Dust Extraction
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Dust is notoriously difficult to control, which is why any method of dust extraction has to be at source in order to be most effective. Breathing in any form of dust is harmful, and depending on the nature of the materials being used, the dust could well prove to be very dangerous.
It is important to make sure that dust extraction is fully suited to the task, materials and method of working and it is for this reason that you should not simply be looking at a standard 'off-the-shelf' form of dust extraction solution.
One size does not fit all, and whilst the materials you work with may be the same as elsewhere, or the manufacturing or production methods the same, there are likely to be some differences between you and similar working environments or methods.
It is often those differences which can render a dust extraction system far less effective, and this in turn places the health of your workers at very grave risk. So instead of taking a solution from the pages of a catalogue, how should you approach implementing effective dust extraction methods for your specific circumstances? The answer is that you don't.
Instead, you are much better off talking to a company which has expertise in a wide range of dust extraction systems and solutions, enabling them to discuss with you your requirements, methods of operation and materials, and to examine for themselves the environment, set-up and machinery being used.
In this way they are able to apply their professional expertise and experience to piece together a solution which is tailor made to suit your particular needs. Anything less than extracting dust at the source is likely to be extremely ineffective, but even extracting dust at source calls on a wide range of solutions and setups.
It may seem clear that the very highest quality of filtration systems will be required to provide maximum suction at source, and often this will include centrifugal fans. But the need for custom solutions doesn't end there - in fact, that's only where it begins.
The ductwork which lies behind this is also of critical importance, since the size of the ductwork may well have a dramatic impact on the ability of the centrifugal fans to create enough suction to ensure effective dust extraction.
The weight, size, density and nature of the particles being extracted may also have an impact on the size and nature of the ductwork. Professional and experienced dust extractor solutions advisors will also be able to help advise on additional measures which may be required depending upon your specific circumstances. These may include carbon filtration, heap filtration, rotary discharge valves and security precautions such as explosion relief panels and flame proof motors.
Although dust may seem light, and easy to extract, the reality is that anything less than a professionally designed dust extraction solution could well see your business run the risk of dust pollution, and that's a danger that's not to be sneezed at.
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Dust is notoriously difficult to control, which is why any method of dust extraction has to be at source in order to be most effective. Breathing in any form of dust is harmful, and depending on the nature of the materials being used, the dust could well prove to be very dangerous.
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