Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Welding fume collection and welding fume filtration are important processes in welding workshops. Welding fume collectors or welding fume extractors reduce the amount of fumes and smoke created by welding in the workshop atmosphere. Industrial welding fume collectors come in different types such as portable fume collectors, stationery fume collectors, overhead fume collectors and downdraft tables.

You can use welding fume collectors for a variety of applications such as collection of abrasives, coolant smoke and mist, toxic fumes, welding fumes and smoke. For welding fume filtration, various filters are available such as large fabric bags, synthetic fibers and HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying a welding fume collector are:

1. The power of the welding fume collector
2. The airflow and storage capacity of the welding fume collector
3. The minimum particle size to be filtered
4. The compactness of the welding fume collection system

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy a portable welding fume collector from reputable manufacturers

Once you identify your application needs, try using a portable welding fume collector, as it is very convenient for your welding workshop.

I recommend: Air Quality Engineering is a leading manufacturer of portable welding fume collectors. Diversitech is another major manufacturer who provides fume collectors for welding that can remove particulates as small as 0.5 microns. You can buy a portable welding fume collector from Industrial Air Solutions, a leading manufacturer that offers a wide range of customized air filtration equipment including portable welding fume collectors.

Buy a stationery welding fume extraction system from reputable manufacturers

You can also check with manufacturers who offer a variety of stationery welding fume extraction systems.

I recommend: Plymovent is a major manufacturer of industrial welding fume extractors that supplies a wide array of stationery overhead fume extractors for various welding applications like spot welding, TIG welding and robotic welding. In addition, you can also check out the range of stationery welding fume collectors from Farr APC and UAS, leading manufacturers of smog-Hog fume collectors.

Buy downdraft tables for welding smoke extraction

Downdraft tables draw the welding smoke and fumes away from the workers' breathing zone. You can buy a downdraft table from reputable suppliers of equipment for welding smoke extraction.

I recommend: You can check out the range of downdraft tables with Aget Manufacturing Company, a leading provider of downdraft tables for welding smoke and fume extraction. Another leading manufacturer of downdraft tables is DualDraw, who offers a wide variety of downdraft tables. You can also go to IAS Dust Collectors, a well-known manufacturer that supplies downdraft tables with special features like built-in lighting and heavy-duty work surfaces. In addition, you can buy a downdraft table from Filter 1, a supplier of a wide variety of downdraft tables.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If your application limits the use of source-capture arms or a welding fume duct, use ambient weld smoke collectors, which are free hanging weld fume collectors.
• •  The filtration system is often dependant on the application. Choose the right type of filter after considering your application cautiously.