At Industrial Maid we are very proud of our "workhorse" the T-Series. The use of a T-style air cleaner configuration offers some key advantages for "free hanging" air filtration applications:
Ambient
Industrial Maid's AZTECH Model T-3000 modular ambient industrial air cleaning units with cabinets fabricated from recycled polyethylene plastic (material from used pop bottles and milk jugs). The black matte finish looks terrific, resists dents and scratches and meets all NFPA fire codes. The benefits are important to the consumer as well as the environment because our units are lighter, dampen blower noise and are less expensive than comparable equipment manufactured with carbon steel cabinets. The unique systems are completely modular, so additional cabinets can be added for more sq. ft of filter media and to accommodate air flow rates of 3,000 to 7,500 cfm.
Filter Walls & Environmental Booths
Model FW35-4
Industrial Maid announces the new addition of a "side draft" filter wall unit for use in industrial manufacturing plants to contain welding smoke & fumes, grinding dusts, vapors and other air borne contaminants. This unit is mounted on a steel pallet with fork lift slips, offers three stages of filtration – 1) 2" polyester pre-filter or 2" spark baffle filter – 2) 4" pleated filter & 3) 45% to 95% multi pocket bag filter. The system has a cabinet manufactured from high density polyethylene plastic – making it lighter, quieter, non-corrosive and environmentally friendly versus a steel cabinet system. The unit runs on low horsepower ratings, uses low air to cloth ratios and requires no compressed air or control boards for operation. The maintenance is fast and simple – access thru the front or an option is available for rear access doors and no tools are required. The units offer business and industry a "lower cost of ownership" as compared to existing technologies.
Model FW35-4 with Booth
Industrial Maid has designed a unique environmental control booth to help contain fugitive dust in the industrial workplace. The system incorporates a three stage media style filtration system, powered by a totally enclosed motor and belt drive blower package. Three standard sizes are available - 6" width, 10' width and 20' width. The booth housing is modular in design with acoustical sound control. The air filtration module has fork lift slips and an airflow range from 4,500 to 15,000 CFM. As with other IM LLC equipment, the outer cabinet shell is manufactured using a recycled polyethylene plastic, making it lighter, quieter, less expensive and more environmentally friendly than a typical carbon steel cabinet. The booth systems do not require use of compressed air and have a lower energy consumption rate as compared to similar cartridge style units.
Backdraft
Model EB56 MOD
Industrial Maid introduces the new Model EB56 series packaged air filtration unit. This system is designed to handle welding smoke and fumes, grinding dust and other airborne particulates. The powerful 4500 CFM, 5 HP motor with a direct drive high pressure BI composite blower makes the system quiet, efficient and easy to service. The air passes through a spark baffle for arrestance, then moves through a plenum chamber to eliminate heavy particles, then lastly passes thru a Merv 7 and Merv 14 series of filters. A HEPA final filter is also available to meet hexavalent chromium fume standards for stainless steel welding.
Problem: Woodworking produces large quantities of both fine, respirable dust and non-respirable particles.
Wood dust or sawdust is a well documented concern no matter how large or small your woodworking application. Wood dust has been officially identified as a particulate airborne contaminant. In any area where woodworking is going on, shavings and dust from the process can have serious health and fire consequences.
Owners of wood shops need to be aware that wood dust has been listed by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration as an identified hazard for both the immediate safety and the long term health of workers exposed to wood dust. Industrial dust collection systems are an invaluable tool for controlling wood dust. Health issues caused by the irritating effect of wood dust exposure on the sinuses, skin and lungs make it important for employers to read and understand the standards set by OSHA when considering industrial dust collection systems.
As, a side note, although health and safety are usually the primary reasons for installing dust collection systems, there are other reasons woodshop owners are interested in addressing wood dust: (1)Fire hazard potential created by wood burns and cutting. Heavy concentrations of powder-like wood dust in the air when exposed to a spark can cause an explosion very similar to the types seen in grain silos. (2)Wood dust that is suspended in the air can settle onto finished smooth surfaces causing imperfections in final product. (3)All woodworkers are well aware of the damage wood dust can do to the motors of the equipment and power tools that are so important to their work.
Industrial dust collectors are specifically designed to remove particulate airborne contaminants at the source. Engineering controls and personal protective equipment are two methods used for controlling wood dust exposure. Engineering controls, the preferred approach, typically includes an exhaust ventilation system with collectors placed at points where dust is produced, typically ambient air cleaners or on a larger scale filter walls. Ventilation is one of the most important engineering controls available to the industrial hygienist for improving or maintaining the quality of the air in the occupational work environment. Broadly defined, ventilation is a method of controlling the environment with air flow.
When considering methods of control, it is important to consider the nature of the dust and the forces that influence its movement. Course dust is carried by its own momentum and usually collects around the point of generation. Respirable dust quickly loses its momentum and is carried away in air currents making capture more difficult. The movement of machine parts such as cutters, revolving drums, driving pulleys, belts etc will create considerable air movements and an efficient extraction system should be designed to use these air movements to maximum advantage.
Finally, be sure to consider these factors when putting together a plan for wood dust collection in your workshop:
- Calculate how much air movement is required to effectively control the amount of wood dust created by your processes.
This is measured in CFM (cubic feet per minute). - The importance of design for maximizing the efficiency of the system of industrial air cleaner chosen.
That means factoring in air flow, shop equipment and tools, existing ductwork and the location of the dust collector. - Determining whether a single or double collection system is best for your particular application.
Sometimes it seems as if there are an overwhelming number of elements to consider when thinking about how to provide a workspace that is safe for your workers and most cost effective for your business. If we can help answer any questions or offer design advice give us a call at Industrial Maid TF: 1-877-624-3247. Because we manufacture all of the equipment you see on our site - no one knows it better than we do.
Solution: Designing the layout of the right system to insure the most efficient capture of wood dust.