Mobile Welding Fume Extractors

IFA mobile welding fume extractor units certified W3 are recommended, as they offer a minimum specification hallmark around air flow rates, filter efficiency & filter alarms. Check the manufacturer product specifications for evidence of compliance.

High velocity, filter & self-cleaning/cartridge mobile LEV welding fume extractors

High velocity fume units

Portable or carry case type high velocity units are useful for difficult to access, very low fume applications, where TIG welding is taking place. Typically with a 45mm hose & connection coupled to a fin tail collection nozzle, it can be an effective jobbing weld fume extractor. Such units can also be used effectively with on torch MIG & TIG extraction.

Filter type mobile fume extractors

Where fume levels are relatively low, such as in a maintenance environment, a portable multi filter type unit such as the Kemper Smartmaster would do the job, as the churn on welding filter replacement would be low. This unit has a three part filtration system designed to remove different size metal particulate & dust, but isn't suitable for grinding operations, as it doesn't have a spark arrestor.

A better choice for where a moderate amount of grinding dust is prevalent, would be the Protectoxtract. The Protectoxtract comes ready fitted with a spark arrestor & has a bigger filter capacity.

Self cleaning/cartridge type mobile fume extractors

More industrial settings ideally suit a self-cleaning unit akin to the Protectoxtra. This cartridge based model has a bigger footprint, but allows you to blow the metal particulate into a waste bin for disposal. With no filter changes, ongoing maintenance costs are reduced to the minimum. It's multi-voltage 110/240 volt input switching means it's ideal for site work too.

On Site Welding Fume extraction surveys

With a good number of portable fume extraction choices in the market place, choosing the correct mobile for your application can be tricky. Our Technical field engineers, can visit site, and perform a Welding fume survey.

The survey measures fume levels, using a monitoring unit that can be moved around the workspace offering time specific events around welding fume & metal particulate levels. This assists in recommending and installing the correct portable LEV unit and can form part of a risk assessment for businesses.

LEV testing of portable welding fume extraction units

In line with Health & Safety Executive's guidelines for local exhaust ventilation HSG258, all LEV units must be tested on commissioning. The tests must be completed in the environment the extractor is designated for & be re-tested every fourteen months for effectiveness.

If you want more information to inform a decision on which extraction suits your environment and the choices available, read our article on 'Buying Welding Fume Extraction'.