Best mobile fume extractors in 2025

3rd March 2025

Nowadays, welding fume extractors have never been more important in the welding industry. Removing welding fumes and hazardous substances, as required by the new Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforcement, to prevent Health problems is a key subject for all the individuals and organisations in the welding industry.

In this context, the range of fumes extractors and mobile fumes extractors was raised to the point where it began to be complicated to understand it. There are different types and performances of fume extraction units that need to be fully understood before you may make a decision on which mobile fume extraction unit is right for your welding application.

As a provider of welding equipment all around the UK, we aim to help you understand this range and protect yourself against welding fumes. We’ve selected, what we think, are the best fumes extractors depending on the type of work you are doing and the capabilities you need.

Our top picks for the best mobile fume extraction units in 2025

Kemper Smartmaster Welding Fume Extraction Unit 110V or 240V 3M Flex Arm

The Kemper Smartmaster is the best fume extractor if you are dealing with a low amount of dust. This compact fume extractor made by one of the most famous and validated brands of fume extraction units, is the one to consider if you want a basic and easy to use unit.

Thanks to its W3 approval, this Kemper mobile welding fume extraction unit is suitable for high alloy steel. Designed with a rotating and swiveling exhaust hood, you’ll be able to use at a 360 degree radius and ensure only a few adjustments during your welding process.

The Smartmaster is also available in 240V and is always delivered with a 3 meters exhaust arm.

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Key features:

Suitable for all materials, including high-alloy steel
Low amounts of smoke/dust
Occasional use
Exhaust arm requires less adjustment due to flow-optimised exhaust hood design
Increased safety due to filter monitoring
Flexible use due to hose connection
W3/IFA certified
Exhaust arm 3 m
Handle with cable holder
Rotating exhaust hood

Kemper Profimaster Welding Fume Extractor 110V or 240V 3M Flex Arm

If you are looking for the best fume extractor for medium amount of dust, the Kemper Profimaster is the one you need. With its extraction capacity of 1100 m3/h, the Profimaster is suitable for most welding projects, from occasional to frequent use.

Thanks to a high capacity disposable filter that can be easily changed and a rotating and swiveling exhaust hood, this mobile fume extraction unit is easy to use in a 360-degree radius. You can also use the automatic start and stop option to allow only a few adjustments during the welding process.

The Profimaster is also available in 240V.

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Key features:

Suitable for all materials, including high-alloy steel
Low to medium levels of smoke and dust
Occasional to frequent use
Safe operation by rotation field control
Maintenance door allows easy filter change
Exhaust arm requires less adjustment due to flow-optimised exhaust hood design
Increased safety due to filter monitoring
Automatic Start-Stop (optional)
Rotating exhaust hood
Automatic start-stop

Esab Carryvac 3 240V Ast Portable Fume Extraction Unit

In terms of compact fume extractor, the Esab Carryvac 3 is the best on the market. With its compact design and less than 15Kg, the Carryvac 3 is still capable of a 180 m3/h extraction power. You can connect this Esab fume extraction unit to the welding torch or to the extraction nozzle.

With its portable design and its ISO 21904 certification, the Carryvac fume extraction unit is compatible for industry standards compliance in light welding applications. You’re also able to activate the start and stop option while welding.

Thanks to an adjustable flow, this mobile fume extraction unit is suitable for most of the torches and hoods.

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Key features:

Nanofiber filter with extended dust holding capacity and 99% efficiency in capturing welding fumes
Manual and automatic start/stop function which increases the service life of each filter and of the unit itself
Adjustable flow to adapt to different torches and hoods
Automatic flow adjustment to maintain correct airflow and suction during operations
Alarm notifications
ISO 21904 compatible for industry standards compliance
Suitable for fume extraction for light welding applications

These 3 mobile fume extraction units are for us, the best in terms of capabilities and portabilities, depending on the type of welding you are working on.

Since the fume extraction unit is only one part in the welding protection and safety area, we also provide Welding PPE. If you are looking for air fed welding helmets, welding gloves or welding jackets, you can visit our website or go directly into our stores in the UK, our team will help you choose the best equipment for your safety.