Feb 14
Plymovent Fume Extraction System

Guide to Welding Fume Extraction Systems

Ensuring your workshop, facility, or welding shop has proper fume ventilation can be a daunting process. This guide to fume extraction systems will help you understand more about regulatory requirements, benefits of fume exhaust systems, types of fume ventilation systems, and some important considerations when selecting a fume extraction or…
Feb 06
Apr 29

Ordering filter cartridges

How to order replacement filters: Filters are an important part of welding fume extraction equipment. When filters reach a maximum amount of usage, efficiency is reduced. We do not recommend using a generic replacement filter, the unit's performance might be affected. Therefore Plymovent recommends using Plymovent manufactured cartridges only. Identify…
Jul 25

Investing in Industrial Safety: The Long-term ROI of Fume Extraction Systems

In today's competitive industrial landscape, prioritizing a safe and healthy workplace is essential. Ensuring employee safety isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements; it significantly impacts productivity, brand reputation, and profitability. A critical component of safety in industries such as welding and manufacturing is the utilization of effective fume extraction systems.…
Jul 04
Jun 30

Welding Safety 101: The Role of Fume Extraction in Protecting Workers

Welding is an indispensable process in various sectors including construction, manufacturing, and automotive repair. It involves joining materials together by melting them with intense heat. However, welding poses certain risks to workers due to the production of fumes. This article elucidates the importance of fume extraction in ensuring welding safety…
Jun 29

The Essential Guide to Choosing the Right MERV Rating for Welding Fume Extraction

Welding fumes are a complex mixture of metallic particles, gases, and vapors, and controlling their concentration is crucial for ensuring a safe working environment. One of the most effective ways to do this is by using filters with an appropriate MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating. In this article, we’ll…
Jun 27

Welding Fumes 101

Welding fumes are a cocktail of metals, metallic oxides, silicates, and fluorides, formed when metal vapors condense into very fine, solid particles. Let’s take a closer look at how these fumes are generated: The composition of welding fumes varies depending on the type of welding process, such as arc welding,…
Jun 27

Welder Health Risks

Discover the real impact of welding on health with our deep dive into welder health risks. From metal fume fever to an increased risk of various types of cancer, we explore the dangers that welders face and the preventive measures that can be taken. Learn about the role of personal…
Jun 26

Eliminate Welding Fumes: Strategies for a Healthier Workplace

Learn how to effectively eliminate welding fumes through technological solutions, process modification, workplace policies, and procedures in order to create a safer work environment. Understanding Welding Fumes: Welding, an indispensable industrial process for joining metals, is extensively used across manufacturing, construction, and various other sectors. One of the critical by-products…
Jun 22

How to Prevent Welder’s Lung

Welder's Lung, medically known as pneumosiderosis, is a lung condition that affects individuals exposed to iron oxide fumes, notably welders. This article will provide some brief information about Welder's Lung and include some tips and guidance on how to prevent welder's lung. Welding is a fundamental process in numerous industries…
Aug 31

Optimizing Oil Mist Removal with the MistEliminator

Oil mist must be captured to protect your staff’s health, create a safe work environment, and extend the lifespan of your machinery and tools. What Causes Oil Mist? Oil mist arises when fast-moving tools and hot surfaces come into contact with metalworking fluids, such as coolants and/or lubricants used in…
Jul 15

Case Study Preview: Fleming College

Fleming College is renowned as a world-class learning institution, attracting students of all ages from across Canada and a growing number of international students. Fleming College boasts several campuses, each specializing in fields such as trades and technology. The Sutherland Campus located in Peterborough, Ontario included a state-of-the-art welding program.…