What’s the best kind of extraction for robotic welding? Due to the volume that robotic welding outputs, an extraction hood (also known as a fume hood), is ideal. Please contact us directly if you are interested in extraction hoods, as they are not listed on our web shop. What’s the…

It is known that welding fumes are the source of many health risks, including being known carcinogens. To help keep workers safe, organizations have established limits on worker exposure to these dangerous fumes. In this article, we’ll be exploring the different standards set by different organizations in the US, Canada…

Need help finding or choosing a welding fume extractor? We put together this infographic to help guide you through the process! Choosing a fume extractor will vary pending on your needs. The first distinction is whether you are looking to remove common welding gases and fumes or if the fumes…

Today we’re covering some of your questions when it comes hexavalent chromium. Below is a list of commonly asked questions we receive. Stainless steel welding produces what kind of gas?Welding stainless steel produces hexavalent chromiumWhat is hexavalent chromium?Hexavalent chromium is a toxic, carcinogenic (IARC Group 1) particle, especially if it’s…

Today we’re providing some tips for welders on how to stay cool during summer. To help you stay safe and healthy, we’re outlining two common summer afflictions that many welders face, their symptoms and treatment. Finally, for businesses, we have an extra tip on how to reduce operational costs while…

If you’ve read our previous article on MERV and HEPA filters, you might be wondering what the ratings mean next to the filters. Similarly, you might be wondering what the “Class M according to DIN EN 60335-2-69” means next some of the filter classifications for some of our fume extractors.…

Today we’re providing you a simple checklist of filters for our units. It’s important to know about the filters your fume extractors utilize for maintenance and to help reassure employees. If you’d like more information about the different ratings, take a look at our article about MERV and HEPA filters.…

Today we’re looking into the transformation of downtime into uptime. Downtime doesn’t have to be a negative if you can effectively utilize it to streamline processes, creating more efficient pipelines which result in greater future uptime and production. The most typical form of downtime is a result of maintenance. As…

Exposure to welding fumes causes irritation to the eyes, nose, mouth and lungs. Long term, chronic exposure to welding fumes is known to cause illnesses such as ‘metal fume fever’, and is known to lead to lung diseases. Common risks include occupational asthma and cancer. “Welder’s lung”, or pneumosiderosis, is…

In the spirit of World Environment Day, we’re focusing on sustainability and clean air. Filters are essential to a fume extractor’s ability to help keep you safe from carcinogens. Filters in welding fume extraction systems serve to remove contaminants from the air. These contaminants arise from the welding process and…