Quick Ship Welding Fume Extractors: 3 In-Stock Models Compared (2026)
You don’t need a $50,000 central dust collection system to keep welding fume out of your welder’s lungs. For shops running 1–4 welding stations, a self-contained mobile or portable fume extractor handles the job — bundled with the right arm, plugged into a standard outlet (or three-phase if you need more CFM), and rolling between stations as you work. Here’s an honest comparison of the three Quick Ship extractors we keep in stock, sized for real shop applications and built to ship the same week you order. Want a broader multi-brand comparison including Plymovent and MicroAir? See our full welding fume extractor buyer’s guide.
The 30-Second Answer
You weld at one bench part-time and just want clean air? ELEVENT — 400 CFM, plugs into a regular outlet, from $4,995. You run a single welding station as the daily workhorse? MFE-750 — 750 CFM, 6″ arm bundled, from $7,495. You weld stainless or galvanized at production volume? MFE-1350-SC — 1,350 CFM, self-cleaning, 8″ arm bundled, from $17,788. Live pricing on each product page.
The Three Mobile Extractors at a Glance
Self-contained mobile fume extractors are the fastest path to compliant capture for small and mid-size welding shops. Pick a unit, roll it next to the bench, plug it in, position the arm 6–10 inches from the puddle. No ductwork, no overhead structure, no contractor required.
ELEVENT
400 CFM · 4″ arm included · 120V single-phase
- 400 CFM extraction capacity
- 4″ × 8′ arm with LED light kit included
- 120V single-phase — standard outlet
- Light to medium MIG/TIG welding
- Compact footprint, mobile cart base
- Best for hobby shops, schools, occasional welders
MFE-750
750 CFM · 6″ arm bundled · single-station production
- 750 CFM extraction capacity
- 6″ × 7′ or 10′ standing arm bundled
- Disposable or self-cleaning filter
- HEPA upgrade for stainless work
- Sized for daily MIG/TIG mild steel
- Best for 1–2 welder shops working full time
MFE-1350-SC
1,350 CFM · 8″ or dual 6″ arms · self-cleaning filter
- 1,350 CFM extraction capacity
- Single 8″ arm OR dual 6″ arms
- Self-cleaning pulse-jet filter (longer service life)
- Sized for stainless, galvanized, plate work
- 230V or 460V 3-phase power required
- Best for 2–3 welder production shops
Head-to-Head Specs Comparison
Here’s the same information stacked side-by-side so you can match a unit to your application without guessing. For configuration options, current pricing, and to add to cart, click through to each product page.
| Spec | ELEVENT | MFE-750 | MFE-1350-SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction CFM | 400 CFM | 750 CFM | 1,350 CFM |
| Arm Included | 4″ × 8′ | 6″ × 7′ or 10′ standing | Single 8″ or dual 6″ |
| Power | 120V single-phase, 20A | 120V single-phase, 20A | 230V or 460V 3-phase |
| Filter Cleaning | Disposable | Disposable or self-cleaning | Self-cleaning pulse-jet |
| HEPA Available | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Best For | Light/occasional welding | Daily single-station fab | Production stainless/galv |
| Mobility | Cart base, casters | Cart base, locking casters | Cart base, locking casters |
| Ship Time | 2–3 business days | 3–5 business days | 3–5 business days |
| Freight (Southwest) | Free | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | From $4,995 | From $7,495 | From $17,788 |
| Configure & Buy | See Live Pricing → | See Live Pricing → | See Live Pricing → |
Pick by Shop Size — Which Unit Fits Your Operation
The fastest way to narrow down is by how many welders you have and how much they’re welding. Use this matrix to pick.
| Your Shop | Recommended Unit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 welder, occasional use (school, shop class, hobby) | ELEVENT | 400 CFM is enough for light/intermittent welding. 120V plug is the only requirement. Cheapest path to clean air. |
| 1 welder, full-time production (mild steel MIG/TIG) | MFE-750 | 750 CFM at a 6″ arm is the production-grade workhorse for mild steel fab. Pays back in worker comfort and downtime. |
| 2 welders sharing capacity (single arm at a time) | MFE-750 | One unit, one welder at a time. Roll between stations. Cheapest option for 2-welder shops with sequential work. |
| 2 welders, simultaneous welding | MFE-1350-SC w/ dual 6″ arms | 1,350 CFM split between two arms gives each welder ~675 CFM at the hood — enough for mild-steel MIG/TIG. |
| 1 welder, stainless / galvanized production | MFE-1350-SC w/ 8″ arm | Cr VI from stainless and zinc oxide from galv need higher capture velocity. 8″ arm at 1,200+ CFM is the standard. |
| 3+ welders, multi-shift production | Step up to central cartridge collector | Mobile units stop being cost-effective beyond 2–3 simultaneous welders. Central system + ductwork is cheaper at scale. |
Pick by Welding Process — What Each Unit Captures Effectively
Application drives the CFM target. Here’s which unit handles which welding type without choking.
