Plymoth P-Max Fan 1.1kW, 3 Phase

Overview

The Plymoth P-Max Fan (P-032) is a 1.1kW, 3-phase centrifugal extraction fan built for pulling smoke, weld fume and light dust away from the point of work. It's the fan half of a source-capture welding fume system — pair it with a Plymoth extraction arm and hood, and it draws contaminated air straight from the welder's breathing zone before it spreads through the workshop. Fitting flexible extraction arms of 160mm or 200mm diameter (1.5–9m length), it's a straightforward way to bring at-source local exhaust ventilation (LEV) into a fabrication shop, school workshop or industrial site — and a practical step toward meeting Safe Work Australia's tightened welding fume Workplace Exposure Standards (WES).

Wall- or pole-mounted, the P-032 runs free inlet/outlet (FIO) — meaning it doesn't need discharge ductwork and can exhaust straight into the workshop or a suitable space, unlike the turbo variants further down the P-Max range that require ducted discharge. It's the highest-power FIO option in the P-Max line, suited to setups needing more airflow headroom or longer arm runs than the smaller P-011 or P-012 can comfortably support.

Key features

• 1.1kW, 3-phase motor — 415V/3-phase/50Hz, 2.7A full load current, 2825 RPM
• 2100 m³/hr extraction rate — the same airflow as the P-012/P-013/P-015, delivered with extra motor headroom
• Free inlet/outlet (FIO) — no discharge ductwork required
• 200mm round outlet for optional ducted discharge if needed
• Wall or pole mount, fits directly onto Plymoth extraction arm brackets or with a separate mounting bracket
• 67 dBA noise level
• Supports compliance with Australia's 2024 welding fume exposure standards

Technical specifications

What's included

• P-Max fan, fan case and motor

Not included: plug and lead, extraction arm (ordered separately to suit required length and diameter), mounting hardware beyond the standard bracket fit.

Typical applications

Welding fabrication and workshops, schools and trade training facilities, grinding and soldering stations, and other environments needing at-source fume, smoke or light dust extraction.

Compliance note

Local exhaust ventilation at the point of welding is one of the most effective ways to reduce a worker's exposure to weld fume, which is now classified as a Group 1 human carcinogen. A correctly specified extraction arm and fan combination — like the P-032 paired with a suitably sized Plymoth arm — is a practical engineering control for meeting current WES obligations for manganese and welding fume more broadly.

Compare P-Max fan options

A mobile version (fan on a wheeled frame with handle, inlet spigot, isolator and 4m cable — P-324) is also available for workshops needing a portable extraction point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the P-032 need to be ducted? No. The P-032 is a free inlet/outlet (FIO) fan, so it can exhaust directly into the workshop or a suitable space without discharge ductwork. It can still be ducted via its 200mm outlet if the site requires it.

What's the difference between the P-032 and the P-012? Both are FIO fans moving 2,100 m³/hr, but the P-032 has a larger 1.1kW motor versus the P-012's 0.75kW. The extra headroom on the P-032 suits setups with longer duct or arm runs, or where system resistance is higher.

What size extraction arm does the P-032 need? It's designed to work with Plymoth flexible extraction arms in 160mm or 200mm diameter, available in lengths from 1.5m to 9m depending on the reach required at the workstation.

Is the P-032 suitable for a single welding bay or a whole workshop? It's sized for a single extraction point (one arm and hood). For multiple welding stations, each bay typically needs its own fan and arm, or a larger centralised ducted system — talk to QWS about sizing a multi-point setup.