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Solder Fume Extractor for Hand Soldering & Solder Pots
IP Systems offers solder fume extractor units designed for benchtop applications in the electronics industry. Everyone recognizes the need for effective fume filtration to protect their employees during the hand-soldering process. The carcinogens and fumes produced from the burn-off of the various flux chemistries can create occupational asthma, skin conditions, and congestion. An activated carbon filter is essential in trapping these harmful fumes and volatile compounds.
With the move to lead-free solders, this need has become even greater due to the higher flue content used in solder wire. When using solder wick and flux during BGA clean-up, the volumes increase exponentially.
When working with solder pots or small tabletop waves, many customers may create enclosures and utilize a solder fume extractor to keep those fumes completely contained.
IP Systems can not only provide fume extraction, but we also can provide enclosures specifically designed with these applications in mind.
Fume Extraction Systems
Whether it be fumes generated by just one or two operators, a large group, robotic soldering, or solder pots, IP Systems has a fume extraction unit that can handle your application and protect your employees.
To request more information on solder fume extraction, please e-mail us at info@ipsystemsusa.com.
Why You Need a Solder Fume Extraction System
The process of hand soldering produces fumes that can be hazardous to the worker. These fumes are created due to the combination of the high heat of the soldering iron and the flux used. Soldering irons create heat that expands the air, allowing fumes to fill the surrounding space. The fumes come from the combination of the metal being soldered and the flux used.
Fumes contain both gaseous and particulate matter that could have serious health hazards to humans. Not only do they produce foul odors, but the heavy metals and chemical compounds present in the fumes can cause respiratory problems, organ damage, skin damage, and potentially cancer.
The risk is well-documented across electronics manufacturing. Long-term exposure to flux-generated fumes is associated with occupational asthma, chronic bronchitis, eye and respiratory irritation, and skin sensitization. The shift to lead-free solders has increased the volume of flux fumes produced per joint, since lead-free alloys require higher operating temperatures and more aggressive flux chemistries.
OSHA has permissible exposure limits (PELs) for heavy metals, chemicals, volatile organic compounds, and other types of harmful matter to make sure that all workers are kept safe. Meeting these PELs is much easier when you have a solder fume extractor installed for your workspaces.
Fume extraction removes the fumes from the air immediately around the workspace. The fumes are sucked up into the fume extractor, taken through the ducting, and filtered through a combination filter media. This combination filter uses both a HEPA filter and an activated carbon base to deal with both particulate and gaseous matter. Then, the cleaned air is recirculated back into the shop. Effective filtration systems are crucial to minimize the harmful effects of soldering smoke. Click here to learn more about why having a fume extraction system is important. The HEPA element captures fine particulate down to 0.3 microns at 99.97% efficiency, while the activated carbon adsorbs the gaseous compounds that pass through the HEPA stage.
Call us for more information and pricing on solder fume extractors!
Our Products
Hand Soldering and Solder Pots
Compact single-station unit with HEPA + activated carbon. Connects to 2″ and 2.5″ hoses, optional 4″ inlet.
Multi-Station Hand Soldering
For multi-operator benches and mid-sized applications including reflow, conformal coating, selective solder.
SMT Reflow & Larger
Mid-sized unit for SMT lines, 5–6 zone reflow ovens, and larger VOC applications.
Fume Extraction Applications
Here is a list of common fume extraction applications where IP Systems helps organizations maintain cleaner air and safer workplaces.
Laser Fume Extraction
SMT Equipment Fume Extraction
Dental Aerosol Fume Extraction
Gas Absorption & Industrial Odor Control
VOC Air Purifiers & Fume Extraction
Solder Fume Extractors
Brazing and Laser Welding Fume Extractor
Custom Applications
Capture methods for solder fume extraction
Effective fume capture depends on matching the right capture method to your soldering operation. IP Systems supports the three primary approaches used in industrial electronics manufacturing:
Articulating arm capture
A flexible extraction arm positioned near the soldering iron pulls fumes away from the operator's breathing zone. Most common for hand-soldering benches because it adapts to varied work and retrofits onto existing stations.
