One central system. Multiple welding stations. Cleaner source capture across the full work area.
This installation shows how a Depureco central extraction system for welding fumes gives a metalworking plant a stronger answer than scattered portable units when several stations run across the same production line.
This project was built around one stationary extraction unit serving multiple welding points through a fixed piping network. Instead of treating each station like a separate problem, the system gives the plant one high-performance central platform for source capture, filtration, and system control.
The layout uses two main pipe runs, one on each side of the welding area, with more than 984 feet of piping and 7 suction inlets positioned to keep source capture within reach across the line.
Up to 3 extraction points can operate at the same time, with fumes captured close to the weld using magnetic hoods or on-torch extraction where the process allows it.
That keeps the system focused on capture at the source, not just general air movement across the room.
The system includes automatic pipe cleaning at the end of operation, with shutters opening to move air through the lines and help clear residue from inside the piping. A 4.0-ready control panel sends parameters and alarms to the plant’s ERP or monitoring platform for better visibility and maintenance planning.
At the center of the installation is the PUMA FIX 10, a stationary industrial vacuum unit built specifically for centralized systems.
In this project, it delivers the continuous-duty performance, filtration stability, and industrial durability needed for multi-station welding fume extraction.
Our client, a metalworking industry, required a solution to gather welding fumes from numerous welding stations simultaneously, utilizing a single extraction unit. They chose a centralized vacuum system to guarantee superior air quality in the welding zone.
Share the number of welding stations, the layout of the work area, and whether you use hoods, on-torch extraction, or both. We’ll help narrow whether a Depureco central system is the right fit for cleaner source capture across your welding area.