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Extraction Arms: Extracting Fumes Where They Are Generated

Our extraction arms provide a flexible and customized solution for targeted extraction of dust, smoke, and fumes directly at the source. They can be specially adapted and tailored for various applications such as metalworking, welding technology, or the chemical industry.

Thanks to their flexible design, the extraction arms can be easily positioned and adjusted to different machines or workstations. Whether in terms of length, shape, or material, we offer a solution precisely tailored to your specific requirements. This ensures maximum efficiency in dust and smoke extraction while optimally protecting your employees and equipment.

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RATEC extraction arms capture dust, fumes and vapours exactly where they are generated, before they spread through the room and are breathed in. The arm can be swung over the workpiece with one hand and stays in any position, so the hood always sits exactly in the right place. We tailor length, shape and material to your machines and workstations and build the arms at our own plant in St. Veit an der Glan, Austria.

How extraction arms work

An extraction arm consists of rigid pipe segments connected by joints with flexible hose sections. External struts hold the arm in the position it has been set to. At the end sits an extraction hood, which is guided straight to the source using a handle. The arm is connected to an extraction duct or a filter unit that draws in and cleans the air.

Because the hood sits close to the source, contaminants are captured before they spread. This protects the air at the workstation far more effectively than general room ventilation.

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Your benefits

  • Capture at the source: fumes and dust never reach the air your staff breathe.
  • Easy to position: adjustable with one hand and stays in any position.
  • Made to measure: length, shape and material to suit your workstation.
  • Versatile: for metalworking, welding and the chemical industry.

Key technical data

FeatureExtraction Arms
Loadingextraction of dust, fumes and vapours at the source
Constructionpipe segments, joints with flexible hose connections, extraction hood with handle
Applicationmetalworking, welding, chemical industry
Length, shape, materialsdesigned individually to your requirements

A good match

Extraction arms can be connected to cartridge filters or central dust extraction systems. For fixed sources, our extraction hoods are the ideal choice. We manufacture at our own plant in Carinthia, certified to ISO 9001, EN 1090-1 and ISO 3834-2.

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Frequently asked questions

Key factors include the workspace, reach, type of pollutant, and existing extraction systems. RATEC custom-designs every solution; therefore, no flat-rate pricing is available. You will receive an individual quote.

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The closer the hood is to the source, the better the capture, as the suction effect rapidly decreases with distance. As a rule of thumb, the distance should be approximately the hood’s diameter. RATEC extraction arms can be positioned with one hand and remain stable in any position.

Yes, extraction arms capture welding fumes directly at the source before they reach the welder’s breathing zone. It’s important to position the hood close to the welding point. RATEC combines extraction arms with cartridge filters designed for fine welding fumes.

The reach is designed for the workstation; it depends on the length of the pipe segments and the number of joints. It is important that the hood reaches every working position without the arm being in the way. RATEC manufactures extraction arms in exactly the length your workstation needs.