Fume Extraction Systems

A fume extraction system is engineered to safely capture hazardous airborne contaminants—such as smoke, metal fumes, chemical vapors, or dust—directly at the source using extraction arms, hoods, or enclosures. By drawing polluted air through filtration before releasing clean air, these systems protect worker health, prevent contamination of sensitive processes, and ensure compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations. Leading systems focus on ergonomic design and source capture to maximize efficacy.

These systems typically consist of a capture hood or arm positioned near the pollutant source, connected via ducting to a central filtration unit. The captured air travels through multiple filter stages to remove particles and fumes. Clean air is either vented outside or recirculated after filtration. Spark arrestors, gravity pre-filters, or activated carbon layers may be included to remove specific contaminants or prevent fire hazards.

These systems effectively capture fumes, metal dusts, soldering smoke, welding by-products, chemical vapors, and fine particulate emissions. They are commonly deployed in processes such as grinding, welding, chemical mixing, and thermal cutting—ensuring pollutant containment at the source.