Why are solder fume extractors important:
People can become permanently sensitized to solder fumes. As a result continued exposure may cause asthma and other respiratory health issues depending on the amount of exposure. Employees should be protected from these health risks by using the best fume extraction systems available.

Why fume extraction is essential for personnel:
Worker safety is critically important in soldering applications. A well-designed and maintained dust and fume collection system is needed to prevent respiratory problems and keep facilities in compliance with current air-quality standards. In some cases, a good dust collection and ventilation system can eliminate the need for personal respirators and the challenge of getting employees to wear them.

Why should companies use fume extraction systems:
Many industrial processes such as soldering, laser processing and welding all produce dust and fumes which are hazardous to health and which can also reduce productivity or increase rejected products. Fumes can also damage expensive production equipment and cause extensive downtime for repair and/or cleaning. Many local and international health and safety regulations require the employer to protect personnel from hazardous dust and fumes. Failure to do so can result in expensive compensation claims and fines.

Possible health symptoms due to soldering smoke
■ headaches;
■ fatigue;
■ irritability;
■ constipation;
■ nausea;
■ stomach pains;
■ amnesia
■ dizzyness;
■ loss of weight.

Continued uncontrolled exposure could cause far more serious symptoms such as
■ kidney damage;
■ nerve and brain damage.
■ cancer