Fume extractor (soldering)

A fume extractor is a device used to filter aerosolized chemical byproducts of the soldering process.

[1] These devices take many forms depending on the project size and application, from small ductwork to entire fume hoods.

[2] The goal of a fume extractor is to move these environmental pollutants away from the user and other occupants of the room as quickly and efficaciously as possible so as to stay within the safe exposure limits of the various substances present, and reduce the risk of adverse health outcomes like metal fume fever, polymer fume fever, occupational asthma, and allergic reaction.

Most machines seen consist of some kind of fan that draws air in, and a filter or other to trap the chemicals.

Quality can range from improvised setups of table fans and residential air filters to industrial machines that filter air out through the buildings ventilation system.