We have a bad news and a good news!
The bad news is that the fumes that are generated within your welding premises are undeniably harmful and dangerous! The fumes generated as a result of welding a metal are a combination of various hazardous gases and substances that enter the mouth and nose, slowly creeping into the smallest branches of the lungs, causing a whole lot of health problems. If there’s no adequate protection, these fumes affect not only the welders, but they spread far and wide to affect everyone working in the premises.
Now, the good news. The good news is that there are certain measures that can be taken to protect welders and everyone else within the workspace, where welding procedures are executed. And, an even better news is that the measures to be taken are absolutely simple. First and foremost, every individual who is in direct welding execution needs to wear a welding helmet with powered air-purifying respirator. Secondly, you must install a welding fume extractor within your workstation, to significantly reduce exposure to the harmful fumes, for both welders and non-welders.
What is a welding fume extractor?
The type of metal used, and the type of welding procedure executed, are what decide the type of extraction system required. That’s because different metals and different processes yield different fumes and gases. However, no matter which extraction system you choose to install, the basic principle that it would be working on is to capture the harmful welding fumes generated, and eliminate them to bring about clean air that is devoid of any harmful particles.
Factors to consider while choosing your extraction system
As we said, you need to choose your extraction system as per your requirements. So, let’s help you know a few factors you need to keep in mind while making your selection.
- The extraction power and energy efficiency of the fume extractor should be adequate for the size of your facility.
- You must check for the best filtration options, with a high rate of suction airflow and purifying efficiency, looking for efficient filters, suited to the dust concentration that characterizes the fumes.
- You must choose a fume extractor that has an easy operation and one that will last for a long amount of time. There must also be minimum maintenance and lowest possible costs associated with your extraction system.
- Your extraction system must meet all the important regulations set by various regulatory authorities.
Fumekiller – The perfect solution With so much to consider while making a selection, it’s best to be safe with a proven solution, one like Powertech Pollution Controls’ Fumekiller. The Fumekiller is a high-efficiency, two-stage electrostatic precipitator, that is designed and developed to capture and control most types of fumes, along with smoke and fine dust. This welding fume extractor is manufactured in a way so as to meet all the important regulations that are essential to contribute to a safe and healthy working environment. Moreover, the filters it uses are washable and re-usable, thus reducing operation and maintenance costs. There are also many other safety features incorporated into the system, such as motor protection, limit switches, and high voltage fault trip circuitry, for reliable, safe, and efficient functioning.
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