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Are Weld Fumes Combustible?
The combustibility of weld fumes has been a controversial and contested topic in the welding industry. While most metal dusts are highly combustible, the high heat of the welding process is known to oxidize metal particulates. For this reason, many manufacturers assume that weld fumes are not combustible because oxidation has already taken place.
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January 11, 2023Putting Spark Arrestors to the Test
Testing the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Mesh and Centrifugal Spark Arrestors. Spark arrestor design can have a big impact on their effectiveness and efficiency. In this scientific study, we put both mesh-style and centrifugal spark arrestors to the test, including RoboVent’s Delta3 Inline Centrifugal Spark Arrestor. See which spark arrestors performed the best on measures of
February 3, 2022Are Weld Fumes Combustible?
The combustibility of weld fumes has been a controversial and contested topic in the welding industry. While most metal dusts are highly combustible, the high heat of the welding process is known to oxidize metal particulates. For this reason, many manufacturers assume that weld fumes are not combustible because oxidation has already taken place.
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October 5, 2020Dust Collection Fire Prevention
Dust collector fires and explosions can cause tremendous damage to facilities and be fatal for workers caught in the immediate vicinity. These hazards are almost entirely preventable with proper equipment selection, placement and maintenance. Here is what you need to know to protect your workers and your facility. How Dust Collector Fires Start All fires need
December 16, 2019Examples of Combustible Dust : An Explosive Situation
Preventing Combustible Dust Explosions Combustible dust is one of the biggest hazards confronting a wide variety of industries. In February 2008, a sugar company in Georgia was leveled by a chain of sugar dust explosions racing through the building. Fourteen workers were killed and 38 others injured. The resulting fines totaled almost 9 million dollars. (Imperial
