What are the benefits of using a modular hood for robotic welding?

A modular industrial hood provides efficient, reliable source capture for robotic welding operations while maintaining flexibility and ease of installation. Unlike permanent structures or open hoods, modular systems are designed to fit the exact size and layout of each weld cell, reducing airflow requirements and improving overall fume extraction efficiency. Key advantages include:

• Right-sized containment: Encloses the robotic cell for effective fume and mist capture while minimizing airflow (CFM) and energy use.
• Fast, easy installation: Ships in modular sections that assemble quickly with standard tools, reducing installation time and downtime.
• Low-profile design: Saves valuable floor space and allows easy integration with surrounding automation.
• Flexible configuration: Can be mounted to the ceiling, cell fencing or floor to suit any facility layout.
• Seamless integration: Connects easily to ductwork or directly to dust and fume collectors for complete dust, fume and mist control.

Together, these features make modular hoods like the Streamline Hood ideal for high-production robotic welding cells that require consistent containment, efficient air quality management and easy scalability.