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.…

From cars and automobiles to ships and pipelines, welding has played a key part in many aspects of contemporary life. Today we explore some engineering landmarks as part of our celebration for #NationalWeldingMonth. The Grand Canyon Skywalk Grand Canyon Skywalk, image taken by: Ericm1022 This horseshoe-shaped steel and glass sculpture…

Welcome to National Welding Month! This month we’re changing up the content to focus on welders and in this article, we’ll briefly explore the history of this profession. Welding is a few thousand years old Some of the earliest examples we have welding techniques are from the Bronze Age. Craftsmen…

Many organizations still view preventative maintenance as an unnecessary expenditure that costs time and resources. In most cases, reactive maintenance will end up costing a company more due to unplanned downtime. Every time machinery goes down for maintenance, companies lose money from employee wages (workers have to wait for the…

Synopsis Filters are a key component of welding fume extractors. They trap airborne particulates captured by your welding fume extractor. As many welding and grinding processes today contain carcinogenic elements, fume extractors may often have several filters to remove as many impurities as possible. In this article, we will explore…