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Welding fume extraction

Safely and directly extract welding fumes

 

Professional welding fume extraction not only protects your employees but also improves processes, cleanliness, and operational safety in manufacturing. Welding produces fine particles and contaminated fumes that should be captured and reliably filtered directly at the workstation. This is precisely where GEMAtech comes in: with practical extraction solutions for individual welding stations, workshops, and entire production areas. Crucially, welding fumes are not released into the ambient air but are captured as close as possible to their source and guided through the appropriate filter technology. This protects employees, reduces deposits on machinery, and ensures better conditions in daily production. For companies, this translates to improved workplace safety, less pollution, and a consistently more stable manufacturing environment.

 

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Suitable welding fume extraction systems

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Filter line

Stationary extraction system with a capacity of up to 8.200 m³/h

  • Dust and welding fumes
  • Space saving

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AL-KO raw air dust extractors for dust extraction systems

Flex Unit Eco

Stationary extraction system from 5.200 to 18.000 m³/h

  • Dust and welding fumes
  • Maximum energy efficiency

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OctaVent

Flexible hall extraction with up to 6.500 m³/h

  • High mobility
  • Modern control system

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cyclonic filter

Stationary extraction system with a capacity of up to 40.000 m³/h

  • Dust and welding fumes
  • Large filtration tasks

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Clean Units

Mobile extraction system with a capacity of 2.200 to 6.000 m³/h

  • Dust and welding fumes
  • Variant for explosives

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AL-KO Power unit for dust and chip extraction

SRA I, II and III

Mobile extraction system with a capacity of 1.600 to 1.860 m³/h

  • Welding fume extraction
  • Flexible usage

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Flex Unit

Stationary extraction system from 5.750 to 24.200 m³/h

  • Dust and welding fumes
  • Thermally and acoustically insulated

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AirTech

Stationary hall extraction system with a capacity of up to 10.000 m³/h

  • Dust and welding fumes
  • Low maintenance costs

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extraction arms

For targeted suction

  • For various vapors, gases, smoke and dusts
  • Freely rotatable 360°

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Frequently asked questions about welding fume extraction systems

How loud is a welding fume extraction system in operation?

The noise level depends on the design, performance, and application of the system. Our extraction systems are equipped with soundproofed motors and typically operate at around 65 to 75 dB(A). This is roughly equivalent to normal conversation noise and allows for comfortable operation during normal business hours.

Can an existing production facility or welding shop be retrofitted with a welding fume extraction system?

Yes, existing workstations can often be easily retrofitted. Depending on the requirements, mobile devices or modular systems that can be flexibly integrated into existing production environments are suitable. For larger halls or multiple workstations, centralized solutions with a piping system are often the more practical choice.

Can multiple welding stations be connected to one system?

Yes, stationary extraction systems can be designed to supply several welding workstations simultaneously via a single piping system. The crucial factor is the correct dimensioning of the air volume flow to ensure reliable capture of welding fumes at each workstation.

Does a welding fume extraction system require regular maintenance?

Yes, regular maintenance is essential to ensure the long-term performance and operational reliability of the system. This includes, among other things, filter changes and checking extraction arms, seals, and air volumes. GEMAtech offers suitable maintenance packages for this purpose, including the legally required functional checks.

Do the requirements differ depending on the welding process?

Yes, the requirements for welding fume extraction vary significantly depending on the process. MAG welding typically produces a particularly large amount of fumes, which is why high extraction capacity is necessary. TIG welding, while producing less visible fumes, can be associated with ozone pollution, which must be specifically addressed. Emissions from electrode welding usually fall somewhere in between, but even here, high-performance filter technology is crucial.

Why is welding fume so dangerous?

Welding and soldering are key processes in metalworking. However, these processes generate welding fumes containing fine particles and gaseous pollutants, which, without effective fume extraction, enter the breathing air directly. This can have significant health consequences for your employees. Welding fumes are considered harmful to health and can have, among other things, mutagenic, carcinogenic, and other adverse effects on the body. Therefore, it is all the more important to take appropriate measures early on and effectively protect workplaces.

 

Advantages of welding fume extraction

  • Employee protection: Our welding fume extraction systems ensure clean air in the workplace and reduce the health risks in daily production.
  • Fewer breakdowns, longer service life: Welding fumes can accumulate on machines, tools, and surfaces, impairing their function. Effective extraction helps reduce contamination, prevent downtime, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.

This is how GEMAtech plans your welding fume extraction system

From initial consultation to installation, GEMAtech provides a solution that is technically and economically tailored to your needs. We support you in selecting suitable components, designing air volumes and capture points, and integrating the system into existing production environments. This is particularly important when expanding welding workstations, adapting processes, or combining multiple emission sources.

Feasibility during ongoing operations is also a key factor. That's why GEMAtech offers not just individual systems, but comprehensive project solutions: from consulting and customized planning to installation and piping, right through to the integration of suitable accessories. We also support you in identifying and applying for available subsidies. This results in energy-efficient systems and practical solutions – all from a single source.

 

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Advantages at GEMAtech

 

  • Free and comprehensive consultation
  • individual planning and assembly
  • Funding support
  • W3 Certification
  • Quality Made in Germany
  • Maximum energy efficiency through the latest technologies
  • Low-maintenance systems with long filter lifespans
  • Minimal noise level even at full load

Which extraction solution is really suitable?

Not every application requires the same technology. For changing locations or individual workstations, a mobile welding fume extraction system is often the right solution. If several welding stations need to be permanently ventilated, a stationary welding fume extraction system is often more economical and efficient. The type of extraction is also crucial: extraction arms, extraction walls, or centrally routed pipe systems must be designed to reliably capture welding fumes without disrupting workflows.

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