| Welding Process | CFM Needed | Best Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Light TIG / soldering / shop class | 200–400 CFM | ELEVENT |
| Light MIG mild steel (occasional) | 300–500 CFM | ELEVENT or MFE-750 |
| MIG mild steel (production) | 600–800 CFM | MFE-750 |
| TIG mild steel / aluminum (production) | 600–800 CFM | MFE-750 |
| Stick / flux-core mild steel | 800–1,000 CFM | MFE-1350-SC w/ 8″ arm |
| TIG stainless (Cr VI risk) | 800–1,000 CFM | MFE-1350-SC w/ 8″ arm (or MFE-750 with HEPA) |
| Galvanized welding (zinc oxide) | 1,000–1,400 CFM | MFE-1350-SC w/ 8″ arm |
| Plasma cutting (light/medium) | 1,200–1,500 CFM | MFE-1350-SC + HT500 hose |
| Aluminum / titanium / magnesium grinding | — | Use a wet collector |
Why Self-Cleaning Matters (and When It Doesn’t)
The MFE-1350-SC and the self-cleaning version of the MFE-750 pulse compressed air through the filter cartridge automatically, knocking accumulated fume off the media and into a collection drawer. That keeps airflow consistent and extends filter life from 6–12 months to 18–24 months in heavy use. The disposable MFE-750 and the ELEVENT use manual filter changes — pull the cartridge, swap a new one in, dispose of the old.
Self-cleaning is worth the extra spend if you’re welding 6+ hours a day on dirty processes (stainless, galvanized, stick). It’s not worth it for light or occasional welding — the manual filter on the disposable MFE-750 lasts 9–12 months in single-station mild-steel production, and the cost-per-hour of clean air comes out lower than the SC premium.
The self-cleaning version also requires 80–100 PSI compressed air on site to run the pulse cycle. If your shop doesn’t have shop air at the unit’s location, the disposable MFE-750 is the better fit — same airflow, no cleaning system, just swap cartridges when they load up.
Why Capture Velocity Matters — OSHA Limits in Plain English
Source capture at the hood is the recognized engineering control for welding fume. The exposure limits driving sizing decisions:
- Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI): OSHA PEL is 5 μg/m³ as an 8-hour TWA. Stainless welding generates Cr VI in seconds. The MFE-1350-SC at 1,350 CFM with an 8″ arm at 6–10″ from the puddle is the standard control. The MFE-750 with HEPA upgrade is the alternative if 3-phase power isn’t available.
- Manganese: ACGIH TLV is 0.02 mg/m³. Mild-steel MIG/stick generates manganese routinely. The MFE-750 at 750 CFM keeps a single welder under the limit at standard hood positioning.
- Welding fume (general): ACGIH TLV is 5 mg/m³. An uncontrolled welding station exceeds this within minutes of arc-on.
For combustible reactive metals (aluminum, magnesium, titanium grinding), none of these dry-collection units is the right product — those applications require a wet collector. For the full breakdown of which applications fall under NFPA 660 versus standard welding ventilation, see our NFPA 660 explainer.
What You’ll Actually Spend (Total Cost)
The unit price is most of the cost, but not all. Plan for these add-ons. For complete configuration pricing including arm length, filter type, and HEPA options, click through to each product page.
| Line Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| ELEVENT (with 4″ arm + LED light) | From $4,995 — see live pricing. Plugs into 120V outlet, no electrician. |
| MFE-750 (with 6″ arm) | From $7,495 — see live pricing. Configuration options for arm length, disposable vs self-cleaning, HEPA upgrade. |
| MFE-1350-SC (single 8″ arm) | From $17,788 — see live pricing. Configuration options for single vs dual arm. |
| Spark protector screen | Strongly recommended for any unit handling sparks. See product page for current pricing. |
| Replacement filter cartridge | MFE-750 MERV 15 runs $464–$506. ELEVENT MERV 15 runs about $180. We stock in Arizona for fast delivery. |
| Electrician (3-phase units only) | Only if your shop doesn’t have 230V/460V at the wall. Local electrical contractor pricing applies. |
| Freight (AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT) | FREE — included in delivered price. |
For full system pricing — central collectors, ductwork, multi-station setups — see our 2026 dust collection cost guide.
