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Plymovent MFE Mobile Welding Fume Extractor with Electrostatic Filter (Requires Extraction Arm)
7046-MFE

Name: Plymovent MFE Mobile Welding Fume Extractor with Electrostatic Filter (Requires Extraction Arm)
SKU: 7046-MFE

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The MFE is a mobile filter unit with integrated fan that provides extraction and filtration for use with a flexible extraction arm or extraction hose.

The MFE features an aluminium spark arrester and an industrial electrostatic filter consisting of two separate sections (ioniser and collector). The MFE is eminently suitable for the extraction of welding fumes originating from oil treated steel. The open filter structure ensures a constant suction level. The aluminium filter is easy to clean, and the filters do not have to be replaced. Using the convenient slide system the filter can be removed quickly and easily and, because of regular maintenance, the efficiency of the filter remains high. Thanks to the four transport wheels (two of which are swivel casters), the MFE is extremely suitable to be used in relatively small facilities or near sources of pollution without a fixed location.

The MFE is recommended for all kinds of welding applications and including welding applications involving oil-treated steel.

Features

Easy Maintenance
High filter efficiency
Low noise level

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Plymovent Mobile Fume Extractors FAQs

Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using mobile welding fume extractors.

What is a mobile fume extractor and when should I use one?

A mobile fume extractor is a self-contained wheeled unit with a fan and filter, normally used with a flexible extraction arm or a hose. It captures welding fume at the source, filters it and returns clean air to the workshop.

It suits site work, repair and maintenance, small batches, confined spaces and any place where a fixed system is not practical. It can be moved to wherever the welding is happening.

How do I choose between filter types?

Think about how many hours a day the unit runs, what you weld and what maintenance you can manage. Some designs need a compressed air supply for cleaning, some need collector parts washed at intervals and some need whole filters replaced.

For occasional welding a simpler filter is often enough, while heavy daily use may justify one that cleans itself to save time. Read the manual for any unit you are considering to see its maintenance needs and the replacement or cleaning intervals.

Do I need an extraction arm, and how does it affect performance?

Extraction only works if the capture point is close to the weld, so check what is included with any unit and whether an arm or hose and hood are needed. The hood should be as close to the arc as practical, positioned so the fume rises towards it.

A hood held too far away captures little. Longer arms, hoses and bends add resistance and reduce the airflow at the hood, so choose a length that fits the job. The manual for your unit will give the recommended hood position and arm length.

How do I know if a unit has enough airflow for my work?

Compare the unit's rated airflow with the demands of the process and the arm or hose fitted. Higher-current processes and flux-cored wires generate more fume than light TIG work. Airflow at the hood, not just at the fan, is what matters.

The manufacturer's guidance and the risk assessment should set the requirement. If you are unsure, ask our team or have an LEV specialist assess it.

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