SOLDER SMOKE  ABSORBER – WORKING : 

Apzem’s Solder Smoke Absorber ( Model : SFX 100 ) is designed to control Soldering fumes generated in small scale soldering applications and for minor fume emitting operations. It is compact and highly productive thus eliminating the harmful fume contaminants from the work atmosphere.

It is specially designed for soldering and mild laser soldering fume generating applications. The various stages of filtration prevent the fumes from escaping into the atmosphere, the silent operation allows it to be user-friendly and most preferred in the industry. Soldering Fume Extractor – Dual Arm, Decentralized and Centralized Soldering Fume Extraction systems are available for multi-user solder fume extraction.

It consist of three stages of filtration:

• 1^st stage of filtration is the pre-filter which prevents mist and oil from the components from directly contacting the filter thus increasing filter span
• 2^nd stage of filtration is the HEPA filter which is highly efficient and controls particles of size 0.3 micron and thereby preventing the fumes from escaping
• 3 rd stage of filtration is the carbon filter which controls the odour from the fumes that are being released in the work atmosphere

Health Hazards without Solder Smoke Absorber 

When solder wire is heated, it emits vapors containing a variety of compounds. Inhaling these gases might trigger asthma attacks or worsen existing respiratory disorders. In addition, the vapors can irritate the upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Because the worker’s head is likely to be in close proximity to the fume source when hand soldering, there is a higher risk. Coworkers in the area may also be at risk of being exposed. Workers involved in Rework and assembly of electronic and electrical components , Telecommunications equipment, HVAC devices, Soldering & desoldering (common in recycling) and many other applications involving solder process are highly prone to the exposure of solder smoke.