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Combustible Dust Safety Programs: Don’t Repeat History
Every time a combustible dust accident happens, you can make two assumptions. Firstly, preventing the accident could have been done with a combustible dust safety program. Secondly, the accident, or one just like it, probably happened before. Maybe at a different company or in another place, but some things stay the same. With combustible dust […]
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Selecting an Industrial Dust Collector for Woodworking?
Choosing the right type of dust collector for your industrial woodworking application can improve safety and save money. Wood dust is highly combustible, and as a result, it causes many accidental fires and explosions. Industrial woodworking applications may include cutting, planing, sanding, routing, and sawing. The process and the type of wood help determine your […]
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Corrosive Salt Bath Needs A Tough Dust Collector
PROBLEM: A company in Ohio produces parts for the aerospace industry using a salt bath. The modern aerospace industry relies on salt baths to treat metals for corrosion resistance. However, the high heat and particulate from this process caused serious problems for the company’s dust collector. The company used a baghouse for their dust collection. […]
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Case Study: Paper Recycling Mill Dust Causes Health and Safety Issues
Problem: Dust from Non-stop Production An international supplier of commercial printing paper and newsprint had a serious dust issue. That is to say, this paper recycling mill in West Virginia dealt with extremely heavy dust from their non-stop production schedule. It runs 24 hours each day, 365 days every year. Specifically, the belt conveyors constantly […]
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Case Study: PVC Recycling Process Creates Dust Challenges
Problem: A PVC recycling company planned an expansion project in Nevada. This company pulverizes, then recycles PVC products. However, they encountered air quality standards much more rigid than those they had dealt with before. “Our main concern was a blue smoke emitting during this process,” said Kurt, Director of West Coast Operations. The company needed […]
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