Welding Fume Extractors are designed to be utilized as an engineering safety control to protect users from the occupational hazards presented with various welding applications. Given that the vast majority of the respirable particles in the airstream are under .4 microns in size, a filtered ventilation system that can filter down to that level is what is required to ensure the safety and health of the welder. These health effects carry short and long term implications.
When choosing an adequate ventilation system, it is important to make sure that you are aware of all of the elements that could vary the efficiency of the filtration of welding fumes. The particular welding application is usually the number one variable that helps decipher what is recommended, but additional configurations such as HEPA or ASHRAE filters, cleanable media, multi-operators, or portability are dependent of different elements that are best discussed with a trained specialist.
Cabinet Dimensions:
- 15.5"L x 13"W x 16.5"H
Arm Dimension:
- 5" Diameter x 68" Long
Motor:
Fractional Horsepower
Weight:
Approx. 40 lbs.
Available Filter Efficiencies:
HEPA Filter - Up to 99.97% efficient on particles down to 0.3 microns
ASHRAE Filter - Up to 95% efficient on particles down to 0.5 microns
ULPA Filter - Up to 99.9995% efficient on particles down to 0.12 microns
Activated Carbon & Specialty-Blended Filters - Efficiency varies per chemical.
Air Volume:
350 CFM High, Down to 50 CFM Low
Electrical:
115/1/60, 2 amps
220/1/50, .75 amps
Sound Level:
61 to 66 dba (Blower Speed: Low to High)
Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.
Patented Design:
U.S. PATENT #5,843,197
U.S. PATENT #8,353,745
Cabinet Dimensions:
- 22.5"L x 20"W x 19.5"H
Arm Dimension:
- 6" Round x 72" Long fire retardant flex hose
Weight:
50 lbs. to 100 lbs.
Cabinet Material:
16 ga. carbon steel
Motor:
Fractional Horsepower
Available Filter Efficiencies:
HEPA Filter - Up to 99.97% efficient on particles down to 0.3 microns
ASHRAE Filter - Up to 95% efficient on particles down to 0.5 microns
ULPA Filter - Up to 99.9995% efficient on particles down to 0.12 microns
Activated Carbon & Specialty-Blended Filters
Air Volume:
Variable Speed Control Standard
700 CFM High, Down to 50 CFM Low
Electrical:
115/1/60, 2.5 amps
220/1/50, 1.5 amps
Sound Level:
60 dba @ 3 ft.
Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit
Warranty: Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.
Patented Design:
U.S. PATENT #5,843,197
U.S. PATENT #8,353,745
Cabinet Dimensions:
- 22.5"L x 20"W x 19.5"H
Arm Dimension:
- 6" Round x 72" Long fire retardant flex hose
Weight:
62 lbs. to 112 lbs.
Cabinet Material:
16 ga. carbon steel
Motor:
1.5 HP
Available Filter Efficiencies:
HEPA Filter - Up to 99.97% efficient on particles down to 0.3 microns
ASHRAE Filter - Up to 95% efficient on particles down to 0.5 microns
ULPA Filter - Up to 99.9995% efficient on particles down to 0.12 microns
Activated Carbon & Specialty-Blended Filters
Air Volume:
Variable Speed Control Standard
950 CFM High, Down to 50 CFM Low
Electrical:
115/1/60, 10.7 amps
220/1/50, 5.35 amps
Sound Level:
72 dba @ 3 ft.
Max Operating Temperature:
Not to exceed 170 degrees Fahrenheit
Warranty: Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.
Patented Design:
U.S. PATENT #5,843,197
U.S. PATENT #8,353,745
Cabinet Dimensions:
- 30” D x 30” W x 42.5” H
Cabinet Material:
16 ga. carbon steel
Arm Specifications:
- 7” Diameter, 7’ L
- Rigid segment: Aircraft-grade aluminum
- 6” diameter Flexible segment: Black Flex Sentry™
- 10" round capture hood
Total Weight:
Approximately 225lbs without Filters
Approximately 317lbs with Filters Installed
Motor:
Fractional Horsepower
Available Filter Efficiencies:
(4) Micro-Pleat Series 1 Particulate Filters (MERV 13 efficiency rating)
(4) HEPA Filters (Up to 99.97% efficient on particles down to 0.3 microns) Non-Cleanable
(4) 42 lb. Activated Carbon Filters (efficiency varies depending on application)
(4) 42lb. Specialty Blended Carbon Filters
Double filters with HEPA and Carbon Available
Air Volume:
Up to 815 CFM High
Sound Level:
65 dba @ 3 ft. from hood inlet
Electrical:
115/1/60, 2.5 amps
220/1/50, 1.5 amps
Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.
