Soldering Indoor Air Quality
Overview
A common application used in the jewelry, dental, medical and electronics industries, soldering joins two separate metal pieces by melting a metal alloy called a solder. The solder is typically available in wire form, made of various metals, with a flux core. Using a soldering iron, the solder is heated to 600 degrees fahrenheit, causing it to melt. Once it cools, a soldering joint is created that joins the two metal pieces together. The flux in the solder helps prevent oxidation during the process.
Health Risks of Soldering
Workers are exposed to a number of different airborne contaminants throughout the soldering process. When the solder wire is heated, fumes and smoke are produced that contain various toxic chemicals. Exposure to these dangerous byproducts can lead to a number of different health problems such as asthma and irritation of the upper respiratory tract. The resulting health conditions vary according to the type of metals and fluxes being used.
Hand soldering is of particular concern because of the close proximity of the worker’s head to the fume source, directly exposing nasal passages, throat and lungs. Local ventilation systems such as solder fume smoke extractors are an effective way to capture harmful solder fumes and protect worker health.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Soldering
SPB 560
Compact Fume Extractor
Compact multi-stage solder fume extractor, ideal for low debris generating applcations. Up to 300 CFM nominal airflow.
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SPM 504
Medium Pressure Extractor
A multi-stage solder fume extraction system ideal for up to four (4) workstations. Up to 600 CFM nominal airflow.
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SPH 470
Multi-Station Fume Extraction
Whisper-quiet performance, space-saving design with a multi-stage filtration system. Up to 282 CFM nominal airflow.
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SPH 870
For High Volume Applications
Multi-stage filtration system featuring your choice of brushless or infinity motors. Up to 440 CFM nominal airflow.
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