Welding Fume Extraction Systems Australia
On-Gun & LEV Welding Fume Extraction Systems for Australian Workshops
Fumefree provides welding fume extraction systems for workshops across Australia, from MIG and TIG welding to cobot prioritising the safety and well-being of welders.
Traditional welding processes often expose professionals to harmful fumes and airborne contaminants, posing serious health risks. Our mission is to make welding safer by introducing on-gun and portable LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) systems that capture fume extraction at the source during the welding process, supporting Australian businesses working toward Safe Work Australia’s 2024 workplace exposure standard of 1 mg/m³ for welding fume.
At FumeFree, we understand the importance of creating a work environment that safeguards the health of welders while ensuring WHS compliance and optimal productivity. Our solutions eliminate the hazards associated with welding fumes and help keep your business compliant with Safe Work Australia standards. FumeFree’s 240V systems meet Australian standards (AS/ANZ 1688). They suit shipbuilding, construction, agriculture, and mining sites across Australia. By providing the ability to weld with a welding fume extraction system, we empower welders to focus on their craft without compromising on their health.
Australian workplaces have a duty to manage exposure to airborne contaminants, including welding fumes. Safe Work Australia states that PCBUs must ensure people at the workplace are not exposed to airborne contaminants above the relevant workplace exposure standard. Weld Australia recommends at-source fume control, including local exhaust ventilation and on-gun fume extraction, as part of welding fume control measures. Site-specific compliance should be assessed by a qualified WHS professional, occupational hygienist, or relevant safety adviser.
Falcon 250 and Falcon 400 On-Gun Fume Extraction Kits
Built for manual MIG welding up to 280 amps on CO₂ or 250 amps on mixed gas. A complete, ready-to-weld kit for workshops that need a portable, single-station solution. See the full Falcon 250 Kit for specifications and setup details.
Steps up to on-gun capture at up to 420 amps on CO₂ or 400 amps on mixed gas, built for heavy fabrication, shipbuilding, and production welding at higher amperage. See the full Falcon 400 Kit for specifications and setup details.
Industries We Serve Across Australia
Ship Building
Control welding fumes in demanding shipyard and maritime fabrication environments.
Agriculture
Support safer welding practices in farm workshops, machinery repair spaces, and regional operations.
Construction
Use portable welding fume extractor solutions for changing worksites and project-based environments.
Manufacturing and Fabrication
Improve workshop air quality and support safer daily welding operations.
CLEAR THE AIR, FUME FREE EVERYWHERE
Our mission is to make your welding job safer
FumeFree – Welding Fume Extraction System
What Is On-Gun Welding Fume Extraction?
On-gun welding fume extraction captures fumes directly at the torch, removing contaminants close to the point where they are generated. This method suits MIG welding where consistent fume capture matters. FumeFree calls this method “on-gun” The global FumeFree sites uses “source-capture torch” “source-capture torch” for the same method.
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) for Welding Fumes
Local exhaust ventilation, often shortened to LEV, is a key term in the Australian welding fume safety landscape. FumeFree’s welding fume extraction systems support source-based fume control by drawing fumes away from the breathing zone and reducing the amount of welding fume circulating through the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a welding fume extractor?
A welding fume extractor is a system designed to capture fumes generated during welding. It helps reduce airborne contaminants and improve air quality in the welding area.
What is the exposure limit for welding fume in Australia?
Safe Work Australia sets an exposure for welding fume. The limits is 1mg/m3 over an eight-hour day, five days a week. This limit is called the WES today. It becomes the WEL on December 2026. Workers must not be exposed above this limit.
What is on-gun fume extraction?
On-gun fume extraction captures welding fumes at the torch, close to the point where fumes are generated.
Does FumeFree help with WHS compliance?
FumeFree welding fume extraction systems can support a workplace’s fume control strategy by helping capture fumes at the source. Site-specific WHS compliance should be reviewed by a qualified safety professional or occupational hygienist.
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