It is a well known fact that fume extractors are used in the industrial and electrical industry to provide protection against fumes and other harmful substances. Some of the extractors that are used to remove the fumes from the air in these environments are also known to be used in dental and medical laboratories, where hazardous solvents are too common practice.
Fume extractors are more than often applied in conjunction with a fume extraction hood when external venting is not available, but the capturing and filtration of fumes is necessary. It works by extracting the air from the space and removing all the pollutants in order to make the air safer to breath.
In addition, there are extractors available that are used to remove specific fumes and pollutants from the airspace such as the solder fume extractor and the weld fume extractor. To ensure that you purchase the correct fume extractor, it is important to understand that there are various sizes available and that some are designed to withstand harsher chemicals than others, in larger industrial type spaces.
These larger units are used when smaller products such as fume extraction cabinets are not considered to be feasible. Smaller portable equipment is better used by those who need their equipment to be more practical and easily accessible. These smaller units are therefore made to be simply placed on a work surface and used to clean small airspaces.
Whatever equipment you require, make sure that it falls in line with the health and safety regulations set out by COSSH. Widespread Solutions is a top UK manufacturer of a reliable industrial and electrical fume extraction system range. All of their products are extremely durable and versatile, and even carry a lifetime warranty. If you need advice on which type of system you require, contact their expert team today.