When a Mobile Fume Extractor Is NOT the Right Choice
These mobile units handle 1–3 welder shops cleanly. They’re the wrong call when any of these match your situation:
- You have 4+ simultaneous welding stations. Per-unit math stops working at scale. A central cartridge collector with ductwork to multiple drops is cheaper per station above 4 simultaneous welders.
- Your welders move constantly across a large floor. Structural and shipbuilding work doesn’t fit at a single bench. Look at a MobileGo or I-Portable for true follow-along extraction.
- You’re grinding combustible reactive metal. Aluminum, magnesium, or titanium grinding needs a wet collector — not a dry mobile unit.
- You weld in food, pharma, or clean-room environments. Galvanized arm tubes and standard hose don’t meet wash-down or FDA requirements. A 304 stainless arm bundled with a clean-room-compatible collector is the right path.
- Your shop is built around a fixed welding booth. A booth with integrated extraction handles the same job. See welding booths for that path.
- You only have 120V power and need 800+ CFM. The MFE-1350-SC needs 3-phase. The MFE-750 runs on 120V single-phase and handles up to 750 CFM with HEPA upgrade available. If 120V is all you have and your application needs more than that, you’ll need an electrician on site before the unit is useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which welding fume extractor is best for a one-welder shop?
For full-time welding production in a one-welder shop running mild-steel MIG or TIG, the MFE-750 at 750 CFM with a bundled 6″ standing arm is the standard pick. It handles daily production volume, ships in 3–5 business days, and runs on standard 120V single-phase power. See the product page for current configuration options and live pricing.
Do these mobile extractors include the fume arm?
Yes. All three units ship with the matching arm bundled in the price. The ELEVENT includes a 4″ × 8′ arm with hood and LED light. The MFE-750 includes a 6″ × 7′ or 10′ standing arm. The MFE-1350-SC includes either a single 8″ arm or dual 6″ arms (configure on the product page). You don’t need to buy the arm separately.
What power do I need to run an MFE-1350-SC?
The MFE-1350-SC needs 230V or 460V three-phase power. If your shop already runs 3-phase to the welder bench, you’re set. If you only have single-phase 230V, you’ll need either a phase converter or a panel upgrade. The MFE-750 works on standard 120V single-phase (20-amp outlet), and the ELEVENT runs on a regular 120V outlet — those are simpler if power is a constraint.
How often do I have to replace the filter?
Filter life depends on duty cycle and process. The disposable cartridges in the ELEVENT and disposable MFE-750 typically run 9–12 months at single-station mild-steel production, and 6–9 months on dirtier processes (stainless, stick, flux-core). The self-cleaning MFE-1350-SC and MFE-750-SC stretch that to 18–24 months because the pulse-jet system clears accumulation before it impedes airflow. MFE-750 replacement cartridges run $464–$506. ELEVENT cartridges run about $180.
Can I use one mobile extractor for multiple welders?
For sequential use — one welder at a time, rolling the unit between stations — yes. For simultaneous use, you need either dual arms on a single high-CFM unit (the MFE-1350-SC supports dual 6″ arms) or one unit per welder. Two welders sharing a 750 CFM unit at the same time will choke airflow at both arms and capture velocity drops below the threshold for fume control.
How fast can I get one delivered?
The ELEVENT ships in 2–3 business days from in-stock inventory. The MFE-750 and MFE-1350-SC both ship in 3–5 business days. Transit time to AZ runs 2–3 days, to CA, NV, NM, UT runs 3–5 days. Total order-to-delivery for an Arizona buyer is usually under one week. All freight is included free for the five-state Southwest territory.
Will any of these meet OSHA welding fume requirements?
Properly sized and positioned, yes. All three are designed as engineering controls for welding fume capture. What matters is matching the unit’s CFM to your application (per the matrix above), positioning the hood within 6–10 inches of the puddle, and keeping the filter clean. The unit alone doesn’t guarantee compliance — the operator using it correctly does. If you have a specific dust hazard that needs documented review beyond welding fume, call us at 602-456-9661 first.
Pick the Right Extractor and Start Welding This Week
All three units ship from in-stock inventory in 2–5 business days. Free freight across AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT. Configure online with live pricing — or call and we’ll match the right unit to your application in 10 minutes.