Weld Smoke Collector

Workers in welding operations are in continuous contact with potentially hazardous weld fumes and gases. Weld processes such as shielded metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding produce various types of hazardous small particulate chemical compounds. Examples of hazards include:

• Weld smoke fume is madeup of 30 to 80 percent submicron-sized particles. Without a reliable weld smoke collection system, these particles remain in the air and are inhaled.
• Hazardous gases can be produced during welding. A weld smoke collector helps to remove toxins from the air.
• Welding stainless steel (Hexavalent Chromium) is now governed by OSHA Standard 29 CFR1910.1026 where the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr (VI) is 5 µg/m³.

Weld smoke collection systems, both portable and stationary, are used to collect welding fumes before they reach your welder's breathing zone. We bring you the best fume collectors and equipment from the leading manufacturers, including Easy-Trunk® and Porta-Trunk® Source Fume Collectors from Donaldson®. These compact, portable fume collectors go to work effectively wherever you need them.

• If multiple operators/welders are working simultaneously, a central collection system is available where a cartridge dust collector is remotely installed and flexible fume exhauster arms with hoods are mounted at each welding station.
• If a continuous fabrication/assembly operation needs smoke control, a downdraft bench would be another option to consider.

Contact SysTech to discuss your weld smoke collection needs. Call or send us an email today!