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Aluminum Fire In Dust Collector Caused by Dust Buildup
In January 2019, a facility in Indiana reported an aluminum fire. The company produces aluminum alloys for the auto industry. The fire resulted from highly combustible aluminum dust that had accumulated in the building. The facility had a sprinkler system that...
Imperial Systems Quarterly Newsletter | Issue 8
Dusty Jobs Issue 8 is here! Charlie teaches us a card game, we talk about our latest new product, the Rhino Drum, and we interview one of our engineers. If you would like a printed hard copy of this issue of the quarterly newsletter, contact your Imperial System...
How Does a Dust Collection System Work?
The CMAXX is a vertical pulse-jet dust collection system. So how does a dust collector work? What’s going on inside there, and why is it designed the way it is? The concept is basic: dirty air goes in, dust or particulate gets removed, and clean air comes out....
Dust Collector Cartridge Filters: Clean or Replace?
After you’ve installed your dust collection system, the big initial expense is over. However, you need to plan for your system’s regular maintenance, like replacing the industrial dust collector cartridge filters. Dust collectors that use cartridge filters have...
FACTORY SAFETY TIPS FOR HANDLING METAL DUST AND FUMES
Most of the companies we work with have a good record for factory safety. With OSHA safety regulations, there’s been a big push for factories to remove hazards from the work area. One area that sometimes gets missed is the handling of dust and fumes. This is very...
IS A DUST EXPLOSION MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN IN WINTER?
The basic answer is that yes, a dust explosion is more likely during this season. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board found that since 1995, 7 out of 8 serious dust explosions occurred in the winter. February was the most dangerous month. Why does dust explode more...
