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…

Clean air is now more important than ever, and with businesses and operations looking to reopen, we’re here to help to you understand more about filtration. The major types of filters used in our fume extractors are MERV or HEPA filters. What is a MERV filter? What is a HEPA…

Economies around the world are planning for reopening and there’s a lot of excitement. We put together this tip sheet to help keep you safe and healthy as you prepare to return to the workplace. Physical distancing Stay 6 feet (2 metres) from other peopleLimit group gatheringsAvoid high traffic areasUtilize…

Plymovent offers more than just welding fume source extraction systems. Depending on the layout and production of your facility, ambient extraction might be the ideal solution for you. Multiple Arm Systems Multiple arm systems are designed to extract fumes from a line of welding booths. These custom-made solutions are ideal…

This roundup features some of our best resources on welding fumes, fume extraction equipment or welding ventilation systems, and business benefits. Information on welding fumes If you’re looking for information on how to stay safe while welding stainless steel, what is hexavalent chromium, metal fume fever or the risks of…

If you are looking for a stationary fume extractor, then you’ll want to look at our SFD and SFS fume extractors. This stationary filter is available in two variants, the Stationary Filter Disposable Ultra Single (SFD) or the Stationary Filter Self-Cleaning Ultra Single (SFS). The SFD and SFS are an…

As part of our celebration for #NationalWeldingMonth, we will explore the the growing demand for welders. The American Welding Society estimates that there will be a deficit of 400,000 skilled welders by 2024. The average age of skilled workers in this field is now approaching 60 in the United States.…