KEMPER SMART-MASTER 3M FLEX ARM
Kemper SmartMaster Mobile Fume Extractor
The Kemper SmartMaster is Kemper's entry-level mobile fume extractor — a basic, no-frills unit built for occasional welding with low amounts of smoke and dust. It's the right pick for smaller workshops, maintenance and repair work, or secondary work areas that don't need a high-duty extraction system running constantly, but still need genuine, certified fume capture when welding does happen.
Don't mistake "basic" for "under-rated" — the SmartMaster still carries W3/IFA certification, meaning it's approved for high-alloy steel welding fume, not just mild steel. The 360°-rotating, swivelling exhaust hood minimises the need for constant arm repositioning, and the whole unit is designed for simple, fast setup.
Available arm configurations: 2m or 3m flexible arm. Available in 110V and 240V.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Filter surface | 13 m² |
| Filter type | Disposable filter cassette, 3-stage (incl. two pre-filters) |
| Filter efficiency | > 99.5% |
| Certification | W3/IFA-approved |
| Extraction capacity | 950 m³/h |
| Motor power | 1.1 kW |
| Power supply options | 110V / 240V |
| Noise level | 72 dB(A) |
| Arm length options | 2m / 3m |
| Arm type | Flexible hose |
| Mounting | Mobile |
| Best suited to | Occasional use, low fume/dust volumes, maintenance and repair work |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SmartMaster enough for a workshop that welds daily? It's built for occasional use with low dust volumes — a workshop welding daily and generating consistent fume would likely outgrow it quickly. SmartFil or ProfiMaster suit more regular use better.
Does the entry-level unit still meet stainless steel welding requirements? Yes — SmartMaster still carries the same W3/IFA approval as the larger units in the range, so it's still rated to handle high-alloy steel fume, just at a lower duty cycle and extraction capacity.
How the Kemper range compares
| Cartridge Filter Wall | MaxiFil Stationary | ProfiMaster | SmartFil | SmartMaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Wall/column | Wall-mounted | Mobile | Mobile | Mobile |
| Duty cycle | Continuous/non-stop | Regular, medium | Frequent, medium-heavy | Regular, medium | Occasional, low |
| Filter type | Self-cleaning ePTFE cartridge | Safe-change storage filter (42 m²) | Disposable cassette (17 m²) | Disposable (25 m², 42 m² option) | Disposable cassette (13 m²) |
| Arm options | 2–7m, flex or rigid, single/twin | 2–7m, flex or rigid | 2–4m single, twin-arm available | 2–4m, flex or rigid | 2–3m flex |
| W3/IFA (stainless-rated) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | High-volume fixed bays running all day | Fixed bays, regular medium-duty use | Fabrication shops needing mobility + heavier duty | Workshops with regular, moderate fume | Occasional welding, maintenance/repair |