The TBH BF-Series is designed for shops that need reliable fume and particulate control without stepping into oversized or over-engineered extraction systems. These units meet the core requirements of filtration and extraction in a compact footprint while retaining the same modular design philosophy used across the broader TBH product range. That approach allows the BF-Series to scale with process demands rather than forcing users into a fixed, one-size-fits-all solution.

At its core, the BF-Series combines high negative pressure with an energy-efficient blower and robust electronic controls. This pairing allows the system to maintain consistent extraction performance even as filter loading increases.

A built-in differential pressure display provides a clear, visual indication of filter saturation, giving maintenance staff actionable information rather than relying on guesswork or fixed service intervals.

Filtration Architecture and Performance
The BF-Series supports multiple engine and filter configurations, making it suitable for a wide range of marking, engraving, soldering, and light industrial processes. Particulate filtration is typically handled through multi-stage filter assemblies that include a fine particulate filter in the sub-micron range, with final-stage filtration commonly rated down to approximately 0.3 microns, depending on configuration.

Particulate filtration is paired with gas and odor control through activated carbon granules, which use physical adsorption to capture a broad spectrum of gaseous contaminants. For processes with more specific chemical profiles, custom carbon mixtures can be supplied to match the application rather than compromising with a generic media.

This layered filtration strategy is particularly effective in environments where fine particulates and process-generated fumes must be controlled simultaneously. By separating particulate loading from gas-phase adsorption, the system maintains stable airflow and predictable pressure behavior as filters load. The result is efficient media utilization, longer filter service intervals, and consistent extraction performance over time.

System Operation and Maintenance
From an operational standpoint, the TBH BF-Series emphasizes simplicity and efficiency. The compact base model minimizes floor space requirements, making it easier to integrate into existing production layouts or retrofit into crowded work areas.

Energy consumption is reduced through the use of high-efficiency radial blowers sized to operate near their peak efficiency point under typical BF-Series pressure and airflow conditions, maintaining required extraction performance while minimizing electrical load.

Compared to other compact extraction systems, the BF-Series is engineered to maintain stable negative pressure as filters load, rather than allowing airflow to decay as resistance increases. Its modular filter architecture allows particulate and gas-phase stages to be selected and replaced independently, which simplifies adaptation when materials, processes, or duty cycles change. Integrated differential pressure monitoring provides direct feedback on filter condition, enabling maintenance decisions based on system behavior rather than fixed service intervals.

Where the BF-Series Fits Best
The TBH BF-Series is well suited for manufacturers running laser marking systems, electronics assembly operations, light welding, and other processes where consistent fume extraction and odor control are required. It provides a practical balance between performance, efficiency, and adaptability, making it a strong choice for shops that want dependable filtration without unnecessary complexity.

If you're evaluating compact extraction systems, the BF-Series stands out by delivering industrial-grade filtration behavior in a streamlined format that is easy to integrate, monitor, and maintain.
To determine if  the TBH BF-Series is the right fit for your process or to review configuration options, contact Leading Marks to smoke out the details of  your application with you.

The TBH Compact and Modular LN 200 series stands out as a robust solution designed to efficiently extract laser fumes during soldering and laser processing. 

The TBH Compact and Modular LN 200 series systems boast high-performance turbines that enable extraction over larger distances, offering decentralized arrangement possibilities. Rigorously tested by the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IFA) in accordance with DIN ISO standards, the LN 200 series guarantees effective filtration of gases and vapors, ensuring a safe working environment.

Understanding the differences between the models of the LN200 series will help you determine which is the best fit for your application.  Below you will find the distinctive features of the LN 230, LN 260, and LN 265 as we highlight their applications and differences.

• All models within the LN 200 series conform to stringent standards, including DIN ISO 12012-1 (2013), 15012-4 (2016), and ISO 21904, ensuring reliable performance and adherence to industry benchmarks.
• The LN 200 series meets the protection level for safe extraction according to directive TRGS 528, underscoring its commitment to occupational health and safety.

The TBH Compact and Modular LN 200 series presents a comprehensive lineup of laser fume extraction systems, each tailored to specific needs. Whether prioritizing space efficiency, versatility, or maximum extraction power, users can find an ideal solution within the LN 230, LN 260, and LN 265 models, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards for a safe and healthy working environment.

Several of the manufacturers that we represent will be displaying their products and introducing some technology at the International Manufacturing Technology Show September 12-17 in Chicago.  

​If you are heading to the show be sure to stop and visit our friends at:

• Technomark - North Building, Level 3 — 236019 — Fabricating & Lasers
• Tapmatic -  West Building, Level 3 — 431246 — Tooling & Workholding Systems​
• TBH - 
• Zeus Marking - West Building, Level 3 — 432021 — Tooling & Workholding Systems

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Now more than ever companies are looking to protect their workers from workplace hazards.  TBH GmbH offers the broadest range of products in the industry to cover your industrial filtration and extraction requirements.

Over 25 years of experience, coupled with our modular design provides us with the knowledge and flexibility to ensure that particulate, vapor, and fumes are removed in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Various industrial processes can cause hazardous, toxic vapors, gases, aerosols and particulates that can be harmful to your employees’ and customers’ health. Even non-toxic substances affect workplace quality with dust and odor nuisance and are dangerous to your employees’ health.

​Adding a fume extractor or filtration system to your facility can eliminate many of these hazards. Here are some of the applications where TBH GmbH provides solutions by removing toxic, hazardous and damaging by-products.

