Safety
Welding fume extraction efficiently reduces occupational health risks
4 March 2021
Concerns over the risks of welder exposure to harmful welding fumes have initiated EU and national-level actions. The revised version of ISO standard 21904-3 defines the method for measuring the capture efficiency of welding fume extraction guns. Kemppi has conducted tests according to the new standard with Flexlite GF, a new fume-extracting MIG welding gun with convincing results.
Mia Heiskanen
Mia Heiskanen
Mia Heiskanen
CEO & Content Producer at Commia Oy. Long history of working with B2B content as an entrepreneur, author, content producer, journalist, editor-in-chief, and translator. Passionate about value-adding content that gives new perspectives for the reader, excited about exploring the fascinating world of welding with interesting angles to dive into.
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The Flexlite GF product series consists of several MIG/MAG welding torches with a fume extraction function. The efficient vacuum system extracts the welding fumes directly from the torch nozzle without disturbing the shielding gas flow.
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