A guide to WeldShell Welding Booth Accessories for my trade or technical school classroom

Building a top-tier welding lab for trade schools or weld training classes requires more than just high-quality stations; it requires an environment optimized for safety, organization, and efficiency. The WELDSHELL series from IAP Air Products is designed for maximum structural rigidity and ease of installation. However, the true potential of these welding booths is unlocked through our comprehensive range of accessories.

Clean Air Solutions: Fume Extraction Options



Air quality is our specialty, especially in high-traffic trade school environments. Depending on your facility's layout, we offer several extraction paths for your welding booths:

• Fume Arm Filtration (FAF): Captures fume/smoke and recirculates clean air back into the room. This eliminates the need for expensive ductwork or a centralized fan.
• Direct Mount Fans: Mounts a fan directly to the fume arm to exhaust outside. This provides direct control for each user.
• Hanging Fume Arms: Designed to tie into a central exhaust or collection system.
• Fume Arm Bracket: If your station isn't against a structural wall, this bracket allows arms to be securely attached directly to the welding booth panels.

Enhanced Safety: Student Alert Lights, LED Light Kit and Curtains

In a busy weld training class, clear communication is vital. The Student Safety Alert Light mounts directly to the booth, allowing instructors to monitor progress at a glance.

• Green Light: Indicates the welding booth is in use.
• Red Light: Signals a student needs immediate assistance.
• Easy Setup: These units come prewired with a 120V cord for quick installation.

To ensure maximum visibility and precision, we also offer the WELDSHELL LED Light Kit. These 2' LED light bars provide bright, reliable illumination within the work area of our welding booths.

Additionally, to protect others in the lab from harmful UV radiation, our Shade-8 tinted transparent vinyl black welding curtains are available to fit every WELDSHELL model.

Versatile Work Surfaces: Stand-Alone Tables

While each WELDSHELL booth comes with a standard bolt-in table, our Stand-Alone Tables offer a significant upgrade for trade schools requiring more versatility. These heavy-duty tables are designed specifically for IAP welding booths and allow for easy reconfiguration of the workspace.

Available in IAP Blue or IAP Black, you can choose the top that best fits your curriculum:

• Full Steel: A solid 11-gauge steel top for traditional projects.
• Full Grate: Ideal for applications where debris or heat needs to fall through the work surface.
• Half Steel/Half Grate: Provides the best of both worlds, allowing students to switch between surfaces in a single station.

Specialized Training: Pipe Welding Stands



To prepare students for industry-specific certifications, the Pipe Welding Stand is an essential addition to your welding booths. Standing at 84" tall, it includes an adjustable horizontal pipe arm with a clamp and vertical adjustment holes with pins for precise positioning in various welding positions.

Optimized Organization: J-Hooks

A cluttered workspace in a weld training class is a safety hazard. Our simple yet effective J-Hooks connect over the top of side or back panels. These allow students to easily organize their gear, providing a dedicated spot for helmets, cords, and jackets.

By integrating these accessories into your welding booths, you aren't just buying equipment—you’re investing in a professional-grade training ecosystem that prioritizes student success and long-term durability.