Clean Air Booths: The Modular Solution to Fume and Dust Control
When dust, welding fumes, and grinding dust can’t be captured at the source, your workers breathe it in, your equipment collects it, and your compliance exposure grows. Down-draft tables and other dust collection systems work well in many welding and production areas, but for others, a clean air booth is the best solution.
We have been in the business of industrial air filtration for more than 30 years, and clean air booths are one of our specialties. Let’s talk about how one of these flexible, modular systems can make the job of fume and dust collection simple.
What is a Clean Air Booth?
Environmentally sound dust and fume booths not only capture particulates, they are self-cleaning and remarkably efficient in capturing and isolating many types of dust and fumes. For example, clean air booths can be used to eliminate grinding dust, manufacturing process dust, welding fumes, and other environmental particles.
A clean air booth draws these pollutants away from the worker so his or her breathing is not hindered or their health negatively affected. High-efficiency, self-cleaning filtration technology catches fumes and dust. The clean air is then redirected back to the face of the booth, doubling its capturing capabilities.
With clean air booths, you can establish a dedicated environment that’s free from welding fumes, dust, and other particles—for the safety and comfort of your company’s most valuable assets.
A Clean Air Booth to Meet Your Facility’s Specific Requirements
At Spartan Air, we have been designing, engineering, and installing industrial dust control booths and air filtration solutions for more than three decades. With the clean air booths we supply, you will never have to wonder:
- Is the booth sized correctly for my grinding dust or welding fume output?
- Will it handle the specific type of fumes and dust my operation produces?
- Will my employees be safe, comfortable, and OSHA compliant?
You can count on all your air filtration needs being addressed without extra precautions, cleaning, or maintenance.
Let’s talk about how you can experience all these benefits.
Purchasing Your Clean Air Booth
Whether you need one clean air booth or a collection of them, trust Spartan Air to deliver custom fabrication and turnkey installation solutions to all your dust- and fume-elimination challenges.
As with any dust-collection system, we will come to your facility, assess your situation, and make recommendations. We’ll provide a project time and cost estimate, build a welding fume booth or grinding dust booth that meets your unique requirements, and then install it to your exacting standards.
We are here to answer all your questions. Get in touch with us today for more information on clean air booths, mist collectors, dust collectors, wet collectors, and so much more.
Clean Air Booths in Action
At Spartan Air, we have been designing, engineering, and insMicro Air clean air booths have been installed across a wide range of industries and applications. Here are a few examples of what these systems are capable of:
- Cable winding operation (North Carolina): A triple clean air booth unit providing 13,500 CFM was installed with a custom lexan panel booth to contain polymer dust, allowing operators to see the process while capturing dust at the source.
- Composite routing and grinding (Kansas): An 8-foot clean air booth with regain air was installed to capture dust from routing, sanding, and grinding of composite aircraft assemblies, reducing cleanup time and improving air quality.
- Sandblasting enclosure (California): A clean air booth module delivering 4,500 CFM was retrofitted into an existing enclosure, pulling dirty air through self-cleaning cartridge filters and exhausting within California’s strict emissions standards.
- Welding school (Fort Dix, NJ): Spartan Air designed, fabricated, and installed a 12-station welding system ahead of a 3-star general’s visit. The visiting general called it the “most advanced” system he had seen on a military base.
Let’s talk about how you can experience all these benefits.
Clean Air Booth FAQs
Still have questions about whether a clean air booth is right for your operation? Here are the questions we hear most often from plant managers and EHS professionals across PA, NJ, MD, and DE.
What size clean air booth do I need for my grinding or welding operation?
Booth size depends on your workpiece dimensions, the type of contaminant (welding fume, grinding dust, or both), and the capture velocity required to keep contaminants away from the worker’s breathing zone. Spartan Air sizes every booth during a free facility assessment, so you never end up with an undersized unit.
Can a clean air booth be installed in an existing facility without structural modifications?
Yes. Because clean air booths are built on a modular panel system, they can be assembled inside an existing plant without new walls, foundation work, or roof penetrations. The recirculating design also eliminates the need to exhaust air outdoors, so no roof stacks or makeup air units are required.
What maintenance do clean air booths require?
Routine maintenance is minimal. Micro Air’s self-cleaning filter system automatically cleans the cartridge filters using compressed air, extending filter life. The main ongoing task is replacing cartridge filters on schedule. Spartan Air supplies and ships replacement filters, so you can keep your booth running without downtime.
How long does a clean air booth installation take?
Most standard booth installations are completed quickly once the equipment is on site. Larger or fully custom configurations take longer. Spartan Air provides a project timeline and cost estimate up front, so you know what to expect before we begin.
Can I get custom clean air booths for my space?
Yes. Every Spartan Air clean air booth is sized and configured around your specific process, workpiece dimensions, and contaminant type. Here’s what goes into a typical system:
Standard Booth Dimensions
- 8-foot clean air booths (common for routing, sanding, and grinding of large composite components)
- Modular panel construction allows booths to be built in custom widths and depths to fit your floor space
- Triple-unit configurations available for high-CFM applications or oversized work areas
CFM Ratings
- 4,500 CFM single clean air booth module (suitable for sandblasting enclosures and smaller grinding applications)
- 13,500 CFM triple clean air booth configuration (used for high-output processes like cable winding operations)
Filter Options
- Micro Air REDMAX cartridge filters with 99.99% filtration efficiency
- Roto-Pulse self-cleaning filter system automatically cleans cartridges using compressed air, extending filter life
- HEPA safety backup filters available for applications involving hazardous dusts such as lead
Capture Velocity
- 100 feet per minute cross-flow air at the booth opening (demonstrated on sandblasting enclosure applications)
- Regain air push-pull design available to increase capture velocity at the booth entrance
Custom Design Process
- Spartan Air handles design, fabrication, and complete installation in-house through our mechanical division
- We assess your facility, size the booth to your process, and build the configuration that fits your space
- Custom options include lexan panel booths for operator visibility, integrated lighting, and access door configurations
Do clean air booths help with OSHA compliance?
Yes. A properly sized clean air booth captures welding fumes, grinding dust, and other airborne particulates at the source, reducing worker exposure and supporting compliance with OSHA standards. Spartan Air designs every system to meet or exceed OSHA and NFPA requirements.