The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has recently updated its classifications for welding fumes and UV radiation that results from welding to Group 1 carcinogens. This means there is enough evidence to show welding fumes and UV radiation that results from welding operations cause cancer in humans. Since 1989, the IARC classified UV radiation … [Read more...]
Kemper Exhaust Arms for Easy Welding Fume Extraction
Welding smoke exhaust systems are vital for any professional welding operation, and they need to work efficiently to keep the air clean and uncontaminated. But even the best systems can be enhanced by using top quality exhaust arms that make equipment even more effective and versatile, constantly keeping welders safe from welding and cutting fumes, and toxic … [Read more...]
Filter 130 Fume Extractor Captures Fumes at Source
Anyone who operates in the welding industry knows how important good ventilation is. The very nature of welding results in polluted air filled with fumes, gases, and welding dust that can cause all kinds of health problems both long- and short-term. Kemper America specializes in filtration units that meet every possible operational need in the welding industry, … [Read more...]
Benefits of Kemper America’s FilterMaster XL Mobile Unit
Kemper America is dedicated to ensuring that welding environments are always safe and clean. Because of this, the company supports German engineering and manufactures some of the world’s best industrial exhaust and extraction systems, all of which remove harmful fumes, as well as welding smoke and dust to help keep welders healthy all day, every day. There are many … [Read more...]
Does Your Welding Workshop Need Source Extraction or Full Ventilation?
Welding dust, fumes, gases, and other pollutants generated during the welding process can have a serious effect on the health of those working in a welding environment. These range from nausea and dizziness, and eye, nose, and throat irritations, to severe lung and respiratory problems, cancer, and even death. This is why it is vital for every welding workshop to have … [Read more...]
Filter Table Extraction for Welding
The Kemper America Filter Table is an affordable combination of working table and welding smoke extraction filter unit. The large work surface allows for effective welding and grinding with low to medium levels of smoke and dust. A durable steel housing with anti corrosive powder coat finish, and industrial heavy duty stands make this unit suitable for even the … [Read more...]
Why is Welding Fume Extraction So Important?
The Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry estimates that 3.3 million people die every year worldwide, due to the effects of fine dust. By 2050, this number may rise to up to 6.6 million. The world health organization classes fine dust as a direct cause of lung cancer. Another study published by in Environmental Health Perspectives, looked closely at air quality in the … [Read more...]
International Cancer Researchers Say Welding Smoke is Carcinogenic
Welding smoke is definitely carcinogenic according to international researchers. This puts it into the same risk category as cigarette smoking and several radioactive substances like plutonium and components of deadly chromium IV. Up until now, welding smoke has only been classified as “possibly” carcinogenic. Increasing Risks of Welding Smoke We’ve known for … [Read more...]
The Best High Vacuum Units for Welding Fume Extraction
Whichever welding process is used there will always be some level of dust, smoke, and fumes in the air. Long-term the inhalation of these pollutants are potentially hazardous to all those working in the welding environment and can lead to all kinds of diseases and chronic conditions. Extraction and filtration units are commonly used to remove welding smoke and … [Read more...]
CleanAir Tower Improves Productivity and Reduces Employment Costs
There is absolutely no argument that clean air is a legal requirement in every working environment. But does clean air really improve productivity and reduce employment costs? The short answer is yes! People cannot live a healthy lifestyle if air is polluted. But if they can breathe clean air, they can operate the way nature intended. Ultimately, productivity … [Read more...]
