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Portable Fume Extractors

Portable Fume Extractors are an excellent source capture solution for welding shops. They are affordable and can be easily moved to the places in the shop where they are needed the most.

Choosing The Right Portable

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Is a Portable The Best Fit?

Deciding whether a portable is the best fit for your application depends on the application itself. One advantage of the portable is that it is source-capture and can travel between workstations. One downside of the portable is that (by the nature of it being portable) the amount of filter media we can fit in the unit is limited.

You should ask yourself if the portability benefit is worth the reduction in filter life. Sometimes this is unavoidable, especially if you are welding on large pieces, in many different spots, etc.

If you are welding on small items, or in a very consistent location all the time, you may want to consider one of our more fixed solutions.

Selecting the Right Portable

Portables have gotten a bad name, but we're trying to fix that. There are a few primary reasons for this, and what we plan to do about them:

Application Matching

A major issue is a mismatch in product selection and application. Portables are one of the most affordable fume extraction methods. It is this reason that most people buy them outright without considering whether they are a proper fit for their application demands.

Quality

Most portables on the market are cheaply made and not welder-friendly. Typical units are small and plastic with limited arm-reach. Therefore, we have made our portables out of thick/durable steel with a higher arm-mount position.

Filter Capacity/Life

Filter life and capacity is another issue. By being portable, there is not much room in those small/cheap portables for filter media. We have not only maximized the filter media with the largest filter capacity in the industry, but have added a pulsing feature that extends that filter life even further.

Suction Distance

Another inherent issue with small units is suction distance. Suction distance is probably the number one reason welders do not like portables. Weak suction distance means that the arm needs to be substantially closer to the source to properly remove the fumes. If the arm needs to be close, it means that the arm obstructs the welders' view and mobility. This is why we have doubled the suction distance on our portables. The arm effectively removes the welding fumes while allowing the welder full access to their work.

FAQ

Portables are excellent source capture solutions for welding shops, as well as for grinding, metal cutting, and polishing applications. They're designed to remove fumes and dust from the air in various industrial settings and can be used for welding in confined spaces.

Fume Xtractors Pulsing units combine a high-efficiency motor with a powerful aluminum propeller to increase CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) at the extraction point. They use a two-stage filtration system with a metal mesh filter and a filter cartridge rated 99% efficient at 1 micron.

Fume Xtractors portables are designed for the following welding applications:
• MIG/GMAW
• TIG/GTAW
• Flux Core/FCAW
• Stick/SMAW

Portables use a two-stage filtration system: a metal mesh filter and a high-capacity filter cartridge. There's also an option for a HEPA filter for additional filtration.

Our Pulsing portables feature a manual jet pulse cleaning system that extends filter life and improves efficiency. This allows welders to work longer without interruption and reduces downtime for maintenance.

Pulse the unit by pressing the Pulse Button and releasing it 2-3 times. This pulsing method should be done at least 2-3 times daily to help extend filter life and save on filter cost. Filter life will depend on how often the unit is pulsed and dust trays are cleaned out.

The filter life is 3-4 months depending on the application (type of welding, type of material, and how clean the material is) and environment in the welding industry.

NOTE: The other units range between 1.5 - 3 months depending on usage and the application (type of welding, type of material, and how clean the material is).

Designed for 1-2 Shifts a day: Stick, Flux Core, MIG, or TIG welding

The Pulsing model operates at 77 dB(A) at 3.25 feet, which is relatively quiet for industrial equipment.

To determine which portable fume extractor is right for your application, consider the following:

Production Grade (FX-PT): Best for heavy-duty welding, high-volume production, or environments with constant fume generation. Ideal if you need maximum suction power and filter capacity.

Medium Duty Portable: Suitable for moderate welding applications or shops with varied tasks. A good balance of power and portability for general-purpose use.

Light Duty Portable: Perfect for light welding jobs, confined spaces, or applications requiring frequent relocation. Ideal for occasional use or as a supplementary unit.

Consider your workspace, frequency of use, and specific welding processes to choose the most appropriate model. For recommendations, it's best to consult with a FumeXtractors specialist who can assess your specific needs.

Our Portable Fume Extractors are designed to be user-friendly with features like push-button controls and easy-to-position arms. However, proper training on positioning and maintenance is always beneficial.

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