Patented Design:
U.S. PATENT #61,563,228 Pending
Cabinet Dimensions:
- 30” D x 30” W x 42.5” H
Cabinet Material:
16 ga. carbon steel
Arm Specifications:
- 7” Diameter, 7’ L
- Rigid segment: Aircraft-grade aluminum
- 6” diameter Flexible segment: Black Flex Sentry™
- 10" round capture hood
Total Weight:
Approximately 240lbs without Filters
Approximately 332lbs with Filters Installed
Motor:
1.5 HP
Available Filter Efficiencies:
(4) Micro-Pleat Series 1 Particulate Filters (MERV 13 efficiency rating)
(4) HEPA Filters (Up to 99.97% efficient on particles down to 0.3 microns) Non-Cleanable
(4) 42 lb. Activated Carbon Filters (efficiency varies depending on application)
(4) 42lb. Specialty Blended Carbon Filters
Double filters with HEPA and Carbon Available
Air Volume:
Up to 955 CFM High
Sound Level:
72 dba @ 3 ft. from hood inlet
Electrical:
115/1/60, 10.7 amps
220/1/50, 5.35 amps
Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.
Patented Design:
U.S. PATENT #61,563,228 Pending
Cabinet Dimensions:
- 30" diameter
- 27 " height, with plenum attached
Arm Dimension:
- 7” Diameter, 7’ L Flexible, with 10.5" round inlet
Cabinet Material
ABS Plastic & Aluminum
Motor:
Fractional Horsepower
Total Weight:
Approx. 100 lbs.
Available Filters:
- Round MERV 13 Micro-Pleat Series 2 Particulate Filter
- 32lb Disposable Cartridge w/ Activated Carbon
Air Volume:
Variable Speed Control Standard | 530 CFM High
Electrical:
115/1/60, 2 amps
220/1/50, .75 amps
Sound Level:
Approximately 74 dba (High), 48 dba on (low). 3’ from inlet
Warranty:
Limited two-year warranty from date of shipment on defects due to materials or workmanship.
Patented Design:
Patent pending 13/463, 347
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Cabinet Dimensions: | 15.5"L x 13"W x 16.5"H | 22.5"L x 20"W x 19.5"H | 30” D x 30” W x 42.5” H |
- 30" diameter - 27 " height, w/ plenum |
CFM: | Up to 350 CFM | 400 Series: Up to 700 CFM 450 Series: Up to 950 CFM |
500 Series: Up to 785 CFM 550 Series: Up to 1060 CFM |
Up to 530 CFM |
Weight: | Approx. 40 lbs. | 50 lbs. to 100 lbs. |
Approx. 225lbs w/out Filters Approx. 317lbs w/ Filters |
Approx. 100 lbs. |
Electrical |
115/1/60, .2 amps 220/1/50, .75 amps |
115/1/60, 2.5 amps 220/1/50, 1.5 amps |
500: 115/1/60, 2.5 amps 220/1/50, 1.5 amps 550: 115/1/60, 10.7 amps 220/1/50, 5 amps |
115/1/60, 2 amps 220/1/50, .75 amps |
Sound Level | 61 to 66 dba (Blower Speed: Low to High) | 60 dba @ 3 ft. | 72 dba @ 3 ft. from hood inlet | Approximately 74 dba (High), 48 dba on (low). 3’ from inlet |
Welding fume extraction systems are an integral part of the hierarchy of controls for managing fume, and serve as the safety control from hazardous particles left behind in welding applications.
There are several filters that claim 99% efficiency, but fail to divulge at what particle size the filters achieve this efficiency. An efficiency of 99% at 1 micron is not the same as a 99% efficiency at .3 microns, nor is it comparable to even 90% efficiency at .3 microns. Remember that the smaller particles are more respirable and must be filtered out to reduce the possibility of health effects.
Welding fume hazards are a direct correlation of what can be inhaled through the welding process. Most of the hazardous substances are very fine, respirable particles of different types of metals, including:
Chromium | Nickel | Arsenic |
Asbestos | Manganese | Silica |
Beryllium | Cadmium | Cobalt |
Copper | Lead | Zinc |
Manganese containing fumes is one of the biggest risks encountered in welding smoke. Inhalation of the metal can cause serious damage to the brain and nervous system. Manganese fumes can result in the onset of Parkinson’s disease, a crippling disorder that affects movement and balance. It also causes “manganism,” which is closely related to Parkinson’s as it makes it difficult to move properly.
Iron oxide can also be contained in the welding fumes, which is very irritating to the respiratory system. There is also cadmium which is used to coat the metals, which can cause lung disease, emphysema, and kidney failure. Other harmful substances include lead oxides and asbestos.
Welding fume exposure can lead to a wide variety of negative health symptoms, which include, but are not limited to, harm or irritation to the lungs, heart, kidneys and nervous system. These health effects may be both short- and long term.
However, one of the most common health symptoms is Welding Fume Fever, also known as metal fume fever, brass founders’ ague, brass shakes, welding shivers, Monday morning fever, and/or the zinc shakes.
Metal fume fever is caused by inhaling certain metals during or after the process of welding, either as particulates or more commonly, fumes. Exposure of welding fumes typically form through the actual welding process, due to the heating of galvanized metals, alloys, and combustible compounds.
The signs of welding fume fever often relate to the flu, or resemble flu-like symptoms. Common ailments reported are having a fever, nausea, headaches (minor and severe), muscle aches, chest pain, and in some cases pneumonia (Flu-like symptoms normally disappear within 24 to 48 hours. Full recovery often requires one to three weeks). In the most severe cases of metal fume fever, patients reported a burning sensation in the body, lack of urine output, convulsive behaviour, high blood pressure, severe vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention or call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.
Short-term health effects
Long-term health effects