Fume Extraction Solutions for Construction & Structural Steel Fabrication
Construction and structural steel fabrication environments generate some of the most demanding air quality challenges in industrial workspaces. From large-scale beam welding and cutting to on-site fabrication and repair, airborne fumes, fine particulates, and hazardous gases are a constant byproduct of production. Without effective control, these contaminants impact worker health, regulatory compliance, and overall project efficiency.
KEMPER North America supports construction companies and structural steel fabricators with fume extraction solutions designed for real-world conditions. From permanent fabrication bays to temporary job-site setups, the focus is on capturing hazardous fumes efficiently, adapting to changing workflows, and maintaining cleaner air where production demands never slow down.
Air Quality Challenges in Construction & Structural Steel Fabrication
Construction and structural steel fabrication operations face constant air quality challenges driven by high-heat processes such as welding, gouging, grinding, and plasma cutting. These activities release metal fumes that may contain manganese, chromium, nickel, and other hazardous substances. In both fabrication shops and active job sites, controlling exposure is complicated by changing layouts, temporary work zones, and limited natural ventilation.
Large fabrication bays often experience uneven airflow, making it difficult to capture fumes before they spread. On construction sites, equipment and crews move frequently, requiring extraction solutions that can adapt as projects evolve. When multiple trades are working in close proximity, ineffective fume control can quickly impact not only welders, but everyone working nearby. At the same time, employers are expected to meet occupational health and safety standards in the United States and Canada.
Fume Extraction Solutions for the Construction & Steel Fabrication Industry
Different construction and steel fabrication environments require different approaches to fume control, especially where workflows, space, and production demands vary from project to project. KEMPER offers a range of solutions including:
General extraction systems provide consistent background air filtration in fabrication shops and steel assembly areas where multiple processes run at once. By reducing overall fume concentration before contaminants migrate across the workspace, our systems can help stabilize air quality in large bays and high-traffic production environments.
Central extraction systems are designed for structural steel plants and construction facilities operating multiple welding stations simultaneously. Fixed ducting connects work areas to a centralized filtration unit, delivering reliable extraction performance while minimizing floor-level equipment and simplifying long-term maintenance in high-output operations.
Our high-vacuum extraction systems are engineered for source-capture applications where precision matters. Integrated directly into welding torches or extraction nozzles, these systems capture fumes at the point of generation, making them well suited for continuous production welding, automated processes, and confined work zones where exposure control is critical.
KEMPER’s mobile filter units offer the flexibility required for dynamic construction sites and evolving fabrication layouts. Easily repositioned as workflows change, these portable systems provide effective fume capture in temporary work areas, on-site welding applications, or as supplemental extraction alongside fixed systems, without sacrificing air quality or worker protection.
Trusted Industrial Fume & Dust Collection Systems
No two steel fabrication or construction environments are identical. Effective fume extraction often combines multiple solutions to address both permanent and mobile work areas. KEMPER North America works with construction firms and structural steel fabricators to identify the right mix of extraction technologies for their specific challenges. The goal is simple. Cleaner air, safer workplaces, and reliable systems built for industrial demands.
If you are looking to improve air quality in your construction or structural steel fabrication environment, KEMPER North America can help. Get in touch to discuss your operation and explore fume extraction solutions designed to perform where it matters most.