What is the difference between the FH-8 and FH-8S?

The FH-8 is 1,000 m³/h for a single welding station. The FH-8S is the upgraded 3,000 m³/h build with programmable pulse cleaning for heavier welding and continuous operation.

Do PTFE cartridges need replacing?

Yes — pulse cleaning extends their life, but replace them every 12–24 months once pulse cleaning no longer restores airflow.

Why PTFE cartridges instead of ESP for welding?

Conductive metal dust can arc inside an electrostatic cell. PTFE membrane cartridges with pulse cleaning are the industry-standard filtration for welding and metal dust.

FH-8S Welding Fume Extractor — PTFE Cartridge & Pulse Cleaning

Name: FH-8S Welding Fume Extractor
Brand: Reborix
SKU: RBX-FH-8S

Welding · PTFE Cartridge

Model FH-8S — Cartridge Dust Collector

Built for hand-held fiber laser welding and fiber cutting — the fine metal powder that would clog a HEPA filter in weeks. PTFE membrane cartridges with pulse back-blow cleaning.

3,000 m³/h airflow | 2.3 kW (2.2 kW fan) | 103 kg
4× PTFE membrane cartridge filters — 99.9% efficiency at 0.3 μm
Programmable pulse back-blow cleaning — automatic filter cleaning
565×700×1130 mm footprint with Ø150 mm inlet
For hand-held fiber laser welding (1–3 kW) and fiber cutting
24-hour continuous operation capable
CE certified | 12-month warranty

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Why PTFE Cartridges — Not ESP — for Welding

Metal Dust Is Conductive

Fine conductive metal particles can arc inside an electrostatic cell. PTFE membrane cartridges are the industry-standard tool for welding and metal dust.

Pulse Back-Blow Cleaning

Four solenoid valves reverse-blow each cartridge automatically, knocking dust off so airflow stays high through long welding runs.

Washable, Not Disposable

PTFE cartridges rinse clean and last 12–24 months — far cheaper than replacing disposable HEPA filters every few weeks.

Welding smoke, metal dust, and grinding particulate → FH-8 Series (PTFE). Oil smoke, VOCs, and sticky non-metal fume → 12 Series (ESP).

FH-8S Full Specifications

Specification	Value
Model	RBX-FH-8S
Filtration type	PTFE membrane cartridge + pulse cleaning
Airflow	3,000 m³/h
Noise	≤65 ±5 dB
Power	2.3 kW (2.2 kW fan)
Dimensions	565 × 700 × 1130 mm
Weight	103 kg
Cartridges	4× 300×200 PTFE membrane
Inlet	Ø150 mm
Outlet	Ø200 mm
Options	Air pump · flexible hose / extraction arm
Voltage	220 / 230 / 110 V · 50/60 Hz
Certification	CE (Machinery, LVD, EMC)
Warranty	12 months

Maintenance & Cleaning

Pulse cleaning: automatic during operation — no manual intervention
PTFE cartridges: rinse when airflow drops; replace every 12–24 months once pulse cleaning no longer restores flow
Dust tray: empty regularly in heavy-welding environments

See the full maintenance & cost schedule and our FH-8 PTFE cartridge deep-dive.

Common Questions

What can the FH-8S extract?
Hand-held fiber laser welding fume (1–3 kW), fiber laser cutting, precision cutting, grinding, and soldering.

FH-8 vs FH-8S — which do I need?
FH-8 (1,000 m³/h) suits a single welding station. FH-8S (3,000 m³/h) is the upgraded build for heavier welding and continuous operation. For multi-station shops, see FH-8-3 / FH-8-4.

Do the cartridges need replacing?
Yes, every 12–24 months, once pulse cleaning stops restoring airflow.

Is the airflow adjustable?
Yes — programmable pulse cleaning and adjustable airflow via the control panel.

What about CE and warranty?
CE certified with a 12-month warranty. Documents available on the Downloads page.

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