Blogs
April 6, 2016
The Importance of Airflow Mapping in Ambient Ventilation System Design
Imagine this… You install an ambient ventilation system – not a cheap investment. The system is installed, but the indoor air quality doesn't exactly improve. Weld fume is drifting through workers respiratory zones, some areas are filled with more fume then before and there is still a thick blue haze near ceiling lights. How?
March 25, 2016
Indoor Air Quality: The Evolving Workforce and Their Expectation of Clean Air
The welding industry will face a shortage of 400,000 welders by 2024 – that's according to the American Welding Society. An aging group of current welders plus a diminishing amount of young people entering the trade lead to the trend. How can you make sure you continue to find and develop the best available welders despite this trend? A focus on indoor air quality is one way.
February 23, 2016
7 Step Guide to Ambient Ventilation System Design
From the number of active weld stations to the available floor space, a number of factors must be considered to determine the appropriate solution. To make sure you'll be 100 percent satisfied with the performance of your next ambient ventilation system, follow this 7 step process.
February 12, 2016
Stay Ahead of OSHA Weld Fume Regulations
Exceed mandatory welding ventilation requirements to protect your employees' health & your bottom line by targeting ACGIH industrial ventilation guidelines.
January 12, 2016
Weld Fume: Exhaust or Filter?
When it comes to removing the toxic particulate found in weld fume from shop air, there are two options. Option one is to exhaust the contaminated air outside. Option two involves filtering the air before returning it to the facility.
December 15, 2015
The Importance of Measuring Indoor Air Quality
Clean is subjective. Ask ten people what clean air is, and you'll probably get ten different answers. What's not subjective is the significance of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for manufacturers.
December 1, 2015
7 Considerations in Industrial Ventilation System Design
Industrial ventilation solutions are like socks. Some elect to grab a six pack of generic tube socks to cover the basic requirements of cotton foot protection, while others understand the advantages of the innovative foot technology known as technical socks.
November 30, 2015
Clean Air Safety: Don’t Get Left in the Dust
Manufacturing is a dirty business. Metalworking, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, powder coating, woodworking, mining, paper milling, and more – as diverse as these processes are, they share a similar concern: creating airborne contaminants.
November 10, 2015
Types of Air Filtration: Source Capture vs Ambient
When you take all of the adverse effects of weld fumes into account, the need to investigate the various types of air filtration is clear. There are two main options: source capture and ambient air filtration systems.
November 6, 2015
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Dust and Fume Collector
Choosing the right industrial ventilation equipment, like a dust or fume collector, is an important long-term decision. Here are 5 things to consider.
September 15, 2015
An Introduction to OSHA Weld Fume Regulations
OSHA bases its weld ventilation regulations on three primary factors: the number of welders your facility operates with, the type of metal being worked with, and the size of the space they are welding in.
August 11, 2015
Five Ways Weld Fumes Hurt Your Business
Welding fumes may be hurting your business more than you think. Here's why indoor air quality is important for manufacturers.