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TCBBX2 vs TCBTX2 Fans: Which Should You Fit?
TCBBX2 vs TCBTX2 Fans: Which Should You Fit?
Compare TCBBX2 vs TCBTX2 fans for commercial extraction: airflow, pressure, controls, noise and installation considerations before you specify a fan safely. Read more...
When Does a Factory Ductwork Upgrade Pay Off?
When Does a Factory Ductwork Upgrade Pay Off?
Plan a factory ductwork upgrade around airflow, capture and duct condition. Practical checks for factory and workshop operators across England and Wales. Read more...
DW144 Ductwork Specification Guide for Buyers
DW144 Ductwork Specification Guide for Buyers
Use this DW144 ductwork specification guide to select gauge, joints, leakage class and fittings for commercial kitchen and industrial extraction systems. Read more...
Spiral Versus Rectangular Ducting Compared
Spiral Versus Rectangular Ducting Compared
Compare spiral versus rectangular ducting for commercial kitchens and industrial extraction, including space, airflow, installation, cleaning and cost too. Read more...
DW172 Canopy Compliance Guide for UK Kitchens
DW172 Canopy Compliance Guide for UK Kitchens
Use this DW172 canopy compliance guide to specify commercial kitchen extraction, ductwork, air replacement and access for safer, cleaner daily operation. Read more...
Spiral Duct Fitting Guide for Commercial Extraction
Spiral Duct Fitting Guide for Commercial Extraction
Use this spiral duct fitting guide to specify elbows, tees, reducers and joins for commercial kitchen and industrial extraction systems built to DW144. Read more...
What Stainless Grade Suits Commercial Canopies?
What Stainless Grade Suits Commercial Canopies?
What stainless grade suits canopies? Compare 430, 304 and 316 stainless steel for commercial kitchen extraction canopy specifications and budgets clearly Read more...
When Is ESP Required for Commercial Kitchens?
When Is ESP Required for Commercial Kitchens?
When is ESP required in a commercial kitchen? Learn when filtration is needed, what it captures, and how to specify it alongside compliant extraction. Read more...
Can 430 Steel Withstand Kitchens? Practical Test
Can 430 Steel Withstand Kitchens? Practical Test
Can 430 steel withstand kitchens? Learn where it performs reliably, when 304 is sensible, and how cleaning, moisture and design affect service life too. Read more...
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ESP Unit Review: What Commercial Kitchens Need
ESP Unit Review: What Commercial Kitchens Need
Our ESP unit review explains what commercial kitchens should assess: filtration stages, access, maintenance, fan matching and ductwork design in busy sites. Read more...
Canopy Materials for Commercial Kitchens
Canopy Materials for Commercial Kitchens
Compare canopy materials for commercial kitchens, including 430 and 304 stainless steel, thickness, hygiene, durability and bespoke options in the UK today. Read more...
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Compliance Guide
Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Compliance Guide
A practical commercial kitchen ventilation compliance guide covering DW172, ductwork, discharge, cleaning access and specification choices for UK projects. Read more...
Industrial Canopies Built for the Actual Job
Industrial Canopies Built for the Actual Job
Specify industrial canopies with the right size, steel grade, capture area and duct connection for cleaner, more dependable commercial ventilation systems. Read more...
When Does a Welding Extraction Retrofit Pay?
When Does a Welding Extraction Retrofit Pay?
Plan a welding extraction retrofit that captures fumes at source, suits your layout and ductwork, and supports a cleaner, safer workshop for staff each shift. Read more...
Restaurant Ventilation Upgrade Checklist
Restaurant Ventilation Upgrade Checklist
Use restaurant ventilation upgrade checklist to assess canopy capture, ductwork, fan selection, controls, filtration and compliance when replacing equipment. Read more...
Beyond the Canopy: Ancillary Equipment Your Commercial Kitchen Needs
Gas bottle cages, fryer basket racks, charcoal grill setups, and canopy lighting — the ancillary equipment that closes the gaps in a commercial kitchen extraction system. Read more...
