Noxious welding smoke and fume may be captured at the source or filtered from the ambient air, or may even be removed by a combination of both source capture and filtration, as needed to maximize the safety, comfort and productivity in the shop. To design the most effective ventilation systems, questions to be considered include: How many welding operations are there, and how heavy is the weld smoke concentration? Is a make-up air ventilation system practical or does the filtered air need to be re-circulated to reduce the cost of tempering the air in the shop? Are the parts being welded small or large — or variable? Are there cranes that need to operate without obstruction? Ask Clean Air Consultants to help you design the optimal ventilation system to meet your welding needs.

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Types of Processes: Welding and Soldering; Open Arc, MMA, MIG, TIG, Flux-Cored, Plasma Welding, Arc Gouging and Cutting, Brazing, Multiple Welding Stations, Robotic Welding Cells

Example Industries: Fabrication Shops, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing, Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing, Auto Parts Manufacturing, Vocational Training Facilities

Contaminants: Dust, Smoke, Fume

Possible Solutions: Downdraft Benches, Welding Booths, Extractor Arms, Portable Collectors, Canopy Hoods, Central Dust Collector, Air Cleaners