Plymoth Porta-Flex 200 Portable Fume Extraction Unit

When the job won't come to your extraction system, bring the extraction system to the job. The Porta-Flex 200 is a lightweight, self-contained fume extractor built for welding in confined spaces or hard-to-reach locations — ideal for service and maintenance work where remote or mobile welding is the norm.

Why it matters

Fixed extraction arms and wall filters can't follow a technician to a remote job site or into a tight access space — and that's often where fume exposure risk is hardest to manage. The Porta-Flex 200 solves that by giving you genuine local exhaust ventilation (LEV) at the source, wherever the weld happens to be. That flexibility matters as Australia's welding fume exposure limits tighten under the WES-to-WEL transition, effective 1 December 2026 — compliance shouldn't depend on whether the job happens to be near a fixed extraction point.

Key features

• Manual start configuration — simple, straightforward operation
• Just 15kg — genuinely portable, carries like a vacuum cleaner
• Tidy stowage — hose rolls around the handle, magnetic nozzle clips to the unit
• Efficient built-in filtration — long-life cartridge, cleanable or replaceable
• Simple and affordable — no complex setup, straightforward running costs

What's included

• Filtered extraction unit and handle
• High-performance fan
• 2.5m extraction hose
• Built-in filter and cartridge
• 4m electrical cable

Magnetic nozzles are ordered separately — available in 80mm, 200mm, 300mm, and 400mm to suit your typical capture point.

Technical specifications

Typical environments

Welding, confined space work, service and repair jobs, remote locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which nozzle size should I choose?
It depends on your typical capture point — smaller nozzles (80mm) suit tight, localised extraction, while larger ones (400mm) cover a wider fume source. QWS can advise based on your application.

Is there an auto-start version available?
Yes — ask QWS about the auto-start Porta-Flex variant if you'd prefer the unit to activate with the welding process rather than switching on manually.

How far does the hose reach?
2.5m — designed for close-proximity source capture at the weld point rather than long-reach fixed installation.

Can the filter be replaced without buying a new unit?
Yes — the cartridge is designed to be cleaned or replaced as part of normal servicing, keeping the unit running without needing full replacement.