On-torch and Fume Guns Welding Fume Extractor

This also applies to overhead suction systems, i.e. the installation of large extraction hoods overhead of welding places. Here again the heavily polluted air passes upwards through the breathing range of the welder. Extraction and/or filtering take place overhead and outside the range of the welder. A point-attack extraction of the welding fumes right at their place of origin is far more effective than room ventilation or overhead extraction. Both capital investments for on-the-spot fume extraction as well as the operating costs for such systems are far below those of the previous conventional solutions.

Environmental and work protection measures are prerequisite for the successful application of advanced welding technologies, aside from the optimization of such welding processes. In view of increased awareness of the problems involved and in compliance with pertinent legal directives, the danger potential for personnel and environment must be considered at an early stage and it must be minimized using appropriate technical solutions.