The presence of dust at an industrial facility can be extremely harmful to the operations and personnel working onsite. There are a myriad of hazards associated with combustible dust. Several industrial facilities in the United States have experienced fires and explosions caused by dust getting ignited, that have killed hundreds of personnel and injured many more. Dust collection equipment can help industrial and commercial facilities deal with several concerns pertaining to handling dust.
When dust abounds in the ambient air, a simple source of ignition such as a welding or brazing operation or an overheated motor could cause a catastrophe. Once a fire has started, it will invariable spread through other areas such as ventilation ducts where dust deposits are often found. Even a small explosion involving combustible dust could dislodge higher amounts of dust that has accumulated in ducts and containers. This could cause several secondary explosions that could prove to be more destructive than the primary one.
An overview of the functions of dust collection equipment
Industrial manufacturing processes mostly need high-quality dust collection systems. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists refers to these processes as âEUR~specific operationsâEUR(TM). An off-the-shelf solution could miserably fail in your operations because dust collection systems have to be configured in keeping with the demands and requirements of your specific industrial operations.
These systems should be designed by a certified designer of industrial ventilation systems. If these systems are now in place in keeping with the mandates of OSHA, you will likely fail OSHAâEUR(TM)s inspection of your facilityâEUR(TM)s industrial ventilation system.
A firm that is a certified industrial ventilation systems designer will also be able to offer you customized dust collector systems that adhere to the prevailing local and state codes that govern your industrial operations.
Even in situations where an existing dust collector needs to be optimized to meet the latest standards, the services of such a firm may be engaged. The best aspect of partnering with a manufacturing firm is that you can also expect ease in procuring spare parts and services at a later stage.
The applications of dust collection equipment are many. In addition to collecting combustible dust, these systems are also widely employed for the purpose of collecting fumes and hazardous material. A range of ancillary equipment is available to enhance the operations of various dust collectors. These include components such as dust capture arms, bin vent and portable dust collectors, air showers and personnel environmental booth and so on. As more and more enterprises strive to follow LEAN manufacturing concepts, the demand for dust collection equipment continues to see an upward rise.
When investing in such systems, always focus on energy efficiency and ease of operation and maintenance.
