Archive for year: 2017

Technician wearing protective gear inspecting an elevated industrial dust collector unit.
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Why You Should Pay Attention to Air Velocity in Your Dust Collection System

Why You Should Pay Attention to Air Velocity in Your Dust Collection System
Pulse-jet solenoid valves mounted on a compressed air manifold of a dust collector.
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Are you wasting time using compressed air to clean your baghouse or cartridge collector?

Are you wasting time using compressed air to clean your baghouse or cartridge collector?
Diagram of a worker operating a ventilation hood connected to an exhaust fan.
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Hoods – A Vital Component in a Dust Collection System

Hoods are one of the probably most important component in a dust collection system.
Close-up of a cylindrical industrial dust collector filter cartridge caked with thick buildup and residue
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The Benefits of Using a VFD On a Dust Collection Exhaust Fan

The VFD allows you to control the airflow thru your sys. by changing the fan speed.It also allows you to dial the system to the most efficient operating point.
Assorted metal exhaust and collection hoods for industrial ventilation systems.
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How Important are Dampers in a Dust Collection System?

Every dust collection system should have a manual damper near each hood/pickup point to balance the system. It can be used to shut off portions of the system.
Large industrial metal shredder with integrated dust extraction ductwork.
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Dust Collection System: 4 Major Items That Can Cause Underperformance

Dust collection systems consist of 4 major items can cause a dust collection sys. to underperform (exhaust fan, dust collector, ductwork,&hoods/pickup points)
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Aerodyne At Ceramics Expo 2017

Aerodyne industrial dust collection products feature unique, low-maintenance designs that will enhance the performance of your processing operations.
Rooftop installation of an Aerodyne horizontal cyclone dust collector with connected ductwork.
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Dust Collection Systems: Product Recovery and Cyclone Pre-filters

The cyclone will allow you to recover the dust without contamination from the filters. The cyclone can be washed out or wiped down between colors. This saves in both maintenance time and spare parts costs.
Combustible dust warning sign alongside NFPA and Aerodyne Environmental logos.
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Dust Collection Systems: Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and NFPA 652

With the release of NFPA 652 and 654, manufacturers that create dust in their processes are required to conduct a Dust Hazard Analysis if the dust is explosive.
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