ESP versus mesh filters for commercial kitchens
ESP versus mesh filters for commercial kitchens
ESP versus mesh filters: compare grease capture, cleaning needs, fire risk and installation factors for UK commercial kitchen extraction systems today. Read more...
Choosing a Restaurant Canopy Fabrication Company
5 Questions to Ask a Canopy Fabrication Company Before You Buy
Choose a restaurant canopy fabrication company that specifies steel grade, weld quality, sizing and DW172 compliance for a reliable kitchen extract system. Read more...
Extraction Canopies and Ventilation for Dudley, West Bromwich & Walsall
Extraction canopies, fans, and ducting manufactured in Birmingham and supplied across the Black Country — Dudley, West Bromwich, and Walsall. Read more...
Made-to-Measure Extraction Canopies for Solihull Commercial Kitchens
Made-to-measure stainless steel extraction canopies, fans, and ducting from a Birmingham manufacturer, supplied to Solihull commercial kitchens. Read more...
Extraction Canopies and Ventilation Systems for Wolverhampton Kitchens
Stainless steel extraction canopies, S&P fans, and ducting manufactured in Birmingham and supplied to Wolverhampton commercial kitchens. Read more...
Commercial Kitchen Extraction Canopies for Coventry Restaurants
Commercial kitchen extraction canopies, fans, and ducting manufactured in Birmingham and supplied to Coventry. DW172-compliant, built to order. Read more...
How to Size Commercial Kitchen Canopies Correctly
Canopy Overhang and Clearance: The Numbers That Actually Matter
Learn how to size commercial kitchen canopies for appliance coverage, safe capture and DW172-led design, with practical checks before fabrication on site. Read more...
Axial Fans for Commercial and Industrial Sites
Axial Fans for Commercial and Industrial Sites
Choose axial fans for commercial and industrial ventilation with clear advice on airflow, pressure, noise, controls, installation and reliable performance. Read more...
How to Choose the Right Extraction Canopy Size for Your Commercial Kitchen
A practical guide to choosing the right extraction canopy size for your commercial kitchen, covering our full range from 200cm to 500cm, plus fan and filter pairing advice. Read more...
Official S&P (Soler & Palau) UK Dealer: Where to Buy Genuine S&P Fans
Canopy Man is the official authorised UK sales dealer for Soler & Palau (S&P) ventilation fans, stocking a wide range of S&P axial, contra-rotating, and centrifugal kitchen fans, plus speed controllers. Read more...
A Factory Dust Extraction Planning Guide
Workshop Dust Extraction: Why It's Sized Differently to Fume Extraction
Use this factory dust extraction planning guide to specify capture, airflow, filtration, ductwork and controls for safer, efficient UK sites nationwide Read more...
How to Calculate Canopy Capture Velocity
How to Calculate Canopy Capture Velocity
Learn how to calculate canopy capture velocity, define the right capture area and specify extraction for reliable control of heat, smoke and fumes safely. Read more...
Kitchen Extraction Smoke: Causes and Control
Kitchen Extraction Smoke: Causes and Control
Kitchen extraction smoke affects air quality, safety and comfort. Learn how correctly designed commercial ventilation controls grease, heat and odours. Read more...
What Causes Poor Extraction in Commercial Kitchens?
What Causes Poor Extraction in Commercial Kitchens?
What causes poor extraction? Find the airflow, ductwork, fan and maintenance faults that reduce capture, comfort and compliance in commercial kitchens. Read more...
Stainless Steel or Aluminium Canopy for Your Site
Stainless Steel vs Aluminium: Which Canopy Material Lasts Longer?
Choosing a stainless steel or aluminium canopy? Compare hygiene, fire resistance, weight, cost and fabrication needs for commercial extraction projects. Read more...
Birmingham Industrial Ventilation That Works
Industrial Ventilation Manufacturing and Installation Across Birmingham
Birmingham industrial ventilation designed around your site: reliable extraction, cleaner air, efficient running costs and durable stainless steel systems. Read more...
How to Specify Workshop Extraction Systems
How to Specify Workshop Extraction Systems
Learn how to specify workshop extraction systems for safe, compliant airflow, covering capture, ductwork, fan selection, filtration and commissioning on site. Read more...
