Walter Fume Extractor Spark Guard Set

Don't Let Sparks Burn Up Your Gear

Every welder knows that where there's fire, there's smoke—and where there's grinding, there are sparks. If you are using a fume extractor to keep your shop air clean, you need to make sure you aren't feeding hot sparks directly into the filter. The Walter Spark Arrestor (2 Pack) is your best insurance policy against setting your fume extractor on fire. Fume extractors work by sucking in air, and if that air is full of red-hot metal from a grinder or a heavy weld, those sparks can land right in the paper filter. It only takes one hot ember to start a smoldering fire that can ruin your machine and fill your shop with smoke.

This spark arrestor is a tough metal screen that sits at the intake of your system. It catches the hot stuff while letting the air pass through. Think of it as a goalie for your filter unit. It stops the big, hot nasty stuff so your fine filters can do their job of catching the microscopic fumes. Walter Surface Technologies builds these to last, using quality metal mesh that can take the heat. Because they come in a 2-pack, you can swap them out easily. When one gets clogged up with grinding dust or slag, just pop the fresh one in and clean the dirty one later. No downtime, no hassle.

Using a spark arrestor is especially critical if you switch between welding and grinding. Grinding throws a lot of sparks a long way, and the vacuum power of an extractor pulls them in fast. Without this guard, you are taking a gamble every time you pull the trigger. Protect your investment, keep your shop safe, and breathe easier knowing you have the right safety gear installed. It’s a small price to pay to prevent a very expensive problem.

Why You Need This

• Fire Prevention: Stops hot sparks from igniting your filter.
• Save Money: Keeps your main filters from getting holes burned in them.
• Convenient: Comes with two, so you always have a spare ready to go.