Four Important Factors to Help Choose a Fume Extraction System


There is growing emphasis and concern for the impact industrial activities have on the environment in the world today. This is seen most prominently in the electronics industry where the purification and removal of soldering fumes occurs.
To make sure that the chosen air pollution control systems don't underperform and cause more harm than good, keep the following four considerations in mind.
  1. Durability and Portability
This should be the first thing you seek in a fume extractor. With a portable fume extractor, you can move it all around your facility easily to the area you need to use it in. A portable fume extractor also increases the likelihood of dings and dents to the air , so you want to pick a unit that is built to last.  Choose an extractor that has a heavy-duty stainless steel cabinet with 100% welded seams. This will protect these air pollution control systems against leaks.
If the unit has casters or wheels, choose heavy-duty commercial ones that don't need to be replaced every few months. Additionally, locking functionality may be another useful feature if you need your unit to remain stationary as you work on uneven floors.
2. Flexibility
If you are interested in portable fume extraction units, you should find units that match the diverse nature of work you need to perform. The highest end portable fume extractors are units that are all-in-one and have a quick-change capability which allows the welder to transition the unit from a fume arm capture system to a worktable. Flexible weld captures are perfect for a welder who is looking at a range of uses and also helps in increasing budget efficiency.
3. Performance
There is a misconception about high performing units and portable units being difficult to find in a single fume extractor. The air pollution control system you choose should be high-performance blower with and pulse cleaning filters while being top-of-the-line portable weld fume extractors.
An ample airflow is created by high-performance blowers to ensure that the maximum toxic particulate is captured. Choose a machine that can handle your output.  Factor in elements like open windows and doors, as even the slightest breeze, can change the necessary airflow that is needed to capture weld fume.
4. Safety
Welding processes don’t only produce harmful fumes but generate lots of sparks too. The fume extractor you choose should incorporate arrestance technology so that the sparks don’t turn into full-blown fires during ventilation. This process is most effective when the extinguishing sparks are caught before they can reach the dust collector and filter media.
We hope you choose the best fume extractor for your facility, armed with the knowledge of how you can pick the right one for you.

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