New Portable Weld Fume Extractor Delivers More Extraction Power
RoboVent releases the ProCube II portable weld fume extractor, which features a 4 HP motor and 153 CFM to easily support up to two manual welders with fume guns and other applications.
Posted: October 3, 2023
RoboVent®, a Nederman Company and leader in industrial dust, fume & mist collection, has upgraded their popular ProCube™ portable Hi-Vac weld fume extractor with even greater power and mobility. Built to last, the powerful and portable ProCube™ II now features a 4 HP motor and 153 CFM to easily support up to two manual welders with fume guns and other applications requiring portable extraction power.
The new ProCube is the most powerful portable filtration unit of its size. It pairs perfectly with one or two fume extraction guns for manual welding. These systems integrate a high-performance weld torch with built-in fume extraction to capture the majority of weld fumes as they are created, significantly reducing welders’ exposure to welding fumes. ProCube can also be attached to a small movable backdraft plenum for manual welding or used with the RoboVent FlexTrac™ tip extraction system for light-production robotic welding.
With four heavy-duty casters, the ProCube II can be easily moved by one person, so welders can stay highly mobile while working on large weldments. This makes ProCube II ideal for welders using fume guns to weld large infrastructure components. ProCube II is also a great solution for welders working in tight spaces or remote areas where traditional source capture is not possible or practical.
With greater power and maneuverability, ProCube II is the perfect portable hi-vac extraction unit for small fabrication shops or manufacturers needing a high degree of flexibility in weld fume extraction. Its small footprint makes it easy to fit wherever weld fume extraction is needed. Hi-vac extraction protects workers and helps facilities ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and meet ACGIH guidelines for exposure to hazardous weld fume components such as hexavalent chromium or manganese.
“The new ProCube has been significantly reengineered and enhanced based on feedback from our customers,” said Rick Kreczmer, President, RoboVent. “After extensive testing and engineering, we have optimized the fume extractor to support two manual welders with a single unit, or even a light-production robotic welder. This updated model is more powerful but also features enhanced maneuverability and other new features for increased safety and easy maintenance.”
The ProCube II generates just 82 decibels when in use and has additional noise-reducing features to improve operator comfort. Its size makes it ideal for unique workspaces – at just 42.8”(108cm) high and with a 23.5”(60cm) x 22.25”(56.5cm) footprint, it’s small enough to fit almost anywhere and easy to move wherever is needed. It also features simple dashboard controls for ease of use and minimal maintenance due to the built-in filter cleaning system and easy-clean metal dust trays. It can be configured with an automated start-stop option, so that it comes on automatically with the weld torch and turns off to save energy when not needed.
“With any product relaunch, we aim to take an existing offering and improve its function, efficiency and design based on our customers’ feedback,” said Frank Cea, VP, Growth & Engagement, RoboVent. “Welders asked us for increased welding production capabilities, superior fume extraction and ease of use without sacrificing quality or safety – these were all focal points for the new design.”
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