The Basic Filtration, or BF series for short, contains all essential functions of a filter and extraction system as a compact base model. The systems of the BF series can be equipped with various engine concepts and filters. The proven modular design of TBH with its many advantages is used. The differential pressure display monitors the saturation filter. All systems of the BF series have a particularly energy-saving blower, high negative pressure and powerful control electronics

The GL series stands as "Green Line" for particularly environmentally friendly air filtration. We specifically have designed it considering the protection of the environment by programming it to require less power than usual extraction systems. The energy-saving and noiseless blowers used are barely noticeable in noise-sensitive environments such as laboratories and offices. It is possible to save up to 65% energy.

Visit Leading Marks President, Laurie Barcaskey, at the NSC Northeast Conference & Expo. 
The NSC Northeast Safety Conference & Expo is the National Safety Councils regional conference that will be held:

• Date: March 12-13
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Venue: David Lawrence Convention Center’s Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom

Leading Marks will be featuring several products in our display including the Max USA BePop (labeling) and TBH (filtration).  Join us at booth #520 as we highlight the products available to enhance workplace safety.

• Work safe
• Work smart

Avoid workplace hazards and accidents by making sure:

• signage is visible and clear
• airborne pollutants are removed

It’s a New Year with new regulations for manufacturing. Are you in compliance for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for General Industry effective June 23, 2018?

So, you ask, why would Leading Marks ask this question? It’s a good time to talk about the products offered through Leading Marks that aren’t marking. Many of the product solutions have a foundational tool that is multi-purposed.

Take the impact press, that is the core component for the pattern labeling package offered to the casting industry. This same unit can be equipped with tooling for light duty bending, crimping, forming, riveting, staking, and other applications.

Machining components that need marked takes tooling to make the part. The Tapmatic Tapwriter head is an example of using the core strength of the organization that provides tapping heads to machine shops and expanding to another process that can be done in-machine. Tapping attachment options include: self-reversing CNC tapping attachments, synchronized tapping, tension compression tap chucks, self-reversing manual tapping attachments with pre-selective torque drive, quick-change adapters, accessories, cutting fluids and dispensers.

And the Hexacon soldering irons, did you know that a soldering iron is the base tool of a branding iron? Simply add an engraved marking die and you can add a variety of impressions to leather, wood, and other materials. But the strength of the Hexacon line is their heavy-duty soldering stations, and the variety of options between their pencil soldering irons.

Link: OSHA Publication

Fume extraction systems on the other hand, are a complementary product to the laser marking systems to help maintain the systems for optimal marks and make for a safe work station. Soldering also has the potential to create toxic environments where with the addition of fume extraction becomes a safer work cell with better air quality. Particulates in the air come from many processes, and often cannot be seen but over time results as a hazard for the worker.

As companies are faced with new regulations, like the silica standard, their desire to maintain safe work places causes them to evaluate potential hazards for off-gassing and clean air. Many shops are equipped with full service dust collectors. However, the toxic fumes resulting from various processes like laser marking & welding, soldering, machining and others, benefit by installations of dedicated systems at the point of process. This provides more protection and higher quality air.

Should you find you need assistance to improve your manufacturing processes for marking, soldering and machining, and improve the safety with the equipment – including air quality – let’s identify the solutions Leading Marks can assist with. Get in touch with us if you have any questions!

Leading Marks, LLC is excited to announce that we are now distributors for TBH North America (TBH). TBH is a leading, global manufacturer of high-quality fume extraction and filtration equipment.

TBH offers the broadest range of product in the industry to cover your needs regardless of industry. Their 25 years of experience, coupled with their modular design, gives TBH the knowledge and flexibility to address their customers’ specific needs. Their innovative lab can help you solve your problems in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Various manufacturing processes can cause hazardous, toxic vapors, gases, aerosols and particulates that can be harmful to your health. Even nontoxic substances affect workplace quality by dust and odor nuisance. Adding a fume extractor or filtration system to your manufacturing line can eliminate many of these hazards.

Here are some of the applications where TBH can help provide equipment to remove toxic, hazardous and damaging by-products:

• LASER APPLICATIONS – Includes using lasers to do cutting, marking, engraving & welding
• SOLDERING & WELDING OPERATIONS -Includes brazing & flux by-products
• DRILLING, PECKING OR TAPPING – Generates dust, chips, vapors, especially when coolant is used
• EDM OR CHIPPING APPLICATIONS -Oil mists and hazardous fumes can be generated by the dielectric
• BONDING OR GLUING – Hazardous vapors can be produced by adhesives
• PRINTING & PAPER USE – Dust, fumes and solvents can cause health hazards

The TBH line of fume extraction and filtration systems has many unique features that make their products more user-friendly, flexible and cost-effective:

1. Modular design allows you to get exactly what you need
2. Models are all upgradeable and adjustable, so if your needs change, you can easily adapt to meet them
3. All models are easy to maintain and built “tank” tough
4. TBH gives you all the specs you need to determine which model is right for you. Not all of their competition does that.
5. No combi filters that force you to buy other filters that may not need to be changed
6. No brushed motors in their industrial product line
7. No bellows pre-filters that pollute the work place when they need to be changed
8. No bags of carbon to mess with
9. TBH has the broadest range of solutions in the industry – even self-cleaning units are available
10. Full technology lab in the states with complete modeling capability
11. Tons of inventory of models and accessories to help eliminate downtime in the work place