Welding fume extraction protects your employees, machines and products

Failure to adequately remove welding fumes and vapors can damage the health of employees, as well as adversely affect the operation of machinery and the quality of finished products. This results in increased absenteeism, reduced capacity and productivity, recurring breakdowns and, ultimately, lost profits. For more than 75 years Nederman has been a leading developer and supplier of contaminant extraction products and solutions, creating a "clean" and safe working environment.

The removal of contaminated air and the supply of fresh air are crucial to achieving a healthy and safe working environment. This is especially true in welding work areas, where employees can inhale hazardous substances and particles, which can lead to health problems such as pneumonia, asthma, allergies, lung, colon, intestinal tract and liver cancer, and even brain damage. 

"The smaller those particles, the more dangerous. Moreover, welding smoke and fumes can also negatively affect the operation of automated welding systems, such as robots, and other machines, and even damage workpieces," indicates Gunther Maes, sales manager at Nederman. "The manufacturing industry must therefore take measures to efficiently remove this contaminated air, in other words preferably as close to the source as possible. For 75 years Nederman has supplied products and solutions that protect welders from fumes and vapors in their working environment: mobile, stationary, central and technically adapted systems."

A suitable solution for every application

Every project starts with a conversation, analyzing the client's needs and work situation. After all, the technique used depends on the circumstances. 

"Typically, extraction arms, available in various, flexible designs, are chosen to be coupled with fixed or mobile extraction and filtration systems, such as the FilterCart or FilterBox. Alternatively, one can opt for on-tool/on-torch extraction or integrated MIG nozzles, a method very often used in automated plants with welding robots," explains the sales manager. "With spatial welding fume extraction, an MCP, LCP or LBR Smart filter system is placed centrally in the hall, without source extraction. Here, contaminated air is repeatedly drawn through the filter, trapping welding fume and dust particles. The clean air is then blown back into the workshop at altitude. Other possible systems are exhaust tables or hoods."

Relief from a to z

Nederman aims to completely unburden its customers. The specialist not only supplies systems, but also handles design, engineering, production, assembly, commissioning and maintenance. 

"By equipping filter systems with a variable speed drive, the quantity of exhaust air is continuously adjusted to the minimum requirements and energy consumption is significantly reduced. Furthermore, programmable timers, operating sensors and automatic dampers further increase efficiency and extend maintenance intervals," concludes Gunther Maes. "Customers can also come to us for upgrading older systems and for all advice regarding regulations and standards in order to achieve a 'clean', healthy, safe and productive working environment."