Fume Extraction Solutions for Rail, Shipbuilding & Transportation Infrastructure
Rail manufacturing, shipbuilding, and transportation infrastructure projects operate in environments where air quality is constantly under pressure. Welding fumes, metal dust, coatings, and combustion by-products are generated daily across fabrication halls, shipyards, and maintenance facilities. When these contaminants are not effectively controlled, they can compromise worker safety, disrupt operations, and place organizations at risk of non-compliance.
KEMPER North America engineers fume extraction solutions designed to help organizations manage these risks while maintaining productivity across complex, large-format environments.
Air Quality Challenges Across Rail, Shipbuilding, and Infrastructure
While rail, shipbuilding, and transportation infrastructure projects differ in scope and setting, they share many of the same air quality challenges. Welding, grinding, cutting, and surface preparation generate fine particulates and hazardous fumes that can linger in the air, especially in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces such as railcars, ship compartments, and structural assemblies. In large facilities, multiple workstations often operate at the same time, increasing the overall concentration of airborne contaminants.
Many environments also involve changing work zones. This makes it difficult for traditional ventilation alone to provide consistent protection. Without effective fume extraction solutions, organizations may face reduced visibility, accelerated equipment wear, higher exposure risks for workers, and challenges meeting evolving occupational health and safety expectations.
Fume Extraction Solutions Built for Large-Scale Operations
Organizations operating in these sectors are expected to manage hazardous airborne substances and adhere to strict compliance standards. To address these industry challenges, KEMPER North America offers a range of scalable extraction solutions that can be tailored to specific workflows and facility layouts.
General extraction systems are well suited for rail manufacturing halls, ship fabrication bays, and infrastructure workshops where welding occurs across large open areas. These systems remove welding fumes before they spread throughout the workspace, helping reduce exposure to harmful particulates and gases generated during railcar assembly, hull fabrication, and structural steel work.
Central extraction systems are designed for large-scale rail and shipbuilding facilities with permanent production lines and multiple welding stations. By supporting centralized filtration and long-term operational efficiency, these systems provide consistent fume control across high-output manufacturing environments.
High-vacuum extraction systems integrate directly with welding torches and extraction nozzles to capture fumes at the source. They are commonly used for continuous or automated welding processes in confined railcar interiors, ship compartments, and detailed infrastructure fabrication where precise fume control is critical.
Mobile filter units provide flexible fume extraction for shipyards, rail maintenance facilities, and transportation infrastructure projects with changing work locations. Their portable design allows teams to adapt quickly to temporary welding stations, repair work, and retrofit tasks without compromising air quality or worker safety.
Create a Safer Working Environment with KEMPER
Effective fume extraction plays a direct role in protecting worker health and maintaining efficient operations. At KEMPER, we work closely with rail manufacturers, shipbuilders, and infrastructure contractors to assess conditions and recommend appropriate extraction solutions. Investing in the right fume extraction solution supports both compliance and long-term productivity.
If you are evaluating fume extraction solutions for rail, shipbuilding, or transportation infrastructure, connect with our team to discuss your needs and explore available options.