacture or supply all components required for our installations. The equipment is designed by MECHON and manufactured through a network of dedicated facilities, guaranteeing timely delivery and high quality workmanship. Types of manufactured equipment include: filtration plant, fans, separators, hoods, ductwork, and steelwork structures. Equipment not manufactured by MECHON is carefully selected from an approved list of suppliers, to ensure the highest quality standards and high operating efficiencies.

6. Installation and Project Management
MECHON assumes all aspects of managing the project, from the initial design phase, to final commissioning and handover. For all larger contracts, the client is invited to participate in devising a project plan, after which a complete Gantt chart is issued to monitor the progress of the works.
 
Installation work is carried out by competent personnel, all fully trained in ever aspect of construction work. A site manager is appointed to oversee all installation work, liaising between the client and the construction personnel. 
 
7. Risk Assessments and Method Statements
We at MECHON take the health and safety of our construction personnel, and that of your employees, very seriously. All tasks are assessed prior to commencing the construction phase of the project, to identify any potential hazards and to put in place control measures to limit the risks to employees.

8. Commissioning
Sub-standard commissioning can result in systems which operate below their design duties, potentially putting employees at risk, and leaving equipment to operate at efficiencies below their peak conditions. MECHON performs all necessary equipment checks to ensure that there are no defects or deficiencies that could result in risk to staff and high running and maintenance costs.
 
9. Annual CoSHH LEV Reports
Regulation 9 of COSHH requires that any measures taken to control the exposure of employees to hazardous substances must be maintained in an efficient state and working order, good repair, and in clean condition.

LEV systems should be examined and tested at least once every 14 months. There are minimum frequencies for LEV systems used in conjunction with processes listed in Schedule 4 to regulation 9(2)(a) as shown in the table below.

All CoSHH LEV Assessments are carried out by fully competent personnel, equipped with the latest test equipment to ensure accurate recordings. Test equipment includes:

• Digital manometers (for static and velocity pressures)
• Digital hot-wire anemometer (for air velocities)
• Smoke testers
• Dust Lamps

Test reports and system diagrams for each LEV system are normally issued within two weeks of completing all of the examinations. The reports are issued accordance with CoSHH Regulation 9 and the HSE Guidance Booklet (HSG54)
 
10. Preventative Maintenance Schedules & Back-Up Spares Supply
At MECHON, we recognise that equipment downtime could relate to lost revenues. MECHON offers Preventative Maintenance Schedules (PPM's) for our customers’ equipment. In short, this means we will service a piece of equipment covered by the schedule, enabling us to:

• Carry out tests to ensure that the equipment conforms to the original specification and optimum capacity and efficiency
• Identify any potential problems and provide costs for repair
• Carry out replacement of general wear items

Preventative Maintenance Schedules have been shown to:

• Improve system reliability
• Decrease cost of replacement
• Decrease system downtime
• Improve inventory management

We maintain a register of all service an inspection visits, warning the clients any overdue activities.

11.    Market Areas
MECHON provide services to the following primary market areas:

Berkshire Kent Surrey Suffolk Greater London Middlesex Hertfordshire Gloucestershire Northamptonshire Leicestershire Suffolk Sussex Hampshire

Dorset Buckinghamshire Wiltshire Oxfordshire Huntingdonshire Cambridgeshire Essex Worcestershire Warwickshire Rutland Bedfordshire West Midlands