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Managing Hydrocarbon Buildup in Dust Collection Systems
Managing hydrocarbon buildup in dust collection systems is a major challenge for metal stamping operations and other industries using lubricants
7-Step Guide to Ambient Ventilation System Design
You've determined that an ambient system is the right type of weld fume ventilation for you. Now for the real challenge. Whole-plant ambient ventilation
Breathing Easy
It's no secret that companies woefully need qualified welders. Many lump the issue into manufacturing's broader skilled-labor crisis, but companies lacking welders face another
Stay Ahead of OSHA Weld Fume Regulations
Introduction to Weld Fumes and Their Danger Generally speaking, welding fumes are the toxic metal fumes created during welding operations. The permissible exposure of
Why Doesn't My Fume Extraction Work?
Many welding manufacturers today have experienced a great disappointment with fume extraction systems for their welding processes. Often this problem has little to do
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 40 CFR Part 63
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP); Area Source Standards for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories
Five Questions About Ventilation for Laser and Plasma Cutting
If a company is laser or plasma cutting, its management should take a long, hard look at its ventilation practices.
Portable Fume Extraction System Benefits
The Dangers of Weld Fumes The fact is, welding creates hazardous smoke and fumes. From “Metal Fume Fever” to eye, nose and throat irritation,
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 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
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
Clean Air Safety: Don't Get Left in the Dust
Increased Focus on Airborne Dust Control Manufacturing is a dirty business. Metalworking, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, powder coating, woodworking, mining, paper milling, and more
Types of Air Filtration: Source Capture vs Ambient
Why Does Filtration Matter? “Metal Fume Fever”, skin irritation, neurological deficiencies, the list goes on. It's apparent smoke and fumes created through various welding
