5 Things to know about Welding Fume Extraction Arms for effective extraction of welding fumes

1)     Flexibility/Ease of Operation

Safety equipment needs to be flexible and easy to use to ensure acceptance by the welder. Companies can install safeguards, but they are useless unless they are used. Therefore, flexible source capture is needed with ease of operation, fast and simple adjustment. The IAP fume arms come equipped with convenient grab handles, and exterior hardware making adjustments quick and easy. These features are critical to help the welder position the fume arm.

2)     Self-supporting:

When the welder sets the fume extraction arm to his comfortable working position, it needs to remain in position. Also, since the arm is self-supporting it means that the workplace is free from trip hazards and clutter. The support spring (hanging fume arms) or gas shock (standing fume arms), and friction discs in the IAP fume arms allow for easy adjustment and the fume arm to be self-supporting. The fume arms are mounted using the hanging mount bracket supplied.

3)     Range of motion

The fume extraction arm should have plenty of motion. The IAP arms come equipped with a rotating base that allows for 355-degree movement of the fume arm. The hood connected to the extraction arm aids in flexibility with its grab handle that extends all the way around the hood. As a result, the welder is easily able to set the extraction arm in any position he decides.

4)     Variable lengths

Depending on your application, you may require different lengths of reach for your welding fume extraction arm. The IAP arms are available in different lengths. The fume arms are typically between 7’ and 14’ long. The correct fume arm length should be selected for optimal positioning on the worktable. If additional length is required, extension booms are available in 10’ and 20’ lengths.

5)     Variable operating options

 A welding fume extraction arm needs to be capable of working in a wide variety of working environments. This could be welding booths, over individual worktables, mounted to extension booms or walls/ceilings mounted. The IAP welding fume extraction arm is designed to be connected to a direct mount fan, a mobile extraction unit, or ducted into a central collector or filter assembly unit.

For more questions on welding fume extraction, get in touch with Josh Cannon, Sales@iap-airproducts.com.