Jul
13
We put together this infographic to help guide you through the process of how to choose a welding fume extractor. 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 are…
Jul
13
Today we’re covering some of your questions when it comes to 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 chromium What is hexavalent chromium? Hexavalent chromium is a toxic, carcinogenic (IARC Group 1)…
Jul
08
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…
Jun
30
If you’ve read our previous article on MERV and HEPA filters, you might be wondering what filter ratings mean. Similarly, you might be wondering what the “Class M according to DIN EN 60335-2-69” means next to some of the filter classifications for some of our fume extractors. Wonder no more!…
Jun
25
Fume extractor filters are a key component to welding safety. Today we’re providing you with 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, as well as ensuring that you have the appropriate…
Jun
17
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…
Jun
10
Exposure to welding fumes irritates 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 another occupational lung…
Jun
04
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…
May
22
The major types of filters used in our fume extractors are MERV and HEPA filters. What is a MERV filter? What is a HEPA filter? Read on. Clean air is now more important than ever, and with businesses and operations looking to reopen, we’re here to help to you understand…
May
15
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…
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