In order to remove debris from ventilation ducts a couple processes can be used and one of the new methods is to use duct cleaning robotic systems. This method has helped to make the process a whole lot more efficient and provides a way to examine areas in real time. Other bonuses include accessibility for hard to reach areas that were previously off limits.

One of the machines used in this process is a multiple purpose robot that can clean rectangular ventilation ducts. The controls consist of a two joystick control box and a remote controlled lift system that allows the operator to lower or raise the brushes accordingly. The unit also comes equipped with 3 halogen headlamps and 2 cameras that make it easy to see when traversing dark corridors.

With the new technology available today, a technician has the ability to show a client what the interior of the shaft looks like prior to beginning. To do this they make use of an inspection unit that is used to drive in and take video of the insides. The video is then used to get a feel for where they need to concentrate the most and a second video is usually taken after the job is complete for an after shot.

When the ventilation system is smaller than normal a micro model is called upon to traverse the shaft for inspection. The unit also has three cameras attached, two in the front and one in the rear that provide video for the inspectors. Two methods of external viewing include a compact LCD screen and software enabling the use of a laptop.

There are most surely times when a robot is not the way to go and in those times an operator can use a snake like camera system. These models are equipped with a camera on the front and can be attached to existing tools such as brushes. The housing is durable enough to protect the wires inside from any damage that may occur.

Stove vents in kitchens both commercial and residential are prone to grease fires because they are not actively cleaned. The biggest reason for not clearing out the vents is the fact that they are difficult to access and clean. When they are cleaned however, the robot of choice is the dry ice model that is used to clear the grease as it goes.

A dry ice machine is set up and attached to a compressor that is then attached to the robot which is used to traverse the vent. The unit is controlled via a control box like other models and uses a spraying nozzle to spray the grease with the dry ice. Once the grease comes into contact with the ice it instantly melts and is extracted using a vacuum of sorts with a grease trap attached to it.

With invention of these types of robots the business of Peterborough duct cleaning has become a much more effective. Bonuses also include real time recordings of the shafts prior to beginning to clean that are helpful for customers and training purposes. As the world of robots and ventilation shaft clearing progress, the possibilities are virtually endless.