Tip extraction
Some soldering irons integrate a small extraction port near the tip itself. Uses less airflow, most economical for high-volume hand soldering. Best for lighter work, may be insufficient for heavy joints or rework.
Hood and enclosure capture
For solder pots, tabletop wave units, or robotic soldering. IP Systems can provide custom enclosures designed around your specific application.
Let Us Match You With The Right Hand-Soldering Extraction System
IP Systems delivers precision-engineered aerosol extraction solutions specifically for hand soldering and solder pot operations. Our systems efficiently capture solder fumes, flux vapors, and particulate contaminants right at the source—ensuring cleaner air, safer workspaces, and compliance with industrial standards. Designed for compact layouts, quiet operation, and seamless integration into your soldering stations, our solutions support both performance and workplace health.
Contact us today to learn how our hand-soldering extraction systems can elevate air quality, protect your team, and optimize your soldering workflows.
FAQs about Solder Fume Extraction Systems
How do solder fume extractors work?
- Solder fume extractors intake fumes that are created in the process of soldering and filter the gaseous and particulate matter out to recirculate the air. These systems often include a pre-filter to enhance filtration effectiveness and reduce the maintenance frequency of the main filters. A smoke extractor is crucial for filtering out harmful fumes produced during soldering, significantly improving air quality in the workspace.
- These extractors come in several different forms, generally made for different types of soldering. Sizing is an important consideration, as soldering fume extraction systems that are too small will not be able to effectively capture all the fumes.
- Solder fume extractors capture fumes at the source, typically very close to the SMT line. As the worker solders, the fumes that get produced by the worker go into the solder fume extraction system. The fumes then travel through the ducting and through filter media, made of a combination of a HEPA filter and an activated carbon base. The filter media removes the dust and other particles from the fumes. This particulate matter is then collected into a storage drum, which is kept until it is time to dispose of it safely.
How do I choose the best solder fume extractor?
- Before purchasing a solder fume extractor, you need to consider several factors. The first is the filter: if the filter does not have a high-efficiency rating, it won’t be useful as a solder fume extractor. Our solder fume extractors have an efficiency rating of 99.97% at 0.3 micron. You also want a filter with a large surface area. Our filters are made with mini-pleat construction, effectively increasing the surface area of the filter.
- Another important factor is fan speed, as it influences the effectiveness of extracting solder smoke. Powerful fans can pull fumes more effectively from the workspace, though they may come with increased noise and energy consumption. Most solder fume extractors are smaller than other types of fume extractors, so we recommend using a system that is properly sized for a single-person soldering workstation. The F1020 series helps greatly with this.
- For solder fume extraction systems, we recommend the F1020 series and the F1800 series. Call us for more information on these solder fume extractors!
What type of fume extraction system is ideal for soldering applications?
- Although all types of fume extraction systems work more or less the same way, hand soldering requires the worker to be up close to the PCB. For this reason, they’re much closer to fumes than many other workers are, and some systems can be a bit noisy, especially at higher speeds. Not only that, but it’s important to keep the fumes created by hand soldering contained in the workspace.
- Solder fume extraction systems require fume collection right at the workspace so that the worker is exposed to as few harmful particles as possible. It’s also important as OSHA has permissible exposure limits, and going above them can cause your workplace to become non-compliant.
- You also want a fume extraction system that can filter as many dangerous particles out of the air as possible. For this reason, we at IP Systems USA produce solder fume extraction systems that have both a HEPA filter and an activated carbon base.
What is the proper positioning of a solder fume extraction arm?
- The solder fume extraction arm should be positioned in a way that captures as much of the fumes as possible. Extraction arms only work within a defined area, so positioning is important.
- Position the extraction arm close enough to the soldering iron so that it’s able to visibly take in the fumes. However, place it far enough away so that it’s not a hindrance to operation.
- Although every application is different, we recommend choosing your capture source based on the work that your workers will be doing. The safest way is to use a tip extraction source, and it’s also the most economical solution as it doesn’t suck up large volumes of air to then be recirculated. However, it’s not suitable for heavy soldering, so we’d recommend using an extraction arm.
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