How to Balance Industrial Ventilation Airflow Properly
Make-Up Air: Why Your Extraction Fan Needs a Way for Air to Come Back In
Learn how to balance industrial ventilation airflow for safer, cleaner, efficient kitchens, factories and workshops without wasting energy or capacity. Read more...
Galvanised Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which Fits?
Galvanised vs Stainless Steel for Food Environments: Corrosion and Hygiene Compared
Compare galvanised steel vs stainless steel for kitchens, factories and workshops. Choose the right metal for corrosion, cleaning, cost and lifespan. Read more...
When Does Your ESP Cell Need Replacement?
When Does Your ESP Cell Need Replacement?
ESP cell replacement restores dependable smoke and grease control, protecting airflow, fan performance and kitchen uptime in demanding commercial sites. Read more...
Top Grease Filters for Canopies That Perform
Top Grease Filters for Canopies That Perform
Compare top grease filters for canopies, from stainless steel baffles to mesh and ESP solutions, and choose the right fit for safer, cleaner extraction. Read more...
Custom Stainless Steel Canopies That Fit Right
Custom Stainless Steel Canopy: What Measurements We Need From You
Custom stainless steel canopies engineered for clean extraction, dependable compliance and a precise fit in commercial kitchens, factories and workshops. Read more...
What Size Extraction Fan Does Your Site Need?
Sizing an Extraction Fan for a Workshop or Industrial Site
What size extraction fan do you need? Calculate airflow, allow for duct resistance and select a reliable system for your commercial site safely in the UK. Read more...
Kitchen Extraction Compliance Trends for 2026
Kitchen Extraction Compliance Trends for 2026
Kitchen extraction compliance trends are reshaping ventilation design, cleaning and control. See what commercial kitchens should plan for in 2026 now. Read more...
Factory Ventilation Planning Guide for Safer Sites
Factory Ventilation and UK Compliance: What Employers Need to Know
Use this factory ventilation planning guide to size extraction, control contaminants, reduce energy waste, and build a safer, compliant UK workplace. Read more...
How to Clean ESP Cells Without Damaging Them
How to Clean ESP Cells Without Damaging Them
Learn how to clean esp cells safely, protect collection efficiency and reduce odours, smoke and downtime in commercial kitchen extraction systems daily. Read more...
How to Route Exhaust Ducting for Better Airflow
Duct Termination: Roof vs Wall, and What to Avoid
Learn how to route exhaust ducting with shorter runs, correct sizing, safe discharge points and easy access for efficient commercial extraction systems. Read more...
ESP Filter vs Baffle Filter: Which Fits Your Kitchen?
ESP Filter vs Baffle Filter: Which Fits Your Kitchen?
Compare ESP filter vs baffle filter performance, maintenance and cost to specify the commercial kitchen extraction system for your site with confidence. Read more...
Kitchen Hood Ducting Design That Performs
How to Choose the Right Duct Diameter for Your Extraction Fan
Plan kitchen hood ducting design for cleaner air, stronger capture, lower noise and practical compliance across demanding commercial kitchens every day. Read more...
How to Plan Hood Duct Routing for Better Extraction
Vertical vs Horizontal Duct Runs: Which Route Is Right for Your Site?
Learn how to plan hood duct routing for efficient extraction, safer installation, practical compliance and lower energy use in commercial kitchen sites. Read more...
Duct Layout Planning Tips for Efficient Extraction
Duct Layout Planning Tips for Efficient Extraction
Practical duct layout planning tips for commercial kitchens, factories and workshops - reduce resistance, improve capture and build a serviceable system. Read more...
What Is an Extraction Canopy and How It Works
What Is an Extraction Canopy and How It Works
What is an extraction canopy? Learn how commercial extraction canopies capture heat, grease and fumes to protect kitchens, staff and equipment every day. Read more...
How to Improve Workshop Airflow Properly
How to Improve Workshop Airflow Properly
Learn how to improve workshop airflow with practical extraction, make-up air, layout and maintenance measures that protect people, plant and production. Read more...