Fume Extraction
Fume Extraction devices are used to absorb widespread smoke and/or smoke around equipment users. They extract the contaminated air directly at the source, improving air quality and increasing user safety. Various styles and sizes are available to meet a range of needs. The three main types are bench top smoke absorbers, extraction systems, and exhaust fans.
Fume Extraction Applications
- Absorb widespread smoke
- Absorb smoke around equipment users
- Reduce harmful soldering emissions from the source
- Remove odors from the air
Fume Extraction Types
Bench Top Smoke Absorbers
Bench top smoke absorbers remove soldering smoke and fumes quickly, safely, and efficiently. This improves the air quality in the work area and increases worker safety. This video demonstrates the Hakko FA400 Smoke Absorber.
Key Features of Benchtop Smoke Absorbers
- Unit is made of non-sloughing static dissipative conductive material
- Operates quietly
- Can be operated standing up or laying down in a low-profile position
- ESD-safe by design and is made of ESD-safe materials
- Standard activated carbon filter (PN: A1001) absorbs up to 80 percent of the odors from the air and is easy to replace
- No external air source required
- Compact size uses minimal bench space and allows portability
- UL, cUL, CSA, and/or CE electrical safety approvals, OSHA compliant
Extraction Systems
Extraction systems are used with soldering stations to extract the contaminated air directly at the source. Contaminated air is captured from the workplace surrounding the soldering station by the hood or hoods and transferred to the unit by rigid ducts. The purified air is returned to the work area.
Key Features of Extraction Systems
- Powerful suction
- Quiet operation
- 3-airflow adjustment modes: High, Medium, Low
- Freestanding ducts
- Filter replacement notification function ensures excellent trapping efficiency can be maintained at all times
- Mobile fume extraction unit purifies air at up to two workplaces
- Can accommodate up to two operators
- Variable speed control
- H12 HEPA filter plus wide band gas filter
- F5 fine dust filter
- Removes 99.5% of particulates up to 0.3 microns
Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fans move air out of an area. They improve air quality by removing smoke, odors, and more.
Key Features of Exhaust Fans
- Table Edge Clamp
- ESD Safe and RoHS Compliant
- 10 Year Mechanical Warranty
- Made in the USA Models available
Soldering is the process of bonding two or more metal items by filling the joint with a material called solder. It differs from welding because the pieces being joined are not melted. Instead, the filler metal is melted and flowed into the joint.
The basic solder equipment needed is a solder iron and a soldering station. However, there are many options and accessories available to meet a variety of soldering needs. When purchasing soldering equipment, it is important to remember two things:
- Temperature and variable control are key. These features will help improve soldering, so be sure to consider the temperature ranges and variable control when choosing a soldering station
- Keep extra nozzles and tips on hand. These are inexpensive and consumable. It is easier and more cost effective to purchase extras in advance rather than place another order and pay for shipping in the future
Background on Soldering Equipment
Soldering equipment is used by professionals as well as hobbyists. One of the benefits of soldering is that the process is reasonably permanent but reversible. Desoldering tools are available to remove unwanted solder.
Soldering Equipment Applications
- Plumbing
- Electronics
- Metalwork
- Food and beverage
- Roof flashing
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Household appliances
- Troubleshooting, replacement, and salvage
Types of Soldering Equipment
- BGA Rework Station. BGA rework stations are used for the manual alignment, replacement, or removal of BGA, μBGA, CSP, and other surface mount components with repeatable solder reflow profiles
- Desoldering Equipment/Rework Stations. Desoldering is the process of removing solder. It is used to repair, replace, and salvage in a variety of applications
- Dispensing Equipment. Dispensing equipment is used to dispense solder paste
- Fume Extraction. Fume extraction devices are used to absorb widespread smoke and/or smoke around equipment users
- Hot Air Guns. Hot air guns are used for efficient drying as well as heat-shrinking, thawing frozen pipes, heating liquids, bending materials, and more
- Lead Forming Equipment. This equipment is used during the process of lead forming, which involves bending component leads so that they can be inserted into holes or surface-mounted on a circuit board
- Nozzles. Soldering nozzles are used on hot air pencils and with rework stations. They transfer the heat to the connection point
- Pre-Heater. Pre-heaters provide fast, efficient underside heating and reduce the possibility of thermal damage to sensitive components
- Soldering Equipment. Soldering is the process of bonding two or more metal items by filling the joint with a material called solder. Available equipment includes soldering stations and soldering guns, irons, and pencils
- Soldering Pots. Soldering pots are portable devices used to melt solder and for dip soldering small items as well as tinning the ends of wire leads
- Soldering Stands. Soldering stands hold many different types of soldering irons. They make soldering and desoldering easier
- Static Control. Static control equipment protects users and equipment from static charge
- Tips. Soldering tips transfer the heat to the connection point. They are essential to the soldering process and come in a variety of sizes and styles to meet a range of needs
Key Features of Soldering Equipment to Consider
- ESD-safe by design
- Compatible with LEAD-FREE solder
- Lockout keycard
- UL, cUL, CSA, and/or CE electrical safety approvals
- Durable and easy to use