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Worker safety is critically important in welding applications. A huge priority should be placed on clean air when welding, since welding smoke has been linked to a variety of illnesses. A well designed and maintained dust and fume collection system…
August 24, 2009
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The answer is yes in almost all cases. It make sense to save on energy costs by returning heated or air conditioned air back into the workspace after it exits the dust collector. When using recirculating dust collection systems, special safety and p…
August 17, 2009
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The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), an independent federal agency, has released a new safety video entitled, "Combustible Dust: An Insidious Hazard." It features outstanding animations that recreate the events and conditions leading to three major…
August 4, 2009
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July 30, 2009
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Because of the various types of thermal spray applications and their effects on the operation of dust collectors, it's important to identify your specific thermal spray operation. Each process involves different shaped and sized particles along with…
July 27, 2009
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Ogihara American Corporation is a manufacturer/supplier of automotive body parts for Mercedes-Benz. The sanding and grinding operations in this plant caused a dust cloud that drifted across the whole plant, settled on the floor (and everything else)…
July 23, 2009
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Yes, a dust collector can be placed inside the confines of a facility even though it may have a relatively high deflagration index (Kst). Both explosion venting and chemical suppression may be options depending on the location of the collector withi…
July 22, 2009
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Now here's a great question - usually from the maintenance guy, not the purchasing guy. In reference to cartridge filter style dust collectors, you're going to run across several different configurations for opening/closing the access points as well…
July 10, 2009
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As an exporter of timothy hay and alfalfa to the Far East, Ward Rugh, Inc. in Ellensburg, WA generated much fugitive dust in their operation as they compacted bales for shipment. Expansion to the operation contributed to the housekeeping challenge a…
July 9, 2009
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Laboratory Dust Testing
Dust testing to ensure that configured dust collection systems meet local, state and federal emission control standards, whether exhausing outside (EPA compliance) or recirculating (OSHA compliance).
July 7, 2009
Sal Campos added a blog post
Industrial dust collectors are used in a variety of agricultural seed processing applications such as corn shellers, seed cleaning, seep preparation, seed coating, seed hybrid development and general facility ventilation. Challenges like "bee's wing…
July 6, 2009
Sal Campos added a blog post
Some would say that two identical dust collection systems on a single, centralized vacuum system is redundant, redundant. One vitamin manufacturer who wanted non-stop dust collection on a '24/7' basis would agree! But he'll also tell you that he re…
July 2, 2009
Sal Campos added a blog post
Common rubber grinding dust generating processes include tire manufacturing, retreading and recycling as well as the production and recycling of appliance moldings, rubber gloves and various automotive parts. Rubber dusts in these types of applicati…
June 30, 2009
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Got quarry dust? Then read on. Indiana Limestone Co., Inc. (ILCI) of Bedford, IN, needed to find a way to clean up massive amounts of dust generated in its limestone cutter's bay. Though limestone dust is completely non-toxic - being classified by…
June 29, 2009
Sal Campos added a video
Containment Methods for Industrial Dust Collectors
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This video provides a demonstration of the bag-in bag-out (BIBO) method of changing out the filters in an industrial dust collector. Also shown is the continuous liner containment system for the dust dischange. Both methods safely protect workers fr…
June 26, 2009
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Companies that handle paper and scrap are among the businesses heavily impacted by the explosion venting requirements outlined in NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting. In the process of making paper or paper products, du…
June 25, 2009

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Where do you live (city, state, country)?
Hawthorne, California, USA
What industry do you work in?
Manufacturing
What is your job title?
Marketing Services Manager
What company do you work for or associate with?
FARR Air Pollution Control
Do you currently use or recommend Personal Protective Equipment?
Yes
How did you find our online community?
Email invitation from the Director of the Combustible Dust Policy Institute.
What best describes the role you play in the purchase of safety products?
Other
If Other above, please explain.
My company manufactures industrial dust collectors and fume collection equipment to clean up manufacturing products. Educating our customers regarding worker safety and equipment protection, helping them understand and meet NFPA regulations and complying with OSHA are part of what we do.

FARR Blog

Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) has a blog at http://industrialdustcollectors.blogspot.com/.

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Dust and Fume Collection for Welding

Worker safety is critically important in welding applications. A huge priority should be placed on clean air when welding, since welding smoke has been linked to a variety of illnesses. A well designed and maintained dust and fume collection system is needed to prevent respirator… Continue

Posted on August 24, 2009 at 8:00am —

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FAQ: Can I recirculate the air from the dust collector back into my shop?

The answer is yes in almost all cases. It make sense to save on energy costs by returning he… Continue

Posted on August 17, 2009 at 8:00am —

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In The News: Chemical Safety Board Releases Video on Combustible Dust

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB), an independent fe… Continue

Posted on August 4, 2009 at 1:12pm — 1 Comment

Sal Campos

Sink Manufacturer's Dust Problems Down the Drain

Sink Factory, Inc. (SFI) is a manufacturer of cast polymer products. In 2004, they started their business in a faci… Continue

Posted on July 30, 2009 at 7:00am —

Sal Campos

Why Install Safety Equipment - Employee Safety or Code Compliance?

Just about every type of manufacturing process generates some sort of hazard. At what point(s) does the condi… Continue

Posted on July 29, 2009 at 8:00pm —

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At 9:26am on June 17, 2009, Troy Taylor said…
Sal, Welcome to the Community! Check out Best Practices when you get a chance and join the group. It would be great to have you as a member. Thanks!
At 11:56pm on June 11, 2009, John Miley said…
Sal, welcome to the Safety Community. I hope you will find the Safety Community to be a tremendous resource to meet your goals. If you have the time, we would benefit from your knowledge and experience with Forum discussion(s).
 
 

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