Fume Extraction Products
Our industrial fume extractors deliver efficient air filtration
Welding fume extraction arm with spark arrestor
Portable and stationary units tailored for factories, workshops, and labs.
1.5M | 2M | 3M arm Reach
What is a fume extraction system?
A fume extraction system captures harmful gases, smoke, and particulate matter at the point of generation — before they enter your workers' breathing zone or escape into the atmosphere. It draws contaminated air through a hood or capture arm, filters it through a media or HEPA-grade filter unit, and either recirculates clean air back into the facility or exhausts it safely outside. Unlike general ventilation, which dilutes fumes across the room, a fume extraction system removes the contaminant at source. This is the approach recommended by ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) and required by most Pollution Control Board standards in India.
Industries we serve
Flowmax fume extraction systems are installed across a wide range of industries throughout India:
Welding and metal fabrication — MIG, TIG, and arc welding generate metal oxide fumes that are classified as hazardous by ACGIH. Our systems use flexible extraction arms or fixed hoods positioned close to the weld point, capturing fumes before they rise.
Foundries and furnace operations — Furnace fume extraction is one of the most demanding applications. High-temperature gases and fine metallic particulates require systems designed for heat resistance and continuous-duty operation. Our furnace fume extraction systems are built for exactly this environment.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing — Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chemical intermediates generate fine dust and toxic vapours during mixing, granulation, and coating. Our systems ensure compliance with GMP and CPCB emission norms.
Chemical and paint plants — Solvent vapours, acid mists, and VOC-laden air require specialised filtration. Flowmax designs extraction systems with the right filter media for your specific chemical profile.
Food processing — Roasting, frying, and cooking operations generate oil mist and smoke that affect air quality and create compliance risk. Our systems handle sticky, greasy particulates without frequent clogging.
Automotive and surface finishing — Spray booths, grinding stations, and shot blasting areas all produce airborne contaminants that require dedicated extraction at source.
Types of fume extraction systems
Centralized fume extraction systems are designed for large facilities with multiple extraction points — welding bays, grinding stations, or process hoods — connected to a single high-capacity filter unit via ductwork. Best suited for plants with 5 or more extraction points.
Portable fume extractors work for smaller operations or mobile welding work. A self-contained unit with a filter and fan can be wheeled to wherever the work is happening. Flowmax's portable units use high-efficiency cartridge filters rated for fine metallic and chemical fumes.
Source capture arms and hoods are the extraction point component — the part positioned near the fume source. We supply articulated extraction arms (typically 2m or 3m reach), slotted hoods, and canopy hoods depending on the process.
How Flowmax designs your system
Every fume extraction system from Flowmax is engineered to your specific process — not a catalogue selection. Here is how we approach it:
We start by identifying the contaminant: the type of fume, particle size, temperature, and volume generated at each source point. This determines the required capture velocity and filtration type.
We then calculate the airflow (in m³/min or CFM) needed at each capture point based on hood geometry and distance from the source. This feeds directly into fan selection.
Filter media is chosen based on dust type and required outlet emission levels. For pharma and fine chemical applications, we use HEPA-grade media. For standard welding fume, high-efficiency synthetic felt bags or cartridge filters are used.
The final system is sized and ducted to ensure each extraction point receives adequate suction even under full load. All designs comply with ACGIH ventilation guidelines and are built to meet CPCB/SPCB emission standards.
Why Flowmax Systems Perform Better in Industrial Environments?
Flowmax has been manufacturing industrial air pollution control equipment from Coimbatore since 2016. Our fume extraction systems are installed in plants operated by clients including MRF, Yamaha, POSCO, and NIT Trichy. Industrial Air Filtration Designed to ACGIH Standards — the same guidelines used by EHS engineers worldwide. This means your system is not just compliant today, but built to a specification that holds up under audit. We supply, install, and commission systems across India — Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and beyond." Why choose Flowmax? heading is being used in many webpages with their own brand name, how can reqrite the heading to it appears unique to flowmax
