A laboratory extraction arm is used to capture fumes, vapours, dust or odours directly at source before they reach the operator.
It is ideal for small workstations in labs, electronics, dental, ink, adhesives or solvent handling.

FTM Technologies offers several arm sizes to match the airflow and workstation size:

• ME50 → Ø 50 mm: light fumes, electronics, small parts.
• ME75 → Ø 75 mm: most lab applications.
• ME100 → Ø 100 mm: higher flow, heavier fumes or larger capture hoods.

All versions keep the same articulated design for easy positioning.

The arms can be installed in several ways depending on the bench layout:

• Table / bench support (BF) – fixed directly to the worktop.
• Wall bracket – to keep the bench surface clear.
• Ceiling / overhead mounting – for central or shared work areas.

This makes it possible to equip existing laboratories without modifying furniture.

Several capture heads are available to adapt to the process:

• Transparent dome – for general capture and good visibility.
• Flat / rectangular hood – for wider sources.
• Suction nozzle – for very localised capture, soldering, glues.
• Mini arms (Minitex) – for very small parts or confined spaces.

Hoods can be swapped on the same arm.

Depending on the environment, FTM arms can be supplied in:

• Aluminium / painted version for standard lab use.
• Antistatic / ESD version for electronics and ATEX-like zones.
• Plastic / corrosion resistant version (on request) for humid or chemical atmospheres.

Airflow depends on the arm diameter and the hood used.
As a guideline:

• Ø 50 mm → typically 80–120 m³/h
• Ø 75 mm → typically 120–200 m³/h
• Ø 100 mm → typically 180–300 m³/h

The final selection must be made according to the selected fan and the total number of arms on the line.

Yes. The arms can be connected to an existing central extraction line or to an FTM centrifugal fan, using the appropriate diameter and flexible duct.
A throttling damper can be added to adjust each arm individually.

The capture head should be placed as close as possible to the source (5–20 cm), and slightly behind or above the pollutant flow.
The articulated design allows quick repositioning without tools.

No. An occasional wipe of the tubes and joints is enough.
On systems fitted with filters, follow the filter replacement schedule indicated in the cabinet or fan documentation.

• Very flexible, easy to position even on crowded benches.
• Several diameters (50 / 75 / 100 mm) and several hoods.
• Table, wall or ceiling mounting.
• Can be connected to FTM extraction fans.
• Suitable for fumes, light dust, solvents and odours.