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Key aspects of welding and thermal cutting filtration

To mitigate these risks, filtration systems are used to capture and remove these contaminants from the air.

Why is filtration important?

Worker Health:

Welding and thermal cutting processes release various metal fumes and gases, some of which are toxic and can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and long-term health issues

Environmental Compliance:

Regulations often require businesses to control emissions of dust and fumes to protect the environment.

Equipment Protection:

Uncontrolled fumes can accumulate on machinery, electrical components, and other equipment, leading to damage and downtime.

Productivity:

A healthy and safe working environment can boost productivity by reducing worker stress and absenteeism.

How do filtration systems work?

Extraction:

Welding fume extractors use fans or suction to draw in the air containing fumes and dust.

Filtration:

The captured air then passes through a filter, which removes the contaminants.

Recycling or Exhaust:

The clean air is either recycled back into the workplace or expelled outside, depending on the specific filtration system.

Types of Filtration Systems:

Dust and Fume Collection Systems:

These systems are designed to capture and filter welding fumes and dust from processing areas or entire facilities.

HEPA Filtered Welding Fume Extractors with AUTO-Pulse

HEPA Filters:

These filters are highly efficient in capturing fine particles, including those found in welding fumes.

Cartridge IFA/BGIA M-PES and HEPA H13 ABSOLUTE FILTER

Active Carbon Filters:

Dust Collector Exhaust Plenum - Contains 50 lbs. of 4mm activated carbon pellets

These filters are used to remove paint mists and other gaseous contaminants from welding fumes.

A custom blend of activated carbon pellets and potassium permanganate pellets is used to eliminate odors. Having the right amount of “dwell time” for the VOC within the carbon is essential to the success of the unit.

Different contaminants call for different kinds of filtration

Horizontal Media Collector

Different contaminants call for different kinds of filtration. HEPA won't eliminate VOC and Carbon won't filter particulate all that well.

Sometimes a combination of filtration is called for. What order they go in is crucial also.

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