Picking the Best Option for Manual Welding Fume Collection

June 2023
By: ADAM PFEIFFER

For manual welding, safety is the top priority — and that includes welding fume safety. Options for welding fume collection include fume arms, backdraft tables, and fume guns. The best choice depends on your production volumes, welding methods, and weldment characteristics. Here are some things to consider.

The Basics of Fume Collection for Manual Welding 

Manual welding requires a fume collection method that prevents welding fumes from entering the breathing zone. In almost all cases, that requi..

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