Case Study · Industrial Fume Extraction
Skeer System
Berthierville, QC
Cleaner Air for an Active Welding Shop
Skeer System's facility in Berthierville, Quebec required a dedicated welding fume extraction solution. With no prior capture system in place, the shop was looking for the best approach to protect their welders and improve overall air quality. After careful evaluation, two FlexHood units were selected and installed by local contractor Turcotte Réfrigération, delivering immediate and measurable improvements to the working environment.
Choosing the Right Capture
Strategy for the Shop
Source Capture Arms vs. Hoods
The client was initially undecided between source capture extraction arms and overhead hood units. The welding zones needed careful evaluation — it became clear that the areas where welding occurred were not well-suited to arm-based capture, which would have provided insufficient coverage and performance for their specific workflow.
2× FlexHood (1.5m × 3m) with TEV Fan
Following an in-depth evaluation and consultation, two FlexHood units (each 1.5m × 3m) equipped with TEV fans were selected as the ideal solution. The hoods provide wide-area coverage directly over the welding zones, ensuring thorough fume capture without constraining welder movement.
The System in Place
How the Project Unfolded
Finding the Best Path Forward
The primary challenge was not installation complexity but rather identifying the right extraction strategy for the specific welding environment. A consultative approach led to a confident final decision.
Zone Evaluation
The welding areas were assessed in detail to understand movement patterns and fume behaviour, making it clear that source capture arms alone would not provide adequate coverage.
Consultative Decision
Through collaborative discussion and a structured evaluation, the client gained confidence that two overhead FlexHood units were the superior solution for their workflow.
Seamless Installation
With the solution confirmed, Turcotte Réfrigération completed the installation without incident. No additional challenges arose during the install process.
The client has already seen an improvement in the shop regarding welding fumes — and their welders are very satisfied. They are even willing to serve as a reference and welcome companies to visit and see the system in action.
— Post-Installation Follow-Up · Skeer System · Berthierville, QC
A Cleaner Shop,
Satisfied Welders
Within three months of installation, Skeer System has observed a noticeable improvement in welding fume levels throughout the shop. The welders operating under the FlexHood units have expressed strong satisfaction with the system, and even took the initiative to add personal lighting to further enhance their workspace beneath the hoods.
The client is fully operational and has seen the value of the solution firsthand — with no performance data required to confirm what the welders experience every day.
Skeer System is willing to act as a reference site for Plymovent, welcoming other companies to visit the facility and see the FlexHood system running in a real production environment.
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